I’ve seen advertisements for laser therapy that claims to stop physical cravings for cigarettes. It’s pretty expensive but if it REALLY works, it would be worth it.
Stop smoking laser therapy is a low-level laser therapy that is virtually painless, entirely safe and helps fight nicotine cravings. It is an external, non-thermal, and non-invasive process.
When you undergo stop smoking laser therapy, you will receive laser beams to acupuncture points on the body and ear. Advocates say that not only is the procedure non-invasive, it has no side effects. Most smokers need only three to five treatment sessions that last about 30 minutes each. Patients receiving laser therapy do not require additional nicotine or drug replacement.
The low-level laser acts as an instrument to aid the client through the initial physical withdrawals from nicotine. The first 72 hours after quitting is considered to be the crucial detoxification period. For three to five days following treatment, the laser will mimic a similar endorphin release, relieving the stress associated with giving up nicotine.
Check out this article: http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/Laser_Therapy_To_Stop_Smoking/
Try the treatments, stick to your program and avoid temptation to give yourself a fighting chance!
The laser method to stop smoking relies on the basic principles of acupuncture. Low level laser is used to apply to acupuncture points on the body. The intention is that this will act on the nerve endings in the area to which the laser is applied. This will stimulate the nerves thereby producing endorphins. Those endorphins, in turn, act to significantly reduce the cravings that are a product of nicotine withdrawal, and if the cravings produced by the cigarette addiction are reduced or eliminated the ability to withdraw without significant stress is improved.
So, it’s easy to stop smoking. (Right?)
Proponents of the stop smoking laser method maintain that it only takes a few, or even as few as one, treatment, to quit smoking. It is suggested by some that one half hour session is enough for many people. Anyone had any experiences with this?
Here is a great letter from someone who tried laser therapy:
I went to New Beginnings Optimal Health to quit smoking with laser therapy. I smoked for 15 years and over 3 packs a day. I tried the patches, gum, cold turkey, etc. Many people who say they want to quit don’t really realize what they are going to have to do. The laser did relieve the withdrawal symptoms which means I finally had a choice which I didn’t have before. Unfortunately, it didn’t erase my memory so I still thought about smoking, still would say I wanted one, but I didn’t NEED one. I had to learn new habits, new activities, and new ways to socialize. There is no magic out there. Ask any drug addict, alcoholic, etc. did they find a magical way to just stop? The laser made me more comfortable, the counseling I received helped me understand me and my own personal addiction. It has been 4 years and I am still smoke free, but I still want one every once in a while, but I know better. It’s just a memory.
I was really having doubts reading about this stop smoking laser, but here’s another positive comment from a reader:
I had the laser treatment 2 months ago & am very impressed. I smoked at least 1 pack a day for 35 years. I enjoyed smoking. When the cost went up to over $5 is when I decided to spend the money on the laser treatment. Thirty minutes after the treatment I was sitting in the middle of 4 people smoking and I found that I didn’t need one; I didn’t want one. Amazing!! The same day I had my treatment, 9 others at the office also had the laser. 8 out of the 10 are still smoke free. That’s 80% success rate. As far as gaining weight? We all have actually lost between 6 and 11 pounds without even trying!!
The stop smoking laser is a therapeutic treatment utilizing the same ideas behind acupuncture. It’s painless, and businesses that provide the service swear that they can turn you into a non-smoker in an hour. Laser therapy is also used to aid in weight loss. The more I read about it, the more it sounds like it might be an effective technique to try! I’m almost a convert. Does anyone have any comments? I’d love to learn more.
I was looking up information about the stop smoking laser the other day, and found these warnings:
“If you have cancer or epilepsy, are pregnant, use a pacemaker or are taking photosensitive medication, laser therapy should not be used for smoking cessation. Not treating these particular clients is a precautionary measure. Freedom Laser Therapy does not diagnose or treat illness or prescribe medication. Laser therapy is not intended to replace medical care. We recommend that you consult your physician for a professional diagnosis of your health.”
But not everyone will respond to treatment. And cold laser may be pricey.
You need will power to stop smoking. You will get nicotine withdrawal symptoms and you may miss the habit of putting a cigarette to your mouth but with determination to be healthy and to help those around you to be healthy I am sure you can do it insha’Allah [God willing]. You may benefit from taking a herb such as Passiflora incarnata or Avena sativa. Either of these may actually help with nicotine withdrawal. Chewing gum may help also.
It is said there are over 4000 chemicals in a cigarette and over 43 of these may be cancer-causing:
It harms you and those you love. I guess you know this and that is a reason you want to stop. Reminding yourself of this every day should help in giving up the habit insha’Allah.
Good luck with quitting and I hope the transition to a new healthier you is light for you.
If you want to stop smoking, look up Alan Carr on youtube – he wrote a book – " The Easy Way To Stop Smoking " it is the best resource for dispelling myths about tobacco.