Are you actually considering trying the stop smoking laser to kick the habit? Sometimes if more traditional methods aren’t working, the cost of this technique might be worth it. Treatments run from $300 - $500, which, when you consider the cost of smoking, is worth it. But how does it work?
When the pulsating light of the laser is applied to certain acupuncture points, it is absorbed by the skin and cells to stimulate the endorphins that help block out the cravings while leaving you with a feeling of well being. You end up feeling better, with reduced cravings for cigarettes. It’s a fairly proven technique and one that many people find helpful.
Be sure to discuss with your doctor if you’re considering going this route. He might be able to suggest other treatments that are more affordable and easy to obtain.
Got this great email and wanted to share. I guess you don’t always have to have something fancy like a stop smoking laser!
You know- I’ve smoked for 21 years and tried to quit 7 times. I tried the patch, the gum, slowly cutting down. I got angry about the price and tried to quit 2 years ago again, and I was cheating in three days. Six months ago I finally had enough, I quit cold turkey bought a motorcycle , and every time I wanted to smoke I got on that bike and rode - The upshot is you realy have to want to quit, and I guess that you have to reward yourself adequately for doing it!
I have heard of a procedure called low-level laser therapy or “cold laser” therapy. While most of what I have heard suggests that this procedure is used mostly for treatment of wounds, there are several clinics that advocate the use of cold lasers to treat the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, thus supposedly allowing a person to stop smoking, even if they have not previously been able to. Does anyone know if there is any documented medical evidence that supports this, and if so, where can I find it? Personal testimonials from people who have tried it and been successful will also be welcome.
There is such a thing as the stop smoking laser, and I have heard of some success stories. When the pulsating light of the laser is applied to certain acupuncture points, it is absorbed by the skin and cells to stimulate the endorphins that help block out the cravings while leaving you with a feeling of well being. It’s a fairly simple concept, but talk to your doctor about whether or not this is an appropriate treatment for you.
I feel like I’m gonna lose my mind. I’ve been a smoker for approximately 28 years. So, I just quit with the help of laser therapy. But I just want that after meal cigarette craving to stop. That’s the worst for me.
Anybody have any suggestions for this poor fellow? I’m thinking gum might do the trick.
I’ve been hearing a lot of good things aobut the stop smoking laser lately. It seems to me that the rate of success with this method of quitting smoking is going up. Anyone have any new information? Leave a comment!
The stop smoking laser is just a good a tool as any to help you kick the habit. Why should you?
Its not just the nicotine you have to worry about. Its also the other 50+ chemicals they out in cigarettes.
We have been used to having body sensations which we translate as ‘my body needs something, which we have attempted to satisfy by having a cigarette.
When we try to stop smoking, we still get these ‘my body needs something’ sensations, and we still feel that we want a cigarette. We have to train our body to be more selective. When we feel we need something, we have to work out what it is that we actually need.
A glass of water is an excellent substitute if nothing else comes to mind, as it helps with the clearance of the toxic substances in our body. Another good substitute is a bag of salted peanuts, used in combination with the water.
Another thing to do is to find an activity which occupies the mind or body. Go swimming - nobody wants to smoke while they are swimming. Slowly, as our body adjusts and translates the ‘want something’ feelings into something other than cigarettes, then the feelings begin to go away. We know its not a cigarette that the body really needs, because as soon as we’ve had one we still have the feeling, and want another!
I can’t believe how many people have contacted me saying they’re really worried that the stop smoking laser will be painful. I know it sounds a little scary, but it only takes a little bit of research to see that it works just like accupuncture, only without the scary needles. :) If you live in an area where this is available, I definitely think it would be worth checking into.
I hadn’t realized this before, but the same laser clinics that can utilize the stop smoking laser can also use laser treatment to encourage weight loss, the same way hypnosis can. This might be a great technique for someone really afraid of gaining weight when they give up cigarettes. It’s just another way to use mind over matter!
Although insurance does not yet cover the cost of being treated by the stop smoking laser, this little tidbit of information might encourage you to try it anyway:
The average cost of Laser Treatment is $299-$349 (varies per State). BUT, a pack a day smoker spends approximately $1,500 annually, which is less than 1/3 of a person’s typical annual cigarette expenditure.
Here is what the American Cancer Society has to say about the stop smoking laser:
“Cold laser therapy providers advertise this method as a way to help people quit smoking, and some TV stations have reported this as news. The treatment is supposed to relax the smoker and release endorphins (naturally-occurring pain relief substances) in the body to simulate the effects of nicotine in the brain, or balance the body’s energy to relieve the addiction. Despite claims of success by some cold laser therapy providers, there is no scientific evidence that shows this is an effective method of helping people stop smoking. “