Acupuncture and sports: from injury to balance
Acupuncture for tennis elbow
Acupuncture and the treatment of cancer
Acupuncture and pain
Acupuncture and breathing problems
Acupuncture and quitting smoking
Smoking is bad for your health, we don't need to tell you that. Most smokers want to quit smoking. Whether you choose to quit during Stoptober or at a self-chosen moment, quitting is often easier said than done. Quitting smoking is difficult due to the strong withdrawal symptoms. This makes you quickly inclined to start smoking again. In addition, there is the mental dependence, the habit, your anchor when you feel restless, sad, or irritated. Or even at a fun party when you feel cheerful.
Withdrawal Symptoms
Withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking occur as soon as the body's nicotine need is no longer fulfilled. It starts with an uncomfortable feeling that can eventually lead to insomnia, headaches, irritability, restlessness, and eating binges. Your body will adapt to the new situation within a few weeks. The withdrawal symptoms from quitting smoking will therefore pass quite quickly. Acupuncture can be very helpful especially during those first few weeks.
Acupuncture helps with withdrawal symptoms
With an acupuncture treatment, your withdrawal symptoms decrease to the point where you can easily stick to quitting smoking. Often, your withdrawal symptoms disappear completely. An acupuncture treatment focuses on both the physical and mental aspects of your withdrawal symptoms. Lung energy is stimulated, vitality increases, and feelings of restlessness and irritation disappear. You will soon feel more energetic, which increases your motivation and willpower.
Ear Acupuncture
Acupuncture relaxes and balances your energy and emotions. On average, three treatments within a four-week period are needed to successfully quit smoking. Usually, ear acupuncture is used, with small needles left in place to support the treatment.
Motivation to Quit Smoking
The acupuncturist takes the time for you. Every person is unique. Together, we search for the right approach, for what you need, what you feel when you quit smoking, and how to help you with that. To quit smoking permanently, your motivation is a very important condition. Acupuncture gives you the energy to stay motivated and become a non-smoker. Get in touch and get informed.
