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1.
Overview and Causes|
Anyone who has
wanted to stop smoking has dreamed of a magic cure - an easy,
effective and effortless solution that takes the whole problem away.
But it is not usually as easy as what you have expected. There are
many therapies and techniques available to you. To stop smoking
is a long process, which begins even before stopping and continues
long after you had the last cigarette. Stop smoking is the first
step of the process and the most important thing to do is to stay
stopped. The strong will power and dedication to your decision will
enable you to succeed in the long- term. |
2. Symptoms|
Acupuncture
(with or without needles) can help people relieve and prevent
the withdrawal symptoms caused by nicotine addiction, such as
nervousness, insomnia, depression, restlessness and craving for
excessive amounts of food, etc. So, acupuncture gives them a feeling
of well being and self-confidence, which makes it easier for them
to give up smoking. And after acupuncture, many smokers feel an
unpleasant taste in the mouth, which gets aggravated with cigarettes.
They will have no more desire to smoke. The treatment is usually
of 5-12 sessions depending on how many years you smoke and how
many cigarettes you smoke per day. Most people are able to stop
smoking after their first 3 treatments but need a few more sessions
for continuing relief. Some people might need a few additional
treatments in three to six months time, for maintenance. According
to our experiences, over 70% of cases showed positive results
after a course of acupuncture treatment. |
3. TCM Effectiveness
and Evaluation
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Acupuncture is one of the most useful therapies and techniques
to help people stop smoking. Ear acupuncture, also called auriculotherapy,
is the main method in TCM for stopping a person from smoking. |
4.
Common Syndromes and Treatments in TCM
This ailment, according to TCM,
has different syndromes. The treatment for these syndromes using herbal
medicine and acupuncture is shown below.
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To treat by Herbal medicine
To treat by Acupuncture and Moxibustion |
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(a) Qigong and other therapies
For effect of Qigong on the Nervous System, click here. Generally speaking, Qigong is good for healing effect of this specific ailment, however individual results may vary. It improves the flow of the qi and the circulation of the blood, so you'll experience more energy, but, you won't see/ feel any immediate effects, as with many exercises and therapies, it takes a few weeks or even months of practice before you'll see any significant improvements. The following types of Qigong may help:
For the information of different types of Qigong ,just click a link above. This information is for education purpose only. We strongly advise you seek a licensed Qigong master to learn the correct ways to conduct these exercises before attempting them.
(b) Medicated diet 6.
Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness Please click the following button to learn "Psychological Adaptation to a Chronic and Severe Illness".
Acknowledgments:
We also greatly acknowedge Ms. Najaf Munir, MBBS, for her editorial support. Ms. Munir simplified the highly technical medical documents into easy-to-read documents, for the enjoyment and education of our numerous visitors. |
5. Healing by
Other Therapies
