Quit Smoking Methods

Quit Smoking Methods - how to quit smoking

Quit smoking methods can be divided into few categories  and each method has it’s pluses and minuses.check out  some of the main stream methods that people are using to quit smoking and see if you can find something that suits your needs and life style.

Going cold turkey -This method of giving up smoking is the most effective way to quit.You decide to quit smoking , you  go cold turkey and never touch another cigarette ever again.(easier said then done..) It is  the most effective method because it gets down to the root of the problem and stops it in it’s track .No matter what life throws at you you will not smoke again. When you ask someone who quit smoking going cold turkey how did they do it they will tell you “i just had to do it “these people have hit rock bottom and realize that they must stop smoking . Determination is an extremely powerful emotion and when you’re in that state of mind going cold turkey will not brake you. Unfortunately going cold turkey is also the hardest way to quit. you must be extremely determined to quit  no matter what .In realty the withdrawal symptoms are something that a lot of people simply can’t handle.And a clean break seems to be just to hard. The majority of people use over the counter smoking aids to ease the transition from smoking to non smoking.

using over the counter smoking aids are probably the most popular method of giving up cigarettes.From nicotine patches , to nicotine drops  , and variety of pills, you have plenty to choose from.Most of these work on the principle of gradually reducing the nicotine intake until you are free from the addiction.The effectiveness of over the counter smoking aids  will vary depending on who you’re talking to.Some will swear by it and others will say it doesn’t work .In realty the principle is solid  but with out a  solid  commitment on your behalf no treatment will work ,you are still dealing with addiction and you must be willing to face up the difficulties that are going to come you way .  Withdrawal symptoms,headache,anger,hunger ,weight gain,jitters all these are part of the process. You have to go through the motions until you come out clean on the other side.if you decide to take that route you definitely should join quitsmoking.com they are up to date on all the new products that come on the market and they have great newsletter.

Hypnotherapy -(my favorite  way to stop smoking).Hypnotherapists claims that Nicotine addiction is not the main problem in stopping smoking.  Your system usually gets rid of the nicotine with in a week , so why is it that people can give up smoking for few months and then take it up again?  The reason is simply that they have never overcome the Psychological habit of being a smoker.  The habit is lodged in the subconscious mind so that there is a constant desire for a cigarette.  It is the nagging desire that this habit creates which will gradually wear the you down, until in a moment of stress or weakness they give in and light that first cigarette.The advantage of hypnosis over other smoking aids is that it uses the power of positive suggestion to help you stop smoking, it actually has the ability to help you develop and strengthen your will and determination to succeed. to me, that’s a significant advantage!

Laser treatment to  stop smoking – less common and more expensive is using laser treatment to stop smoking.The idea behind it is to apply the laser beam to various energy points on your body.The  laser then stimulates these areas. This, in turn, triggers your body to release endorphins which help reduce nicotine and cigarette cravings. The advantage is that there’s no need to continue to adding some form of nicotine into your system .The disadvantage could be the cost and the location of these clinics in your area.

Acupuncture  to stop smoking - works on the same principle of the laser beam technique.Acupuncture uses needles   on the outer surface of the ear. A selection of points is used and it is often combined with body acupuncture. Acupuncture works by causing the body to release endorphins. When a person is addicted to nicotine, they have higher endorphin levels, and when they give up, these levels of endorphins drop.  Acupuncture maintains the levels of endorphins and stabilizes their release. This form of acupuncture also creates a sense of calmness and relaxation, allowing withdrawal symptoms such as stress, anxiety, restlessness and physical cravings to be treated.

Quit Smoking naturally -simply suggests you use natural ingredient instead of chemical to quit smoking.  if you choose this path here are some products you might want to try : Nicocure, Triple Complex NicoTonic, and  Butt It Out have some good reviews and some are featured on Tv .check out our

Quit Smoking Aids page for more information.

Reading and educating you self about quitting smoking - some people learn well from books if you are looking to go down this path you should really read ALLEN CARR’S  Easy Way to Stop Smoking .Allen is considered to be one of the most renowned authors on the subject of giving up cigarettes

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