As many of you reading this blog will know, quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do. For this reason there are many stop smoking aids on the market today.Following are some of the more popular ways that people use to help them kick the habit. Over the next few posts on Ways To Quit Smoking we will look at these and dicuss the pros and cons of each method.
1) Nicotine Replacement
This includes nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers. Each of these products actually contains nicotine that is delivered to the body in small doses. Over the course of the treatment the dosage is reduced until you no longer crave a cigarette.
2) Prescription Medications
These products do not contain any nicotine. Instead they use a drug that affects the brain in a similar fashion to nicotine. Like nicotine replacement the dosage is gradually reduced. Examples of stop smoking medications are Chantix and Zyban.
3) 'Cold Tukey'
This is the oldest, and some claim the most difficult, way to stop smoking. You simply stop smoking cigarettes and rely on your willpower alone to quit.
4) Herbal Remedies.
Although there is no conclusive evidence that these methods work, herbal remedies have become very popular. This is because they offer a natural remedy without nicotine or drugs to help you kick the smoking habit.
5) Hypnotherapy
Hypnotism is used to help the individual overcome the psychological need for cigarettes. Like the herbal remedies there is no proof that hypnotism to stop smoking works. However many people who have used this method have been able to quit successfully.
6) Laser Treatment
Sometimes called Soft Laser or Cold Laser this treatment uses laser beams to stimulate nerve centers in a way similar to acupuncture. This in turn relieves the craving for nicotine.
You can find more information on each of these methods and more, on the Ways To Quit Smoking website.
Please leave any comments you may have on your own experiences with quitting smoking.
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You say that hypnosis is only suitable for some people. I disagree completely! It is suitable for almost everyone, who wants to try it.
Hypnosis works on the physical AND the psychological addiction, really it does. I help so many people quit smoking in my clinic http://www.northamptonhypnosis.co.uk/quit_smoking.htm and almost all are successful in the long term. Many report it as being very easy to quit, with no cravings.
Hypnotherapy is endorsed by the British Medical Association as one of the most successful methods. I urge you to try it to stop smoking, hypnotherapy truly is an amazing help.
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