Stopping Smoking

Acupuncture is increasingly used for addictions. In fact Auricular acupuncture helps quiet the symptoms, when you are wrestling with fatigue, irritability and gnawing cravings.  
Tapping into five  main points on the ear helps smokers quit by reducing cravings.              Acupuncture slows down the bodies stress response which can help curb the craving for nicotine, especially in the early stages of withdrawal. Instead of smoking your body learns to relax and breath deeply.

Releasing the feel good hormones

Studies show Acupuncture triggers the brain to pump out feel good chemicals called endorphins that can help stabilise your mood and stabilize irritability.

Enhancing overall health and wellbeing

When you start eliminating unhealthy habits, you feel physically better.
And when you feel physically better you feel empowered to pick up other healthy habits. 
Acupuncture allows the body to reset itself, and learn how to relax in the midst of cravings.

Treatments
Most Acupuncturists recommend starting with two or three sessions a week until you notice a difference in your cravings and overall health. Then once a week until we are sure you are tobacco free. The number of treatment sessions required to help you quit smoking depends on a  variety of factors, including - 
        How long you have been smoking
        How frequently you smoke
        How much support you have

 Chinese Fire Cupping for nicotine withdrawal

Cupping around the lung on the upper back also helps with smoking sessatoin by moving the stagnation there that smoking creates.

Tui Na for smoking addiction
Tui Na which is very good for promoting relaxation and rejuvination is also an excellent way to kick the habit as it can further help to alleviate your fatigue, anxiety, restlessness and irritability.