Cigarettes adversely affect many aspects of smokers’ lives. Side effects include cardiovascular and respiratory disease, gastrointestinal problems and various forms of cancer. Smokers often report two to three failed attempts at quitting – and when conventional methods fail, they often seek alternative methods for combating their addiction. Acupuncture has proven to be a very effective and successful treatment. Studies show that it reduces anxiety and cravings associated with nicotine withdrawal, helping individuals kick the habit permanently.
Auricular acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture is the stimulation of certain points of the thin, nerve-rich tissue of the ear. Commonly used to curb addiction, auricular acupuncture has been used for thousands of years as a part of traditional Chinese therapy. Auricular points manifest physiological and pathological changes in the body. The various treatment methods utilized to perform auricular acupuncture include needling, moxibustion, bleeding, massage and ear seeds.
Auricular acupuncture is a very popular and effective tool to quit smoking.
