Quit Smoking
When you’re ready to quit smoking, you may feel that you need some support. But what kind of support can you get if you want to avoid nicotine replacement or medications? There are actually several things you can do to get some natural help for quitting smoking.
Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a natural way to help you kick the smoking habit. The idea of hypnosis is to help you reach a state in which your mind is open to suggestion. You’re not at all unconscious – in fact during hypnosis you’re actually more aware of what’s going on.
But you’ll be more relaxed and you’ll be able to concentrate on suggestions for giving up smoking as well as the reasons for doing so. Hypnosis will help you to accept these ideas and make better choices – but it can’t be used to make you do anything you don’t want to do. Continue reading
It’s hard to quit and many of us simply don’t have the willpower to do it alone, but there’s help when you need it. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) refers to nicotine delivery systems that can help you quit. If the physical withdrawal symptoms are especially hard for you, these methods work well to minimize these symptoms and reduce cravings.
The Patch
The nicotine patch is the most popular form of NRT today. It’s a patch that you stick onto your body and it delivers a measured dose through the skin. There are many different levels of strength depending on how much you smoke and the patch is available both by prescription and over the counter.
There are some downsides to the patch. It can cause skin irritation for some people. Most of the side effects, which include racing heartbeat, headaches and nausea, are caused by using the wrong dose. Make sure you’re buying the right patch and seek medical advice if you’re not sure. Continue reading
