On November 20th The Great American Smokeout begins!
If you’re interested in the smoking cessation program I offer to help you kick the habit I’d be glad to talk with you and answer any questions you may have about this successful program – call today: 401-219-6446.
The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day.
There are many ways Acupuncture can help with smoking addiction:
- stops jitters
- curbs cravings
- lessens irritability and restlessness
- increases relaxation
- helps detoxify the body.
Acupuncture can also restore balance in your constitution and awaken your body’s natural healing abilities.
“Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US, yet about 42 million Americans still smoke cigarettes — a bit under 1 in every 5 adults. As of 2012, there were also 13.4 million cigar smokers in the US, and 2.3 million who smoke tobacco in pipes — other dangerous and addictive forms of tobacco.”
The health benefits of quitting start immediately from the moment of smoking cessation:
- In 20 minutes: your heart rate and blood pressure drop
- 2 weeks to 3 months: carbon monoxide levels in your blood drops to more normal levels
- 1-9 months: coughing and shortness of breath decreases
Source: http://www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/greatamericansmokeout/index?gclid=CMHkqvzj-sECFRNefgodZkAAZA
