Ramat Bet Shemesh Chiropractic & Pain Relief Center
Cold
Laser Therapy Really Works for Smoking Cessation
My stop smoking program has been very
successful. The treatment is completely painless and in 3 to 6 Twenty (20)
minutes treatments, you too can become smoke free! I use a low level laser
(also known as a therapeutic or cold laser). It works along the same principle
as acupuncture but of course, no needles. The points that we work on are on the
ears (auricular points), nose, hands, wrist, and forearm (meridian points). It
is a very relaxing and pleasant treatment.
I work on three different areas with the treatment. First, we treat points for
the addiction to nicotine, to help block your body's need for that drug; second,
we treat diet points to help control your appetite and avoid excessive weight
gain; and third we treat a lot of stress and relaxation points to help avoid the
withdrawal symptoms that you would normally experience if you tried to quit on
your own, such as irritability, getting short tempered, etc. I try to take away
all the negative feelings and make it a smooth transition for you.
A free treatment, or booster is available within six months, because we
understand that unexpected troubles happen in life. You can use the booster for
any reason or just for the wonderful feeling of “well being” the laser treatment
gives you.
Facts on Smoking Cessation
Why is nicotine
addiction so powerful?
Your "feel good" chemicals, called endorphins, follow the rise and fall of
nicotine levels. As a result, you feel great after a smoke and feel
increasingly uneasy as the nicotine levels in your body drop. This is the
vicious cycle of nicotine addiction.
Does the laser treatment hurt?
No. If your ears are very sensitive, at worst, it might be uncomfortable. Most
people find the procedure to be relaxing. Some even fall asleep.
Is the laser treatment safe?
The FDA has classified our low level laser as a “non-significant health risk.”
Protective eyewear is worn to protect the eyes from the laser beam.
How many treatments are there?
Smoking: 4-6 treatments within 2-3 weeks.
Are more
laser treatments available?
Yes. They are inexpensive and can be purchased if needed, however most need only
4-5 sessions.
How does
the laser make the cravings disappear?
Researchers believe that the laser process causes certain chemicals to be
released in the body (called endorphins). These chemicals help alleviate
withdrawal symptoms and help you stop smoking. The energy from the laser is
absorbed by the body. This energy takes 4-6 weeks to dissipate, giving you a
long-term effect. For 4-6 weeks elevated levels of endorphins (your own body’s
“feel good” chemicals) satisfy cravings and withdrawals in your brain that you
would normally have if you quit smoking cold turkey. This gives your body plenty
of time to completely rid itself of nicotine, the drug in cigarettes that is so
addictive, allowing you freedom from the addiction.
Are there any people that you
cannot treat with this laser procedure?
I do not treat pregnant women, people with epilepsy, or people who have recently
had chemotherapy or radiation, or steroid injections. We do offer behavior
modification techniques for people with special health concerns.
Will I gain weight?
We can reduce the risk of your gaining weight significantly by using cold laser
therapy to treat additional points, reducing your appetite and increasing your
metabolism.
What do I do after the
procedure?
You will be asked to throw all of your cigarettes away. In addition, you will be
asked to consume more water to help your body flush out the toxins that are in
your body from the cigarettes. Behavior modification techniques will be
discussed.
Does it work for everyone?
The endorphin levels will increase due to the laser acupuncture procedure.
However, you must be willing to deal with the habit. Dealing with the habit is
much easier when your body is no longer screaming for nicotine. I cannot make
any guarantees because I cannot MAKE you stop smoking. The increased endorphin
levels help satisfy withdrawals to allow you an easier transition from smoker to
non-smoker.
Can
laser therapy work for chewing tobacco?
Yes. cold laser therapy is effective for any type of nicotine addiction.
For More Information, Read the Following Smoking Cessation Articles:
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