What Are Acupuncture and Smoking Cessation?
Acupuncture treatment, based on the principle of the body's self-healing through energy channels, is used as an effective treatment tool for smoking cessation, as well as problems like obesity and migraines.
It Increases Happiness Hormone Levels
When an addicted person lights a cigarette, the pituitary gland secretes serotonin and endorphin (happiness hormones). When smoking is stopped, which is responsible for releasing happiness hormones, the person experiences significant physical and psychological pressure due to withdrawal symptoms. It takes up to 3 days for the brain to produce endorphins and serotonin again without the need for a substance like a cigarette. As acupuncture stimulates the pituitary gland to naturally release serotonin and endorphins, the stress experienced by the person in the first week without smoking is greatly reduced. With acupuncture applications performed in 1 to 2 sessions, the person feels less craving for cigarettes, and the symptoms of addiction become manageable. The success rate for quitting smoking with acupuncture reaches 80%. During acupuncture treatment, nicotine patches should not be used, and even a single cigarette should not be smoked to overcome cravings.
For those who do not prefer classic acupuncture methods, laser acupuncture applications are available.
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