Smoke Cessation

Why can't I stop smoking?

There are two critical factors which make quitting smoking difficult:

1. Physical addiction - nicotine is a highly addictive chemical.
2. Habitual addiction - smoking becomes part of a daily routine.

What can acupuncture do to help?

Using specific acupuncture points, the anxiety associated with quitting smoking can be greatly reduced. This makes detoxification from the physical addiction to nicotine quite easy. More information is available here.

How successful is this type of smoke cessation?

If you have the will power to break the habit, acupuncture can be very successful, virtually eliminating withdrawal symptoms.

What should I expect from this program?

This program begins with a free 15-minute scanning interview to determine the appropriateness of the smoke cessation program through a review of the patient's smoking history, previous smoke cessation attempts and methods as well as the motivating factors for the current attempt.

The initial 1-hour visit ($80) includes a consultation and treatment.

Follow up visits ($42) occur on the second, fouth, seventh and tenth day of your program. Additional follow ups may be required; typical course is six follow-up treatments.

As the program is conducted by a physiotherapist qualified to perform acupuncture, most extended health care plans will pay for this program under physiotherapy coverage. Check your plan for details.

Facts on Quitting Smoking:

Within:

• 48 Hours: Chance of heart attack drops
• 72 Hours: Lung capacity increases
• 2-3 weeks: Lung function increases by 30%
• 6 months: Coughing, sinus congestion and fatigue improve
• 1 year: Risk of heart attack, stroke, and stomach cancer reduced by half
• 10 years: Risk of dying from lung cancer reduced by half
• 15 years: Risk of heart attack same as non-smoker

It is never too late to quit! Do it today!

Smoke Cessation is available at both clinic locations.