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In the United States acupuncture has grown in is popularity. Most people know that acupuncture is effective for pain conditions. Though at Master Lu’s Health Center in Salt Lake City we specialize in pain management. We also treat different types of addictions. One addiction that we help people with is smoking.
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine has been shown to help people to stop smoking. How will acupuncture and Chinese medicine help you to stop smoking? According to Chinese medicine we look at balance in the body. When the body is out of balance, then disease may occur. Chinese medicine whether it is acupuncture, herbs, exercise, or nutrition will help you return back to balance and stimulate your body’s self-healing mechanisms.
When it comes to smoking, Chinese medicine will clear heat, detoxify your body, and calm your mind. There may be many different factors why you may smoke. Many people smoke because of stress, anxiety, depression, or just out of habit. Acupuncture will help you calm your mind and relieve stress. Most importantly it will help with the cravings for smoking. It will change the taste of the smoking and cause you not to have a desire to smoke.
Physiologically, acupuncture will act on the brain. It will allow your body to release different chemicals, neurotransmitters, endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. All of these endogenous substances will help your body to heal and overcome your smoking addiction.
There are many other things that you can do to help support your smoking cessation treatments. It does require a lifestyle change and a willingness to change. Here is a short list of some techniques you can do to help you while you are getting acupuncture treatments and taking Chinese herbs:
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine will help you to quit smoking. Start today to change your life and become more healthier, balanced, and full of abundance. Give us a call to schedule an appointment today at 801-463-1101.
