“Tobacco is taboo; we will all overcome it!” shouted actors Bernard Campan and Didier Bourdon in the film “Le Pari” in 1997. The duo battled the allure of cigarettes. While the two friends amused audiences and smokers of the time, years later, it remains just as challenging to resist the urge to smoke. However, a particularly ingenious method known as luxopuncture can accompany you on this journey.
Why is it so hard to quit tobacco?
“Smoking kills,” is the slogan that has been repeated for years and displayed on cigarette packets. Even though cigarettes are now sold in packaging with hardly bearable illustrations, this does not stop nicotine addicts from consuming tobacco. It’s difficult to say “Stop” overnight. After trying patches, gum, or taking revenge on food, many relapse. Not always due to a lack of motivation, but out of habit... The habit of having a cigarette during the 10 am break at the office, after lunch, and then again in the afternoon during a brief pause with colleagues...
Despite the known and harmful consequences of tobacco on our health, as well as the radiance of our skin or hair, the number of smokers remains unchanged. France has nearly 16 million smokers. One in three young people aged 15 to 19 smoke, even though more than half claim they want to quit.
Luxopuncture, the needle-free treatment
Luxopuncture is a technique that addresses various symptoms and issues without the use of needles. It is similar to acupuncture but without pain or side effects. It involves an infrared process that stimulates the meridians, which are responsible for transporting energy within the body. The practitioner gently places a stylus on the skin to activate certain reflex points and nerve endings. This helps regulate the production of hormones (serotonin, endorphin, and dopamine) that contribute to the craving to smoke. Luxopuncture also affects weight management, menopausal discomfort, and sleep disorders.
The smoking cessation process consists of a course of 5 sessions (one per day) to assist the smoker during their withdrawal phase, followed by a three-month follow-up. The course should begin when the patient feels ready and motivated. Luxopuncture will thus help the smoker enhance their well-being, thereby reducing the compulsive urge to smoke (an irresistible need to smoke). This method will also mitigate the irritation of the ENT area (sinuses, taste buds, throat, etc.) caused by cigarette smoke, as well as provide a calming effect to combat withdrawal symptoms: nervousness, irritability, and increased appetite.
Afterwards, recommendation sheets and digitopuncture techniques will support the former smoker in managing daily challenges and avoiding relapses into stress, among other situations. If the individual feels they might crack, one or two additional sessions should be considered. A study conducted by an independent CRO (Clinic Research Office) TEREO INTERNATIONAL with 188 subjects highlighted some findings: 90.5% of those tested had quit smoking after the treatment. An encouraging figure for those who have tried different cessation techniques.
Why wait until 1st January 2020 to embark on good resolutions? Start considering solutions now to say “Stop” to tobacco. Luxopuncture could be a springboard to make this tough task easier for you.
