Luxopuncture

SMOKING CESSATION THROUGH LUXOPUNCTURE:

The programme consists of 5 sessions (1 per day) to assist the smoker during the withdrawal period, followed by a 3-month follow-up.

The treatment should commence when the patient is truly ready and willing in their approach.

Luxopuncture in this context will provide the following benefits:

- To help the smoker enhance their well-being to lessen the urge to smoke (an irresistible need to smoke).
- A calming effect is also sought to help combat the effects of withdrawal: nervousness, irritability, and increased appetite.
- To alleviate irritation in the ENT area (sinuses, taste buds, throat…) caused by cigarette smoke.
- Additionally, recommendation sheets and acupressure techniques will support the former smoker in managing daily life in case of transient urges (habits, stress, social circle…).

In case of difficulties, and if the person feels they are about to "crack," one or two maintenance sessions are advised.

SCIENTIFIC EVALUATIONS:

The study conducted by an independent CRO (Clinic Research Office) TEREO INTERNATIONAL found the following results:

SMOKING CESSATION (on 188 subjects):

- Average number of sessions per subject: 3 (maximum 5)
- Cessation of tobacco consumption after the programme: 90.5%
- Satisfaction of subjects who stopped smoking: 99.2%
- Average duration of cessation: 4.4 years

Duration of the programme: 5 consecutive days and 3 months of follow-up.

Cost of the 5-session Luxopuncture programme: €250

WEIGHT LOSS THROUGH LUXOPUNCTURE:

The Luxopuncture sessions aim to help individuals in the programme restore genuine psychological and physical well-being by intervening in the bodily functions that govern our attitude towards food.

Depending on the expected support, the programmes range from 3 to 20 sessions. Completely natural and painless, the treatments pose no medical risk. The body receives no substances. Sessions are relatively quick, with an average appointment lasting 30 minutes.

The only way to lose excess weight is to adopt a dietary rebalancing that controls overall caloric intake. Then, to stabilise weight in the long term, the diet must meet the body's nutritional needs.

CHALLENGES FACED:

Two challenges arise when a person decides to lose weight:

- The first is to change eating habits and not become discouraged until the target weight is reached.
- The second is to maintain weight over time, meaning keeping the new eating habits.

These challenges may partly stem from the fact that, for someone attempting to lose excess weight, willpower opposes the frustrations experienced.

More often than not, good resolutions are quickly abandoned.

These frustrations are related to food dependencies: excessive appetite, cravings, and compulsions (an irresistible need to snack, sweets, fatty foods, chocolate…).

The Luxopuncture sessions aim to help alleviate feelings of hunger, food compulsions, and provide a relaxing effect.

It is also entirely possible to combine consultations with a nutritionist to take advantage of this period to learn to eat properly again.

DURATION OF THE TREATMENT:

1 to 2 sessions per week.

The recommended number of sessions varies depending on the weight to be lost.

MAINTENANCE SESSIONS: 2 SESSIONS EVERY 3 TO 6 MONTHS

MENOPAUSE:

Menopause is a natural and unavoidable phenomenon in a woman's life.

This stage typically occurs between the ages of 47 and 51 and is divided into two phases:

Before menopause, the pre-menopause lasts from 2 to 7 years. During this period, ovulation becomes irregular, with an initial decrease in progesterone production, which may lead to weight gain, water retention, or breast swelling. Oestrogen levels decrease more slowly but can vary significantly, causing uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood changes...

After menopause comes post-menopause when the production of oestrogen completely ceases.
More than 50% of these women experience these discomforts.

Luxopuncture aims to alleviate the discomfort associated with pre-menopause:

- Hot flashes and sweating
- Sleep disturbances
- Fatigue and irritability

The Luxopuncture treatment, with its natural action, has the advantage of presenting no medical risks or undesirable side effects. There is no interaction with any ongoing treatments.

DURATION OF THE TREATMENT: 1 SESSION PER WEEK FOR 7 WEEKS
MAINTENANCE SESSIONS: 3 SESSIONS EVERY 6 MONTHS

RELAXATION:

Many relaxation techniques are emerging, but they generally provide only ephemeral relaxation.

The Luxopuncture treatment aims to help individuals relax and also to regain a true sense of well-being in the long term.

With this gentle, natural, and painless technique, the practitioner seeks to release tension through a relaxing action. General soothing, improved sleep, enhanced concentration, better perspective on daily life, and alleviation of psychosomatic manifestations such as lower back pain and neck pain are also sought.

- Duration of the treatment: 1 session per week for 7 weeks.
- Maintenance sessions: 2 sessions every 3 to 6 months

Tatiana's opinion: 

I started smoking when I was 18... To do WELL, as they say! I regret it now. I’m 45 years old and I have been free from it for just a year thanks to the Paris Esthetic Centre. 

I really went through a tough journey. Between nicotine patches, sophrology, hypnosis, and more recently, the electronic cigarette, I was really struggling. I had become completely addicted and started getting more and more nervous and anxious. That was when a friend recommended the famous Luxopuncture method. 

At first, I was sceptical because it’s easy to start smoking, but getting out is a real battle with oneself. Thanks to Céline and her attentive listening, I really felt guided and supported. At the first session, I thought: What if this was the right one. 

I followed the protocol for the 5 consecutive sessions to the letter without causing myself any suffering, at my own pace, and without pressure. 

As the sessions progressed, I felt a genuine relaxation, with fewer urges to grab a cigarette whenever I faced a problem. What I also appreciated about the practitioner’s approach was that she didn’t abruptly forbid me from smoking; instead, she encouraged me to slow down before the first session to gradually detach myself from it. 

What did I truly feel after the 5 sessions? A total disgust for the smell. On my fingers, in the air, in my nostrils. An immense fatigue, as if I needed to bring peace back to my entire body and mind. For several days, I really struggled to sleep. A total RESET was necessary. After 15 days, I felt the need to reassure myself and do another session to solidify the protocol. After that, I was monitored regularly for 3 months.

I really recommend this technique because I realise that there is a significant psychological aspect to my entire process, and by talking, I let go of many doubts and fears that have no reason to be there. 

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