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Minneapolis Smoking Ban Inspires
Smokers to Give Up The Nasty Habit
By Steven Sonmore, L.Ac.
Minneapolis has finally caught up with other major cities in the
US
like San Francisco and New York by enforcing a smoking ban in bars
and
restaurants. This has actually persuaded some people to quit the
nasty
habit.
I’ve been observing a new phenomenon. Groups of twenty-somethings
have
been flocking to our clinic to get much needed assistance with
quitting smoking. Recently, a group of three roommates in their
early
twenties came in for the Quit Smoking Today Acupuncture Program.
Since they all lived in the same house they wanted to quit smoking
at the time. It’s great when people support each other in
making a healthy change is their lives.
And they couldn’t help but make the best choice. That’s
because
acupuncture offers the 3 punch combination to the smoking habit.
It:
- Detoxifies your body of the nicotine.
- Reduces your cravings
for tobacco.
- Helps you to relax.
One of my clients, Thomas said, " I used the Quit Smoking
Today
Acupuncture Program and I was amazed at how easy it was to quit."
When asking patients the reason that they smoke, 98% of the participants
always said they smoked because it helped them to relax. But at
what price?
Surely at the risk of being stricken with lung cancer or emphysema
in later
years.
The truth is that acupuncture assists the former smoker in relaxing
WITHOUT SMOKING. How does this work? Acupuncture balances your
nervous system. Too often with our fast paced lifestyles our bodies
are keyed into our "fight or flight" response. This is
where your
adrenals are pumping, your breathing is more rapid and shallow,
your
heart is beating faster, and your digestion is more incomplete.
Acupuncture helps your body naturally tune into your RELAXATION
RESPONSE. This is where you're heart is beating more slowly and
evenly, your breathing is deeper - more full and relaxed - and
your
digestion is more complete. Obviously, this state of being is
healthier and a lot more fun.
Unlike the patch, acupuncture is taking nicotine out
of your body instead of putting it back in.
Finally, acupuncture ELIMINATES your CRAVINGS for tobacco. Utilizing
acupuncture to quit smoking involves a series of 3 treatments utilizing
special ear points for ADDICTION ELIMINATION. Chinese herbs are
also prescribed to aid your transition into a healthier state.
Life is more fun when you desire exercise and healthy food instead
of
putting smoke inside your precious lungs. It’s interesting
to think
that a negative like a smoking ban could create a positive such
as
people living healthier, smoke-free lives. Isn't it time that you
decided to be healthier, live longer and enjoy life more? Ask your
Licensed Acupuncturist for smoking cessation treatments. You
deserve it.
Schedule your appointment to be smoke free and healthy. Call 612-866-4000
TODAY.
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For more than 20 years Steven
Sonmore helped people transform health problems
into solutions for attaining better health. Steven
is a licensed acupuncturist, Oriental bodywork therapist,
and herbalist. He offers complete health care with
acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutritional counseling,
and Oriental massage. He is licensed by the Minnesota
Board of Medical Practice and certified by the National
Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine.
For more information call 612-866-4000,
visit www.orientalmedcare.com or
write to info@orientalmedcare.com. |
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