Friday, March 13, 2009

Laser To Stop Smoking

By Amy Hudson

Today, more and more people understand that habitual smoking can bring about a wide range of health problems. Because of this, most people are currently trying to quit smoking. The sad thing is that the process of quitting is awfully difficult, often requiring a tremendous amount of willpower, effort, and commitment. In consequence, several drugs and techniques have been developed to help individuals to fight their smoking addiction. Laser therapy is one example.

What is Stop Smoking Laser Treatment?

The anti-smoking laser therapy involves pointing a cold laser on certain portions of the body, for example, the hands, wrists, arms, nose, ears, etc. The laser stimulates these particular parts to create endorphins, which mainly alleviate the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Above and beyond stimulating the release of endorphins, laser therapy also relaxes the body and helps in the detoxification process. The typical sensation created by cold laser therapy is one of a state of relaxation and once in a while mild dizziness.

Frequency and Cost

Some people suppose that a series of laser sessions are required to produce a positive outcome. But, depending on the severity of your addiction, you may experience results after only 1 session, which costs around $250 to $400 or more. Different therapies that need recurring sessions may cost considerably cheaper for each session. Though some health insurance plans will shoulder the costs of most smoking cessation laser methods, insurance coverage for laser therapy is usually scarce.

Laser Therapy Reviews

From the time that cold laser therapy was originally conceived years back, popular opinion has differed from approving to disapproving. More recently, some people have rejected this cold laser therapy as a rip off. Nonetheless, some smokers still commend its efficacy, having observed impressive benefits with the technique.

Laser Therapy vs. Acupuncture

Cold laser treatment to quit smoking applies principles that were derived from acupuncture. Acupuncture basically stimulates certain points in the ears and wrist (similar to laser therapy) that apparently affect nicotine addiction. Usually, acupuncture points are determined following a first consultation with an acupuncture specialist and determined based on the unique requirements of your body. After acupuncture needle insertion, a 30-minute relaxation period is compulsory. In addition, you may be asked to use some herbs as well as other conventional methods to augment the acupuncture sessions. The charge for an hour's worth of session may range from 40-100 dollars, but this may vary depending on the specialist and/or your location.

Although the effectiveness of cold laser therapy in dealing with nicotine addiction is still debatable, acupuncture therapy has been widely considered a powerful smoking cessation method. But, as most acupuncture supporters claim, the success of this treatment is depends largely on your faith in your acupuncturist and your own determination to quit smoking for good.

Whatever specific form of treatment you select, whether it's laser therapy or acupuncture, it is always important to remember that your willpower and commitment are the most significant factors. - 15437

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