Acupuncture and Giving Up Cigarettes

Acupuncture has gained popularity as a successful method for smoking cessation. In fact, it’s often prescribed by courts in the US for drug addicts due to its ability to reduce cravings and alleviate withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating.

How Does Acupuncture Help With Quitting Smoking?

Acupuncture’s effectiveness in smoking cessation is evident in the growing number of smokers who have successfully quit. The treatment takes into account all symptoms and aims to balance the body’s energy to optimise health.

At New Leaf Acupuncture in Dublin, our Smoking Cessation treatments focus on common symptoms like jitters, cravings, irritability, and restlessness. These treatments also aid relaxation, detoxification, and boost willpower.

A study conducted at the University of Oslo, Norway, found that acupuncture significantly reduced the desire to smoke up to five years after the initial treatment. Participants also reported that cigarettes tasted worse than before treatment and that the treatments effectively reduced their taste for tobacco.

What to Expect

Fine Japanese needles are inserted into various points in the ears and body to assist with smoking cessation. Between treatments, small seeds are often taped to the acupuncture points on the ear. When a cigarette craving strikes, gently pressing on the seeds stimulates the acupuncture points, calming the mind and eliminating the craving.

While acupuncture isn’t a panacea or a magic cure for any addiction, including smoking, it’s effective in making it easier to quit and stay smoke-free for good.

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