Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a 3000-year old technique and only recently is found useful for addictions. Over 40 addictions and disorders have been listed by the World Health Organisation that can be cured by acupuncture. These include chronic pain, back pain, headaches, hypertension, digestive disorders, depression, insomnia, allergies and Smoking.
Smoking can be effectively stopped by acupuncture method. Smoking is not a disease but an addiction. Nicotine the drug found in cigarettes is responsible for this addiction. It does no harm immediately, but has long term effects. It develops many chronic lung diseases, atherosclerosis and the most deadly- LUNG CANCER.
Method
Acupuncture to stop smoking is effectively used by many skilled practitioners against smoking. Its effectiveness is seen from the fact that out of 10 patients 7 quit smoking within 2 to 3 weeks.
The cravings for tobacco are decreased by acupuncture. Also the withdrawal symptoms are lessened as it acts as a sedative on the nervous system. Acupuncture treatment releases Betaendorphin, a hormone causing physical relaxation, which reduces the sensitivity to pain.
Treatment
A sterile disposable needle is inserted into some special points on the hand, wrist and ear. Sometimes a mild electric current is passed through these needles for better effects. The treatment longs for about 30 minutes.
Minute Retainer Needles are inserted into the ears which are kept there for a few days. These provide a constant stimulus to the points, thus reducing withdrawal symptoms.
During the first week, when the withdrawal symptoms are at their peak 3 treatments are given and then 2 treatments as follow-ups are given during the second week. Follow-up visits for 2 to 3 months are recommended for a long term effect.
The problem of weight gain is reduced due to acupuncture, as the points reducing the craving for nicotine also help to reduce food craving.
Some of the Acupuncturists in Australia are:
Canberra:
Brindabella Natural Health Centre
First Floor, Dickson Chambers,
Dickson Shops, Canberra ACT
Tel: (02) 6262 6464
e-mail: info@brindabellahealth.com
website: brindebellahealth.com
Sydney:
Back on your Feet
Scott Cansdell
Ground Floor - 139 Macquarie St.
Sydney 2000
Tel: (02) 9247 1555
e-mail: scott@backonyourfeet.com.au
Louise Davey
Newtown Natural Therpies
170 King St.
Newtown NSW 2042
Tel: 0422 036 753
e-mail: louise_davey@hotmail.com
Brisbane:
Jacaranda Therapies
Fiona Grigg
10/1 Rosalie Village, 165
Baroona Rd, Rosalie, Qld 4064
Tel: (07) 33670266
e-mail: jacarandatherapies@iprimus.com.au
PinPoint Health Centre
Jasmine Peris
Suite 1, Clemwell House - 1155
Wynnum Rd - Cannon Hill 4170
Tel: (07) 3348 9298
0407 629 609
e-mail: asmine@pinpointhealth.com.au
Adelaide:
Mark Scott
Acupuncterist
Murray Bridge,
South Australia Acupuncture,
Tel: (08) 8531 1110
Bob Tenikoff
Acupuncture
12 Dame Patti Circuit - West Lakes
South Australia 5021
Tel: (08) 8447 8362
Victoria:
Albert Park Alternative
Therapies - Peter Slipper
45 Bevan Street - Albert Park
Melbourne Victoria
Tel: 0402 134-297
e-mail: smokeykippen@yahoo.com.au
Bamboo Spirit
Traditional Chinese Medicine
55 Fawkner St
South Yarra VIC 3141
Clare: 9821 4222
e-mail: cpyers@bamboospirit.com.au