Blog · Kyla Phillips · 2 July 2024
Acupuncture
Stopping smoking and ear points
An adjunct some people use — not a magic cure for nicotine, and not a lecture.
Symptoms and what they can mean
The habit, the hand, the 3pm craving. NRT and varenicline are medicines with evidence. I will not talk you off them.
What we can do in clinic
Ear protocols exist. They help some people as part of a plan. They fail if they are the whole plan. Be honest with me about how much you still smoke.
Red flags and when to see your GP
Chest disease, pregnancy, and medicines — your GP owns the medical quit plan.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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