Stop Smoking Program

Tobacco is the only legal drug that kills one half of its users when taken as directed. One in seven British Columbians are smokers, the majority of whom want to quit. But only 5% of smokers successfully quit each year. Nicotine in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco is more addictive than cocaine, heroin or alcohol. Quitting smoking can be complicated. Will power alone is rarely enough. The following comprehensive program addresses the factors that affect your ability to butt out.

Nutrition

The process of quitting smoking must be supported by a high protein diet. Adequate fluid intake is essential to counteract low blood sugar and dehydration that are common during withdrawal. Sugar and caffeine should be avoided as they increase cravings. Specific foods, amino acid and nutrients optimize detoxification, decrease nicotine cravings, support lung function and facilitate the desire to quit. 

Laser Acupuncture

A painless laser (no needles) is used to stimulate acupuncture nerve points on your ears and body. This causes your brain to release neurotransmitters that eliminate cravings from addiction withdrawal. As a stand-alone treatment laser acupuncture has a success rate of 75-85%.

Nebulizer Treatment

Smokers often have compromised lung function. Treatment with glutathione, a major anti-oxidant and detoxifier, is delivered in a fine mist from a nebulizer. You wear a small mask and the glutathione is inhaled over a period of 15 minutes. It breaks up mucous and repairs damaged lung tissue.

Ongoing Monitoring and Support

Weekly meetings with the doctor provide the long-term support to keep you on track with your stop smoking program in a safe and individualized way. During each visit, there is discussion on coping strategies and methods to change specific behaviour so that you stay on track.

Program Duration

The Stop Smoking Program is a monthly subscription. It combines successful individual therapies into a powerful treatment plan. Success rate is greater than 90%.

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