Natural Help to Quit Smoking: Stop Nicotine Withdrawl
Nicotine addiction is a serious problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control smoking is attributed to one out of six deaths in the United States. Every time you inhale a cigarette you take in over 4000 chemicals into your blood stream, many of which are known to cause cancer in humans. Smoking directly stimulates the central nervous system and increases levels of pleasure inducing chemicals in the brain. These effects of nicotine result in a feeling of pleasurable relaxation. The problem is that it is an illusion, in that, the nicotine is actually destroying your health, and deteriorating your central nervous system. Overtime this creates a greater addition to the nicotine. A program designed to help you quit smoking, needs to address both the nervous and detoxification systems. By supporting these areas you can lessen withdrawal symptoms, as well as, help to repair the damage done by the nicotine. Lobelia (#430-1) This formula helps to lessen the desire for tobacco. It contains the herb lobelia which has a chemical structure which closely resembles nicotine with out any of the negative effects on the body. It is calming to the nerves and naturally quenches the desire for nicotine. Lobelia also helps block the increased heart rate caused by the tobacco, as well as strengthening the respiratory system and helping to expel mucus from the lungs. 1 capsule 3 times daily is usually an effective dose when combined with the supplements mentioned below. Make sure to drink 2 quarts of water to flush toxins from the body. Nutri-Calm (#4803-3) This formula is a B-Complex in a base of calming herbs along with Vitamin C. One of my favorite formulas, it has been put together so well, that the combined effect of the ingredients is greater than the individual components. Quite frankly, this formula calms nerves fast, taking away the irritability and edginess associated with quitting smoking. As with lobelia, the B-Complex vitamins mimic the effects of tobacco on the system helping to remove the desire to smoke. The Vitamin C added to the formula helps replenish the what is depleted by smoking. Take 1-2 tablets 3 times daily. Tobacco Detox (#8721-6) This is a natural homeopathic formula to relieve the symptoms related to nicotine withdrawal, including nausea, cough, and nervous tension. I recommend using it whenever the craving for a cigarette comes, it seems to stop the craving immediately, thereby allowing you to go longer between cigarettes. So when you want to light one up, use this formula first, it will enable you to go a little longer without one. Then if you do choose to light one up a little later follow the helpful hints listed below. Disolve 1 tablet under the tongue every couple hours as needed. Those who have tried tobacco detox report that this product stops the craving for a cigarette almost immediately, thereby allowing them to go longer between cigarettes.
Helpful Hint: This program has been very successful for those who want to quit smoking, I have had many people quit in as few as 5 days after smoking for many years. The key is to commit to quitting once you start the supplements. I recommend that when you do smoke, do so only outdoors, no matter what time of day it is, and then only take a few puffs to satisfy the desire, never finish a cigarette. With these two hints, it helps break the psychological habit of smoking. The physical desire will go away quickly as you smoke less and take the supplements. Important note: It is very important to drink 2 quarts of filtered or bottled water while on this program. this is necessary to aid the body in flushing the chemical residue from the tobacco out of the body. If you do not drink enough water while you quit smoking it is very likely you will experience headaches and nausea from a back up of toxins.
Optional Support Products: Choose from these to personalize your program:
*If you need to loose weight and stop cravings for breads and sweets:
Fear of weight gain is one reason many people refuse to quit smoking. Nicotine withdrawal does cause the metabolism to slow down slightly, and it can take up to three months for it to recover. If this has been a problem in the past you may wish to support the thyroid, which helps regulate metabolism, during this time. I like the formula Thyroid Support (#1228-6) which is a blend of herbs and nutritional substances designed to nourish the thyroid gland and support it's functions. 1 capsule twice daily is the recommended dose.
Sugar Reg (#927-1) - If you tend crave sweets, breads, and pasta when you quit smoking then this supplement will help. This special blend of eight nutrients support the body's effort to achieve balance between blood sugar and insulin. It is very effective in helping to reduce sugar or carbohydrate cravings caused by blood sugar imbalances. and helps to maintain proper blood sugar balance between meals so you are not constantly looking for something to eat. Take 1 tablet three times daily.
*If you wish to clean your body of the toxic residue from smoking:
Heavy Metal Detox (#507-1) This formula promotes the natural cleansing processes of the body to eliminate environmental pollutants and toxins such as cigarette smoke. A combination of herbs and nutrients that detoxify the body by aiding the liver's cleansing functions and drawing heavy metals out of the body. This product should be started after you have cut back on smoking by at least 50%. Take 1 per day for a few days then 2 per day thru one bottle. Remember to drink two quarts of water daily, while on this formula. This would also be a great formula for any family members who have been exposed to second hand smoke on a regular basis.
*If you wish to soothe irritated lungs or a cough:
Mullein - If you wish to soothe irritated lungs or a cough: Mullein is a herb which supports the respiratory tract. It is calming and soothing to the inflamed nerves in the lungs which is why it is so helpful for coughs and spasms. It has the ability to loosen hardened mucus and help expel it. We have known people who have smoked for many years who have used this herb and began coughing out old black mucus from the lungs. It has been a favorite herb of mine over the years for those who suffer from asthma or bronchitis. Try 2-3 capsules 3 times daily.
