If you are trying to quit smoking, auricular acupuncture is a natural way to help you curb your craving for nicotine. Acupuncture, along with Chinese herbs and, or hypnotherapy, may not be as well-known as nicotine patches or gum. But they all can offer relief, especially in the acute phase of withdrawal when you’re wrestling with fatigue, irritability and gnawing cravings.
Some people try acupuncture because they cannot tolerate the drugs used for tobacco cessation.. Unlike prescription medications, acupuncture has no side effects. In fact, it is very common to notice side benefits like improvements in sleep or mood. Others use acupuncture as part of an overall strategy to quit.
From: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/want-to-quit-smoking-acupuncture-can-help-you-with-cravings/
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