Smoking cessation with laser therapy
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | By QuitFullStop Editorial | 6 Comments | Stop Smoking Advice
couple discussing laser therapy

Everyday more and more smokers across the world are planning to kick the habit. Fortunately, there are several smoking cessation aids available on the market to assist smokers in their quit smoking quest. One such smoking cessation aid is laser therapy, a modern form of acupuncture.

How smoking cessation laser therapy works?

Just like acupuncture, laser therapy targets energy points on the body. A technician uses a "cold" laser beam on certain energy points, thereby releasing endorphins in the surrounding area. These neurotransmitters have a calming, relaxing effect on the body. By stimulating the nerves, laser therapy works to reduce nicotine craving and withdrawal symptoms. Smoking cessation treatment with a laser also stimulates the body's natural ability to detoxify the nicotine intake.

Does laser therapy works for smoking cessation?

On one hand where many find laser therapy an effective smoking cessation treatment, others debate that there is no reasonable evidence to prove that the therapy is good. In major health conditions like cancer, pregnancy, muscular dystrophy and sclerosis, implanted defibrillator, it is not advisable to go for smoking cessation laser therapy.

When it comes to the benefits of the treatment, smoker can quit smoking without any medication, nicotine replacements or oral supplements. However, the major downside of laser therapy is that it doesn’t work for all. Being said that, it’s for you to decide whether you wish to go for laser therapy as smoking cessation treatment or not.

QuitFullStop is an online information portal specialising in smoking cessation. Free, impartial advice and online tools are available to educate people on why quitting is a positive step and the successful ways to stay smoke-free.

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Julia says:

"Cool, another smoking cessation technique on the board. Hope it helps lowering smoking rates.

on Thursday, February 16, 2012
Jamie says:

"Laser, hypnosis,and others are jut alternative therapies for quitting, they can't be s effective as Champix

on Thursday, February 16, 2012
Claire says:

"well-written article...keep it up!!!

on Thursday, February 16, 2012
Audrey says:

"I wonder what it takes to quit smoking. 10-15 years back we were told grit and determination alone could produce the results. That's virtually gone out of the window now as no one talks about it anymore. Now we are being fed with all these new findings the viability of which is yet to be proved. I just wonder.

on Monday, February 20, 2012
Chris says:

"I am a professional smoking cessation counselor and as far as my experience is concerned, the best way to give up smoking for good is behavioral modification.

on Monday, February 20, 2012
Rude Jack says:

"Get a child you morons you sure gonna quit pots lol XD

on Monday, February 20, 2012