Acupuncture for Smoking Cessation

Several studies over the years have shown that acupuncture may help smokers to quit and that short term success was significant. Treatments consist of using body and ear points, usually with electro-stimulation. Sessions may be 2 or 3 times weekly for 30 minutes. Patients may experience a negative smell or taste for tobacco as a result. A study has shown that drinking a sodium bicarbonate solution daily between meals can help reduce nicotine blood levels more quickly, and therefore assist with cravings. For further information on a study please visit https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5149689/