Today we will talk about what acupuncture from smoking is, consider its specifics, rules of conduct and the effectiveness of the procedure. However, before this, general information about acupuncture should be given, because not everyone knows this method of treatment of many diseases.
General information
Acupuncture, or so-called acupuncture, is an unconventional method of therapy based on Chinese medicine. Specialists conducting such procedures are confident that there are many active points on the human body with which these or other organs, systems and structures of the body are directly connected. Influencing them in a certain way, you can treat diseases, anesthetize, relax muscles, etc.
Acupuncture Smoking Treatment
Using the presented method is quite common among those who want to permanently get rid of this addiction, but are not able to do it on their own. Of course, the main and definite role in the effectiveness of this method is played by the suggestibility of the person who decided to use it (placebo effect). In addition, it is very important to correctly carry out this procedure. In this regard, it is imperative to find a highly qualified and experienced specialist who is adept at mastering traditional Chinese medicine, or rather, the acupuncture method. It should also be noted that before resorting to this method, doctors recommend trying to get rid of a bad habit on their own. And if several attempts were unsuccessful, then you can safely use the presented methodology.
Why is the method not officially recognized?
Acupuncture from smoking is not an officially recognized way to rid a person of this habit. But today, there are still courses where doctors are trained in the specialty of “reflexology”. So why is smoking acupuncture not official? And this is due to the fact that at the moment there is completely no evidence base and randomized research on this topic. Moreover, it is very difficult to determine what exactly led to a positive result and how pronounced the placebo effect is in this case. In other words, coding for smoking by acupuncture cannot be officially recognized due to the lack of sound methodological grounds.
It should also be noted that, despite the fact that the procedure presented is carried out by quite experienced specialists, an individual approach is required for each individual patient. Indeed, in the process of acupuncture, a doctor can randomly act on unfavorable points, even if there is a standard scheme indicating the location of all acupuncture on the human body.
Method specifics
Acupuncture from smoking has some specifics. Consider these points in more detail.
Firstly, the presented procedure helps most of all those who do not yet have a strong dependence and psychological attachment to this bad habit. In other words, coding for smoking by acupuncture is most likely to help only those people who have a relatively short experience (up to 5-6 years).
Secondly, the duration of such therapy is established by a specialist only individually. Therefore, if someone told you that you can get rid of addiction in one or two sessions, do not believe it. As practice shows, for a complete cure, two or even three courses of acupuncture may be required, each of which consists of 15-20 specialist visits. As a rule, the first sessions are held every day, and the subsequent ones - in a day or more.
Treatment Efficiency and Procedure
In the effectiveness of such procedures, a huge role is played by the desire to quit smoking of the patient himself. Indeed, forced acupuncture never leads to positive results.
All acupuncture sessions are carried out in the treatment room with careful observance of the rules of antiseptics and asepsis. During such events, disposable or reusable needles are used (in the latter case, medical devices undergo pre-sterilization cleaning and sterilization itself).
Before this procedure, tests for sensitivity to the material from which the needles are made are mandatory. After all, no one has yet canceled allergic reactions to intolerance.
Acupuncture from smoking, reviews of which are very diverse, is carried out in a convenient position for the patient. The places where the needles will be inserted are first processed, and only then, in accordance with all the rules, reflexology is carried out. With this procedure, patients may experience minor pain, which many of them describe as a sensation of shock by a fairly weak discharge of current.
It should be noted that anti-smoking needles are placed for 15 minutes and an hour and a half. During the sessions, the addicted person may experience tingling, burning, and so on. In this case, it is recommended that you immediately inform your doctor of any sensations, as they may indicate an allergic reaction or erroneous administration, which may lead to serious complications.
Method contraindications
Acupuncture from smoking, the prices of which vary in the range of 3-7 thousand rubles, has a number of contraindications. These include the following:
- An acute period of any infectious or viral diseases that occur with fever, severe cough and general weakness.
- An acute period of myocardial infarction or stroke.
- Any chronic and acute diseases.
- The presence of oncology.
Among other things, the use of acupuncture measures from smoking is strictly prohibited in case of violations of the integrity of the skin in the places where the needles will be installed, as well as in the presence of generalized skin diseases that occur in both chronic and acute forms.