Why give up smoking?

But did you know that just 20 minutes after your last cigarette your body begins a series of beneficial changes?

After 20 minutes your blood pressure drops to normal, your pulse rate drops to normal and the temperature of your hands and feet increase to normal.

After 8 hours the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal and the oxygen levels increase to normal.

After 24 hours the chance of a heart attack decreases.

After 48 hours nerve endings start re-growing, the ability to smell and taste are enhanced, and walking distances becomes easier.

After 2 weeks to three months circulation improves and lung function increases by up to 30%.

After 1 month to nine months coughing, sinus congestion,fatigue and shortness of breath decrease. Cilia regrow in the lungs increasing your ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs and reduce the chance of infection.

After 1 year the chance of a coronary disease is half that of a smoker.

So how can acupuncture help me to give up?

Specialist acupuncture treatment helps your body to expel the addictive nicotine. Nicotine craving and withdrawal symptoms are reduced.

There is no need for nicotine patches which just put more nicotine into your system.

You will get encouragement and moral support, plus advice on diet, supplements and how to stay off the cigarettes for good.

Acupuncture has been in use worldwide for several years to help people to withdraw from addictive substances.

David has personal experience of supporting patients withdrawing from a number of different addictions.

David provides this support in a relaxed, friendly and non-judgemental atmosphere.

He knows giving up can be tough and offers you support which will make the difference to enable you to succeed.

Remember- your body will start to recover the moment you finish your last cigarette!

Start Acupuncture and Stop smoking!

The emphasis of these acupuncture sessions is on giving you positive support, treatment and information to help you kick the habit.