Going cold turkey, nicotine replacement therapy, prescription medication, counseling. If you’re like so many who have tried to kick the habit with one of these measures but haven’t gotten results, consider acupuncture, like one of our patients did.
A Life-Long Habit Meets Its Match
In his 60s and a pack-a-day smoker, this patient had tried everything to quit. But the addiction ran deep—he couldn’t do it alone. That’s when he received acupuncture from Valerie, an acupuncturist here at Central Avenue Health Centre who has a background in nursing and a passion for natural healing. With her guidance, he committed to a five-treatment plan over two weeks. He stuck to every appointment and never looked back.
Support Beyond the Sessions
Valerie gave him a comprehensive home care plan to boost results and curb cravings. He drank water and green tea daily to help flush toxins. Green tea is known to reduce stress and repair cellular damage, while chamomile tea helps with withdrawal, and ginger tea supports detoxification and eases digestive upset.
The patient also cut back on sugar and caffeine, knowing those triggered cravings, and he added light exercise to his routine. One often overlooked tip that helped him mentally reset: cleaning his home and car to remove the smell of cigarettes.
How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture works by restoring the body’s natural energy flow—called chi—through precise needle placement. This process stimulates the nervous system, releases healing biochemicals, eases pain, reduces inflammation, and boosts overall well-being. It’s a powerful, drug-free way to support addiction recovery.
Get to Know Our Acupuncturist
Valerie, a member of the Saskatchewan Acupuncture Association and the Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada, discovered acupuncture after her career as a registered orthopedic nurse at Royal University Hospital. She later earned her Diploma of Acupuncture in Sri Lanka and now uses this ancient therapy to support patients on their paths toward healing.
Five Years Smoke-Free
Our patient recently dropped in to let us know he still hasn’t touched a cigarette in five years. His success is a powerful reminder that healing is possible when the body, mind, and spirit are all supported!
You, too, can finally kick the habit. Contact our practice today to schedule an appointment.
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