Quitting smoking is about anything but simple. The dependence on nicotine is one of the most complex to eradicate and, very often, the will power is not enough to close down with blondes. So we rely on the most varied remedies - from psychology to the patch, through the electronic cigarette - at least in the hope of reducing consumption. Many do not know, though, that there are natural methods that can make this path lighter to bear.
The advice to quit smoking with both derive from the use of some herbs that officials from other relaxation techniques, such as acupuncture. Below, some of the natural remedies as effective.
Lobelia
The lobelia is a plant of the family campanulacee, native to South America and now available around the globe. Produces substances that bind to nicotine receptors and, therefore, can help combat the symptoms of smoking addiction.Despite being among the ingredients of some commercial products for smoking cessation, its load potentially toxic excludes the do-it-yourself: doses should be determined by a physician experienced in theory and must stay away from overdose . In stores homeopathic formulations are generally also present in granules, much less dangerous since the process at a very low concentration of active ingredient with which they are processed variety of homeopathy. The lobelia should not be taken by people with heart problems, asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes and pregnant women. Should they develop side effects such as dry mouth, nausea or dizziness, intake must be stopped immediately.
St. John's Wort
L ' St. John's Wort , a rediscovered natural usually employed as a little help in cases of depression, also has effects on smoking addiction. In a study conducted by the Mayo Clinic with the support of the National Cancer Institute of the United States, to 24 patients daily was administered the herb St. John's, in combination with psychological counseling to support the addiction. After 12 weeks, 40% of trial participants have stopped smoking. Relatively safe to assume alone, the plant is to be excluded when taking anti-viral or anti-depressants, because it might interfere dangerously increasing effects. Also, eating grass is not compatible with the exposure to the sun, so it is not recommended in the spring and summer.
Ginseng and licorice
The intake of ginseng can help regulate the level of dopamine in the body, replacing fact the cigarette . For this reason, it can be assumed without too many complications - except in cases of obvious allergy - to assist in overcoming the addiction. Very useful would seem also liquorice , to be taken when you feel the urge to light a cigarette: the strong flavor and persistence of taste in the mouth will help to overcome moments of crisis. Licorice is contraindicated, however, for those who have high blood pressure, because the stands, and for those who suffer from water retention, because in large doses can promote skin orange peel.
Hypnosis and acupuncture
For some time we resort to ' hypnosis as useful method to quit smoking. In 2000, the Cochrane Collaboration has carried out a long-term study to find out if hypnosis was really effective, with results very promising: the sample of patients smoking at 12 months after treatment has stopped as much as 60%. From the wisdom and oriental medicine comes instead l ' acupuncture : the stimulation of certain parts of the body with needles, in fact, it seems that instantly reduces the urge to light up a blonde. The inconvenience, however, is to repeat the treatment several times over time, because the effects they say are usually temporary.
Water
It may seem a trivial remedy, actually l ' water is the best ally of those who want to turn off the cigarette forever. Drink plenty of water, in fact, facilitates the elimination of nicotine from the body through urine, thus helps detoxification. In general you should drink at least 2 liters of water a day and always carry a bottle when salt the urge to smoke, you drink a full glass of wine and allow the liquid to be stationed a few minutes in the mouth.
Mint, eucalyptus and propolis
An undesirable effect - and at first glance absurd - of farewell to blondes is the increase of cough and sore throat. There is no question of a contradiction: deprived of irritant, the body is purified and phlegm excreting toxins accumulated over the years. In addition, smoking is bad for the bacteria in the mouth, then laziness mucosa: it is normal that the throat is irritated because he has to resume its normal functions of barrier to external agents, after a long period of reduced work. As regards the cough, useful el ' eucalyptus , both by inhalation gel spreads on the chest. The Mint , however, helps to alleviate the hassles of tonsils and palate.Treatment strongest, the bee propolis spray can be a valuable ally against the discomfort of the throat.
