endsmoke.com

What is Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)?
LLLT is the application of a “cold,” pure laser light to treat certain conditions. It has been used to successfully for many kinds of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions because it promotes healing and tissue repair. LLLT has also been found to be successful treatment for many patients for smoking cessation.

The laser light reaches through the skin to stimulate your nerve endings to produce endorphins. Endorphins are produced normally by your body and are nature’s own mood lifter and anesthetic. The endorphin production may relieve the physical withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking and helps keep you from feeling anxious or “crabby.”

Is LLLT safe?
LLLT is a painless and medication-free treatment. It has been used in England, Canada and Europe for over 20 years with no documented adverse side effects. Laser therapy is respected by many physicians as a highly effective treatment modality. Stop Smoking Laser Center is currently participating in clinical research trials to gather more information on the effectiveness of LLLT for smoking cessation.

What parts of my body receive laser?
The laser is used on the ears, nose and hands.

Does LLLT hurt?
No. The LLLT is painless. In fact, most people describe an extremely relaxed feeling after the laser session.

How long does the laser session take?
A laser session itself only takes about 30 minutes, however you should allow an hour for your visit. Your condition will be evaluated by various methods, by asking you to complete a questionnaire about your smoking habits.

Will I gain weight?
Weight gain may be avoidable when quitting smoking with laser. The laser is applied to appetite suppression points during your session. Studies conducted in other countries have shown little to no weight gain with LLLT.

Are the results guaranteed?
Nicotine addiction consists of two factors: the physical addiction and the mental addiction. The laser session is designed to relieve the physical withdrawal symptoms. If you have smoked a pack a day for thirty years, this means you will be making a huge change to your daily routine when you quit. Even if you experience NO physical symptoms, you will still think about smoking. Therefore, while we can not make a guarantee, we will do everything in our power to ensure your success. Laser + education + YOUR COMMITMENT = a winning combination.

Are there any health conditions for which laser therapy is not recommended?
Yes. LLLT is not recommended for those who have tumors, active cancers, epilepsy, are pregnant or for those who are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. If you have health concerns, consult your physician prior to joining our clinical trial.

What is the success rate?
The laser protocols used by Stop Smoking Laser Center clinical trials are based on those of a research program in London, England whose success rate was significant for smoking cessation. Stop Smoking Laser Center is currently participating in a clinical research trial to gather more information on the success rates in the United States.

Quitting smoking, as I am sure you know, is a very tough addiction to kick. Unless you are totally committed to becoming smoke free, the chances of success are against you. You must want to quit and want to quit for yourself.

Even after the physical withdrawal symptoms are gone, which for most people is after three days of being nicotine free, the psychological cravings can go on for months. It takes perseverance and the belief in yourself that you can do it and that the rewards are priceless.

You probably are not ready to quit if…

• You dread that your quit date is approaching
• The thought of quitting makes you nervous
• You feel as though you would be losing your best friend
• You believe that you like smoking
• The thought of never being able to smoke another cigarette seems unbearable
• You don’t think you can do it.

You probably are ready to quit if you are..

• Excited about becoming a non-smoker
• Can’t wait to be smoke free
• Constantly thinking about the benefits of not being a smoker
• Looking forward to your quit date
• Anticipating high expectations of success
• Having visions of a smoke free life.

Preparing to Quit

Select your quit date. It should be no longer than two weeks out. If it is longer than that there should be a good reason, such as a special date or perhaps a vacation is coming up. If you are picking a date a month away because you are hoping you will be ready, you probably won’t be. Avoid a date that you know will be followed by times of stress or social activities where there will be smokers.

Write down all the benefits of being a non-smoker, then write down all the negatives of being a smoker. You will keep this list to remind you of all the reasons you want be to smoke free anytime you have thoughts about a cigarette.

Make a list of all your smoking triggers. All the things that you do that you associate with smoking. It could include certain foods, beverages, activities, places, or company. Then plan on how you are going to modify your behavior to avoid the temptations associated with those situations. An example might be; instead of smoking after meals, brush your teeth or go for a walk. . Keep in mind; you do not have to replace these actions forever, just long enough to get you through the critical first days.

Stock up on; water, fruit juices, hard candies, sugarless gum, celery and carrot sticks, cigarette length plastic straws, and fresh fruit.

Before leaving for your first laser treatment destroy all cigarettes and cigarette butts. Clean out and put away all ashtrays, at home, auto, and work. Don’t forget the garage or any other special smoking place.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD YOU HAVE CIGARETTES IN YOUR POSSESION AFTER TREATMENTS HAVE BEGUN. IF FOR ANY REASON YOU FEEL THE NEED TO KEEP AS LITTLE AS ONE, IT MEANS YOU ARE PROBABLY NOT READY TO QUIT.

No matter how long you’ve smoked…
No matter how many times you’ve tried to quit…
If nothing else has worked for you…
If you have a STRONG desire to be nicotine-free… try our advice for smoking cessation may help you reach your goal.

With our help become nicotine free – stop smoking and help purge the nicotine from your system quickly and ease you through the physical withdrawal symptoms..