A 43-year-old member asked:
What do you suggest to quit smoking? hypnosis or acupuncture?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Acupuncture: Hypnosis relies on the individual being suceptible to the power of suggestion. Acupuncture does not require suggestibility. Auricular acupuncture for smoking cessation is remarkable !
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Dr. Arthur Apolinarioanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
Either: My preference is hypnosis, but both have worked for many of my patients.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Can acupuncture help you to quit smoking?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes: Auricular acupuncture can be very effective for smoking cessation programs.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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