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FELINE DIABETES AND YOUR CAT

Many people in North America love cats.  They are loving animals and they make good companions.  However, like other pets, cats could have some health problems.  There many different kinds of illnesses that cats can develop.  One such ailment is feline diabetes which could be a serious condition.  However, it is an illness that can often be treated by a veterinarian.  The following article can help you understand what feline diabetes is and will offer tips to help you take care of your pet if he has this condition.

Humans can develop diabetes more easily than cats or any other animals.  Actually, diabetes is simply caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin, a hormone which controls the level of blood sugar in the body to normal levels.

There are different symptoms of feline diabetes.  The most common symptoms are increase in urine output and frequent thirst.  Other symptoms of diabetes in cats include a weak appetite, decrease in weight and a poor coat.  Frequent thirst is easily detected as you will notice that the water dish is often empty.

If your cat does not get medical attention for feline diabetes, the cat will become inactive, vomit regularly, and eventually fall into a coma.  If your cat gets treated for feline diabetes in time, your cat is more likely to live a normal and healthy life. Remember that the treatment will not work immediately -- it takes time and dedication. 

Cats with feline diabetes need to be fed at the same time every day.  They should not be allowed to go outdoors.  If you have a diabetic cat, your pet will need to receive insulin shots once or twice a day.  After the veterinarian examines your cat, he will let you know the proper dosage of insulin that your cat needs and how many times he needs to receive the shots.

Before injecting your cat with insulin, always make sure that the cat has already eaten.  If you give your cat an insulin shot and he hasn't had any food, he could wind up with a hypoglycemic shock.  Too much insulin will produce the same result.  Hypoglycemia can be serious.  You have to make sure that it does not happen to your cat.  It could lead to a hypoglycemic shock which could be fatal especially when you are not around when this occurs.

Watch your cat closely after giving him insulin shots for feline diabetes.  When your cat has been taking insulin shots, your veterinarian may decrease the dosage.  Although your cat may have to take insulin injections for the rest of his life, chances are he will be healthy for as long as he lives especially if you follow the tips mentioned above. 
 
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Cats And Feline Diabetes


Cats are one of the most popular pets in North America.  They are loving pets, capable of providing you years of companionship.  Like other pets, cats can sometimes get sick.  There are several different types of ailments that cats can get, one of which is feline diabetes.  Feline diabetes is a serious disease, although it can be treated by a veterinarian.


Diabetes is more common with humans than with cats or other animals. The cause of diabetes is actually quite simple.  Sugar, or glucose, is found in the blood.  The level of blood sugar in the body or the animal is kept under control by hormone insulin, which the pancreas produces.  When the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, diabetes is to blame.


The symptoms of feline diabetes will vary.  The most common symptoms include an increase in urine and an increase in thirst.  Other symptoms of feline diabetes include a loss of appetite, weight loss, and a poor coat.  An increase in thirst is easy to detect, as you can easily notice the water dish empty throughout the day.


If you don’t get your cat treated for feline diabetes immediately, the cat will eventually become inactive, vomit on a regular basis, and eventually fall into a coma.  On the other hand, if you get the diabetes treated in time, the cat will more than likely lead a normal and healthy life.  Keep in mind that treatment doesn’t happen overnight – it takes time and dedication.


Cats that have feline diabetes will need to be given food at the same time every day. They should be prevented from going outside as well.  If your cat has diabetes, you’ll need to give him insulin shots once or twice or a day.  Once your veterinarian checks your cat, he will tell you how many shots and how much insulin you need to give your cat. 


Before you give your cat his insulin shot, you should always make sure that he has some food first.  If he hasn’t eaten and you give him a shot anyway, he could end up with a hypoglycemic shock.  This can also occur from too much insulin as well.  A hypo can be really dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs.  If your cat gets a hypoglycemic shock and you aren’t around, he may end up dying. 


If you have to give insulin shots to your cat due to feline diabetes, you should always keep a watchful eye on him after you have administered the shot.  After your cat has been on insulin for a period of time, your vet may reduce the amount of insulin.  Even though he may have to stay on insulin the rest of his life, he will lead an otherwise healthy life.  

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AGING SLOWLY AND NATURALLY

As you begin to age, you may start to see fine lines and wrinkles on your skin. To a lot of women, the first few lines may be a cause for alarm especially when they are in their early 30s. If neglected and ignored, these lines keep getting harder to treat with home remedies or ordinary anti-aging treatments. Beauty experts advise that women care for their skin even before wrinkles begin to appear. This way, you can delay aging and prevent premature wrinkles and fine lines from developing.

There are many different reasons why it may be hard to keep your skin youthful. As people age, the wind, sun and toxins in the environment can take a major toll on your skin. Certain foods and beverages can make your skin age faster and so does neglecting to moisturize your skin and not keeping it well-hydrated.

When you age, structural proteins of your skin such as collagen and elastin start to gradually deteriorate which causes the skin becoming more and more unable to recover from damage. This explains why the skin develops lines and wrinkles. There are many skin care products that could slow down your skin's aging. However, without proper skin care, all anti-aging products are useless.

To have that youthful glow for as long as you can, you must know that the key is to use natural skin care products and get natural skin care treatment even before you push 30. Caring for your skin includes being mindful of your lifestyle. Below are some questions to help you check your daily routine and see how much this is affecting your skin.

1) Do you sleep eight hours every night?

Getting enough rest is important for keeping your skin young and healthy. Six to eight hours of sleep should give your skin enough time to rest and recover from stress from the previous day. Keep in mind that it is essential to have a regular sleeping pattern if you what to keep your skin's youthful glow.

2) Is your skin well-hydrated?

Your skin is well-hydrated, not only when you use a good natural moisturizer, but also when you drink plenty of water and other liquids every day. Most experts recommend drinking eight glasses of water each day to have a healthy, youthful skin. Actually, it is the best, the cheapest and the simplest anti-aging skin care you can ever have. If you don't like drinking lots of water, you should at least replace the lost water on your skin by using a good moisturizer both on your face and body.

3) Is your skin always exposed to sun and wind?

Long-term exposure to sun and wind can easily damage your skin. Stay out of the sun as much as possible. However, if you cannot help being outdoors where you can get exposed to sun and wind, then be sure to use sunscreen, sun block with the right pH level and moisturizers to counter the sun and wind's harmful effects. Avoid skin products that contain alcohol because alcohol can cause aging.

4) Are you using the right treatment product?

Use products with lots of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect and keep your skin firm and supple by protecting the important proteins in your skin.

5) And most importantly, do you eat right kind of foods?

What you eat matters, too. If you want your skin to look good, you need proper nutrition. Vitamins A, C and E are anti-oxidants that help delay aging. The best sources of Vitamin A are green leafy vegetables, squash and carrots. Vitamin C is abundantly found in citrus fruits, tomatoes, berries and other fruits. You can get Vitamin E from wheat germ, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils. Steer clear of fast food and do not eat too much sweets and starchy food.

What you eat, drink and how much sleep you get generally shows on your skin. Natural anti-aging treatments, a healthy diet and enough sleep are the best ways of slowing down the aging process.

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Natural Anti-Aging Treatment Ways

Acquiring years in your age is almost always synonymous to growing fines lines and wrinkles on your skin. To most women, it becomes an alarming call when the first few lines appear, especially as early as in the first 30's. If denied and neglected, these lines grow out until it becomes harder to treat with home remedy or simple anti-aging treatments. In this note, it is advised by the beauty experts that women get skin care application even before the first wrinkle lines appear. In this way, the lines and other skin aging signs are delayed for as long as possible.

There are various factors why it is so hard to keep our youthful skin. As people get older, the wind, sun, toxins in the environment, the food and beverage intake, and the lack of proper skin hydration take a major toll on the skin. Important skin natural structural proteins, such as collagens and elastins, start to diminish slowly causing the tissues and cells of the skin to fail recovering from damage; thus the development of fine lines and wrinkles. Several skin care treatment products might just work with you to counter these normal signs of aging, however, with the absence of proper skin care application all the anti-aging products will not matter.

To sport that youthful glow for as long as possible, you need to discover that the key is having a natural skin care treatment and using all natural skin care products even before you step in your 30's. These natural methods generally include checking the lifestyle you are dealing with. If you begin to examine your daily routine, you will discover how much this is affecting your skin.

Do you have eight hours of regular sleep?

Resting is a very important part of natural skin treatment. Doing it in at least six to eight hours of sleep should give your skin enough time to rest and recuperate from the day's stress and pressure. You should remember that it is essential to have a regular pattern of sleeping hours to achieve your youthful glow.

Is your skin hydrated properly?

This does not only mean using a good natural moisturizer to keep your skin feeling hydrated and smooth all over. It also involves drinking plenty of liquid and water everyday. Most experts recommend having eight glasses of water everyday to achieve that healthy youthful skin. In fact, it is the best, cheapest, yet simplest form of skin care anti-aging treatment you can ever have. If you hate drinking lots of water, you should at least constantly replenish the lost water on your skin by using a good moisturizer both on your face and body.

Is your skin frequently exposed to damaging sun rays and wind?

You need to know that long exposure to sunlight and wind can easily damage the skin. In this case, it is advised to stay out of the sun as much as possible. But if your daily activities require you to go out often, using sunscreens, sun block with good amount of PH level and moisturizers is the best way to counter the sun's and wind's damaging effects. When using the products, be sure to avoid those that contain alcohol as it can cause aging signs as well.

Is your anti-aging treatment product the right one for you?

If not, always look for the one that contain lots of antioxidants as they protect the important proteins that keep your skin supple and firm.

And the most important of all, do you feed your body with the right food?

What you eat, what you drink, and how much rest you get generally reflect on the outside, that is on your skin. Balancing the above natural anti-aging treatment methods with balanced healthy diet foods and good enough rest is the perfect way of putting those years behind.



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CAREER CHANGE: SHIFTING TO ACCOUNTANCY

At times, you may feel that you need to take a detour from your career path.  If you are not satisfied with your present job, you must decide which career path you are going to take and be sure that you are making the right choice.  Life is too short to be unhappy in a job and you must do what you truly enjoy.

People have different reasons for wanting to make a career change.  Maybe you find your job boring.  Perhaps you feel less motivated because you feel that you are not getting the pay that you deserve.  You may also be highly ambitious and feel that you can do so much more than what you are doing right now.  Whatever your reasons are, you can make that change and you should not even worry about it.  Recently, there are many employment options and opportunities.  You can land a high-paying job as long as you are qualified for the position you are aiming for.

Have you ever thought about being an accountant?  If you do not have an accounting degree yet, you may need to go back to school.  The good news is, you are never too old to go back to school.  If you have taken a business-related course, you could easily shift to accountancy because some of the subjects you have taken up may be credited.  You will only need to earn some credits for some subjects to finish the degree.  It may take a couple of years or so, but the rewards are tremendous.  You only need to be patient and to learn as much as you can.

Thousands or even millions of people have decided to make a career change.  If you plan to do the same thing, knowing that you are not alone may make you feel good about your decision.  However, before you make that big decision, here are a few things to consider.

1) First, you need to ask yourself why you want a career change.  Focus on what you want to happen and not on what you want to get rid of.  You may enumerate a number of reasons for leaving your job, but this will not help you make a good decision.  If you are considering accountancy as an alternative, then you should identify the aspects of accounting that may suit your abilities and personal qualities.  If you think that you have the qualities that an accountant should possess and that you could grow professionally in this field, go ahead.  Do you find numbers and figures exciting?

2)  If you want to leave your job because of the low salary, then you must know that accountancy is a lucrative career.  The starting salaries of accountants are usually around $35,000 a year.  It increases year after year.  However, you need to invest in an accounting education first and get a degree.

3)  Try to talk to accountants or anybody who is in the accounting industry.  You can interview them regarding the necessary skills required and how business accounting works among other things.

Shifting to accountancy can change your life forever.  You have to make a responsible and well-informed decision.  Once you are already in the field of accountancy, you will have to work diligently and carefully.  You will not be a stranger to setbacks, so you will need to keep yourself motivated.  If you can overcome setbacks, then you would certainly be able to do your job efficiently.

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Accountancy Career Change

There are times when you suddenly feel that there is a need to change your career path. If you are not satisfied with your present work, you have to decide the right career path to take. Life is too short and you should be doing a work that you truly love and enjoy.

There are various reasons why many individuals want to make a career change. Perhaps you find your job boring lately because of the low salary or you have higher ambition that you want to fulfill; well, whatever the reasons are, you can make that change in your life and you shouldn’t even fret about it. You see, nowadays, there are a lot of employment options and opportunities. You can already secure a high paying job for as long as you qualify and did you know that an accountancy career might be good for you?

Even if you’re not a graduate of an accounting degree, you can become an accountant. That’s not a lie but that can only happen if you’re willing to study again. You’re never too old to go to school. If you’re an undergraduate or you’ve taken a business-related course, you can pursue your college education in accounting. Those who have taken business-related courses can easily shift to accountancy because some of their subjects in college can be credited. They will only be taking the necessary units in order to finish the degree. Although it might take a few more years, the rewards can make your head spin. Be patient and don’t hesitate to gain more knowledge.

There are thousands or even millions of people out there who have decided to make a career change. If you’re planning to do the same thing, it’s a good feeling to know that you’re not alone in your quest. But before you make that ‘big’ career change, here are a few things to ponder.

1. You have to ask yourself why you want to change your career. Even if you can name a lot of reasons why you want to leave your old job, that will not help in making a good decision. What you must do is to identify the aspects of accounting (if you plan to make an accountancy career change). If you think that you have the qualities of an accountant and you feel that you can be creatively and commercially expanded, go ahead. Does the thought of math figures and numbers excite you?

2. Suppose the reason why you want to leave your job is the low salary, an accountancy career can give you a high salary. You see, starting salaries of accountants is usually around $35,000 per year. It increases as years go by. But you must remember that you can enjoy these salary benefits if you finished a degree in accounting.

3. Get to know people who are in the accounting industry. You can conduct some research to determine the necessary skills required, how business accounting works, and many more information.

Changing a career to accountancy can alter your life forever. You have to come up with a responsible and conscious decision. Once you’re already in the accountancy profession, you have to work carefully and diligently.

Keep yourself motivated because you will surely experience set-backs. If you can overcome these things, nothing can stop you in doing your job efficiently.

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A RESUME AND A HEAD SHOT: MUST-HAVES FOR AN AUDITION

When preparing for an audition, you will need to write a resume and pose for a few head shot pictures aside from practicing your monologue. Aside from seeing you perform, the cast directors would like to know how you look on camera or on stage. They will also want to know your previous work experiences. Below are some guidelines that could help you:

Be sure to staple your resume and your head shot together, with your head shot in front. It would be much better if the resume and the letter were to appear to be the same size. Trim the resume a little if it is much larger than the picture.

Just in case you don't know what a head shot is, it is a photograph of your entire face. Head shots are meant to show you in the best possible light and are intended to be artistic. The usual size of a head shot is 8 1/2 by 10 inches. Put your name on the print or just below it.

Your resume must tell the truth about your previous accomplishments. It should also contain your up-to-date contact details to make it easy for the casting director or a representative to call you or get in touch with you for a call back.

Writing a resume is not hard at all. Be sure that your resume focuses on the part that you are trying to get. For example, if you want a part in a Broadway event, list down your past experiences in the theater. If you are auditioning for a movie role, make sure you include your previous acting experiences. It does not matter if you only played a supporting role or if you played as an extra; every experience counts. Always bring at least 5 copies of your resume and head shots whenever you go to an audition. You never know who else would ask for one.

Here are the things that you must never do:

Never lie about your experience. This is one of the most important things you have to remember. Just like in any other job, casting directors will have someone do a background check on your credentials. It would only be a matter of time before the truth comes out.

This is also true with the special skills that you claim to possess but really don't. People may not be able to do a background check when it comes to this, but they will ultimately find out especially when you perform poorly in what you supposedly do well.

Do not have your resume printed on a sheet of paper bigger or smaller than 8 1/2 x 11. It should be the same size as your head shot, or else, your resume could end up in the wastebasket.

Do not give the casting director a resume that is more than one page. The casting director does not have all day to read your resume. List only the relevant pieces of information. Use a 10 point font if your list is long. If the casting director wants more information but you don't have enough space in your resume, you can mention it later during your interview.

Never attach reviews or newspaper clippings to your resume. Your resume should already have a list of your accomplishments and that will be enough.

These are the guidelines you must follow as you prepare your resume and your head shot for an acting audition. No matter how talented you are, these guidelines could spell the difference between getting accepted or rejected for the part that you are aiming for.

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An Acting Career Should Have a Resume and a Headshot

Preparing for an audition also includes having a resume and a few headshot pictures. This is because aside from performing your monologue or reading from a script, cast directors want to know how you look on camera or on stage as well as your previous work experiences. To help you, here a few do’s and don’ts in doing both.

When you submit a resume, make sure that this is stapled to the back of your headshot. If the resume is much larger than the picture, trim it a bit so they appear to be the same size.

For those who don’t know what a head shot is, it is picture of your entire face. It must be very artistic and is intended to put you in the best possible light. This is usually printed on an 8 by 10 inch format. Your name should be placed on the print or just below it.

As for your resume, just tell the truth of your previous accomplishments. Make sure that your contact details are up to date so it will be easy for the casting director or a representative to easily get in touch with you for a call back.

Creating a resume is easy. If you are going to an audition, make sure that it will focus on the part you are trying to get. For instance, if you want a part in a Broadway event, make sure you list down your previous experiences in the theater. If this is for a movie, tell them what you did even if you played a supporting role or as an extra. Should this be for a commercial, mention what your roles was as well.

You should bring at least 5 copies of your resume and head shots every time you go to the audition because you may never know who else will want one.

Now it is time for the things you must never do.

The most important is never lie about your experience. Just like applying for a job, the casting directors will get someone to do a background check about your credentials so it is only a matter of time before they find out the truth.

The same goes for special skills which you claim that you have but actually don’t. People won’t be able to do a background check here but they will find out when you are told to do something and suck at it.

When you submit a resume, make sure that this is printed on a sheet of paper that measures more than 8 ½ x 11.  Again, this is because of the size of the head shot. If you insist doing that, chances are your resume will be thrown away.

Since you are not the only actor applying for a part, don’t waste the time of the casting director by giving them a resume that is more than one page. If you have a lot to say, put the most relevant using a 10 point font. If they want more information and this won’t fit in your resume, mention it later on during the interview.

A resume is a piece of paper with a list of your accomplishments. You must never staple reviews or clipping from newspapers.

An acting career should always have a resume and a headshot. Write a few drafts and take some photos then just use the best. 


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QUIT SMOKING PERMANENTLY WITH ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is one of the well-known methods of treating smoking addiction.  This alternative cure is believed to have its roots in ancient China as far back as 3000 BC.  It is now being used for many different medicinal and therapeutic purposes.  It has been found to be effective in treating drug dependence and chronic smoking addiction.

There are a number of medications and therapies to help one quit smoking.  However, acupuncture is a widely recommended alternative therapy, especially when conventional therapies have proven to be unsuccessful.  The strategic insertion of needles in different parts of the body purposely is meant to treat the condition in a deeper and emotional level.  A smoker needs to liberate himself from the physical and psychological addiction to smoking.  Thus, he needs a more holistic treatment.

How Acupuncture Stops Smoking Addiction

The acupuncture points are usually found behind the ear or on the cartilage of the ear.  This location is where the calming effect takes place, weakening the patient's desire for more cigarettes.  People who are addicted to cigarettes usually smoke whenever they feel stressed bored or depressed.  To promote the flow of physical energy, needles are also often inserted on the hand as well as the wrists.  The person begins to then relax and thus he may think twice before smoking again.

Moreover, acupuncture has been found to help one to better deal with the withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking.  This treatment promotes better tolerance to discomfort and pain when the patient is trying to quit smoking.  Withdrawal symptoms may either be mild or severe and may include nausea, palpitations and dizziness.  Ultimately, if unchecked, these symptoms may drive the patient back to his old habit again.

What makes a cigarette addictive is a toxic substance called nicotine.  This substance is what makes quitting very difficult for most smokers.  When you smoke, nicotine attaches itself to the pleasure areas of the brain.  Thus, kicking the smoking habit is quite a challenge to most smokers.  A smoker feels the need to have his nicotine fix or else he will tend to feel uncomfortable and depressed.

People who have had acupuncture treatment say that they do not find cigarettes as tempting or as satisfying as they did before.  Usually, smoking would even leave a terrible taste in their mouths making them want to stop smoking once and for all.  Some patients would even try to get rid of the awful taste by eating mints or lozenges.

According skilled practitioners of acupuncture, about 7 out of 10 smokers will be able to successfully quit smoking after 2 or three weeks.  While others find it impossible to quit totally, their cigarette consumption is significantly reduced.

Treatment from Acupuncture Experts

It is very important for a patient to go to a skilled acupuncturist and ask questions.  The expert will provide the patient personalized service as well as added counseling.  Besides that, the acupuncturist may prescribe herbal supplements to help the patient as he strives to quit smoking.

The treatment involves inserting filiform needles into specific areas on the ear cartilage, hands and wrists.  Normally, the procedure takes about 30 minutes.  Body acupuncture may be done together with the ear and wrist needle placements.  The acupuncturist may also use a mild electric to make acupuncture more effective throughout the body.

The absence of side effects is the biggest advantage of acupuncture.  The patient will not need smoking cessation medications, nicotine replacement therapy products and other chemically manufactured substances.  The patient also does not run the risk of gaining weight during therapy.  On the contrary, a good side benefit of this procedure is it can curb appetite.

If you have unsuccessfully tried to quit smoking by using several smoking cessation methods, maybe it is about time that you consider acupuncture.  With the right practitioner and the right attitude, you will find yourself liberated from nicotine and the smoking habit that may have enslaved you for so long.

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Quitting Smoking for Good with Acupuncture

Acupuncture is already a renowned method used in treating smoking addiction. An alternative medicine believed to have originated as far as 3000 BC in ancient China, this treatment is now being widely utilized for various medicinal and therapeutic purposes. It has been found furthermore to successfully treat drug dependence and chronic smoking addiction.

There are several smoking cessation medications and therapies available presently. However acupuncture is a recommended alternative procedure, especially where conventional therapies have already failed. The strategic insertion of needles in various parts of the body aims to treat the condition in a more profound and emotional level. A smoker needs to free himself from the physiological and psychological addiction of smoking, thus necessitating a more holistic treatment.

How It Stops the Addiction

The placement of needles is usually located behind the ear, or on the ear cartilage. This is where the calming effect takes place, curbing the patient’s cravings for more cigarettes. People who have a smoking habit are bound to take up the nicotine stick more often whenever they feel stressed, bored, or depressed. Needles are also often inserted on the hand and wrists to promote a steadier flow of bodily energy. The feeling of relaxation will help an individual think twice about lighting a cigarette again.

Furthermore, this treatment has been found to help an individual deal with the withdrawal symptoms better.  This alternative medicine promotes better tolerance to pain and discomfort during smoking cessation. Withdrawal symptoms can range from mild to severe and may involve nausea, palpitations, and dizziness. Oftentimes, these same conditions will propel an individual back to his smoking tendencies sooner than later.

Nicotine is the addictive and toxic substance present in a cigarette. This is the same substance that makes quitting a big challenge for most smokers. The nicotine that you get from smoking will attach itself to the pleasure areas in the brain, making it hard for you to stop. Without a steady stream of this substance, a smoker will tend to feel depressed and uncomfortable.

People who have undergone acupuncture treatment reported that they no longer find cigarettes as tempting or as satisfying. Oftentimes, smoking would leave an awful taste in their mouths prompting them to stop their habit for once. Some patients would even resort to eating mints or lozenges to clear to get rid of the terrible aftertaste.

According to skilled practitioners, approximately 7 out of 10 smokers will successfully extricate themselves from their smoking habit after 2 or 3 weeks. While the others are unable to quit totally, these smokers will be able to cut down on their cigarette consumption quite significantly.

Treatment from Acupuncture Experts

It is very essential for a patient to consult with a skilled acupuncturist. A more personalized service will be provided by an expert, as well as added counseling for the patient. Moreover, an acupuncturist may prescribe herbal supplements to aid the patient in quitting efforts.

During treatment, filiform needles are inserted into specific points on the ear cartilage, as well as the hands and wrists. Normal procedures last for about 30 minutes. Body acupuncture can be used in combination with the ear and wrist needle placements. An acupuncturist may also utilize a mild electric current, to enhance the effect of the needles through the body.

The greatest advantage of this ancient Oriental procedure is the absence of side-effects during and after treatment. Unlike smoking cessation medications and nicotine replacement therapy products, acupuncture does not employ chemically manufactured substances. There is also no risk of weight gain during therapy. In conjunction with helping a patient quit smoking, it can also curb appetite, thus reducing food cravings.

If you have tried several methods in smoking cessation to no avail, perhaps it is high time you consider the alternative method that is acupuncture. With the right practitioner and the right frame of mind, there is no reason why you won’t be nicotine-free before long.

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