smoking addiction

Try Acupuncture to Quit Smoking

Bloomington, Minn. - Millions of dollars are spent each year on smoking cessation treatments, including the nicotine patch and hypnosis. But on smoking cessation treatment being used more often may be the ticket to a smoke-free future. Studies suggest that acupuncture may aid in the fight against smoking addiction by relaxing the body and reducing cravings. By using an … [Read more...] about Try Acupuncture to Quit Smoking

Dying from Emphysema

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Tobacco has taken its toll on Haines resident Jim Hamp. His wife and mother both died of tobacco-related cancers, and Hamp is dying from emphysema. A longtime charter and commercial fisherman, Hamp, 68, now has to wear a nasal cannula (a plastic hose that pumps oxygen from a tank into his nose) and rarely has the energy to visit is boat. Some days he barely has the energy … [Read more...] about Dying from Emphysema

Are Cigarettes Your Best Friend?

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Occasionally I hear a smoker say that they cannot possibly give up smoking because a cigarette is their best friend. Some friends can be highly toxic to your well-being, and a cigarette is one such friend to beware of! There comes a time in life when we should take inventory of how we choose to spend our time. Each step of the way life gets a bit closer to target … [Read more...] about Are Cigarettes Your Best Friend?

Don’t Miss The Mark!

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Sometimes people just don't get it. They tend to think that they can continue on with life just as it is and not have to change anything about themselves. They forget that life really is about change, and fail to witness the evidence as marked by the four seasons becoming their own worst enemy in the battle to quit smoking. It's easier to talk themselves into it. They … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss The Mark!