SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMS

The ATRIUM Advantage

Cigarette smoking is a costly habit, not only in terms of the price of cigarettes but also in the potential associated health risks. Nicotine is a powerful drug and can be extremely addictive. It is so powerful that if one were to place the amount of nicotine in two cigarettes into the bloodstream, it would kill the average individual. Fortunately, the nicotine destroyed by burning or, if ingested, through the action of the stomach. This allows only one to two percent of the nicotine to enter into the body. Still, the effect is profound.

Anyone who has smoked for a considerable period of time understands how difficult it can be to kick the habit. Many methods over the years have claimed to be able to assist a person in the smoking cessation process. Some of them claim amazing results and others profess that there is no easy way to resolve this addiction.

At ATRIUM Health Services, we utilize a flexible approach tailoring the process to your individual needs. We do not wish to suggest that quitting smoking is easy; however, we avoid the conditions and requirements that some practitioners place upon the smoking cessation process. Some authorities claim that the individual must have a firm commitment to quit smoking and must be willing to throw away their cigarettes and vow to never touch tobacco again. We believe individuals can be helped at whatever stage of the smoking cessation process they may find themselves.

Many quit after one to three sessions. Others are just not ready to quit. In those cases, the smoking cessation procedures utilized will often assist a person in becoming mentally and emotionally ready to quit smoking. Most often, individuals drastically reduce their tobacco consumption regardless of their commitment levels. In other words, individual smokers with no interest in quitting the habit report that they naturally smoke less. Our experience frequently is that individuals will decrease by 50-75% their consumption levels. Even if they do not quit completely, it is much healthier to reduce their intake.

Many practitioners in the industry tout miraculous cures of the smoking habit. With the ATRIUM Advantage, we do not discount such wonderful successes. If you find that you immediately and completely lose all interest in smoking, we applaud your achivement. We also realize that from the hospital research studies it is suggested that many of the "miracle cures” will return to smoking within six months to a year. Some of course will stop forever, and we love to see it.

THE PROCESS

At ATRIUM Health Services, we utilize a threefold intervention to address the nicotine addictive process. This protocol includes Auriculotherapy, homeopathy (Lobelia inflata) and nutritional interventions (SP Cleanse).

AURICULOTHERAPY

Auriculotherapy is the therapeutic stimulation of the external ear to treat specific conditons of other parts of the body. The technique we practice at Atrium was developed in modern France and loosely based on Chinese acupuncture. We utilize a highly sophisticated electronic device to precisely identify and treat active ear reflex points. Great successes have been noted in many addictive behaviors and other medical conditions using micro current at very specific frequencies and exacting locations. It has been demonstrated that Auriculotherapy can interrupt the addictive neurological reflexes that develop in the brain. If indeed these habituated reflexes are eradicated, there is typically a surprising reduction in the cravings for the addictive substances or behaviors.

At ATRIUM Health Services we utilize the only FDA-approved Auriculotherapy device, the Electro Medical Stim Flex 400A. Utilizing specific protocol developed by pioneers in Auriculotherapy, this safe, effective and comfortable treatment is provided in about 15-20 minutes per session. This procedure is performed once weekly for two to three treatments initially. Depending upon your specific condition and response to treatment, an ongoing program may be indicated. Followup treatments are performed anytime nicotine cravings return.

HOMEOPATHY

Homeopathic remedies are energy-based treatments that can be extremely effective in a variety of conditions. One remedy, Lobelia Inflata (the lobelia flower) can be very effective in reducing nicotine cravings. A palliative homeopathic Lobelia is ingested every time a nicotine craving develops. By utilizing this safe and effective remedy, the process of overcoming this addiction can be greatly eased.

DETOXIFICATION

Most authorities agree that physical detoxification is extremely useful when attempting to counteract any drug addictions. The most effective product we have found to fit this need is SP Cleanse produced by Standard Process Inc. The researchers at Standard Process companies have worked long and hard to identify effective therapeutic agents to assist in detoxification at every stage of the process, from the cellular level as well as the kidneys, colon and skin, etc. By aiding physical detoxification, many of the undesirable effects of smoking cessation are minimized or eliminated. The majority of individuals utilize the homeopathic and nutritional agents throughout the first couple of weeks of therapy. Your individual needs may be different.

The ATRIUM Advantage

The first visit involves consultation and treatment. Instructions as to the use of the homeopathic and nutritional agents will be given. This whole process lasts 30-45 minutes for $125.00

Visit two evaluates the progress and makes adjustments if needed to the Auriculotherapy program. Individual modifications may include additional treatment points as well as possible changes in the homeopathic and/or nutritional programs. This appointment lasts approximately 20-30 minutes for $75.00.

Visit three and subsequent treatments are based on residual cravings that you may experience. This appointment lasts approximately 15-20 minutes for $50.00.

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