In today’s world, the most successive and popular means available to stop smoking is laser therapy treatment. Smoking is one of the most powerful addictions. The percentage of people dying as a result of smoking is very high. There are wide range of nicotine based stop smoking aids such as tablets, gums, patches, lozenges, vaporizers etc. all these have been made to assist people from stop smoking. In this article you are going to see how laser treatment can be effective to stop smoking addiction.

How does it work?

The main aim of stop smoking laser treatment is to reduce and eventually eliminate the smoker’s nicotine cravings. Use of low level lasers, the light beam is directed at specific energy point on face, ears, hands and body. This type of treatment is much similar to acupuncture the only difference is it does not pain like acupuncture treatment.

In stop smoking laser treatment, the laser beam is released into the body. The laser beam causes endorphins which not only reduce the physical cravings for nicotine but also reduce the unpleasant symptoms associated with withdrawal. Through this treatment, patient can experience a calm and relaxed state of mind. In addition to the benefits of stop smoking, it also helps in reduce stress and improve the sleeping pattern.

Three different stages in stop smoking laser treatment

There are three different stages followed in stop smoking laser treatment.

• First stage – laser activation of the meridian points
• Second stage – Controlling the appetite points
• Third Stage – Stimulation of the relaxation points

How many sessions are needed for stop smoking laser treatment?

The treatment session varies from patient to patient. Normally patients need three to five sessions in stop smoking laser treatment. Each session will take around 30 minutes. There are some people who will be a chain smoker mainly and for them it takes more than five sessions to stop smoking. Once the session gets over, the treatment effect can last up to nine months.

The stop smoking laser treatment mainly target at metabolic points on the body which raise the energy level and circulation. Some patients experience an increase in appetite, which results in potential weight gain. So it is suggested those patients to have wise food choice and healthy foods until the treatment session gets completed.