Native Remedies to Stop Smoking

Smoking is a habit that more people recognize they must abandon. Not only is it harmful to one's health, it's also a very expensive addiction that can add up to thousands of dollars spent on cigarettes each year. There are many avenues one can take to stop smoking, some of which are completely natural.

Commit

• Make a personal commitment to stop smoking and follow it through with determination and will power.

Get Support

• Get support from a counselor, family and/or friends who are willing and able to guide and assist you through the withdrawal process.

Hypnotherapy

• Hypnotherapy tells the subconscious mind to break the smoking habit.

Acupuncture

• A licensed acupuncturist can administer acupuncture treatments designed to cleanse the body of nicotine, bring it into balance and eliminate the need to smoke.

Rewards

• Instead of spending money on cigarettes, one can put cash into a jar each day after going without smoking. That money can be used at the end of every month to purchase a nice gift to reward the will power and commitment.

Herbs

• Herbs can help kick the smoking habit by producing calmness, balancing mood, and lessening the desire to light up a cigarette. The herb Kudsu has been known reduce the craving to smoke and passionflower may alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

Affirmations

• Make a firm statement that you do not smoke or that you do not enjoy smoking many times throughout the day. This form of positive thinking can help you kick the habit.