it does other drugs, so quality and potency can vary from bottle to bottle. In rare cases, supplements may be contaminated with undesirable substances.
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Hypnosis
Hypnosis is not the can’t-miss solution many advertisements claim it to be, but it does have a decent track record. In single-session studies designed by Herbert Spiegel, MD, 20 to 35 percent of smokers who underwent hypnosis by highly trained therapists succeeded in quitting smoking and hadn’t lit up again as of a year later.
More recently, a study of 21 smokers undergoing hypnosis found that 81 percent had stopped smoking by the end of treatment and 48 percent still hadn’t started up again after a year. In light of its modest but respectable success in trials and its relatively risk-free nature, hypnosis could be worth a try.
Nutrition and exercise
Eating regular meals and reducing the amount of fat in your diet can help manage blood sugar changes associated with quitting cigarettes. And regular exercise can help you deal with tensions in your life without cigarettes.
If you don’t have time to go to a gym, try walking for 45 minutes each day. When you’re at home and have the urge to light up, try moving around or lifting some light weights for a few minutes instead.
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Massage
Little research has been done in this area, but a month-long study of 20 smokers at the University of Miami’s Touch Research Institute found that a two-minute hand or ear self-massage significantly curbed cravings and cut daily cigarettes from 16 to one. Subjects reported better moods, less anxiety, and fewer intense cravings.
A simple palm massage with your thumb, followed by a massage of every finger from tip to knuckle, might just give you the edge you need in the quitting game — if nothing else, it will give your hands a soothing break during the workday.