Smoking addiction, I'm freeing myself from cigarettes for good.

Cigarettes contain tobacco and therefore nicotine, this substance is largely responsible for the development of addiction associated with cerebral disruption of the dopaminergic and serotonergic. But, it also contains a lot of addictives, preservatives... Its combustion forms tars responsible for the development of many cancers, toxic gases (carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, hydrocyanic acid, ammonia) and heavy metals (mercury, chromium, lead, cadmium). These toxins accumulate in the body, induce the formation of free radicals and disrupt the acid-base balance of the body. Our body is a wonderful machine that has many mechanisms to eliminate toxins and fight against oxidation and acidification. But in the long term, the body's resources can be overwhelmed and depleted. Our cells then find themselves bathed in an unfavorable environment on a recurring basis, imbalances set in resulting in the development of certain pathologies in the case of tobacco such as:

• Myocardial infarctions : The risk of myocardial infarction in smokers is significantly increased and will be all the more significant as the quantity and duration of consumption are significant. In smokers between the ages of 30 and 49, the risk of heart attack is multiplied by 5. In patients who have had a coronary accident, the risk of a second heart attack is multiplied by two if they continue to smoke.
• Cancers : One in three cancers is linked to tobacco. Lung cancer is the most common among smokers. Note that 5% of cancers of this type are developed by passive smokers. Then come digestive cancers.
• COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which can progress to chronic respiratory failure
• And other pathologies such as: gastritis, peptic ulcer, metabolic diseases, cataracts and AMD or age-related macular degeneration...

Smoking cessation can be a difficult ordeal that must be supported by real personal motivations. Why do I want to quit smoking? for financial reasons, health reasons, a child project, because my partner stops and wants me to do the same... Tobacco, like other drugs, is a crutch. Objective and honest questioning about the relationship you have with cigarettes is an essential initial point to address. Why do I feel the need to smoke? in what circumstances and place?

You have decided to stop and you want to put all the chances on your side. Accompanying him by your referring doctor or a doctor specializing in addictions will allow you to define your level of addiction, to discuss your motivations and difficulties then, if necessary, to set up replacement treatment with him for a gradual cessation of the nicotine to alleviate cravings.

Talk about your approach to those around you, so that they support you and help you in times when the context lends itself to fall back into addiction.

Methods such as acupuncture, hypnosis, mesotherapy, auriculotherapy can also be offered as part of stopping smoking.

Now let's see how herbal medicine and its overall approach can help you quit smoking.

Symptoms vary depending on the individual and can persist for several weeks. We often notice fatigue and a drop in concentration due to lack of nicotine which has a stimulating effect. Dopamine deficiency can also cause insomnia, anxiety, and even depressive tendencies. The stress linked to lack of tobacco leads to irritability, impatience and anger.

The first week, the person coughs a lot. This is a mechanism for eliminating mucus filled with tar and chemicals from cigarettes. Disorders such as respiratory infections can eventually occur. Finally, tobacco stimulates transit, digestion and has an anorexigenic or appetite suppressant effect. People experiencing withdrawal may then experience constipation.

First of all, it is important to point out that in the early stages of quitting, regular monitoring and reassessment will offer a greater chance of success in your smoking cessation. Phytotherapeutic support for smoking cessation will be global, personalized and complementary to medical monitoring. Tobacco addiction and its consequences manifest on all levels of being, both physical (cerebral disruption of systems dependent on dopamine, serotonin and GABA, different impacts on the respiratory, cardiovascular, on the body's homeostasis...), but also psychological, emotional and behavioral. Each smoker has a particular relationship with tobacco and the consequences of this addiction as well as the various manifestations during withdrawal will be specific to them. Personalized support is therefore relevant.

As we have just presented above, withdrawal will be accompanied by a certain number of symptoms : cough and lung congestion, fatigue but also insomnia, irritability, anxiety… For all these imbalances, herbal medicine can help you.

Here are some areas commonly covered in smoking cessation support. To avoid withdrawal syndrome and modulate impulses, plants such as oats, kudzu, valerian can help your nervous system rebalance during withdrawal.

A lung draining treatment can help you cleanse your respiratory system and eliminate toxins. So-called pectoral plants such as mallow, marshmallow, white broth, coltsfoot, etc. help to expel mucus while protecting the respiratory mucous membranes from irritation induced by coughing. In certain cases of very old smoking, the use of lung regenerating plants such as gemmotherapy of Bramble can be considered.

A whole range of discomfort specific to the person can be relieved: increased appetite, weight gain, insomnia, anxiety, agitation, constipation, mood instability, sadness, etc. For example, constipation can be relieved by a psyllium cure.

The plants cited here are examples, each person being different, personalized advice taking into account their individual characteristics is essential. Phytotherapy is a complementary approach which in no way replaces allopathic medicine.

Regarding the psycho-emotional part, personalized support in Bach flower and contemporary floral elixirs will support you positively in order to get through this period as calmly as possible. Following a 30 to 45 minute interview, we define all the dominant disturbing emotions in you as part of your smoking cessation. A personalized composition will then be offered to you. Daily intake of your elixir will allow you to rebalance your emotions and pass this period with more gentleness and calm.

The wave care and vibration of the Frame can also provide support during weaning. To support your process of change, to help you evacuate your disturbing emotions, to accompany you towards well-being and balance.