Home Remedies to Stop Smoking

Nicotine is very addictive. I have been a smoker for 16 years and I have tried to quit smoking three times without success. However, with the cost of cigarettes going up a lot of people will want to try to quit. There are stop smoking aids over-the-counter and there are stop smoking aids through a prescription from your doctor but there are also things you can do from home to help stop smoking.

All Natural Ways to Stop Smoking: Fish Oil Capsules

Fish Oil Capsules can help reduce the cravings of nicotine and help control mood swings related to having a nicotine fit. It is recommended to start out by taking two, 1,000 milligrams of fish oil capsules three times a day for a week before you plan to stop smoking altogether. After a couple of weeks, cut down to one fish oil capsule three times a day for about two weeks. Then cut down again by taking one fish oil capsule in the morning and one fish oil capsule in the evening. According to this website, some have had success using fish oil capsules to stop smoking.

All Natural Ways to Stop Smoking: Lobelia

Lobelia is an herb used for many things. It can be used for a relaxant, inflammation and pain, muscle tension and convulsions, and some have said it makes the taste of cigarettes disgusting. Lobelia is also used as an Indian tobacco that has no nicotine and can be used as a replacement for cigarettes that contain nicotine.

Taking Lobelia can calm the nerves and mood swings associated with smoking. It can also ease mild depression. With so many uses, no wonder it is such a good herb to try to help someone kick the smoking habit for good.

Lobelia is not addictive but should not be abused because it can cause vomiting, respiratory failure, weak pulse, and drowsiness. Talk to your doctor before trying Lobelia to help you stop smoking.

All Natural Ways to Stop Smoking: Mimosa Tea

Mimosa is a good herb that can be made into a tea. Drinking mimosa tea can boost your mood and calm your nerves when trying to quit smoking. It is also a good anti-depressant.

All Natural Ways to Stop Smoking: Massage

Although there is no scientific proof that massage can help people quit smoking, studies have shown that those who have used self massage on their hand or ear were able to cut down on cravings and cut down on smoking until they quit altogether. Just a two minute massage on your hand or ear during a craving can significantly reduce those cravings of nicotine when you feel one coming on. Try it, it is worth a shot and a massage feels good and helps you relax anyway.

Other All Natural Ways to Stop Smoking

Diet and Exercise

Try eating a good, healthy diet if you are trying to quit smoking. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and drink plenty of water to rid your body of nicotine toxins. Cut down on fatty foods to help control blood sugar changes associated with quitting smoking.

Exercise to help relieve cravings. When you feel a craving coming on, take a walk, use the treadmill, or ride a bike. If you are moving around and doing something when a craving comes on, keep moving around or try lifting some weights for a few minutes until the craving passes. Not only can this help control cigarette cravings but exercise keeps you healthy.

St. John's Wart

St. John's Wart is an herb used in capsule form for depression and anxiety. To help you deal with the emotional withdrawals of quitting smoking, try taking St. John's Wart to control mood swings and to keep you calm during cravings.

Whatever you do, if you don't smoke, don't start because it only takes one cigarette to get addicted and then it s a real struggle to quit smoking.

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