Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Some people hesitate to quit smoking because they don’t want to gain weight. What’s the real story? Is it possible to quit smoking without gaining weight?
Be aware that smoking disrupts your body, to the point that you often end up underweight compared to non-smokers. Men who smoke, for example, weigh on average 2.8 kg less than non-smokers.
In women, the weight difference is 3.8 kg. By quitting smoking, you naturally regain the few kilos you would have kept if you had never smoked.
On average, weight gain varies from 2 to 4 kg. Nothing to worry about! Especially since a little exercise and a balanced diet will help you avoid gaining weight when you quit smoking.
Smoking a pack a day burns 250 calories! Furthermore, the loss of taste and smell inevitably reduces appetite. Therefore, by quitting smoking, you no longer benefit from the calories burned and you gradually regain the senses you were missing. The body then returns to its natural functioning.
It’s important to monitor your diet even before you start quitting smoking and to follow simple rules like eating three meals a day; replace some foods with lower-calorie alternatives. For example, use ketchup instead of mayonnaise, skim milk instead of whole milk, and low-fat cottage cheese instead of high-fat cottage cheese. Allow yourself low-calorie snacks if you get a little hungry.
Here are some exercises that will lead you to physical relaxation, try them! Standing or sitting, feet flat on the floor, back straight:
Look ahead, inhale deeply, turn your head to the left, then exhale;
Look ahead, inhale deeply, turn your head to the right, then exhale;
Look ahead, inhale deeply, turn your head upwards, then exhale;
Look ahead, take a deep breath, lower your head, then exhale.
Repeat these exercises five times.
Think of a pleasant moment from your day.
Let these images fill your mind and enjoy this moment of fulfillment.
Think about tomorrow with this same inner state.
Focus on your breathing again.
Exit the exercise slowly while stretching.
In fact, especially at the beginning, it would be advisable to avoid certain stimuli like caffeine and alcohol. Try choosing new drinks and new flavors. Play with taste by reinventing your choices! Have fun!
If a smoker suggests sharing a coffee break with you, simply tell them you’ve already agreed to something else. It’s not about changing their habits, but rather modifying the situation associated with the action, the reflex. Be mindful of this, and you’ll see it’s easy!
No, it’s not easy! But it’s possible.
We know that for our health and that of our loved ones, it is necessary to quit smoking. It is imperative to free ourselves from the influence of nicotine, to eliminate any dependence on this product that we know is toxic.
Did you know that your urge to smoke can disappear in less than an hour?
Our team is here to guide you every step of the way!
Here are a few, choose the one that suits you best!
Drink water! You can never drink enough! Wherever you go, always have your water within reach;
Take a sugar-free chewing gum;
If you can, brush your teeth;
Be proud of yourself;
Pick up the phone and call someone, or even call us.
But above all, remember that “missing” is only the thought that lasts on average 2 to 5 minutes.
Laser therapy is a method similar to auriculotherapy that can allow for a simple and definitive cessation of
tobacco.
Soft laser treatment acts on the nervous system through micro-vibrations. The diode laser stimulates
various pressure points in the body with pure energy.
This stimulation strengthens your will. These soothed points instantly generate in you a state of
physical and mental balance.
These skin points are connected to meridians that produce endorphins, natural hormones released by
the nervous system.
When an individual stops smoking, the natural production of endorphins must be reactivated. The laser plays this role in order to reduce the side effects of your withdrawal by controlling the craving for nicotine.
Because it stimulates metabolism, weight gain will also be controlled. The laser will therefore have a dual function, that of eliminating the need for nicotine and that of controlling certain side effects that can cause unfortunate weight gain.
The treatment is painless and even pleasant; only the desire to become a non-smoker is a prerequisite.
Rest assured that an oxygen gain of nearly 40 % will add to your newfound sense of well-being and freedom.