To quit smoking, you have to be motivated. But when that's not enough, herbal medicine can target withdrawal symptoms.
Stopping smoking : almost immediate beneficial effects !
About 20 minutes after quitting smoking. Your blood pressure and heartbeat return to normal.
About 8 hours later. The amount of nicotine and carbon monoxide in your blood drops by half. The oxygenation of your cells returns to normal.
About 24 hours later. Carbon monoxide is completely eliminated from your body.
About 48 hours later. Your body now contains no more nicotine. Your sense of smell and your taste improve.
About 72 hours later. Breathing is easier for you, you get less out of breath on exertion. Your bronchial tubes begin to relax and your energy increases. Indeed, your organs are better oxygenated and the oxidizing substances of tobacco no longer deplete your capital of vitamin C, a vitamin frequently deficient in smokers.
About 8 to 15 days later. The characteristic smoker's cough disappears, because your vibrating cilia, sort of little carpet-brushes which cover the surface of the bronchi, function properly again and eliminate the impurities which circulate there.
About 2 to 12 weeks later. Your blood circulation improves. A real physical transformation takes place : your complexion brightens, your hair has a better texture, your fingers are no longer yellow.
How to quit smoking naturally with help of herbs ?
You no longer want to be addicted to nicotine... To avoid relapses, but also the depressive syndromes that can appear when any addiction is stopped, it is better to be accompanied by a general practitioner or a specialist in an addiction service. These days they are found in most hospitals. But that does not prevent you, to put the odds on your side, from using alternative medicine at the same time. If acupuncture, homeopathy or hypnosis have proven their worth, plants can also give you a real boost. Endowed with specific properties, they can be combined without risk of interaction or overdose.
Valerian disgusts with cigarettes !
This perennial and robust plant with pink flowers that grows in wet meadows and along streams is undoubtedly your best ally. Valerian has the particularity of giving an unpleasant taste to cigarettes. In addition, its roots contain iridoids and terpene derivatives which facilitate falling asleep, improve the quality of sleep and act on anxiety and hyperexcitability, frequent disorders during weaning. All without habituation or risk of drowsiness during the day.
The right dosage ? To consume every evening in the form of capsules or infusion (1 teaspoon of crushed roots infused 20 min), without exceeding 3 cups.
The fucus avoids cravings !
The cigarette, it must be recognized, is a rather effective appetite suppressant. Not to mention the fact that smoking significantly increases the calorie expenditure by our body. The risk of gaining pounds when you stop is indeed a reality. But it's not a fatality ! The solution ? Slightly modify the way you eat, by getting help from a dietician if necessary, move more and opt for a much more natural and healthy appetite moderator for our body, the fucus. This brown seaweed contains alginic acid whose derivatives, alginates, have the property of swelling in the stomach. A capsule of fucus will promote the feeling of satiety and will help you limit your intake. The iodine content of fucus also stimulates the basic metabolism : by encouraging the body to burn more calories, it limits weight gain. But beware, this high iodine content requires special vigilance and medical advice if you suffer from allergies or thyroid disease.
The right dosage ? Take one capsule daily approximately fifteen minutes before lunchtime.
Hawthorn limits mood swings !
Are you in a foul mood towards those around you and you get carried away for nothing ? Are you aware of it but can't control yourself ? Stop feeling guilty, you have nothing to do with it, and your loved ones know it well : it is the lack of nicotine that makes you so susceptible. While waiting for this classic withdrawal symptom to fade on its own, why not call on the soothing virtues of hawthorn ? Gifted with a sedative action on the central nervous system, its flowering tops are used to alleviate nervousness-related disorders : irritability, excessive emotionality, exaggerated perception of heartbeats... It also works wonders on insomnia, especially when it is due to premature awakenings.
The right dosage ? For satisfactory results, take one capsule in the morning and one in the evening, or drink a cup of hawthorn tea each evening after a meal.
Passionflower helps resist stress !
Until now, faced with a stressful situation, you had the reflex to light a cigarette. This is quite explainable, because nicotine by acting directly on your hypothalamus has the ability to almost instantly reduce the unpleasant sensations caused by stress in the body. In the long term, nicotine and carbon monoxide, by increasing the secretion of adrenaline, force the body to draw on its reserves, accentuate fatigue and increase the feeling of malaise and helplessness. In the end, cigarettes only increase the symptoms of this disorder, and therefore the need to smoke. While there is no doubt about the need to get out of this vicious circle once and for all, quitting smoking may initially increase your stress and anxiety. Hence the usefulness of consulting a doctor and/or a psychologist who will help you feel better on a daily basis. Various techniques such as yoga, sophrology or hypnosis can also help to control your stress. On the plant side, trust passionflower. The active ingredients of this elegant vine, by soothing the mind and promoting muscle relaxation, are indeed known to reduce nervousness but also the sleep disorders that often go hand in hand.
The right dosage ? Take one capsule in the morning and one capsule in the evening. Or, in the form of an infusion, consume a cup after dinner.
Ginkgo boosts concentration
Do not be fooled by appearances. Smoking does not help you concentrate and think more effectively, despite what you might think. In reality, it proves to be harmful by reducing your intellectual faculties. All studies show that good oxygenation of the brain is crucial, and tobacco can only harm this function. During the first weeks of stopping, the brain, destabilized, is in lack of nicotine, which can lead to difficulty concentrating.
A ginkgo cure can help you : its leaves, rich in active ingredients, will both stimulate the production of dopamine in your body and promote the good health of your cerebral vascular system. The result ? Increased vigilance and a significant increase in memory capacity. However, it is best to seek advice from a doctor or pharmacist about taking this natural anticoagulant.
The right dosage ? One capsule to take every day, morning and evening, with a large glass of water.
How to detox from tobacco naturally with Bach flowers ?
Eighty years ago, an English doctor, Dr. Edward Bach, highlighted the ability of certain flowers to harmonize our emotions. The interest, when you want to quit smoking, is to strengthen motivation and overcome more or less conscious blockages. To determine which flowers are right for you, identify your negative emotions. If you have trouble figuring out what is causing the problem, seek help from your loved ones or contact an approved advisor. Once your needs have been identified, dilute two drops of each elixir (a maximum of seven can be combined) in a little water or put them on your tongue. Repeat the intake four times a day for three weeks.
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