Laser Therapy as Alternative
People try hypnotism, acupuncture and other unconventional methods to quit smoking. Laser therapy is one of the latest and most debatable alternative treatments used to kick the habit. Some people have claimed it has worked for them, but there is not enough available scientific evidence to support claims that laser is an effective treatment to help people quit smoking.
The laser technique uses a laser beam to focus on certain energy points on the body. It supposedly relaxes the smoker to release endorphins, the naturally occurring pain relievers in the body. This helps to simulate the effects of nicotine in the brain and possibly balance the body's energy to help end addiction to nicotine. Advocates say the laser therapy provides relaxation to reduce withdrawal symptoms from nicotine and detoxify the tobacco and nicotine. This helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking cessation.
Pressure Points
Laser therapy is often referred to as cold laser therapy, low-level laser therapy, low-power laser therapy, soft laser and laser acupuncture. It works on the same principle as acupuncture to help quit smoking, according to SmokingTobacco.org. In fact lasers are sometimes used in acupuncture clinics. Instead of inserting tiny needles into the pressure points, laser lights shine over the points to stimulate pathways that will release the endorphins in the brain. A session lasts about 20 minutes. Often, only one session is needed, but it can be an expensive therapy.
Laser Care as Aid
Some people maintain that the therapy may have relaxed them, but they still needed the willpower to stay away from cigarettes. As with other quitting-smoking techniques, it is possible laser therapy can be used as part of a combination to beat smoking.
