Telephone:   585-346-6680          Fax:   585-346-3698             5995 Big Tree Road, Suite K   Lakeville, New York 14480

Telephone:   585-346-6680          Fax:   585-346-3698             5995 Big Tree Road, Suite K   Lakeville, New York 14480

Up in smoke By Dwayne R. Claud, CH Have you heard? June 2nd the price of one pack of cigarettes goes up $1.25 in New York State. This brings the average cost of one pack of cigarettes  to over $7.00. An average smoker who smokes one pack per day is investing $49 per week or over $2500 annually in cigarettes. That equals a fat house payment or a nice vacation with the family. A 40-year-old who quits smoking and puts the savings into a 401(k) earning 9% a year would have nearly $250,000 by age 70. The financial consequences of lighting up stretch far beyond the cost of a pack of cigarettes. Smokers pay more for insurance. They lose money on the resale value of their cars and homes. They spend extra on dry cleaning and teeth cleaning. Long term, they earn less and receive less in pension and Social Security benefits. It can even influence whether or not they are hired for a job. Becoming a non-smoker can sometimes be a difficult road, but with a little help anyone can quit. One of the most effective methods of quitting smoking is through the use of hypnosis. A recent research study by the University of Washington School of Medicine showed that of 43 consecutive patients undergoing this treatment protocol, 39 remained non-smokers 3 years post treatment. This represents a 90.6% success rate using hypnosis. Other interventions can include cold laser therapy (or Laser-Cure) which utilizes laser light around various  points of the ear, above the lip and on the hands to activate the acupuncture points of the body. It’s acupuncture without the needles. Case studies have shown that it removes any physical cravings that individuals may have for nicotine. When both therapies are used together they can be a very powerful tool for individuals to become non-smokers.The crucial key for anyone to successfully quit smoking is quite simple, be truly ready to quit, because if you’re not - you won’t. For more information on hypnosis or cold laser therapy for smoking cessation call Healing Point.