{"id":128804,"date":"2025-07-10T09:04:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T08:04:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.dz\/laserostop-alger\/acupuncture-to-quit-smoking-myth-or-effective-solution\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T09:10:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T08:10:47","slug":"acupuncture-to-quit-smoking-myth-or-effective-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laserostop.dz\/en\/acupuncture-to-quit-smoking-myth-or-effective-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"Acupuncture to Quit Smoking: Myth or Effective Solution?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Acupuncture to quit smoking: a method derived from Chinese medicine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Acupuncture, originating from traditional Chinese medicine, is sometimes used as support for quitting smoking. This practice is based on the concept of vital energy, “Qi,” which circulates in the body through channels called meridians. When this energy is unbalanced, disorders can appear, whether physical, emotional, or related to certain habits, such as smoking. <\/p>

The practitioner inserts very fine needles into specific points on the body to stimulate certain areas. This procedure, generally painless, aims to restore inner balance and alleviate tensions or cravings associated with tobacco. Integrated into a global approach, acupuncture is sometimes considered a complementary support in a smoking cessation journey, in addition to medical follow-up or other recognized methods. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How does acupuncture affect the urge to smoke?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Acupuncture can be implemented using different approaches to support smoking cessation. One of the most well-known is the Chiapi method, which involves inserting needles into the sides of the nose, a technique called rhinofaciopuncture. This stimulation aims to act on the nervous system to interrupt the compulsive urge to smoke. <\/p>

Another approach, auriculotherapy, involves stimulating precise points located in the ear. This method is often used to help manage stress, mood swings, or irritability that can accompany smoking cessation. Other areas, such as the wrist or chest, can also be targeted depending on the person’s physical or emotional state. <\/p>

These techniques alone do not eliminate the urge to smoke, but they can help alleviate certain withdrawal symptoms. Their effectiveness largely depends on the practitioner’s diligence, the regularity of sessions, and individual sensitivity to this type of stimulation. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Limitations and potential dangers of acupuncture for quitting smoking\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Risks associated with improper acupuncture practice for quitting smoking<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As in many countries, the lack of a strict framework around alternative medicines can lead some people in Algeria to consult insufficiently trained practitioners. When performed incorrectly, acupuncture can lead to various undesirable effects. <\/p>

Improper needle insertion can cause:<\/p>