Mirrabooka Quick Quitters program – Nicotine

Information for cigarette smokers

Nicotine is at least as addictive as Heroin or any other of the addictive drugs.
It is a complex addiction involving physical and psychological dependence, and some very well entrenched habits.

It negatively impacts many parts of the body including heart, blood vessels, hormonal and reproductive systems and the brain.

It can be found in the cervical secretions, and has been found in the cord blood of the babies of mothers who smoke and is detrimental to their health.

Passive smoking has now been proven to have negative consequences for those who share space with smokers, especially children.

It sets a very bad example to children by making, a harmful habit seem normal.

In addition, smoking is no longer socially acceptable and is illegal, or soon will be in most public spaces in Australia.

The rate of excretion of nicotine from the body varies, but generally takes 3-.4 days.
Withdrawal effects however, because they involve both physical and psychological processes will last much longer.

And then there is the financial cost. Add yours up now. How much do you spend on cigarettes in an average week, month, and year? Are you surprised at your answers?

So after considering just some of the health, social and financial costs of your smoking to you and your family, why not stop now? Mirrabooka Quick Quitters Program can assist you to become a non smoker. The financial costs to you will soon become savings – just compare them with what you have been spending on cigarettes!

You will look better, smell better and feel better, function better and be a whole lot nicer to be around. This will be especially so for your kids if you have them, and for your family and friends. Your health risks will start to diminish from day one as a non smoker.

You are in fact giving up nothing, but investing in and taking responsibility for your life and future. We are here to support you every step of the way.

MIRRABOOKA QUICK QUITTERS PROGRAM IN SUMMARY

Is delivered in 3 sessions over 2 weeks at intervals to suit your particular needs
Is able to address the complex psychological and physiological issues involved
Will allow you time to make the changes and master the supportive strategies necessary for you to stop and stay stopped.
You can do this and do it without gaining weight!
The program involves the use of laser acupuncture, and laser assisted lymphatic drainage and massage to facilitate the detoxification process and help with appetite control
You will receive written and verbal educational information and support
You will experience minimal cravings
It is safe, painless, involves no needles, pills, patches or potions.
Laser acupuncture quit smoking programs have a high success rate
           
COST $390.00 (10%discount to uninsured health card holders)
Rebates available for most Health funds
Credit cards acceptable at Nambour clinic

If you are ready to take action, please phone for your appointment, you can save time if you complete the attached form then print it out and bring it with you or post it to Mirrabooka Massage and Healthcare Po Box 155 Pomona Qld 4568.

If you do not have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to enable you to open this document, please download this free software by clicking this link and then follow the on screen prompts.

We are a local Sunshine Coast Service Provider and will be here to support you and provide additional maintenance sessions (these are rarely required) at reduced cost. Telephone support will be available throughout your program

Imagine – you could be a non smoker very soon! Act now.

PRE PRESENTATION PREPERATION

Your success rate will be greatly increased if you  

• Do not drink or smoke any thing for 24 hours before presentation. Then get stuck into identifying and controlling your triggers. Simple things can be surprisingly powerful. Your journey begins now. Keeping busy helps.
• Get rid of all alcohol or smoking related items from your home, car and workplace, such as lighters ashtrays cigarettes, cannabis or alcohol as relevant.
• Wash, dispose of or relocate items that smell of your substance, don't forget rubbish bins and your car.
• Rearrange your social life so as to avoid smokers and drinkers if you can. Pubs, clubs and parties are best avoided in the early stages. Such settings are very high risk situations for all quitters. This will not last for ever!
• Eliminate or reduce any other triggers that you can. We will discuss ways of managing those you cannot during your visits. Make your list soon.
• Let your family and friends know you are trying to improve your health and life by quitting or cutting back and enlist their support. Really good friends will readily give it. Some of them may even be relieved to hear your news.
• Let all visitors to your home know that it is now a smoke free/alcohol free zone. Negotiate with partners as best you can.

Sometimes in this action phase of your desire to change doubts to arise. Some people may start to think that they don't have enough will power to take these and other necessary steps to change their behavior. Please be assured that it has a great deal more to do with smarts than will power, and Mirrabooka Health can certainly help you with that.
 

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