Empowering Resolutions: Smoking and The N.A.D.A Protocol

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Good Morning!

 

This month we will be keeping tabs on your New Years Resolutions, in

order to empower you, help you to stay on track and give you some

great tips for keeping your promise to yourself.

 

 

Empowering Resolutions: Smoking and The N.A.D.A Protocol

 

As an acupuncturist, I have used the NADA protocol (National Acupuncture

Detoxification Assocation) for controlling nicotine addiction, drug and alcohol

dependency and sexual addiction on hundreds of patients, all with reasonable to

great results. Not to mention great results with stress reduction.

 

The NADA protocol is simple, yet quite effective. Drug, alcohol and tobacco

addictions are major problems that affect tens of millions of people in America.

This is not just a problem in America, but is occurring worldwide.

 

The addition of acupuncture into the treatment for addiction seems to be very

beneficial, and almost the single ingredient that helps the protocol succeed.

There are numerous benefits for patients by using this protocol:

 

 

1. The protocol is calming.

 

2. The patients are more receptive to leaning.

 

3. It seems to clear the mind. It centers one's attention and allows patients to

complete tasks.

 

4. It helps to reduces cravings.

 

5. It diminishes symptoms of withdrawal.

 

6. It helps to retain people in the treatment process.

 

7. Sleep is improved.

 

8. A person changes and becomes more comfortable with himself (or herself).

 

9. It improves the internal space of a person.

 

10. This treatment supports the recovery process.

 

 

A Brief History of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Addiction

 

Understanding the principles of both Chinese medicine and chemical dependency

can lead to significant benefit in recovery from all forms of drug addiction as

well as alcoholism and a variety of mental disorders. NADA protocols, especially

designed for this type of treatment, have been carefully developed and

extensively tested. More than 500 clinical sites in the US, Europe, Australia

and the Caribbean currently utilize these protocols, even in settings where

threats of violence had previously made it difficult to serve clients. While

adapted to Western attitudes and conditions, the NADA method derives directly

from Chinese medicine theory of detoxification.

 

In 1972 a neurosurgeon in Hong Kong, H.L. Wen, discovered that acupuncture could

relieve symptoms and cravings associated with drug withdrawal. Because of its

effectiveness in relieving symptoms as well as preventing relapses, his

discovery gained more and more popularity and was used in hospitals and detox

centers throughout the US. 1985 an official protocol was developed and the

National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) was formed. The protocol

involved using five specific acupuncture points on the ear. In August of 2000,

Yale University School of Internal Medicine conducted research further

demonstrating the effectiveness of the NADA protocol for cocaine, heroin and

methadone addiction.

 

It is my highest recommendation, that you seek out an acupuncturist to perform

this protocol.

 

I have included the NADA protocol points on the ear that are used in the session

and are done with tiny little needles that are inserted into these points. I

also recommend that patients can certainly use some light massage on these

points to stimulate these areas.

 

National Acupuncture Detoxification Assocation (NADA) Treatment Protocol

 

 

Lung 2 - addiction related lung issues

 

Shen Men - stress, anxiety, excessive sensitivity

 

Autonomic Point - balance symphathetic and parasymphathetic nervous systems,

blood circulation

 

Liver - hepatitis, cirrhosis

 

Kidney - kidney disorders, urination issues

 

 

In our Alternative Answers health community, PHOTO section, you will find a

picture of the ear and where these points are located.

 

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Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

http://www.peacefulmind.com/stop_smoking.htm

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