Smoking Cessation

This information is not intended to replace appropriate professional advice. Please check labels for contraindications and consult your pharmacist if you take prescription drugs.

Congratulations! Even the desire to quit smoking is a positive step. If you are serious about quitting, but not quite ready to make the commitment, read Alan Carr’s “Easy Way to Quit Smoking”. His programs have a high success rate in helping people take the final step. 

Following are some suggestions to return to optimum health fast.

Diet

• Drink 7-10 glasses of filtered of spring water.  Avoid chlorine.
  
  
• Consume a diet of 75-80% alkaline forming foods. Chart available. 
  
  
• Go organic.  The fewer chemicals your body has to deal with, the faster it can clean out residual toxins from smoking.
  
  
• Rely on fruits, vegetables, raw seeds and nuts, legumes, beans, and whole grains as your diet mainstays.  Eat wheat only if sprouted.
  
  
• Have complete protein no later than  lunch for better digestion of amino acids.
  
  
• Fermented foods strengthen digestion, improve mood, and promote elimination.
  
  
• Intense culinary spices like chili peppers, cayenne, ginger, and cloves thin mucus build-up in the lungs and promote healing.
  
  
• Garlic is a good lung cleanser and immune booster. 
  
  
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar and manuka honey in water with meals improves digestion, reduces fat storage, balances pH, and provides many trace elements.
  
  
• Avoid mucus forming foods such as dairy, wheat and refined sugar.

Basic Supplements to recover common deficiencies

• Bio-Strath daily – improves digestion, liver function, and stress tolerance.
  
  
• Vitamin D 8,000 IU for one month the reduce to the upper limit of 4,000 IU daily – anti-inflammatory, antidepressant.
  
  
• Omega 3 fatty acids – double dose for 1 month to help eliminate fat soluble toxins.
  
  
• Magnesium – a vasodilator, relaxes the body, promotes better sleep.
  
  
• Probiotic daily –  corrects pH, supports the immune system, promotes overall healing.

Special Care for Recovery

• Vitamin A 10,000 IU – restores healthy membranes in the lungs.
  
  
• Vitamin C 1,000-3,000 daily.  Consider doing an ascorbic acid flush as described in the Prescription for Nutritional Healing.
  
  
• N’Acetyl Cysteine NAC – heals lung tissue, thins mucus build up, supports the immune system and liver detoxification.
  
  
• Bell Allergy Relief or St Francis Respiracleanse promote elimination of tar, nicotine, and other residues stored in the body.  Both contain lobelia which has a nicotine-like relaxing effect on the brain but does not promote addiction.  Use daily for 2-3 weeks, then as needed.
  
  
• Holy Basil tea promotes a feeling of wellbeing and opens airways for easier breathing.
  
  
• Rescue Remedy may relieve stress and promote a sense of empowerment in the moment.
  
  
• Have a little something sweet at regular intervals to comfort and relieve cravings.  One square of dark chocolate is high in antioxidants and very satisfying.
  
  
• The lungs are a major pathway for elimination.  Train yourself to breathe deep into the abdomen and exhale thoroughly.
  
  
• Get moving 😊  Spend time in the great outdoors and let Nature fill you with confidence.

Final Thoughts

Cravings only last a few minutes.  Your health is for a lifetime.

Think outside the box.  If you feel the need to go for a walk a 3 a.m. just do it!

It only takes 21 days for a new habit to get firmly established.

Reward yourself daily.

Follow the protocol for one month then assess.  Celebrate your freedom every day!

Remember you were meant to be healthy, happy, and free😊

*Revised May 2024