Addiction
Nina is a certified Acupuncture Detox Specialist through the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA)
For more than a quarter century, acupuncture has been employed in the United States to help people lose their cravings for alcohol, nicotine and other addictive substances.
There are several components of acupuncture that aid in the quieting of compulsive behaviors. Acupuncture can help to detoxify the body of the chemicals that are causing the addictive component to be triggered in the patient, help to curb cravings, and can calm thoughtless actions, like reaching for a cigarette or a drink without thinking about it. Acupuncture treatments also release endorphins into the nervous system. The natural "feel good" chemical of the human body, endorphins promote feelings of health, positive thought processes, upbeat attitudes, and promote the sense of general well being. There may be a feeling of calmness or even a faintly "buzzed" feeling after acupuncture. This "glow" can mirror the feeling many addicts experience when engaging in the behavior of their addiction, but without the compelling nature or harmful consequences of the addiction. In addition, endorphins are natural painkillers.
Nina offers a $5 treatment on a walk-in basis during office hours. This is an Auricular Treatment (ears only) that takes half an hour. She recommends this treatment to be done daily for the first 2 weeks and tapering off as success is achieved.
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