The Lowdown On Beaming Up
When chatting with a fellow smoker at one of our outdoor smoking hangouts here at the Trust, she mentioned that she’s considering laser treatment to stop smoking. It seems a couple of her friends reported great success with this method.
Cold lasers are used on specific “energy” points, like acupuncture, to boost endorphin production. Endorphins help you relax, improve your mood–and they may reduce nicotine cravings.
However, before shelling out your hard-earned shekels for laser treatment, consider that it has not been proven effective in formal, scientific studies.
Dr. Norman Edelman, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association said that there is no evidence that the laser program works. The FDA has not approved the laser devices and the American Cancer Society does not endorse beaming away your habit.
My position is: Anything that can help you quit smoking is a good thing. If you believe the laser treatment can help you kick the habit, it might just happen. I do believe that getting your head in the right place is by far the most important part of the process.
