Is laser treatment for stop smoking successfull? I'm looking for laser treatment in Metro Toronto?
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I got laser therapy on saturday (may 6th) and have not smoked since!  i have absolutely no cravings OR WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS!  I do think about smoking occasionaly...for like a few seconds then I seem to forget.  I guess this is part of getting rid of the mental/habitual aspect of it.  Hope this helps!  Good luck!!
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there is not much you can do. Me and my husband quit. about a month ago. I have to say that i just did because he did. i didn't really want to. But as of right now am still smoke free and feel better. oh, i want one every so often but not like i thought i would. i have children too and it sure did make them happy. It feels good to be free of "oh, did i get my cigs" or "do i have a light".  Show your dad this question and answer. I will be praying that you do this for your child. Just give it a try. We used the patches and gum. only had to buy 2 weeks worth and then the patch became just plain annoying and the gum just tasted plain gross. Just try it. My husband smoked 1 1/2 pks a day and i smoked 1 pk a day and didn't even want to stop. once the nicotine gets out of your system, You will feel better. Trust me. just try it.....
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Laser hair removal can be very effective, but you will most likely need to go back in every once in a while for touch-ups.\n\nI recently interviewed a person who has had multiple laser hair removal treatments. You can take a look at the interview here: http://laserhairportal.com/blog/case-study-with-osh/\n\n\nIf you have dark hair with light skin, then you are probably a very good candidate. \n\nHere are a few things to look for when you are comparing different laser hair removal clinics. \n\n1. Make sure that the equipment being used is actually owned by the facility and not just being rented. \n\n2. Find a clinic with a staff that is friendly and highly-trained. You’ll want to invest your money into people that are dedicated to getting you the best possible results. \n\n3. Don’t be fooled by discount laser hair removal clinics. Established medical centers with excellent reputations do not discount their fees. As with all medical procedures, you should look \nfor a clinic with the highest quality, rather than the lowest cost. Laser hair removal requires an experienced and professional staff that provide individual attention and care.
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Hi Berty,\nIt is great to note that you are in the process of deciding to quit. It is clear that you are looking at using laser treatment for quitting.\nI teach Health Sciences in a Major University and read such literature often.\nIf you used laser treatment alone you are not likely to quit smoking because objective data does not state that this method is successful. The manufacturers of laser equipment and "treatment specialists" who use laser treatments do say it works.\nWhen you finally decide to quit here are some suggestions.\n1. Make your decision to quit yourself. Do not decide to quit because other people are telling you to do so. The decision to quit must be yours so that you can give yourself credit for the success and feel good about it.\n2. If you smoke more than 10 cigs. per day you may want to see your doctor.\n3. When you get the urge to smoke - you need to say to yourself, "I can do without it? or Why am I smoking?". At this point you may want to use a distraction or a combination of several distractions. Examples of distractions include: Short walks, reading something, watch a movie, driniking water. Try not to eat a chocolate because then you are substituting one bad habit for another.\n4. Nicotine Patches - are helpful for people who are addicted to smoking. The decision to quit must be yours and yours alone.\n5. Try and get a friend or family member to quit at the same time. This way you have honest feedback about your success.\n6. The first day or two will be the hardest. Addictive disorder signs and symptoms reach their peak after 72 hours. After that it will begin to get better.\n7. Other things to keep in mind: a. Do not hang out with people who smoke or people who encourage you to smoke.\nb. Do not frequent your usual smoking spots.\nc. Stay focussed. Think of the benefits of quiting - no smelly clothing, lower cancer, lower hypertension, lower heart attacks, more money saved, less cough, sleep better, no cold feet, no COPD, healthier environment, time saving, less cleaning, better relationship with friends and family, not like kissing an ashtray when maing love.\nLaser treatment is a minor tool to help produce endomorphins. It is very minor. Your resoultion will determine your success or failure. Not the treatment choice.\nYou are in the process of making a major decision. Make it and stick with it. You will succeed.\nYou have not failed till you stop trying.\nGood Luck and Best Wishes.
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Leukoplakia is usually treated by removing the source of the irritation. For most people, stopping smoking or correcting dental problems clears the condition. When this isn't effective or if the lesions show early signs of cancer, your dentist may choose to remove leukoplakic patches using a scalpel, laser or cryoprobe, an extremely cold probe that freezes and destroys cancer cells.
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I quit smoking last year on Halloween at this party we were at- ran out & then decided to quit for good.  I had terrible headaches but overcame them in time, but sought help online & hooked up with Nicotine Anonymous.  It is hard to quit as you can smell smokers everywhere & I still avoid our local casinos- but last year in Washington we passed a law saying no smoking in restraunts-25 feet away from a business etc.  That sure helped me-in fact I voted in favor of the law!   In the 80's my dad got lung cancer after smoking 3 packs a day- I quit smoking for 5 years- but took it up when he was in his final stages of dying. But I refuse to go back to smoking & reward myself all the time for not smoking- anything I want I can buy.  Please try to quit for you & your friend- www.Quitnet.com  - try this site.  My husband quit in 85 when we got together for my son who was 14- Trav is 33 & didn't even remember Rick smoking.   Now Trav's daughter Chloe ( our only grandchild)  will not remember me smoking as she is only 4.  When you  want a smoke- just pray & the urge will pass- it only last 10 minutes.  Meanwhile look around for a hobby  to occupy you hands!  Good luck- you can do it!
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This method works for me and is the only money back guaranteed.\nI quite smoking 2 years ago\n\n\nGet the Facts\nEasyway, founded by Allen Carr in 1983, has the highest independently verified 12-month success rate (75.8% for a smoker completing the program) of any quit smoking technique and a 90% satisfaction rating.\n\nCompare Easyway to other methods and see for yourself why Easyway is called “The Cadillac of quit smoking methods.”\n\nThe Allen Carr Method\nHOW THE METHOD WORKS\n\nUsing psychotherapy, the method works in the opposite way to the “willpower” method. It does not concentrate on the reasons the smoker should not smoke : the money, the slavery, the health risks and the stigma. Smokers know all that already. Instead it focuses on why smokers continue to smoke in spite of the obvious disadvantages.\n\nIt is fear that keeps smokers hooked!\n\nFear the smoker will have to give up their pleasure or crutch. Fear the smoker will be unable to enjoy life or handle stress. Fear the smoker will have to go through an awful trauma to get free. Fear the smoker will never get completely free from the craving.\n\nThe Method removes these fears\nSmokers quit with the Allen Carr Method as happy non-smokers, not feeling deprived but with a huge sense of relief and elation that they have finally achieved what they always wanted….\n\nTO BE FREE!\n\nWhat about the terrible withdrawal pangs from nicotine?\n\nThe physical withdrawal from nicotine is so slight that most smokers don’t realise that they are addicts. What smokers suffer when they try and quit using other methods is the misery and depression caused by the belief that they are being deprived of a pleasure or a crutch.\n\nThe Allen Carr Method removes this feeling of deprivation.\nIt removes the need and desire to smoke. Once the smoker is in the right frame of mind and they follow the simple instructions, the physical withdrawal from nicotine is hardly noticeable.\n\nNo Gimmicks!\n\nThe Method does not use any gimmicks, useless aids or substitutes. No nicotine gum, patches, lozenges, tabs, inhilators or nasal sprays! No needles! No lasers! No drugs! No herbs! No shock treatment!\n\nThe Allen Carr Method is successful because:\n\nIt removes the smokers’ conflict of will.\nThere are no bad withdrawal pangs.\nIt is instantaneous and easy.\nIt is equally effective for long-term heavy smokers and light smokers.\nYou need not gain weight.\nYou will not miss smoking.\n\nMedical Endorsements\n\nA personal view from Professor Judith Mackay MBE, JP, FRCO (Edin), FRCP (Lon), World Health Organisation Advisory Panel on Tobacco and Health\n\n“I have no hesitation in supporting Allen Carr’s work. Many clinics use some of his techniques but it would appear that few do it in quite such a successful package.”\n\nCarole Johnson, Coronary Heart Disease Prevention Unit, Tyne Tees\n\n“his success rate was such that, when budgets allow, we continue to use Easyway for work with specific groups and individuals.”\n\nDr Anil Visa BSc, MBBch., FRCA, Consultant – Royal Hospitals NHS Trust – Royal London Hospital\n\n“I have observed the Allen Carr method at first hand and have found it to be very successful and I wholeheartedly support it as an effective way to quit smoking.”\n\nDr William Green, Head of Psychiatric Dept, Matilda Hospital, Hong Kong\n\n“It is a remarkable fact that Allen Carr, on his own admission a non-professional in behaviour modification, should have succeeded where countless psychologists and psychiatrists holding postgraduate qualifications have failed, in formulating a simple and effective way to stop smoking.”\n\nDr Martin Jarvis, Principle Scientist, Imperial Cancer Research\nFund and Reader in Health Psychology, University College London\n\n”...I am more than happy to testify to Allen Carr’s enduring involvement and to recognise the value of the kind of behavioural and cognitive support he provides.”\n\nDr PM Bray MB CH.b., MRCGP\n\n“I
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Acupuncture has been, and still is, used as a very effective cure for many things. It has been around for a few thousand years. Many people in the Western world cannot come to terms with acupuncture, but it has had many remarkable successes. I have used it myself to cure problems with wax in my ears and a minor bladder problem. \n\nAudiotapes provide self-hypnosis techniques and some contain subliminal messages behind background music or sounds such as the sea or winds. \n\nChewing Gum containing nicotine is used as a replacement. \n\nCold Turkey is generally considered the most effective method, unless of course, you are selling a product. \n\nComputer Programs can help schedule the quitting process. \n\nTapering, or Cutting Down Slowly involves gradually reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke each day until you arrive at zero. \n\nA Health Farm provides a strict regime for you to follow for a fixed period, after which you should be cured. \n\nHypnosis, like acupuncture has been used as a cure for many things, including quitting smoking. \n\nInhalers are used instead of cigarettes to provide the nicotine. Gradually the strength is reduced. They can also be inconvenient and embarrassing in some situations. \n\nPatches provide a steady supply of nicotine through the skin. The strength gradually reduces until the craving shouldn't exist. \n\nThere are various forms of Tablets which have been developed to assist people stop smoking. There can be side effects. \n\nTherapy can help uncover the reasons for smoking and develop a plan to quit smoking.
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Yep!  You can go get laser hair removal.  It actually kills the root though so the hair will never grow back.  Some people need up to five treatments, but it is so worth it!  Imagine never having to shave again!  \n\nOnly thing is before you do this make sure you are never going to want facial hair.  Even if you don't do so many treatments that all the roots die it will be really, really thin.  Too thin to grow anything you'd be proud of...lol.\n\nWell, here is a link to a really good laser clinic.  They are who I use and recommend.  Good luck!\n\nwww.advancedlaserclinics.com
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WE'RE WORKIN' ON IT MAN! \n\nhttp://www.iamm.com/\n\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/CanadianMedicalMarijuanaAssociation/\n\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rollin_Stoners/\n\nKEEP THE FAITH!\n\nIn the meantime, smoke your brains out, but be careful.
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Quitting smoking is extremely difficult. The withdrawl makes us not want to, but we know the risks and we know that they are not worth it. For anyone who wants to end their nicotine addiction, check out www.stopsmokingcleveland.com. This is the MOST effective method on the market. It is 86% effective and the details of the program are on the website (no signing up or submitting your information).\n\nI tried this program and it changed my life.
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This method works for me, I quite smoking 2 years ago\nand is the only money back guaranteed.\n\nGet the Facts\nEasyway, founded by Allen Carr in 1983, has the highest independently verified 12-month success rate (75.8% for a smoker completing the program) of any quit smoking technique and a 90% satisfaction rating. \n\nCompare Easyway to other methods and see for yourself why Easyway is called “The Cadillac of quit smoking methods.” \n\nThe Allen Carr Method\nHOW THE METHOD WORKS\n\nUsing psychotherapy, the method works in the opposite way to the “willpower” method. It does not concentrate on the reasons the smoker should not smoke : the money, the slavery, the health risks and the stigma. Smokers know all that already. Instead it focuses on why smokers continue to smoke in spite of the obvious disadvantages.\n\nIt is fear that keeps smokers hooked!\n\nFear the smoker will have to give up their pleasure or crutch. Fear the smoker will be unable to enjoy life or handle stress. Fear the smoker will have to go through an awful trauma to get free. Fear the smoker will never get completely free from the craving.\n\nThe Method removes these fears \nSmokers quit with the Allen Carr Method as happy non-smokers, not feeling deprived but with a huge sense of relief and elation that they have finally achieved what they always wanted….\n\nTO BE FREE!\n\nWhat about the terrible withdrawal pangs from nicotine?\n\nThe physical withdrawal from nicotine is so slight that most smokers don’t realise that they are addicts. What smokers suffer when they try and quit using other methods is the misery and depression caused by the belief that they are being deprived of a pleasure or a crutch.\n\nThe Allen Carr Method removes this feeling of deprivation. \nIt removes the need and desire to smoke. Once the smoker is in the right frame of mind and they follow the simple instructions, the physical withdrawal from nicotine is hardly noticeable.\n\nNo Gimmicks!\n\nThe Method does not use any gimmicks, useless aids or substitutes. No nicotine gum, patches, lozenges, tabs, inhilators or nasal sprays! No needles! No lasers! No drugs! No herbs! No shock treatment! \n\nThe Allen Carr Method is successful because:\n\nIt removes the smokers’ conflict of will. \nThere are no bad withdrawal pangs. \nIt is instantaneous and easy. \nIt is equally effective for long-term heavy smokers and light smokers. \nYou need not gain weight. \nYou will not miss smoking. \n\nMedical Endorsements\n\nA personal view from Professor Judith Mackay MBE, JP, FRCO (Edin), FRCP (Lon), World Health Organisation Advisory Panel on Tobacco and Health\n\n“I have no hesitation in supporting Allen Carr’s work. Many clinics use some of his techniques but it would appear that few do it in quite such a successful package.” \n\nCarole Johnson, Coronary Heart Disease Prevention Unit, Tyne Tees \n\n“his success rate was such that, when budgets allow, we continue to use Easyway for work with specific groups and individuals.”\n\nDr Anil Visa BSc, MBBch., FRCA, Consultant – Royal Hospitals NHS Trust – Royal London Hospital\n\n“I have observed the Allen Carr method at first hand and have found it to be very successful and I wholeheartedly support it as an effective way to quit smoking.”\n\nDr William Green, Head of Psychiatric Dept, Matilda Hospital, Hong Kong\n\n“It is a remarkable fact that Allen Carr, on his own admission a non-professional in behaviour modification, should have succeeded where countless psychologists and psychiatrists holding postgraduate qualifications have failed, in formulating a simple and effective way to stop smoking.”\n\nDr Martin Jarvis, Principle Scientist, Imperial Cancer Research \nFund and Reader in Health Psychology, University College London\n\n”...I am more than happy to testify to Allen Carr’s enduring involvement and to recognise the value of the kind of behavioural and cognitive support he provides.”\n\nDr PM Bray MB CH.b.,
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you can look for laser hair removal in your area. After 5 procedures it's supposed to be permanent.
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The shot to stop smoking is still in the research phase.  It is several years away from being approved for use.\n\nHope this helps!
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20 year smoker...I've used the Commit lozenges (4mg) for 10 weeks now and have been going strong.  I've used the patch before, but prefer the lozenges.  They really help cut the edginess.  I don't consider myself totally "cured" of smoking, but this has been one of my best attempts so far.  Good luck.  Unfortunately, no aid will help him until he's really ready to quit himself.
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You should consult a beauty surgen , laser is giving best results in your case ..
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I feel sorry for you.\n\nI used to be in a similar situation like you. I eventually stopped through some soul-searching and help from individuals.\n\nAcupuncture can stop addictions, improve health and relieve stress. I would know, my friend is experienced in this area and insists in giving me free sessions :)\n\nIf you want more information about Acupuncture and Quit Smoking feel free to visit my sources.