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Smoking Naturally 304.258.9148 |
Stop Smoking Naturally with Martha Work Ashelman The residential Stop Smoking Naturally program which Martha Ashelman has developed and taught over the past 13 years helps addicted smokers stop smoking and make the lifestyle changes which will reinforce the choice to remain free of smoking. Whether you stop smoking using the step-by-step method in the book, or join a residential program, you will learn how to make wise choices in what you eat, how and when you exercise, and how you deal with stress. And, hard as it is to believe, this will be the most exhilarating experience you've ever had! The course is "holistic" in the sense that it points out to the readers a wide-range of beliefs and attitudes they have about smoking and health which have hampered their ability to break free of cigarettes. Many facts are presented which reinforce the benefits of breaking free of smoking for your body, mind and spirit. Smokers don't realize that they have forfeited their ability to make wise choices about their life and health to the nicotine in their body. The subject often come up, that smokers can't break free of cigarettes until they are ready. Most smokers know that they want to be free, but they are not "ready" because their nicotine-drenched brains can't help them make the decision to be free. Picking up this book, indicating you might accept help is enough motivation to start the process. Now you can assess all the valid reasons you have for wanting to be free of smoking. You will revisit these reasons frequently, thus keeping your motivation active. Most dedicated smokers do not eat a healthy diet nor do they get enough exercise. For many smokers the notion of 'Healthy Food" is equated with sawdust and tofu. By concentrating on tasty foods with a high alkaline content, most people have only moderate withdrawal symptoms. I also spend at least one session dealing with the fact that weight gain is not a necessary outcome of stopping smoking. Fear of gaining weight has kept many people (particularly women) smoking against their will. I personally believe that it is impossible to stay free of smoking without a regular exercise program. You can explore all the exercise options offered and find some activity that interests you meets your needs. I am particularly high on walking - even mall walking. Another important component in the program is paying attention to the concept of a "Higher Power" which can be understood in either religious or secular terms. Participants are taught several meditation techniques as well as how to breathe again. The book is separated into three sections: The first is concerned with building up the motivation to become free, overcoming obstacles, understanding the nature of addiction to nicotine, preparing carefully for the break free day, and finally, making the break. The second sections is full of information that will help you in the process of breaking free: the nature of cravings and urges, understanding possible withdrawal symptoms, an analysis of benefits of certain foods, and the need to drink copious amounts of water. This section also includes a description of relaxation methods, exercise options, and specific rules to keep from gaining weight. The third section deals with the medical aspects of smoking. To some nonsmokers, it seems strange to list all these awful consequences of smoking in the back of the book. The truth is that very few smokers are motivated to stop smoking by fear. After you are free of smoking you are better able to understand the dangers of smoking, and can rejoice in the major damage control you have now accomplished. The final chapter deals with avoiding relapse. Throughout the book are warnings that one puff is too many, and that the danger of relapse is close for some time after you are free of smoking. This is a summary of positive actions to take to remain free. |
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