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Acupuncture in the frame of the addiction therapy
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In the frame of the addiction therapy acupuncture can be successfully incorporated in the general treatment strategy. Acupuncture is used most frequently for smoker weaning and weight reduction.
Smoker weaning
Acupuncture is an established method as this treatment can reduce the weaning symptoms. A prerequisite for a successful therapy is the motivation of the patient to seriously get rid of the addiction. Our precondition to start the acupuncture treatment is a 24 h nicotine leave. Should you not be able to stop smoking for 24 h we think that a successful treatment is questionable and we shall not start the treatment. In general three treatment sessions are scheduled during the first week. The further treatment intervals depend on the individual. Our experience is that 6 to 8 treatments are sufficient. Only in extreme cases a further acupuncture treatment is required.
Weight reduction
For weight reduction, too, we except long-term results after a correct indication. In weight reduction the same is valid as for nicotine weaning. The acupuncture is part of an individual treatment concept taking into account the individual constitutional aspects. Additive methods which are applied are, among others, dietetic counseling, relaxation exercises (e.g. auto gene training), interviews about life style and changes of old habits. Our goal is to make you acquainted with a nutritional philosophy in the frame of which eating and drinking are not governed by restrictive interdictions.
Nearly everyone manages to lose weight but few manage to hold the weight.
This is our therapeutic approach. We don't want you to run for your whole life after a fictive weight. With your cooperation we would like to elaborate a concept adapted to your personal needs and in which acupuncture plays the most important role.
Application areas
- Smoker weaning
- Weight reduction
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