{"id":16,"date":"2019-03-27T23:13:28","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T23:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiwidrug.com\/blog\/?p=16"},"modified":"2019-03-27T23:14:32","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T23:14:32","slug":"kick-those-butts-9-smoking-cessation-products-to-help-you-quit-smoking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiwidrug.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/kick-those-butts-9-smoking-cessation-products-to-help-you-quit-smoking\/","title":{"rendered":"Kick Those Butts: 9 Smoking Cessation Products to Help You Quit Smoking"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n
Want to quit smoking? You are 30% more likely to quit with a \nstop-smoking aid. Keep reading to discover 9 types of smoking cessation \nproducts.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Keyword(s): smoking cessation products<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We human beings are told that we can achieve anything we set \nour minds to. Well, when trying to quit the bad and unhealthy habit of \nsmoking, all you need is determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lack of enough motivation and commitment towards your goal will set \nyou back. According to research by the Center for Disease Control and \nPrevention, fourteen percent of the population<\/a> in the United States are smokers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is quite a high number considering over half of these population of smokers claim they want to stop smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cigarettes contain a drug called nicotine which is highly addictive. \nOnce an individual is used to consuming this drug, it is not easy to put\n it aside. Luckily, there are many success stories of people quitting \nsmoking, however tough the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also significant benefits associated with not smoking. \nThese include reduced risk of acquiring certain cancers, breathing \nproblems, heart disease, infertility, and vascular disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there is a variety of products designed to help people \nquit smoking. However, before selecting a product, you need to consult \nyour doctor in case you have any medical issues. The doctor will help \nyou choose the right product to avoid any future health complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following article will discuss a few of the smoking cessation products available for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Nicotine Patches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can easily find these nicotine patches at your nearest drugstore (or on our website<\/a>).\n These patches work by providing a steady and small amount of nicotine \nthrough the skin to your body. The nicotine patches are placed on the \nskin anywhere between the neck and waist including the upper arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can apply a new patch every day. The amount of nicotine delivered\n into the body throughout the day helps to minimize your cravings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As time goes by, you can replace your patches with those of a lesser \nnicotine dosage. Within eight to twelve weeks of using the nicotine \npatch, you stand a chance of being able to quit smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Nicotine Chewing Gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nicotine chewing gum<\/a>\n has to be consumed according to the provided directions for it to work \neffectively. A small amount of nicotine is contained in this gum which \nis absorbed through the mouth. Similar to the nicotine patch, it helps \nreduce nicotine cravings significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is quite common to find nicotine gum used alongside other smoking \ncessation products such as the nicotine patch. Initial stages of using \nthis gum require the individual to use at least twenty-four pieces of \nnicotine gum daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With time, one can reduce the frequency of chewing nicotine gum. \nMoreover, chewing gum is quite effective as it keeps the mouth of a \nsmoker occupied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Nicotine Lozenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nicotine lozenges are another example of a smoking cessation product \nthat comes in tablet form. All a smoker needs to do is place it between \nthe cheek and gum and slowly suck on it. The tablet will eventually \ndissolve, allowing nicotine to enter the bloodstream through the lining \nof the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nicotine lozenges can be purchased without a prescription and can\n be used alongside nicotine patches. In a day, an individual looking to \nquit smoking can consume up to twenty tablets of lozenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Bupropion Zyban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get this medication, you need a doctor\u2019s prescription. Zyban is \ncategorized as an antidepressant, but it also approved as a smoking \ncessation product. Unlike the previous smoking quitting aids discussed \nabove, bupropion does not contain any nicotine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is assumed to work by minimizing withdrawal symptoms and tobacco \ncravings by releasing certain chemicals in the brain. Bupropion takes at\n least five days before it is absorbed into the bloodstream. This means \nthat you can quit smoking five days after you first consume bupropion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Varenicline Chantix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This medication works by blocking nicotine receptors in the brain. It\n helps to get rid of nicotine withdrawal and also eliminates the \npleasure associated with smoking. Like Bupropion, it takes several days \nto get absorbed in the bloodstream meaning you should stop smoking a \nweek after its consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Hypnosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hypnosis alters the normal state of an individual\u2019s mind hence \nbecoming more vulnerable to different ideas. Hypnosis can be used as an \neffective remedy to quit smoking. However, it should be noted that it \nmight not work for everyone looking to stop smoking. You can, therefore,\n learn several self-hypnosis tactics that will help you successfully do \naway with smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Acupuncture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This traditional Chinese medical technique can be used to cure \naddiction to nicotine. It involves using needles which are placed on the\n skin at different spots and feels incredibly therapeutic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. The Quitter\u2019s Circle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to technology, we have a Quitter\u2019s circle application that \nseeks to reach out to everyone looking to quit smoking. This application\n is designed to provide daily tips and encouragement to help people \ntransition to not smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is equipped with features that enable one to set and track their \nnonsmoking goals. Additionally, it allows you to form a group of people \ntrying to stop smoking who look to support each other through this \njourney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Become an Ex-Smoker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a support group<\/a> \nthat is free of charge. It aims to provide people with knowledge \nregarding the effects of long term smoking and addiction to nicotine. \nSmokers can make use of the information contained in this program to \nhelp them make decisions that will help them cease smoking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Your Smoking Cessation Products Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Quitting smoking is a challenging task, but it can be done, \nespecially with the aid of any one of these smoking cessation products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for somewhere to buy these products, be sure to check out our inventory of products<\/a> that’ll help you quit smoking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span> We human beings are told that we can achieve anything we set our minds to. Well, when trying to quit the bad and unhealthy habit of smoking, all you need is determination.<\/p>\n

Lack of enough motivation and commitment towards your goal will set you back. According to research by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, fourteen percent of the population in the United States are smokers.<\/p>\n

This is quite a high number considering over half of these population of smokers claim they want to stop smoking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[6,4,7],"yoast_head":"\nKick Those Butts: 9 Smoking Cessation Products to Help You Quit Smoking - Kiwi Health<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to quit smoking? You are 30% more likely to quit with a stop-smoking aid. 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