Smoking is an addiction that is difficult but not impossible to stop. Everyone is aware that it is a pathway to cancer,emphysema and other health problems. Having a desire and determination is one part of the process to stop smoking. To help you with the physical nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings many people are using natural herbs and home remedies as a successful aid. The costs are lower and are safe and effective.
To quit smoking using natural herbs is becoming very popular among many people and have been around for many years and used for many types of treatments.
Mimosa tea (mimosa hostilis) an evergreen shrub, native to Brazil and Mexico, uses the bark to make sacramental beverage. A cup of this tea will boost your mood and relieve anxiety and headaches associated with nicotine withdrawals. It is not addictive and is recommended for use of anti-depressant medicines.
The Chinese Cao Su herb diminishes the desire to smoke also.
Lobelia or indian tobacco is popular for smokers, many believe it makes the taste of tobacco repulsive, while others say it calms the nerves and body muscles and eases mild depression.
These stop smoking natural herbs help to quit smoking if you are ready to do so. Some of the major natural herbs that help to quit smoking are:
* Avena Sativa
* Garcinia Cambogia
* Gotu Cola
* Skullcap
* Valerian
* Parrot’s Beak
* Willow
* Oak
* Oregon Grape Root
* Goldenseal
Home remedies are also used as part of your plan to stop smoking.
Home remedy #1- Honey is the best food source that is rich in vitamins, enzymes, proteins, and Amino acids that helps dealing with Nicotine addiction.
#2- Eating high alkaline foods and taking grape seed extract to repair damaged lungs.
#3-Mix fresh grated radish with 2 teaspoons of honey and drink it as a juice.This is a good quit smoking herb.
#4- Dissolve 2 tablespoons of baking soda(sodium bicarbonate) in a glass of water and drink it with every meal.
#5- O.J. is acidic in nature and the 1st step to stop smoking and eliminates the nicotine from your body. Drink twice a day if possible.
#6- Chewing a licorice stick is a good substitute for a cigarrete.
When you are feeling the urge to smoke eat something salty or place a bit of salt on your tongue for immediate relief.
You should also follow a natural detoxification plan to cleanse yourself of as many toxins and chemicals. This gives you a clean slate in your efforts to quit.
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