I'll have to admit, fighting my weight and smoking have always been struggles of mine. The challenge with what I'm about to propose is that I loathe needles...I mean despise to the point I'd rather die of some serious illness than get a check up. How immature and wimpy is that!!!
From what I'm told by not one but two professional acupuncturists in Nashville, the needles are painless and almost undetectable. Apparently the affects help block sensors in some neurological and mental way to prevent over eating and help fight off the smoking cravings. It's said Acupuncture helps with depression as well. Wouldn't you know it, insurance typically won't cover such a promising and effective remedy. Shocker right? But you're welcome to all the pills and bozo therapy sessions you need...Lol.
A psychiatrist friend of mine discussed the role of therapy in suppressing the urge to smoke, overeat, or depress. Acupuncture is a Chinese discipline whereas I'd assume psychiatry took off in the USA. Still it's interesting that these three habits can be treated at once.
Those that use acupuncture therapy don't seem to mind paying out of pocket. I suppose it's worth a try and may serve as a segway for me to try handling some of those "real" needles used for shots and blood tests.
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