Mark Twain supposedly said: “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times.” But for most people, really giving up cigarettes is the most difficult challenge of their lives.
The Great American Smokeout is coming and Live Oak Pharmacy is teaming up with Clarksville Massage Therapy & Acupuncture to help you on your quest to become smoke-free.
- Set a date. Don’t just decide to stop smoking on a whim. Set a firm date so you can prepare yourself mentally and start tapering off, if that’s your approach.
- Know why you’re quitting. Some people write their own personal mission statements, citing health benefits, their family, and other compelling reasons to quit. Whether this is your style or not, be clear in your mind about why ending your cigarette habit is important to you.
- Get support. Many people can’t quit smoking alone. Whether you join a support group or just seek counsel from your family, pharmacist or health care practitioner, enlist people to help you keep your commitment strong.
- Exercise. You’ll relieve stress and help your body recover from years of tobacco use. Start out slowly, and check with your doctor.
- Drink lots of water. Water can help flush nicotine and other chemicals from your system and can satisfy your craving for something to put in your mouth.
- Do what works. Talk with our pharmacist to see if nicotine gum, lozenges or the patch are a good fit. Or something more customized like nicotine lollipops. Or try a drug free approach to quitting with acupuncture from Colleen of Clarksville Massage Therapy & Acupuncture.
Live Oak Pharmacy is an Austin Compounding Pharmacy. We focus on an integrative approach to healthcare. To learn more about Live Oak Pharmacy, an Austin Pharmacy, visit our Austin downtown pharmacy location at 1611 W 5th Street or visit us online at http://LiveOakRx.com
