Quit Smoking Raises Good Cholesterol
Stop Smoking with Acupuncture and Self Hypnosis
In a study of 1,000 smokers it has been proven that quitting can have significant health benefits such as increasing the good HDL cholesterol. This occurred within a timeframe of one year. One of the common side affects of stop smoking, being weight gain, had no negative impact on the benefits. How can an individual quit smoking and lose weight? This study poses a challenge to every person trying to find a stop smoking treatment program that works.
HDL Levels are Protective For Heart Disease
HDL cholesterol is called the good cholesterol. The reason for this classification has everything to do with it’s function. For HDL cholesterol is believed to act like a scavenger, it removes cholesterol from the circulation and returns it to the liver for processing. This action is thought to help reduce heart disease and plaque of the arteries.
HDL levels increased in participants that quit smoking by 2.4 milligrams per deciliter(mg/dl) of blood. Studies have shown that every 1 mg/dl increase in HDL cholesterol reduces the risk of heart disease, strokes and heart attacks by 2 to 3 percent over 10 years.
Weight gain typically results in a lowering of HDL cholesterol. Considering the weight gain experienced by the individuals in the study. The results could have been even greater if participants had quit smoking and not gained weight.
Acupuncture and Self Hypnosis to Stop Smoking and Weight Loss
Unfortunately for many individuals that quit smoking, weight gain is a side affect. The average amount of weight gain over one year after smoking cessation was 10 pounds. Is there a way to stop smoking and lose weight? AcuAids developer Dr. William J. Schneider D.C., FIAMA, Dipl.Ac says there is. Acupuncture or Acupressure to stop smoking incorporated with Self Hypnosis to Stop Smoking just might be the solution.
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