Of all the ways out there to quit smoking there are a couple ways that stand out from the rest. Read below to find out more on each method

1. First way to quit smoking: The Patch.
   The Patch is basically a sticker that you put on your body, usually the arms, thighs, chest, or back. The Patch then releases nicotine through your skin into your body. The chemical dependency to the nicotine is then satisfied through the release of nicotine through the skin. The only thing you need to worry about when on the patch is the mental addiction. According to smokers the mental addiction to smoking is the hand to mouth gesture and finding something to do during the time you would normally be smoking.



2. Second way to quit smoking: The Gum
   The Gum is good for many smokers because it gives you something to do with your mouth while kicking the smoking habit. With most nicotine gum, you chew the gum a few times and store it between the lip/cheek and gum. The nicotine is then released through your gums and cheek. This is a great way to quit smoking because you satisfy the chemical and some of the mental dependency of smoking.
   
   Note: If you are using the Gum or the Patch, DO NOT SMOKE. The combination of using either of the 2 medicines and smoking can lead to serious health problems.



3. Third way to quit smoking: Hypnosis
   Hypnosis has been around for years, and is a clinically proven means of treatment. Hypnosis is based in redirecting thought patterns from stressful to positive. Hypnosis can be very expensive however and may require several sessions to fully work. For this reason it may net be the best option to actually go see a hypnotherapist, but rather buy a CD that you can listen to time and time again. Successful quitters that used hypnotherapy report little or no negative side effects to quitting smoking.



4. Fourth way to quit smoking: Natural
   Quitting smoking naturally or herbal replacement therapy. Natural or herbal products are typically designed to flush the nicotine out of your body as opposed to a different way to get the nicotine. By flushing the nicotine out of your body the cravings and need for nicotine eventually subside. Natural cures are designed to take you from dependant to nondependent in a far shorter timeframe that the Patch or the Gum.



5. Fifth way to quit smoking: Laser
   Laser treatment therapy works similar to acupressure. By targeting certain parts of the body the laser relieves the need to smoke. This coupled with smoking cessation studies help you quit. Laser treatment is also known to boost metabolism to help you keep from gaining weight, and relieves stress that may cause you to smoke.




By Aaron Snider