Nicotine: Some Recommendations For Repair & Recovery
o Nicotine
activates adrenal hormones, plays havoc with blood sugar and changes brains
bio-chemistry.
o When
you first feel the need for a cigarette, go for an apple etc., as this will
raise your blood sugar level (a big factor that triggers cravings).
o Regular
exercise, follow your chi cycle (look out for relevant post).
o Drink
plenty of water.
o Get
plenty of sleep.
o Avoid
stimulants or triggers (people, beverage of choice, place and space)
o First
four days are the biggest challenge, but ALL cravings subside, eventually.
o Nicotine has a signature tone;
she is possessive, very, very possessive.
o Keep
on hand “Rescue Remedy” and/or “Space Clearer” homoeopathy's.
Diet
o Metabolic
diet: which means everything fresh, organic and vibrant and healthy. Nothing processed or cooked by someone
else (wherever possible).
o Adequate
protein, nutrient rich whole grains, fruit & vegetables.
o High
quality vitamins and minerals as this will stabilise your blood sugar and
hormone levels.
o Emphasis
on food containing slow release carbohydrates combined with food rich in
proteins.
o Nuts
and seeds to any amount.
o No nightshades: tobacco, potato,
tomato, capsicum, and eggplant.
o Low
red meat intake.
o A
good intake of essential fats (omega 3 & 6).
Herbs & Supplements Of Use And Note
o Take
your supplements
o Increasing
the alkaline balance of your body helps to reduce cravings. Baking soda is the simple answer
o Calcium
(600mg)
o Magnesium
(400mg)
o Alkaline
powder (2 tbls.)
o Vitamin
C (1000mg)
o Chromium
(1000mcg)
o Niacin
(50mg)
o Anti-oxidants
o Nervine
herbs: Hops, Passionflower, Skullcap, Valerian, Golden Seal.
o Tonic
herbs: Liquorice root (promotes the action of adrenal hormones, since nicotine
acts as an adrenal stimulant, additional adrenal support can be helpful during
the withdrawal phase), Ginseng, Echinacea, Milk Thistle, Valerian, Cats Claw.
o Herbal
alternatives for harm and use reduction, Passionflower, Damiana and Mugwort.
“Enjoy
the return of your original person”
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