Stop Smoking in Cambridge  -  The Hypnosis Clinic

Stop Smoking using hypnotherapy in Cambridge.

A single 90 minute session, the answer for heavy or social smokers  You smoke your last cigarette before you come in and 90 minutes later you leave a non smoker. The success rate is plus 90% You are left with no cravings or desires to smoke.

For stop smoking using Hypnotherapy in Cambridge, Dr Jim Rutherford operates his practice out of the Frank Lee Centre on the Addenbrookes Hospital Site and the Sanctuary, on the Hills Road.

For a discussion call 0779 210 82 72 or e-mail  Click Here (e-mails are answered personally usually the same day). Further information is available at Cambridge Hypnotherapy .

Quote     " Just wanted to let you know that we are both still nicotine free and so delighted that we came to see you.  Am recommending you to  friends!  Thank you so much"                                                                                                                                                     September 07

Quote     " Since Saturday I haven't had any cravings and haven't even wanted to have a fag... this is a good sign...many thanks"                                                                                    July 2007

Quote    "Not sure if you remember me – I came with my friend Jackie a few months back to give up smoking and just to confirm neither of us has smoked since!  So thank you for that"                                                                                                                    June 2007

Quote      "I am now a non smoker...weight loss working too thanks to you!"               May 2007

Quote      "I don't know how you did it but I have just stopped smoking and snacking....

                                                                                                            
Quote       "I came to see you on 9th January and I have to admit I was a little skeptical that a single session would stop me smoking after 18 years. Well it did, I haven't smoked since, feel like a new person and I think it's fantastic.... The best hour and a half I've ever spent and I can't thank you enough for helping me."                                                               

Stop Smoking     A one session answer for heavy or social smokers. Enjoy your last cigarette just before the therapy session. Then 90 minutes later leave a non smoker.

Smoking a cigarette shortens your life by 6 minutes. Twenty cigarettes per day means that your life is shortened by almost 3 days for each month that you smoke.

Twenty cigarettes per day costs per month almost £160.

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A background to Stop Smoking;

Many smokers believe, or are led to believe, that they are addicted to tobacco products. They may be surprised to learn that of all the scientific studies carried out on the subject of this supposed addiction, a surprising number are ambivalent on the matter.

It is eye-opening to compare the behaviour of those who take substances that are accepted to create a chemical, body-dependant addiction and smokers. A true addict simply has to take the substance they are addicted to and make sure that they take the correct amount of that substance or they suffer serious side effects. These side effects may include nausea, heart palpitations, hallucinations, vomiting and lapsing into a coma. On the other hand, if a smoker is unable to smoke, perhaps due to a stay in hospital, a long plane journey or simply having a bad cold or sore throat, they may become a little grumpy or short tempered, but suffer none of the previously-mentioned side effects. If a smoker who usually smokers 30 cigarettes a day for some reason only smokes 20, they do not have to 'make-up' the amount of tobacco they did not take the next day whilst a true addict simply has to ingest the 'correct' amount of the substance that they are addicted to.

Those smoking-cessation methods that treat smoking as an addiction (patches, gum etc) have a very low success rate, acknowledged to be around 23%. The makers of the drug Zyban state that the drug is only effective if it is taken in conjunction with 'psychological intervention'.

Hypnotherapy is the most effective form of psychological intervention. In the vast majority of cases, provided a smoker truly wants to quit smoking, a single session (taking around a total time of one and a half hours) is effective.

Links to interesting facts about smoking and nicotine; click on the links below;

The article that started the furror about the tobacco industry

Toxicity of Nicotine

Physiology effects of Nicotine

Articles in Full

Stop Smoking in Cambridge -  Cambridge Hypnotherapy

Below are the articles in full regarding the dangers of Nicotine.  For more information on Stop Smoking in Cambridge success rates and what is entailed click here Stop Smoking in Cambridge

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Abstract
This now-famous confidential memorandum about the crucial role of nicotine in supporting the tobacco industry was written by Claude Teague, Assistant Director of Research at R.J. Reynolds in 1973. This memorandum was used as a trial exhibit in several states, and was a Minnesota Selected document.

The paper contains the following notable quotes:

"In a sense, the tobacco industry may be thought of as being a specialized, highly ritualized and stylized segment of the pharmaceutical industry."

"...Thus a tobacco product is, in essence, a vehicle for delivery of nicotine, designed to deliver the nicotine in a generally acceptable and attractive form. Our Industry is then based upon design, manufacture and sale of attractive dosage forms of nicotine, and our Company's position in our Industry is determined by our ability to produce dosage forms of nicotine which have more overall value, tangible or intangible, to the consumer than those of our competitors."

The planning memorandum also discusses how to interest non-smokers (also referred to as "pre-smokers") in using cigarettes, when the product seems to have no overt benefits:

"...if we are to attract the non-smoker or pre-smoker, there is nothing in this type of product that he would currently understand or desire. We have deliberately played down the role of nicotine, hence the non-smoker has little or no knowledge of what satisfactions it may offer him, and no desire to try it. Instead, we somehow must convince him with wholly irrational reasons that he should try smoking, in the hope that he will for himself then discover the real 'satisfactions' obtainable. And, of course, in the present advertising climate, our opportunities to talk to the pre-smoker are increasingly limited..."

The memo is dated 1972.

Fields
Notes
The marginalia (hand-written notes, comments and edits) on this paper are quite interesting and significant, and I've noted some of the changes seen in the wording of the quotes cited in this posting.

The phrase Teague uses, "sine qua non," is defined by the dictionary as "an essential element or condition."

Quotes
In a sense, the tobacco industry may be thought of as being a specialized, highly ritualized and stylized segment of the pharmaceutical industry. Tobacco products, uniquely, contain and deliver nicotine, a potent drug with a variety of physiological effects. Related alkaloids, and probably other compounds, with desired physiological effects are also present in tobacco and/or its smoke. Nicotine is alleged [NOTE: The word "known" is shown crossed out and the word "alleged" written in] to be a habit-formlng alkaloid, hence the confirmed user of tobacco products may be [the word "is" is crossed out and the words "may be" were written in] primarily seeking the physiological "satisfaction" derived from nicotine -- and perhaps other active compounds. His choice of product and pattern of usage are primarily determined by his individual nicotine dosage requirements and secondarily by a variety of other considerations including flavor and irritancy of the product, social patterns and needs, physical and manipulative gratifications, convenience, cost, health considerations, and the like. Thus a tobacco product is, in essence, a vehicle for delivery of nicotine, designed to deliver the nicotine in a generally acceptable and attractive form. Our Industry is then based upon design, manufacture and sale of attractive dosage forms of nicotine, and our Company's position in our Industry is determined by our ability to produce dosage forms of nicotine which have more overall value, tangible or intangible, to the consumer than those of our competitors.

The habituated user of tobacco products is said to derive "satisfaction" from nicotine. Although much studied, the physlological actions of nicotine are still poorly understood and appear to be many and varied. For example, in different situations and at different dose levels, nicotine appears to act as a stimulant, depressant, tranquiiizer, psychic energizer, appetite reducer, anti-fatigue agent, or energizer, to name but a few of the varied and often contradictory effects attributed to it. Many of these same effects may be achieved with other physiologically active materials such as caffeine, alcohol, tranquilizers, sedatives, euphorics, and the like. Therefore, in addition to competing with products of the tobacco industry, our products may, in a sense, compete with a variety of other products with certain types of drug action. All of these products, tobacco and other, appear to have certain common attributes in that they are used largely to relieve, in one way or another, the fatigues and stresses which arise in the course of existence in a complex society.

Happily for the tobacco industry, nicotine is [both habituating and] unique in its variety of physiological actions, since no other active material or combination of materials provides equivalent "satisfaction."...

...If nicotine is the _sine qua non_ of tobacco products and tobacco products are recognized as being attractive dosage forms of nicotine, then it is logical to design our products -- and where possible, our advertising -- around nicotine delivery rather than "tar" delivery or flavor. To do this we need to develop new data on such things as the physiological effects of nicotine, the rate of absorption and elimination of nicotine de1|vered in different doses at different frequencies and by different routes, and ways of enhancing or diminishing nicotine effects and "satisfactions."...

...What we should really make and sell would be the proper dosage form of nicotine with as many other built-in attractions and gratifications as possible -- that is, an efficient nicotine delivery system with satisfactory flavor, mildness, convenience, cost, etc. On the other hand, if we are to attract the non-smoker or pre-smoker, there is nothing in this type of product that he would currently understand or desire. We have deliberately played down the role of nicotine, hence the non-smoker has little or no knowledge of what satisfactions it may offer him, and no desire to try it. Instead, we somehow must convince him with wholly irrational reasons that he should try smoking, in the hope that he will for himself then discover the real "satisfactions" obtainable. And, of course, in the present advertising climate, our opportunities to talk to the pre-smoker are increasingly limited, and therefore, increasingly ineffective. Would it not be better, in the long run, to identify in our own minds and in the minds of our customers what we are really selling, i.e., nicotine satisfaction? This would enable us to speak directly of the virtues of our product to the confirmed smoker, and would educate the pre-smoker, perhaps indirectly but effectively, in what we have to offer and what it would be expected to do for him...

...Critics of tobacco products increasingly allege that smoking is dangerous to the health of the smoker....If, as proposed above, nicotine is the _sine qua non_ of smoking, and if we meekly accept the allegations of our critics and move towards reduction or elimination of nicotine from our products, then we shall eventually liquidate our business. If we intend to remain in business and our business is the manufacture and sale of dosage forms of nicotine, then at some point we must take a stand...we should in all ways scientifically validate and speak to the beneficial effects and "satisfactions" derived from use of nicotine. Essentially all commercial drugs give rise to some undesireable side effects, but we continue to use them with great benefit to humanity because of their overriding beneficial effects. Might we not take a leave from that book in our approach to nicotine? Unless we do, our long-term prospects become unattractive.

Company
R.J. Reynolds
Author
#4081 (Teague, Claude)
Recipient
Presumed corporate recipient, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Region
United States
Litigation
Minnesota Selected
BROIN PLEX; FLORIDA PLEX; MISSISSIPPI PLEX; TEXAS PLEX; WASHINGTONAG PLEX; MINNESOTA PLEX
Type
REPORT
Subject
nicotine
smoking initiation
research and development (research and development departments of tobacco co.'s)

Toxicity

1. Keep the victim breathing and keep the heart pumping until nicotine is broken down by the body.
2. Prevent any more nicotine from reaching the bloodstream.

   There are several options to get rid of nicotine that has been ingested:

   • Syrup of Ipecac - induces vomiting
   • Activated charcoal - binds nicotine in the stomach and keeps it from being taken up into your bloodstream

For more information on nicotine and related topics, check out the links on the next page.

What is the pharmacology of nicotine?
Diverse effects of nicotine occur as a result of both stimulant and depressant actions on various central and peripheral nervous system pathways. This drug can increase the heart rate by excitation of the sympathetic nervous system, or by paralyzing the parasympathetic nervous system. Nicotine affects the medulla in the brain to increase heart rate. Nicotine causes a discharge of epinephrine from the adrenal medulla, which causes an increase in heart rate and raises blood pressure.

What are the physiological effects of nicotine?
Briefly, nicotine can stimulate the brain at all levels, significantly increase breathing, lower HDL ( the good fats) levels, increase blood pressure and constrict peripheral blood vessels.

Some individuals experience nausea and vomiting, decreased urinary flow, increased free fatty acids. Nicotine increases the oxygen requirements of the heart muscle, but lowers oxygen supply, and this effect may lead to heart attacks. Nicotine initially stimulates the salivary and bronchial secretions and then inhibits them. Cigarette smoke causes the excessive saliva associated with smoking. Nicotine inhibits hunger and also causes a slight increase in blood sugar, and deadens the taste buds. Smokers often report weight gain and appetite increase after quitting smoking.

What are the psychological effects of nicotine?
Nicotine is a highly addictive drug. More than 24 billion packages of cigarettes are purchased annually in the United States and approximately 400,000 deaths are attributed to cigarette smoking. Nicotine is so addictive that approximately 70% of smokers who want to quit smoking cannot and about 83% of smokers smoke every day. Smokers report that cigarettes help them to relax. Nicotine is a cholinergic agonist and stimulates the brain. Smokers experience withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit smoking.

What is the relationship between tobacco use and chronic illnesses?
A dose response relationship exists between the number of cigarettes smoked per day and particular illnesses. Men who smoke two packs of cigarettes per day have a four time higher risk of developing chronic bronchitis or emphysema than nonsmokers.

In the long run lung tissue is damaged leading to emphysema. Cigarette smoking also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and smoking is a major risk factor for heart attacks. The probability of heart attack is related to the amount smoked, which has a synergistic relationship to other risk factors such as obesity. Smoking is a major risk factor for arteriosclerotic disease and aneurysm.

A direct relationship (in men and women) has been found between amount of cigarettes smoked and the development of lung cancer

The risk for developing lung cancer increases:

with the amount smoked
duration of smoking
age at which person started to smoke
degree of inhalation
tar and nicotine levels of the cigarettes.
A relationship also exists between smoking and cancers of the oral cavity, esophagus, urinary bladder, kidneys and pancreas. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of bronchopulmonary disease. Respiratory infections are also more prevalent and more severe among smokers than nonsmokers. Lower birth weight and survival rate of infants born to women who smoke during pregnancy is a major concern. Infants born to mothers who smoke are more likely to die from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Long term effects been observed in their physical growth, mental development and behavioral characteristics.

How is nicotine metabolized?
Nicotine is absorbed from the respiratory tract, and through mouth tissue and skin. Approximately 80% to 90% of nicotine is metabolized in the liver, kidneys and lungs. The lungs metabolize a major portion of inhaled nicotine. The major metabolites of nicotine are cotinine and nicotine. The half-life of nicotine after inhalation or injection administration is about 2 hours. The kidney eliminates both nicotine and its by-pruducts. The rate of urinary excretion of nicotine is dependent on the pH (acidity) of the urine. Excretion is reduced when the urine is alkaline. Nicotine is also excreted in the milk of lactating women who smoke. Mammary milk of heavy smokers may contain 0.5 mg of nicotine per liter of milk.

What are the clinical uses of nicotine?
Cigarettes, cigars and spit tobacco have no role in clinical medicine. Nicotine chewing gum (nicorette)may be useful for individuals who are trying to quit smoking.

What are the effects of nicotine on athletic performance?
Athletes participating in an NCAA survey (2001) reported using spit tobacco for recreational or social purposes, to deal with the stresses of college athletics and to feel good. About 53% of the athletes who use spit tobacco reported using it 1-5 times daily. The use of nicotine in high doses is toxic and can cause nicotine poisoning.

Signs of nicotine poisoning are vomiting, sweating, mental confusion, diminished pulse rate, headache, breathing difficulty, respiratory failure caused by muscle paralysis and death. Impaired oxygen transport secondary to increases in carboxyhemoglobin. In many cases smoking will increase breathing rate during submaximal exercise, and this will reduce athletic performance.