Capitola Acupuncture of Santa Cruz County

Adam White
L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., M.T.C.M., Q.M.E.

Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist
Diplomate of Acupuncture
Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qualified Medical Examiner

About Adam White, L.Ac.

Back Pain

Acupuncture & Herbs Info

Insurance Coverage

Not Just for Pain?

Attention Deficit Disorder

Headache Treatment

Facial Rejuvenation

Carpal Tunnel Info

Knee Recovery Info

Research Studies

Stop Smoking

Starve a Fever?

World Health Organization

Sleep Disorders, Stress, Low Energy

Stop Smoking Treatment

Acupuncture helps people to stop smoking. It eliminates cravings, reduces withdrawal symptoms, and relieves tension. Acupuncture treatments build energy and give a sense of well-being. Western science confirms that acupuncture treatments change levels of chemicals in the body and regulate the nervous system. The treatments trigger the release of natural chemicals, including endorphins, which reduce a smoker's cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, and increase relaxation. The protocol is a total of  four acupuncture treatments with two consecutive treatments the first week and two consecutive treatments the following week.  Acupuncture is a powerful tool for smoking cessation and often works where other methods have failed.  Acupuncture is successfully used as a detoxification method at over 100 different clinics in the United States and is successfully used for smoking cessation in at least 25 other countries.