Dr. Oz and Oprah discuss Smoking Cessation and the value of breathing freely to regain your health and reduce the risks of aging your body!

It’s no surprise that the amazing combo of Dr. Oz and Oprah would tackle one of the most challenging health risks known to Western Medicine which includes the risk of developing many types of cancer. I am so pleased to see Dr. Oz and Dr. Daniel assist people in designing a Healthier Lifestyle.

What is surprising is that Dr. Oz is not aware of the “Energy Medicine” reason for people’s addiction to smoking and that the failure to address this cause first precludes the ultimate success for behavior modification and the goal of breathing free of cigarettes.

People are addicted to smoking and find it virtually impossible to quit because they have “injured” the “Metal Element” or the Lung Meridian “Chi” of the lungs and large intestine.  This is a subtle “injury” caused by consuming “cold” foods, beverages, and other substances which put out the “fire” of the energy that fuels the function of your lungs – respiration and circulation of oxygen and other gases.

If you do not begin your journey by supporting your “Metal Element” – Lungs and Large Intestine – by changing your dietary routine of specific foods and beverages; then it is basically useless to even start…since you are so likely to fail!

The secret is this:  You are unconsciously attempting to warm the Lung Chi by using tobacco which is a warming herbal plant (energetically). The use of tobacco benefits the “injured” Lung Chi.  It is a normal and natural inclination, which is why smoking is so addictive and feels good to you.   But it is the “warming” effect you are actually seeking, not necessarily the tobacco.

Now here’s a novel idea…smoke electronic cigarettes. These are all the rage and it will help you change the habits moving toward a healthier set of behaviors with smoking.

The “warming” effect can come from many different foods, herbs, and beverages.  This is the key to Smoking Cessation.  You must support the “Metal Element” and the Lung Chi with some mix of herbs, foods, and drink to accomplish or you will never be free of the desire for tobacco!

Acupuncture helps, but it needs to be augmented with dietary changes to truly be comprehensive and successful in the overall Plan.  This ideally needs to be followed for a few months before you can easily let go of the habit of smoking cigarettes. Then when your Lung Chi is restored, it will be a walk in the park to throw away those cancer sticks!

I do not feel that the pharmaceuticals are helpful, because the liver and other systems of the body have to deal with the metabolism of those drugs out of the body in addition to adjusting to the elimination of nicotine.   If you are going to take anything, take some Chinese Herbal Formulations that warm the body and regulate respiration, circulation, and energy production.

Antecedents in a social context must be addressed and accounted for to ensure success in social situations. You know how willful you are to decide to avoid social triggers like parties and bars with other smokers where you typically smoke with them…or if you can refuse to wimp out in these instances.  Just be sure to have something to keep in your hands, to keep your fingers busy holding something besides a butt or a drink to compensate.

You need to have healthy nibbles snacks that are called “finger foods” to take the place of the cigarettes.  Keep healthy snacks in your hands and make them available to you at all times.  These snacks need to be “warming” foods and snacks.

The discussion by Dr. Daniel about the Reptilian Brain and its need to fulfill urges and cravings is worth an explanation with a suggestion.  One of the actual benefits of tobacco is the provision of nitric oxide which is beneficial to our brains for our spiritual evolution and personal growth.  You do not want to eliminate this precious substance which can catapult your physiology to support an evolving State of Consciousness.

So you basically have two choices.  You can learn to smoke a pipe and keep the smoke only in your mouth without inhaling into the lungs. You must get a good pipe and you MUST smoke natural tobacco.  Native Spirit is the most commercially available source of healthy tobacco for your pipe.  Do not smoke flavored tobacco, because they contain carcinogenic substances that could lead to mouth cancer, just as the carcinogens in cigarettes are far more dangerous than the tobacco.

There is a nutritional supplement form of nitric oxide.  This is a suitable replacement for smoking tobacco in any form.  This is the most elegant and healthful solution currently accessible for the public.  However, you might want to learn about the value of spiritual evolution with the use of nitric oxide before proceeding with this solution, so you are fully aware and informed in all aspects of this choice.

Learn which foods and beverages are “warming” by coming back to our Blog and Daily Tips here on our website.  This will give you a Healthy Lifestyle…free from cigarettes and the health risks associated with smoking chemical-laden tobacco.

Learn some Yoga with the emphasis on “Breathing techniques”.  This will encourage you to breathe with freedom and to feel the difference it will make in your health, your spiritual life, and your attitude.

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