When possible stay away from smokers until you feel more confident with your nonsmoking health status. Drink water - Research shows that dryness causes cravings. Sip water frequently throughout the day. Refrain from drinking coffee - Research shows that coffee causes cravings and dehydrates the body. Food choices - Eat a lot of carrots.
Candies upset blood sugar level, which can aggravate smoking-withdrawal symptoms.
Sugar substitutes such as NutraSweet are sweeter than sugar and cause further sugar cravings. Managing cravings - Cravings feel like they will last forever but actually fade in two minutes. Plan what you will do during a craving. During the initial treatment instruct patients to refrain from smoking or having any cigarettes in their possession. I give four treatments total, two the first week, two days apart, and two follow-up appointments a week apart.