Acupuncture Acupuncture is a healing technique derived from ancient Chinese medicine. As with hypnosis, acupuncture works for those with a strong desire to quit. Needles are placed or pressure applied in areas of the body associated with certain nerves believed to play a role in the specific health problem. The treatment is painless. A minimum of two treatments is recommended.
Some people return for a follow-up treatment.
After treatment, some acupuncturists place tiny magnetic balls on selected ear points of patients to maintain the stimulation. When the smokers get a craving for a cigarette, they stimulate the magnets on their ears. Acupuncture works best with other methods of quitting, such as counseling. Teens smoking causes permanent lung damage. Smoking, not so sexy.