Harley Street Stop Smoking Clinic Blog
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re you a cannabis smoker? Have you noticed yourself becoming more forgetful and struggling to remember certain things during your day-to-day life? As it turns out you are not alone, and there could be a direct link between your cannabis consumption and your memory troubles.
Various studies have been conducted examining how cannabis affects memory, and findings suggest that habitual use can contribute to memory issues that impact your day-to-day functionality.
Some people struggle with mood swings when they decide to quit smoking. The feelings of anger, anxiety or frustration can leave you wondering if quitting is even worth it at all, and before you know it you are back on the cigarettes. If you want to quit smoking, but are struggling to deal with the unwanted emotional side effects of stopping, then read on to find out our top tips for dealing with them.
At the clinic we see a lot of people who really want to stop smoking, but they just feel like it is out of their reach. They have tried everything without any luck. We’ve noticed a pretty common trend among those who find it the hardest to quit, and it tends to be one simple shift in mindset that makes all the difference to them… For these individuals their desire to quit smoking and self-identity clash in a way that stops them from attaining their desired outcome. Now, why is that?
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Are you a social smoker? Always light up when you are out socialising or having a drink? Although social smoking may feel like the ‘healthier’ alternative, the reality is that even a small number of cigarettes can damage your health and well-being. If you are wondering how to quit social smoking then read on to find out our top tips.
If you have decided that 2017 is the year that you quit smoking for good, you might be wondering what is the best method. Will nicotine replacement be the most successful, using patches or gums? Maybe you are thinking of trying Champix? Perhaps you are considering hypnotherapy?
To find out how to quit smoking in a way that is right for you, you need to consider, ‘Why am I still smoking?’ On the face of it a simple, question with a simple answer – ‘It’s a nicotine addiction… OBVIOUSLY!’ However, this statement isn’t very accurate for most people.
There are many elements that contribute to a positive experience of hypnotherapy and our latest review has provided a great opportunity to discuss what you may wish to consider when choosing a clinic.
You should, of course, satisfy yourself with the skill and experience of the chosen hypnotherapist(s), but there are also additional factors to think about.
This client visited our popular hypnotherapist Fabio Del Piero for a successful stop smoking appointment:
This type of positive experience is what we work hard to try and make happen for every single person who visits our stop smoking clinic, as well as our general hypnotherapy clinic, Advanced Hypnosis London.
When choosing a hypnotherapy clinic for smoking cessation or any other type of treatment, we recommend considering:
Not all stop smoking clinics or indeed hypnotherapy clinics are the same, so make sure that you ‘do your homework’ and give yourself the best chance of your own “superb experience”.
For Stoptober 2016, Asda Good Living sent a blogger to our clinic to put our Stop Smoking Hypnotherapy treatment to an independent test.
We are thrilled to announce that the lady in question successfully quit smoking in just a single session of Advanced Hypnosis
You can read the week-by-week account of her positive experience below, which we hope will inspire others to make the move to being healthy non-smokers.
To book your appointment to break the smoking habit with hypnosis visit:
It is common knowledge that smoking cigarettes can greatly increase your risk of developing multiple types of cancer and other diseases. New research has revealed how the chemicals inside the cigarettes you smoke are damaging your organs, even in parts of your body that do not come into direct contact with the inhaled smoke.
In an effort to reduce costs and balance the books, hospitals may be introducing limits on certain non-essential surgeries, as demand for services puts them under pressure. One group of people who may be denied routine surgery is those who smoke. ‘Why?’ you might ask. Well, there is a specific reason for why smoking in particular is harmful for anyone undergoing surgery, regardless of whether their illness is smoking-related or not.
If you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you know the debilitating effects it can have on your quality of life, including your physical and emotional health, and ability to work and socialise in a normal way. You may spend time tracking your food intake, worrying about toilet facilities, resting at home because of the pain, or treating the anxiety often associated with this condition.
You probably spend quite a bit of time monitoring and treating your IBS. Why then would you continue to indulge in habits that only make your symptoms worse? Well, you may not even realise something is harmful, which is often the case for cigarette smoking. Although you may have noticed that feeling of needing ‘to go’ straight after a cigarette, you may not have considered that cigarettes could be seriously contributing to your IBS symptoms.