Nov 10, 2006

“Great American Smokeout, Naturopathically”

Tempe, AZ (Nov. 09, 2006) – Thursday, Nov. 16 is the 30^th annual Great American Smokeout. Quitting smoking is a huge step in bettering your health. Thousands of Americans die each year due to cigarette related health problems. Don’t become a statistic; Naturopathic doctors (NDs) can help you quit! 

According to naturopathic physician, Dr. Timothy Schwaiger, “True healing from a smoking addiction begins with empowering the individual with the strength to stop defending one’s rationalization of the harmful behavior.” Naturopathic physicians strive to create this empowerment by treating the whole person, instead of just the symptoms of the addiction. This is done through the use of several modalities. Mind-body medicine uses techniques such as visualization and hypnotism to overcome the mental aspect of the addiction. Acupuncture has years of documented results in smoking cessation with only a few painless needle treatments. Botanical medicine, homeopathy and nutritional guidance all offer numerous supportive measures to curb cravings along with supplying the body with what it needs to kick the habit.

If one has the desire to quit, naturopathic physicians have to the tools to create the empowerment leading to success. Make an appointment now with a naturopathic physician by calling Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center at 480-970-0000. The Medical Center is open Monday thru Friday and Saturday mornings.

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About Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

Located in Tempe, Ariz., and founded in 1993, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences is an accredited higher learning institution. It offers a four-year medical program that trains students to become primary care physicians. Naturopathic medicine emphasizes the body’s innate ability to self-heal. It draws on a rich history of natural, nontoxic therapies in combination with current medical advances. The scope of practice includes all aspects of family and primary care using integrative modalities such as acupuncture, homeopathy, clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, manipulation, and pharmacology. For more information, visit www.scnm.edu.