Out of the mouths of babes.

Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers in my family and extended family in Australia. Gifts don't need to be big and expensive, sometimes the simplest and most inexpensive gift can have great meaning, both to the giver and the receiver.

Father's Day in Australia is at a different time of year than here in North America. My daughter and my grandson sent me a great gift for last Father's day. Here is what happened. my grandson picked out an Mt. Buller Bunny Keychain that is the same as the one he has, except it is a different color. My daughter said to him, " What will Grandpa do with that?" He replied, "Cuddle it and think of me." 
So even if it is the least practical Father Day gift, it stems from his love for me and his understanding of why the gift was important and how it could be used. I have used it every day to cuddle it and think of my grandson. 

Quit Smoking Part Four Hypnosis

The last post on smoking for a while get out and enjoy the great days ahead.

Hypnosis has proven to be a highly successful approach for those wishing to stop smoking.  In fact, depending on whether or not it's used in conjunction with another approach, hypnosis has a sixty-six to eighty percent success rate.  

Why is hypnosis so successful?

Well, the primary reason is that smoking is not only a physical addiction, it's also a psychological addiction.  When you're able to control your physical cravings at the same time that you're releasing your psychological dependencies, you've got a powerful, often successful combination.  Many of the common quit smoking aids, such as patches, gums, and inhalers are far more effective when combined with hypnosis.

If you plan on working with an accredited professional hypnotherapist, however, you should be aware that permanent change is unlikely to occur after a single session.  In addition, the cost of hypnosis can be expensive (sometimes as much as two hundred dollars per session). Fortunately, you can find a number of audio programs designed specifically to help you use self-hypnosis to quit smoking.  These programs are generally much cheaper (often between fifty and one hundred dollars) than traditional hypnosis therapy.  And they can be equally as powerful.

Many people wonder if they'll experience withdrawal symptoms or gain weight when they use hypnosis to stop smoking.  Fortunately, this is generally not the case.  In fact, most people find that they experience only positive effects such as less stress, reduced anxiety, and an overall peacefulness.

Lying in State

Nuff Said

Quit Smoking Part three Nicotine Gum

Nicotine gum is another tool that can be used to help you quit smoking.  It's comparable to regular gum and can be bought in the same flavours. The gum, of course, contains a dose of nicotine. When you feel a craving, start chewing the gum and nicotine is released and kills the desire for a cigarette. This is one of the cheapest tools to help you quit smoking.

When starting any withdrawal program always check with your physician before starting. You can get Nicotine gum over the counter but while a gum containing nicotine could be harmless to a healthy person, it may not be proper for those with diabetes, dental disease, heart problems, or high blood pressure. This tool is not recommended for women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant or for breastfeeding mothers.

Nicotine gum should be chewed slowly. When you feel a peppery feeling you should stop chewing. Do not swallow or spit out the gum, tuck it into your cheek. You will continue to feel a tingle when you no longer notice get rid of the gum and start a new piece and repeat the process for at least half an hour to be sure that all the nicotine has been discharged into the body.

You may find yourself, in the first month using about ten and twelve pieces of gum daily. The experts recommend that you not use more than 24 pieces of gum a day. Do not smoke when using nicotine gum as it could lead to nicotine overdose and poisoning. Do not use the gum for longer than six months as the experts say this could cause you harm. 

Nicotine gum  comes in two sizes. One has two milligrams of nicotine while the other has four milligrams. The larger dose is likely addictive, so don't use it unless you are told to by your doctor. 

With all withdrawal programs, there are side effects you need to be aware of if you are using this tool to help stop smoking. When chewing this gum you may feel dizzy or weak. Some experience headaches or stomach aches. You may also experience damage to your teeth or dental work.