Giving up smoking

Since 1973, there exists a safe and efficient way to quit smoking, using a French technique.

This technique was originally developed by a team of French doctors from the Henri Mondor Hospital in a Paris suburb, after having observed Chinese colleagues treating opium addicted patients.

Instead of successive acupuncture needle applications during six weeks, a one time only small painless surgical stitch was created. This stitch, in a precise area of the inner part of the ear, is kept in place for one month. It inhibits the unwanted side effects of nicotine withdrawal symptoms (pangs), cravings,  reducing them to very acceptable levels. No side effects or counter indications have been reported.

After using this "stitch" for 30 years, F. Marat recently developed a new non acupuncture technique. It consists in the application of a very discrete, disposable patch-like device, in one or both ears for 2 to 3 weeks.

The method includes a interview screening process that analyzes the emotional and behavioral factors in each case involved, to prevent weight gain, insomnia, and usual nicotine abstinence reactions. Succesful results occur in at least 70% of the cases accepted.

Neither nicotine substitutes such as patches, sprays, gums, drops, nor psychiatric drugs such as  Zyban ("Welbutrim") or Pamelor, the strong anti-depressive drugs are used. There is no need, for daily care as with the "stitch", or a need for successive visits of reinforcement as with the traditional acupuncture needles, laser or infrared techniques.

In fact, no additional counseling, therapy, self-help programs, vitamins, teas etc. accompaniment are necessary. This new procedure is all you need to stop smoking. The procedure´s cost is equivalent to buying 1 ½ packs of cigarettes daily, for two months.

If you have any doubts, F. Marat speaks fluent English.

Information can be obtained by calling, in São Paulo – Brazil, 55 11 3255 5532 or 3259 3259 on weekdays, from 1 to 6 PM EST.

Details can be obtained on the original home page in Portuguese.

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