The Truth About Hypnotherapy, Tobacco-Related Habits, and Cancer

By Janis KC Jarvis, MA, MHt, NLPt, CLC

Hypnotherapy By The Bay, LLC

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The Truth About Hypnotherapy, Tobacco-Related Habits, and Cancer

You Can Stop Smoking, Vaping, or Chewing Tobacco

Quitting smoking is one of the most significant steps you can take toward improving your health and reducing your risk of lung and other cancers. Consider this:

• A recent study concluded that, even though the fraction of lung cancer deaths due to smoking will continue to decrease as smoking prevalence declines, cigarette smoking still causes three out of four lung cancer deaths, as well as other cancers and chronic diseases.
• There are 7,000 chemicals in a cigarette; at least 100 of them are known cancer-causing agents.
• A study conducted in 2023 analyzed data collected between 2005 and 2020 and estimated 420,000 first-hand smoke deaths annually. They concluded that smoking-attributable deaths among individuals who currently or formerly smoked increased modestly and will remain relatively stable at approximately 450,000 before starting to decline around 2030.
• According to the CDC, poisons in cigarette smoke can damage or change a cell’s DNA, which may lead to cancer. These poisons also weaken the body’s immune system, making it harder to kill cancer cells. When this happens, cancer cells grow without being stopped.
• Smoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body, including the blood, bladder, cervix, colon, rectum, esophagus, kidney, renal pelvis, larynx, liver, lungs, trachea, bronchus, mouth, throat, pancreas, and stomach. Men with prostate cancer who smoke may be more likely to die from prostate cancer than nonsmokers.

How Hypnosis Can Help You Quit

Unlike other methods like willpower, ineffective medicines with dangerous side effects, or habit-forming nicotine gum and patches, hypnotherapy is more comprehensive, increasing your chances of successfully overcoming this habit.

Hypnotherapists often incorporate a holistic approach that addresses the psychological aspects of your habit, helping you overcome it from the inside out. A habit cessation hypnosis session typically includes six important steps:

1. Pre-Work Ritual: The hypnotherapist may ask you to throw away everything related to the habit and change the environment in which you engage in the habit. Since you will be free from the habit after the first session, it’s helpful for your environment to reflect that change. Some people detail their car and wash their clothes before their session to free themselves from the effects of the habit.
2. Educational Component: The hypnotherapist may refresh your memory about the risks of continuing the habit and the benefits of quitting.
3. Interview: Before the hypnosis begins, the hypnotherapist interviews you to learn about your experience with the habit in detail. This helps customize the hypnosis session to fit your unique history and behavior. The better the interview, the better the results.
4. Guided Relaxation: The hypnotherapist guides you into a state of relaxation and focused concentration, where your mind is more open to suggestion. If you agree with the suggestions, you’re more likely to accept and follow through. If a suggestion doesn’t resonate with you, you will simply ignore it.
5. Therapeutic Suggestions: Once you reach a comfortable level of relaxation, the hypnotherapist delivers therapeutic suggestions. These often address early associations with the habit, reasons for starting it, and the advantages of quitting. If you agree, these suggestions can become ingrained, helping you release the habit.
6. Daily Reinforcement: You may be encouraged to record the hypnosis and listen to it daily for a week, then as needed.

One of the most significant benefits of hypnosis is that it reduces the expectation and experience of cravings and withdrawal symptoms often associated with tobacco-related habits. This makes quitting much easier and increases your chances of success.

Life After Quitting: The Benefits of a Tobacco-Free Life

Once you’ve quit smoking, the changes in your life will be profound. Your family, friends, and even pets will no longer have to hold their breath around you due to the lingering odor of cigarettes. You’ll eliminate the risks of secondhand smoke, making you safer to be around.

Financially, quitting smoking can save you significant money, as you’ll no longer need to buy expensive cigarettes or other tobacco products. Improved health will make you a better candidate for job opportunities, and employers may view you as a lower health risk, leading to discounts on insurance.

Health-wise, the benefits are even more remarkable. Your lung function will improve, leading to easier breathing, less coughing, and a decreased risk of lung cancer, emphysema, and other diseases. You’ll have more energy, a clearer voice, and even a better sense of taste. Additionally, your risk of developing wrinkles will decrease, helping you look and feel younger.

Quitting smoking with hypnosis can lead to a healthier, more fulfilling life, free from the burdens of a nasty habit. By taking this step, you’re not only reducing your risk of lung and other cancers but also paving the way for a brighter, more vibrant future.