If you want to stop smoking in Nairobi Kenya or to quit vaping or using e-cigarettes or stop chewing tobacco our Almasi Stop Smoking Program offers you the best chances of achieving your goal because it combines the following:
*Nicotine gum and/or nicotine patches
*Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) coaching
*How To Stop Smoking Naturally book
Click here to buy the How To Stop Smoking Naturally eBook
You can buy the paperback from our Nairobi bookshop on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 for countrywide / worldwide delivery.
*The Why Do I Smoke? Workbook
We offer the Almasi Stop Smoking Program to clients online via WhatsApp or email as well as in-person in our Nairobi office. In addition we deliver the nicotine gum, nicotine patches and stop smoking books countrywide via courier.
Click here if you are an Institution or Individual interested in starting a Stop Smoking Program at your facility
Almasi Stop Smoking Program Overview
Our smoking cessation program was developed by Dr. Miriam and it is the first of its kind in the world to combine the following therapies in order to markedly increase the success rate of its participants:
* Nicotine replacement therapy – nicotine gum and nicotine patches
Nicotine patches have been proven by studies like this one and this one to increase a person’s chances of quitting because they deliver a safe and controlled amount of nicotine to the body and this reduces the physical aspects of nicotine addiction. Nicotine patches are also useful for coping with withdrawal symptoms like anger, anxiety, awakening, cravings, depression, difficulty concentrating, hunger and impatience.
* Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) counseling has been shown by studies like this one to be very effective for smokers trying to quit when it is combined with nicotine replacement therapy. This is because it focuses on changing the thoughts and behaviors which support smoking by teaching the participants new behaviors and how to change their thinking so that they can improve their chances of abstaining.
*Stress Management Therapy
Learning effective stress management techniques is very important for smoking cessation since many people smoke when they are stressed. In addition, dealing with strong cravings and withdrawal symptoms can be quite stressful making it essential for a person to learn effective ways of dealing with stress. The usefulness of adding a stress management program to a smoking cessation program has also been proven by studies like this one.
Please note that we also offer a separate Stress Management Program for individuals (and corporations) who are stressed but not smoking. Email almasiskincare@gmail.com for more information.
*Exercise Therapy
Physical exercise is important since studies have shown that exercise reduces cigarette cravings as well as stress, anxiety and depression which are all major symptoms of withdrawal and depression.
*Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for their healing benefits. Studies have proven that some essential oils are effective for stress management and reducing cravings and these are incorporated into our program.
*Bible Therapy
Bible therapy is optional in our smoking cessation program but it is encouraged since since spirituality and faith in a higher being has been shown to be important for overcoming addiciton.
Almasi Stop Smoking Program Location
The Almasi Stop Smoking Program is conducted in the following ways:
* In Our Offices
We offer an In-person Almasi Stop Smoking Program in our Nairobi offices located in Fortis Suites on Hospital Road, 8th floor, room 809 on Saturdays from 9am. Contact us to book your appointment.
*Online Program
We also offer an Online Almasi Stop Smoking Program for persons in other parts of Kenya and the world who cannot get to our Nairobi offices. We do this via email and phone communication as well as zoom after by sending them the nicotine replacement patches, handouts and other materials by courier. Contact us to book your appointment.
* In Private Institutions
We also offer the Almasi Stop Smoking Program in private institutions like hospitals, colleges and companies. Contact us to book your appointment.
Almasi Stop Smoking Program Cost
The Almasi Stop Smoking Program costs Ksh 3,000 (US$ 20) per monthly session for individuals. This fee covers the cost of the nicotine replacement patches, counseling and program handouts.
Group sessions are offered at a cheaper rate. Contact us for more information.
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Almasi Stop Smoking Program Recognition
It is important that our Almasi Smoking Cessation is a reputable program which has ben recognized widely and feature in national newspapers here.
Stop Smoking in Nairobi Kenya – Holistic Program Benefits
Cigarette smoke contains thousands of harmful substances which are proven carcinogens (cancer causing agents), toxins and poisons like nicotine. Our holistic Almasi Stop Smoking Program therefore offers the following benefits:
1. Improves Skin Health
Cigarette smoke contains substances which destroy collagen and elastin and this results in premature aging of the skin with the development of wrinkles on the face, crow’s feet at the lateral canthus, vertical ear creases and smoker’s lines (also known as puppet lines) around the mouth. It also causes baggy eyelids and slack jawlines. Cigarette smoking makes the skin dry and course and discolors it with a greyish hue in addition to making the blood vessels prominent.
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Cigarette smoking causes vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) which causes delayed healing of cuts and wounds which can lead to complications after surgery. It also increases the risk of wound infections and skin graft failure. The delayed wound healing also makes leg ulcers like arterial ulcers and diabetic leg ulcers persist for longer.
Cigarette smoking is also thought to contribute to the development of skin disorders like cutaneous lupus erythematosus, squamous cell carcinoma, hidradenitis suppurativa, palmoplantar pustulosis, psoriasis and genital warts.
Smokers are more likely to develop chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus especially discoid lupus erythematosus. Treatment of cutaneous lupus erythematosus with medications like hydroxychloroquin is also less effective in smokers.
Cigarette smoking doubles a person’s risk of developing a type of skin cancer known as squamous cell carcinoma. It also increases the risk of developing oral cancer (cancer of the mouth). Smokers are also more likely to develop lip cancer.
Smokers are also at a higher risk of developing other oral diseases of the mouth like oral candidiasis (thrush), oral leukoplakia, hairy tongue, nicotine stomatitis, gum diseases like gingivitis and oral lichen planus.
Most patients with hidradenitis suppurativa are smokers and they respond poorly to treatment.
Most patients with palmoplantar pustulosis are smokers and smoking cessation results in improvement of the condition.
Smokers tend to have more severe and more extensive psoriasis.
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Smokers with genital warts are more likely to develop wart-virus associated cancers like cancer of the cervix, cancer of the vulva, cancer of the anus and cancer of the penis.
Smoking is also associated with a higher risk of developing more severe bacterial wound infections, fungal infections like oral candidiasis and viral infections like genital warts caused by human papilloma virus.
In addition, inflammatory skin conditions like acne are thought to be more severe in persons who smoke. By stopping smoking, one is therefore able to improve the health of their skin.
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Cigarette smoke contains nicotine which constricts the blood vessels. This can cause or worsen vascular diseases that affect the skin like chilblains, frostbite, Raynaud phenomenon and other vasospastic diseases and systemic sclerosis ulcers.
The nicotine in cigarette smoke also makes the blood more likely to clot and this contributes to the development of conditions like thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger disease), cholesterol emboli associated with atherosclerosis and thrombosis caused by thrombophilia, antiphospholipid syndrome, oral contraceptive pills (birth control pills) and other drugs.
2. Smoking Cessation Prevents Preventable Diseases
Cigarette smoking is the largest cause of preventable diseases like heart diseases, stroke and lung diseases. By stopping smoking, one is therefore able to reduce their risk of developing these conditions.
3. Smoking Cessation Prevents Cancer
Cigarette smoking has also been linked to cancers of the lungs, bladder, blood, cervix, colon, esophagus, kidney, liver, pancreas, stomach and larynx. By stopping smoking, one is able to improve their health and reduce their risk of developing these cancers.
4. Smoking Cessation Improves Your Company’s Productivity
Companies which offer Stop Smoking Programs to their employees experience increased productivity of their workforce since smoking cessation reduces worker absenteeism, work impairment and health-related costs. Contact us today to begin your nicotine-free journey.