Quitting smoking is probably one of, if not the most, important decisions you will make in your life: for your health, longevity, energy, self-worth, finances and more. For over 30 years, Body & Mind has helped 1,000s of smokers kick the habit.
Why mess around with nicotine replacement products that have failed you? Or systems and clinics that come and go? If you are looking to become nicotine-free without fighting cravings, withdrawals, anxiety and weight gain, then cut to the chase and call Body & Mind at 519-948-0078. You and your family will be glad you did.
Most smokers in Windsor & Essex County have tried to quit more than once: patches, gum, cold turkey, an app, maybe a single hypnosis session. Many stop for a few days or weeks. Then a stressful day, a drink with friends, or the drive home, and they’re back.
That isn’t a lack of willpower. It’s a plan that only dealt with the cigarette and never with the reasons you reach for it. At Body & Mind we use our Proven 4-Step Process: Education, Laser, Hypnosis and Support. It helps you stop, and it helps you stay stopped.
“It was never about the nicotine.”
— Rick Saruna
Why quitting on your own usually doesn’t last
Most quit methods focus on nicotine. Nicotine is only part of the picture. For most people, smoking is tied to habits, routines, stress and emotion: the first coffee, the break at work, the argument, the boredom, the reward at the end of the day. Take the cigarette away without dealing with those, and the urge keeps coming back.
Our Proven 4-Step Process
Step 1: Education
You learn what is really driving your smoking: your personal triggers, your routines and what each cigarette is doing for you. When you understand it, you stop fighting it blindly. This is where our approach starts to differ from “just quit” advice.
Step 2: Cool Light Laser
We use a cool light laser. It creates an endorphin release that is said to last for the first 7 days, and it has been shown to remove the nicotine cravings. Nicotine is actually out of your body in 2 to 3 days, so the laser gets you over that hump.
However, the laser does not remove the thoughts. That’s why the next step matters.
Step 3: Hypnosis
We use a professional clinical hypnotic process. You are aware at all times, and it is very relaxing and calming as we update your subconscious to focus on the life improvements of being a happy, healthy non-smoker.
Your hypnotic session is recorded for you to listen to at home for reinforcement. There are some simple things to do and follow after you leave. It’s all fully explained in the office, and it’s in your recording as well.
Step 4: Support
Then we have you return to the office weekly for additional support and reinforcement, to make sure you are following the program and there are no issues. If there are any issues, we keep you on track with our Stick-With-You policy. Clients from Michigan, Ohio and farther away can do follow-ups by phone.
Under our Stick-With-You policy, 95% of our clients complete the program.
What happens to your body when you stop
The benefits start sooner than most people think. According to Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network), when you stop smoking:
- Within 20 minutes: your heart rate drops.
- Within 8 hours: carbon monoxide levels in your blood return to normal.
- Within 24 hours: your sense of taste and smell start to improve.
- Within 3 days: coughing and shortness of breath start to improve.
- At 1 year: your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker.
- At 5 to 15 years: your risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer continues to drop.
Source: UHN Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
What smoking is really costing you
At a regular Ontario store, a pack of 25 cigarettes now typically costs about $18 to $27. At just $18 a pack, a pack a day adds up to about $6,500 a year, and over $65,000 in 10 years. That’s before counting the cost to your health, your energy and your time with family.
Investing in a program that helps you stop, and stay stopped, pays for itself quickly.
Is this program right for you?
- You’ve tried patches, gum, sprays or cold turkey and ended up back where you started.
- You smoke, vape, or both.
- You want to stop without fighting cravings every day.
- You want real support after you leave the office, not a one-time session.
- You’re ready to make one of the most important decisions of your life.
What to expect
- Your first session: about 1.5 to 2 hours. We take the time to do it properly.
- Follow-up check-ins: short visits, usually 20 to 30 minutes, in office or by phone.
- Vaping too: the program works the same way for vaping, and for people who both smoke and vape.
- Couples: quitting together? Each person gets their own session.
What you can do before you come see us
- For two or three days, jot down each time you smoke and what was happening just before. You’ll start to see your patterns.
- Notice which cigarettes feel “automatic” and which feel like a reward. Both matter.
- Pick a quit date and book it. A date on the calendar turns “someday” into a plan.
These can help temporarily. Lasting change comes when we find the root and remove the emotional attachment.
Why Body & Mind
- Over 30 years helping 1,000s of smokers become nicotine-free
- Certified in Cessation Counselling through the University of Toronto
- Our own building at 2303 Central Ave., Windsor, with free on-site parking
- Evenings and Saturdays available
Frequently asked questions
How many sessions will I need?
Your first session is about 1.5 to 2 hours, followed by short check-ins, usually weekly. Support continues as long as you need it while you follow the program.
Does the laser hurt?
No. The cool light laser is gentle and painless. There are no needles.
Does it work for vaping?
Yes. The program works the same way for vaping, and for people who both smoke and vape.
How much does it cost?
Call us at 519-948-0078 and we’ll explain the program and pricing. Many people are surprised how it compares with what they spend on cigarettes or vapes in just a few months.
I’m in Michigan. Can I still do the program?
Yes. Many of our clients come over from Detroit and the surrounding area. Your first session is in our Windsor office, and follow-ups can be done by phone.
Ready to stop, and stay stopped?
Call 519-948-0078 to book. Not sure yet? Ask about a FREE evaluation by phone or in person. We take the time to listen to your situation and explain how we can help.
Body & Mind Natural Health, 2303 Central Ave., Windsor, Ont.
This article was first published on WindsorQuitSmoking.com.
