Smoking help

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Pharmacokinetics

of Cigarette Smoke

Within

seconds of inhaling cigarette smoke, a bolus of nicotine travels from the

carotid arteries to the brain where the molecules bind to nicotine receptors.

Nicotine stimulates the norepinephrine and serotonin systems, enhancing

concentration and memory and decreasing anxiety. This results in dopamine

secretion that causes pleasurable sensations and relief of symptoms of nicotine

deprivation. Nicotine also interacts with acetylcholine receptors, creating a

variety of physiologic reactions. Some reactions are beneficial, such as

suppressing appetite and pain, while others are not, such as elevated BP and

nicotine addiction. Nicotine replacement therapy mimics but does not match

these intense effects caused by the nicotine in cigarette smoke. (Fiore, M., & Westman, E. Using pharmacotherapy for cessation.

Patient Care. 2001; 35(24):18-27.)

I just

read this today on Medscape.. have

a son who wants to quit smoking too

so my ears perked up at this because Bacopa is supposed to increase

acetylcholine and increase serotonin which has a calming effect. In the case of

my son, I think he smokes as way to ‘self medicate’ He says smoking

calms he down considerably.

So I

think I may get him on some Bacopa along with the lobelia and see if that helps

him over the rough spots??

(Bacopa)

How

it works

According to scientists at the CDRI, a number of compounds have been identified

in Bacopa, including bacosides A and B, two chemicals that improve the

transmission of impulses between nerve cells in the brain. These bacosides regenerate synapses and repair damaged neurons, making

it easier to learn and remember new information. Bacopa also increases serotonin

levels, a neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation.7

http://www.hfn-usa.com/articles/040225bacopa.htm

Sounds

like is ‘should’ work and he might be the kind of person who should

take Bacopa on a regular basis anyway.

Just

thinking out loud….. anyone heard of Bacopa?

I have

used it on on and off the past couple of weeks with nothing short of

astounding results with regards to cognitive abilities!! It’s a diuretic though, so that

prevents me from just putting her on and keeping her on because of her heart.

Carol in IL

Mom to seven kids, twin grandson's and ,

4 DS

" Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in

vain. " Psalm 127

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