Table of Contents

QUIT SMOKING REMEDIES
REBALANCING AFTER ADDICTION
REMEDIES NEEDED
SEXUAL ADDICTION
SLEEPING PILLS
SUN GAZING
SUPPLEMENTS FOR JUNK FOOD ADDICTION
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Natural Remedies to Cure Addiction

Updated: 04/20/2012

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QUIT SMOKING REMEDIES

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[YEA]  11/14/2008: Inna from Ljubljana, Slovenia, Europe: "It worked for me:
1. One must really want to stop smoking. Without it, no need to bother in trying to stop smoking.
2. for a first week I used nicorette patches, drank molases, ACV,
3. The first day without patch I was very nervous unable to concentrate,... So I cut a patch in half and used it for few hours and before bed time watched- listened a DVD with hypnosis: Stop smoking (English author it costed 5 EUR).
4. I socialize with smokers mostly, and they dont bother me at all."

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REBALANCING AFTER ADDICTION

01/11/2012: Cf from Delaware, Usa: "I stopped smoking on Sunday, 1/8/12, and haven't gotten a decent night's sleep since then. I can fall asleep easily enough, but wake up about every 1-2 hours during the night, completely alert. I have never had sleep issues before, and have made no other changes in diet, routine, etc. Any thoughts?"

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01/11/2012: Cecile from Cape Town, South Africa replies: "Nicotine is the opposite molecule of niacin (nicotinic acid).... You will battle to relax without your addictive fix... Get yourself some niacin... Get the no-flush... Niacin or niacinamide now needs to replace the nicotine. Also try an epsom salt bath before you retire at night. BEST WISHES and well done for quitting smoking!"
01/11/2012: Maria from Gippsland, Vic, Australia replies: "If nothing else has changed then it may be that B-3 is needed. You could try the B-3 form of niacinamide as it can help sleeplessness."
01/12/2012: Timh from Louisville, Usa replies: "CF, here is a list of herbs/supplements all good for sleep disorders. Any or all will help rebalance your nervous system. Magnesium, Valerian, Passion Flower, Melatonin, 5 Hydroxytriptamine (5HTP), and Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA). Take as recommended on labels.

Hope this helps"

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01/04/2011: Connie from Slc, Ut: "Hello Troy, You've made a practical choice to give up the beer and weed; they aren't good substances for long-term wellbeing. There are better ways for you. Nausea and low appetite usually indicate low stomach acid and digestive enzymes. I suggest a good B-Complex and pancreatic enzymes for this. B-1, B-3, B-5, B-6, and B-12 are instrumental in forming HCL. Salt pickled ginger may also help nausea. These nutrients are also great for moods. B-3 and B-6 are good for anxiety as they help the body form GABA, a relaxant neurotransmitter. B-5 is good for appetite and energy.

Good digestible amino acids are needed for rebuilding, and for creating the body's own natural pain relievers. Endorphins and other peptides are formed from chains of amino acids, such as glycine, tyrosine, and phenylalanine. The protein molecule, casein, found in dairy foods, when fermented and broken down with enzymes, becomes an opioid compound with pain relieving properties.

Nuts and seeds soaked overnight in sea salt water, then placed in oven at lowest temp. For 12 or more hours retain nutrients and enzymes, and provide easily digestible amino acids. (Sally Fallon's recipes for "crispy nuts". ) Almonds and sunflower seeds are very high in potassium and magnesium, good for anxiety. Pumpkin seeds are a great source for tryptophan. Gelatin is a great source for glycine and proline, to rebuild damaged tissues all round; stomach lining, organs, skin, capillaries, etc. Milk thistle, dandelion root, turmeric, beetroot, etc. , are good to promote the flow of bile for digestion. Good to all, Connie"

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01/03/2011: Troy from California, Usa: "Hi, I desperately need help... I have been a chronic marijuana smoker for over 6 years (all day long smoker), and also abused alcohol (daily 6-pack drinker at night time) and 10 days ago I was finally able to quit. This has been the longest I have been ever since without using either. The first 3 days was the worst: my mood swings were unreal, I was crying one minute and laughing out-loud the next. Insomnia was also bad but all that is gone now and I'm finally starting to feel better, but little by little.

However, I simply cannot eat. I'm not only not hungry, but I'm also nauseous and can't keep food down. Even fruit/vegetable juices and soup will make my stomach turn... Please help... I feel very weak, have lost a ton of weight. I tried going to a big food court to see if something would interest me, but the smell of food makes me sick. I'm a vegetarian but would be willing to eat meat if that's what took it, but so far the only thing I want to do is lay down all day and rest. I'm going insane! I feel like my brain is screaming trying to figure out how to restore its natural balance. Miraculously I do not have the desire or urge to drink or smoke (THANK GOD), but I wonder how much longer I will have to put up with this. It's affecting work and I can't get anything done. Please help and please pray for me, this is though. I need something else other than patience."

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01/04/2011: Brendan from Adelaide, South Australia replies: "Hey Troy, I was in a similar position about 2-3 yrs ago. I had smoked weed every day for approx 5 and half yrs, and I mean a lot, as weed in Adelaide is cheap, like at least half of what youd pay in any other state of Aus and the laws here are crazily slack. I also drank plenty too. I quit cold turkey in early 2008, I dont remember having appetite loss to the point of what you have but I had plenty of other weird side effects including being sent to the hospital for a suspected heart attack, at age 22, which scared the shit out of me. It turned out that it was just my heart spasming because it was missing the thc so much, thats what the docs said anyway. I did have some loss of appetite but nothing like what you describe but I guess everyones different.

All I really wanted to say was, Stick with it coz I swear to god getting off weed and drink was the best thing I ever did, probably the hardest too, but the most rewarding. It takes a long time before you really feel changes (maybe a year or more) but after being off for 3 years, I have gone from being very depressed, reclusive, anxious, angry, irratic, lazy, demotivated, suffering bad memory loss and recall. I am now feeling better than ever, im more outgoing, rarely anxious or nervous, so much more happy, motivated, and just loving life so much. Mentally, I feel like a kid again, something I never thought I would get back. Drugs are shit and they stop real happiness, getting off them was the best thing ive ever done and I wish I could grab every kid that is like I was, shake the shit out of him and tell him to put down the bong and the booze. I had a bit of councelling too which I think helped so you might benefit from that, usually there would be free drug councilling but I dont know about where your from. Anyway, good luck dude, I really hope you stick with it coz it's so so worth the crap your going through. Good luck, Brendan"

01/04/2011: Mike from Montreal, Quebec, Canada replies: "I think the best way to avoid a potential health problem as a result of trying to get rid of your addictions is to drink fruits and vegetable juices until your body begins to accept solid food. The worst thing you can do to your health is not consume anything at all!!! Otherwise the fact that your are not taking in any nourishment for your body would only worsen your condition."
01/04/2011: Brooke from Montgomery, Tx, Usa replies: "I have used a device called the Radiac for over 15 years and have found that it helps with everything that you have been going through. I have never got the Wet Cell, but I had a client of mine get it and she reported amazing results. Here is a link on a number of people that manufacture these devices that rebuild the body through electricity. Research the devices and choose the one that you feel would benefit you best, also I get the solutions that go with it.
http://www.webspawner.com/users/raappinfo/index.html"
01/07/2011: Brooke from Montgomery, Tx, Usa replies: "Here is a great link for the device that I told you about. It really helps with a lot of different ailments. Do your research though on where to buy it. Some people say that the extra charcoal one is the best. I do not have that one - if the internet was around when I bought mine, then I would have gotten that.
http://www.cayce.com/radiacparisen.htm"

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REMEDIES NEEDED

11/13/2011: Tamra from Central Point, Oregon: "I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to get off a nasal spray addiction. I have been addicted for 15 plus years and I believe it is now affecting my smell and taste. I have tried going cold turkey, zyrtic, antihistimines and prescribed nasal sprays with no avail. As of now I am doing half saline an half spray mixture that I found on another site but it seems that I have to use it more often now so I don't think it's working. I have found a lot of great useful info from this site and hope someone out there can help me with this problem. thank you."

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11/14/2011: Blanche from Iberia Parish, Louisiana replies: "I was once addicted to nasal sprays too. I had to have one in my purse, car, and just about every room in the house. What got me over the hump was that I only used it in one nostril at a time, letting the other one heal and just enough that I could breathe at night. Also made myself wait to take the dose until I couldn't stand it. Then after a couple of days, I switched to the other nostril. If I had known about neti pots in those days, I would probably have used that too."

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05/27/2010: Kate from Wilmington, De: "Addiction: I am dealing with a very serious, non prescribed medication abuse and withdrawal that I can't really find much about on the web. My boyfriend is getting clean from adderoll, typically he used between 100- 200 mg a day of the medication for the last 10 years, increasing each year.... He is now ready to come clean. Other than the obvious healthy eating, exercise, B-12 and ginseng, got any remedies. HELP! I really love him! I've started with Apple cider vin drink and garlic to get him cleaned out....

What else can he try?
Kate"

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05/27/2010: Elizabeth from Nashville, Tn replies: "I would suggest calcium bentonite clay taken internally. This attracts all toxins while it travels through your intestines. I've also heard great things about soaking in a bathtub of clay water to draw toxins out via the skin. I would keep drinking the ACV to help balance the ph. I hope he feels better soon!"
05/27/2010: Rob from Manhattan, New York replies: "milk thistle will help with his liver & detox.. also NAC N-acetyl cysteine is often used as a detox for drugs, like cocaine or tylenol toxicity..(acetoaminophen)

It helps protect the liver as well..more info... http://www.raysahelian.com/acetylcysteine.html

It is recommended that it be taken with a large dose of vitamin C."

05/28/2010: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca replies: "Hi Kate,

That's fantastic that he's now willing to come clean! If you work together it makes it easier. In addition to the recommendations by fellow EC'ers, start by adding in lots of greens. They will help to alkalinize his body. That will help re-balance him. Also, remember the liver loves bitter so, dandelion greens, broccoli rabe, collard greens in addition to milk thistle. If you can start making green juices that will help immensely. As he detoxes, he may experience flu-like symptoms which can be difficult to cope with but remind him that we have to go through those to get to the other side- back to our true health. You can slow down if it gets to be too much but work to eat foods "close to the earth" which is how I like to think of it. Food is medicine and eating right can heal the body.

I wish you the very best and the strength to endure.
Lisa"

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SEXUAL ADDICTION

06/17/2009: SunflowerBliss from New York City, New York: "An old friend of mine from college called me yesterday to tell me that her marriage had just fallen apart. Her husband, it turns out, is a sex addict and had been one for years. You name it he did it: online porn, real-life affairs with their (her!) friends, co-workers, massages. To help my friend, I started researching sexual addiction today and came across an article that people might find interesting from Elle magazine. It came out in January 2009: http://www.elle.com/Beauty/Health-Fitness/Sexy-Beast

If anyone has any remedies to treat sex addiction, please let me know. According to this article it takes 3-5 years of therapy to change the pattern. But since we are dealing with chemicals in the brain like dopamine, maybe there are supplements that can speed along the process. Sigh."

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06/25/2010: Kayla from Ma, Usa replies: "I have done research and found that with sex addictions, the sex addicts have low levels of seratonin. That's why a side effect of SSRIs is low libido as those raise seratonin levels. There are a lot of dangerous side effects with those though. 5-HTP also raises seratonin levels and lowers libido naturally. I know a couple of people this has worked well on. It doesn't completely take away their sex drive but it does lessen it considerably so that it's no longer an obsession/compulsion. Just thought I'd share what I've discovered. I hope it helps with others as well. The people I know took 200 mg before bed, it helps you sleep better too, puts you in a good mood and even helps some lose weight. You can get it at any health food store or online."

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SLEEPING PILLS

07/11/2011: Ti from Houston, Usa: "I have been on Lunesta and Ambien (prescription sleep medication) for over 15 years now. I really, really need advice on how to come off of them and use natural ways to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you all :)"

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07/12/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Ti, I can't give you much advice because this is not something I have ever dealt with. I occasionally take a sleeping pill if I really can't sleep but would never take them on a regular basis. I have seen what they do to people.... But I would say that you can try to lower the dose slowly in a way that you are not stressed about it and your body doesn't react too badly. Then you also have to try to understand that a lot of people have times when they sleep better, times they sleep less well.... That is normal, I feel! I have that myself. After having been a person who could sleep all day and all night in my youth I now, at almost 54, don't sleep go well anymore. Sometimes I don't even know why there are periods when I do sleep well and others when I don't.

Some things help me, reading a book before going to sleep or in the middle of the night if I wake up, watching a of TV if I can't sleep (the computer makes it worse for me), drinking a camomile tea before going to bed. Milk seems to help as well but I don't drink milk. Warm milk with honey. If I wake up in the middle of the night going to the bathroom also helps me, no idea why because often I don't even need to go, maybe a habit? Right temperature in bed, not too cold and not too hot. When I was younger turning on my stomach helped me fall asleep really fast but I can't do that anymore because of my back. Just try what works for you! There are many suggestions on this site.... And.... Sleep tight! By the way, there are also yoga exercises and if nothing else works.... Count sheep!"

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SUN GAZING

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[YEA]  12/06/2006: K.L. from Dallas, TX: "Sun gazing cured cured caffeine addiction, insomnia, and helped depression! Suffering from insomnia and depression, I had gone to a natural physician who suggested I stopped drinking coffee and replace the coffee drinking with sunshine in the morning by looking almost directly at the sun for a minute or two every morning. He said the effect would be much the same as coffee as far as waking up the body goes.

This physician didn't lie. For the past 2 years I go out every morning upon waking, either on the balcony or if not just through my window and look up for a minute or two towards the direction of the sun. There is an almost immediate energizing of the body. I no longer have any need for caffeine. After 15 years of coffee, I don't crave it at all. I sleep with no sleeping aids (the result of no more caffeine) live a much more peaceful life without all those stimulants, and from my half hearted effort at this "sun gazing" practice, my depression is definitely manageable."

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SUPPLEMENTS FOR JUNK FOOD ADDICTION

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[YEA]  11/11/2007: Joyce from Joelton, TN: "... On those supplements info - I always recommended that my junkfood addicts take 4-10 grams of vitamin C, l-4 400IU softgels of vitamin E, and at least 2 (50mg) zinc tabs spaced out over the waking hours to hasten healing. More than l0 grams of C causes some GI irritation. The E prevents scarring as well as hastens healing."

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