Frequently asked questions about the ciggarest program
Q. What do I get with the ciggarest program?
A. When you purchase the complete ciggarest Program you get all the tools you need to quit smoking. The ciggarest Program helps you to recognize and address both sides of the addiction – the physical and the psychological. That’s why we designed one of the first multi-component programs for smoking cessation. *
A. When you purchase the complete CigArrest Program you get all the tools you need to quit smoking. The CigArrest Program helps you to recognize and address both sides of the addiction – the physical and the psychological. That’s why we designed one of the first multi-component programs for smoking cessation. *
Available CigArrest Program elements include:
- CigArrest Homeopathic No-Smoking Tablets, Gum or Lozenges – All dosage forms contain the same active ingredients designed to help reduce irritability and tobacco cravings, relieve nervous tension and detoxify. Non-addictive and no nicotine.
- CigArrest No-smoking Tablets – original dosage form – easy to use – all natural formula
- CigArrest No-Smoking Gum – great tasting mint flavor – convenient to use
- CigArrest No-Smoking Lozenges – won’t stick to dentures
- CigArrest Program Guide and Exercise Handbook – Two helpful and informative guides to help you understand the Program and learn how to successfully overcome your smoking habit.
- CigArrest Program Audio CD – Instructional audio CD that use proven methods to help you avoid smoking in any situation and learn how to stay smoke-free.
* Smoking cessation studies have shown that pharmacological treatment combined with behavior modification results in the highest degree of abstinence over the long term for smokers addicted to nicotine.
Q. What is the behavior modification program? How does it work with the gum, tablets and lozenges?
A. The complete ciggarest Program is designed to help you deal with both parts of the addiction – the physical and the psychological. While the tablets or gum help you cope with the physical withdrawal; the ciggarest behavior modification program helps you identify the habits and patterns associated with your smoking. Using the ciggarest booklets and audio tapes will reinforce your decision to stop smoking by providing helpful exercises, daily affirmations and personal benefits to be gained. Overcoming the habits associated with smoking is the biggest challenge to quitting and staying smoke-free.
Q. How long does it take the program to work?
A. The length of time you stay on the program will depend on your personal smoking behavior (length of time smoking and amount smoked) and your response to the homeopathic treatment. One of our smoking cessation counselors will be able to help you determine the best program for your needs.
Active Ingredients
Q. What are the active ingredients in the ciggarest no-smoking gum, lozenges and tablets?
A. The ciggarest homeopathic formula contains a proprietary blend of six different herbal ingredients that combine to offer a safe treatment alternative for smoking cessation. The active all-natural ingredients are the same for the tablets, the gum and the lozenges. The ingredients are:
Lobelia inflata Cinchona officinalis Daphne indica
Plantago major Calcarea phosphorica Nux vomica
Q. What do the active ingredients do? How do they work?
A. The active ingredients work to make the smoker feel more comfortable while trying to quit by relieving nervous tension, irritability and the cravings associated with withdrawal. The combination of homeopathic ingredients utilize extremely small doses of appropriate medicines to immediately stimulate the body’s natural defenses. The individual ingredients work as follows:
Lobelia inflata (Indian Tobacco) – is an herb whose pharmaceutical properties are similar to nicotine. It is dual in its activities, acting as both a relaxant and a stimulant.Cinchona officinalis (Peruvian Bark) – treats edginess, nervous exhaustion, indigestion.
Side Effects
Q. Are there any side-effects or reactions that I can expect from taking the gum, lozenges or tablets?
A. The ciggarest Program has been sold for 20 years. During that time, we have not had any serious reactions or adverse side-effects ever reported. What you will feel as the nicotine leaves your body are some of the side effects associated with withdrawal. These can include: light-headedness, tingling sensations, increased temporary coughing, dry mouth, tightness of the throat and headaches. This is because nicotine is a powerful drug. But remember, the physical withdrawal from your nicotine addiction lasts only about 7 to 10 days.
Q. Can I take the gum or tablets if I am taking other medication?
A. We suggest that you check with your personal physician before taking any medication. You can tell your physician or medical professional that the active ingredients in the ciggarest Homeopathic No-Smoking Tablets, Gum and Lozenges are all natural and contain no nicotine. For further information on the ciggarest Program, please refer your Physician to the Physician Desk Reference (PDR) for Non-Prescription Drugs 1998 edition.
Q. Do the gum, lozenges or tablets contain nicotine?
A. NO! The active ingredients contained in the ciggarest No-Smoking Gum, Lozenges and Tablets are all-natural, non-addictive and do not contain any nicotine. The ingredients in ciggarest gum and tablets offer a safe treatment alternative for smoking cessation.
Vitamins
Q. How can ciggarest vitamins help?
A. ciggarest Non-Smokers and Smokers Vitamins are specially formulated to deliver anti-oxidants in concentrated form to help protect your system from the destructive effects of free radicals.
How? By supplementing your diet with certain vitamins and minerals, like C, E, beta-carotene and lycopene – - that can protect against cell damage.
Q. What are anti-oxidants?
A. Anti-oxidants have received much attention in the media for their disease fighting potential. Powerful substances that can neutralize the highly reactive mlecules that destroy healthy cells, anti-oxidants play an important role for smokers and ex-smokers alike.
Q. What role do anti-oxidants play in smoking?
A. Each time you smoke a cigarette, millions of free radicals are released into your body. These free radicals are unstable molecules formed during exposure to various environmental toxins including cigarette smoke. Free radicals attack healthy cells and have the potential to destroy the cells’ structure and function, leading to disease. Research studies have shown that this cellular damage can be curtailed with anti-oxidants.
Specifically, here is how the antioxidants do their work:
| Vitamin E* – - incorporated into LDL cholesterol where it protects the molecule.Vitamin C* – - destroys free radicals dissolved in blood plasma and also regenerates vitamin E.
Beta Carotene* – - anti-oxidant that helps to maintain a healthy immune system. Glutathione* – - regenerates vitamins C & E. Ellagic acid* – - provides protection against benzopyrene, one of the harmful chemicals found in cigarettes. Lycopene* – - reduces LDL oxidation by neutralizing free radicals before they do damage to healthy cells. |
* These statements have not been reviewed by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Q. Why do I need anti-oxidants?
A. According to medical professionals, you should get most of your valuable nutrients from the foods you eat. Spinach, carrots, oranges, nuts, whole grains and leafy green vegetables are highly recommended dietary sources of anti-oxidants. But at today’s hectic pace, if you’re like a lot of people, your diet is less than perfect. As a smoker, your health may already be impacted by free radical damage., That’s why we developed ciggarest Non-Smokers and Smokers Vitamins with our proprietary anti-oxidant formula. Whether you are still smoking, just starting to quit or are a successful ex-smoker, you need all the protection that ciggarest anti-oxidant vitamins can offer. ciggarest – serious help when you’re finally ready to get serious about quitting.