Stop Smoking Kit: Quit Smart Stop Smoking Guide, Hypnosis Quit Smoking Audio CD, and Cigarette Substitute

What I was disappointed at is there is no systematic relation between the three items above.

The book contains similar but less information as those of the standard books - American Lung Association's 7 steps to a smoke free life or Dr. Kleinman's Complete Idiot Guide to Quit Smoking. The basic techniques covered are nicotine replacement therapy and craving management. Other books have more details than this one.

The fake cigarette is a plastic cigarette that looks like a marlboro red cigi. It has an adjustable orifice that allow resistance to air flow similar to that of pulling on a cigarette. I did not find this useful because I can pucker my lips and take deep breaths that is also similar to smoking.

The hypnosis tape is worthwhile. The key message is "be good to your body because you need to body to live". This tape seems to help me in reducing craving.

In summary, this kit is useful due to the hypnosis tape. The book doesnot contain any new information than those references mentioned above. If you are a smoker, then anything that can help a bit is woth the investment. But don't be disappointed by the lack of magic from this kit.


TO HEAVY SMOKERS WHO WANT TO QUIT   October 2, 2002
 6 out of 6 found this review helpful

I am 54 years old and had been a heavy smoker for over 30 years. With Dr. Shipley's Quit Smart Program, I have been a Non-Smoker for over 5 weeks. I sleep better, my smoker's cough is gone, and my sinuses have cleared up. The Book, the Tape, and the Cigarette Substitute are all very helpful. Dr. Shipley's "Brand Switching" technique was especially important prior to my Quit Date. The book gave me great insight on why I smoked, and the tape has helped me remain a non-smoker. I highly recommend his approach!
PAUL DODSON


Quit with the odds in your favor; this Kit is a must have!   March 5, 2001
 23 out of 24 found this review helpful

I was a die-hard smoker. If I had limited time to either go to the restroom or go outside for a smoke, the urge to smoke would always win. I tried the different stop smoking programs with no success. Fortunately, three years ago, I discovered the QuitSmart System. Finally a comprehensive program that really works! Each component included in the Kit - book, hypnosis tape, and cigarette substitute - provides its own unique value.

The Guidebook is packed with useful information and advice; it is easy to reference over and over. During peak urges to smoke, I would reread my favorite sections. There is a partial list of 4000 chemicals smokers inhale: arsenic, DDT, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide to name a few. In the section about withdrawal symptoms as your body heals itself, one point says, "Feeling dizzy or lightheaded sometimes occurs as your brain gets more oxygen than it is use to." Wow, this information would always kill my urge to light up!

The Hypnosis audio tape proved to be priceless. At work, instead of my usual, inconvenient smoke breaks (ten floors down and outside near the dumpsite), I used a portable player with headsets and listened to the tape. It was amazing how well the audio helped me to calm down and focus on my tasks. At the end of my work day, instead of a cigarette to help me "unwind," I listened to the tape.

The Cigarette Substitute's unique design allows you to adjust the draw to your liking; the deep breaths provide a calming sensation. Also, the Cigarette Substitute fulfills the need to do something with your hands and mouth--more satisfying than chewing a pencil or pen all day! During my previous attempts to quit smoking, irritability was a pitfall. A close friend once said he would rather I smoke than put up with my irritability! Along with the QuitSmart System, I chose to use the Nicotine patch. Irritability was never an issue. The QuitSmart Guidebook includes very helpful information on your medication options (from patch, gum, and inhaler to Zyban tablets), including a chapter on the Nicotine patch written by the Duke doctor who invented it.

This program eases you into quitting; it gives you time to prepare for your quit date. Buy this Kit now-even if you are only thinking about quitting or dread the energy and focus it takes to stop. You will discover a unique support system that may prompt you to set that special date sooner than later!