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One of the effects of smoking is that several neurotransmitters are released in the brain which have a short lived action to reduce stress and promote relaxation. I would suggest the temporary release of these chemicals inhibits the feedback of your discomfort, which is why you notice an ‘improvement’ for a short while. You’re very unlikely experiencing a true relief and much more likely simply being blocked from noticing the symptoms. From a TCM perspective tobacco smoke is hot and toxic (an…

Thanks for answering, it makes sense now. I’m going to stop cold turkey now. Does this basically mean I’m back to where I was, i.e. aggravating the condition? The overall symptoms had lessened somewhat back in august, before I started smoking again. I now assume that my month-long resumption has set me back, and should anticipate a few more months of herbal treatment…

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