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Comparison Study
The Effects of Aromatherapy on *Bad Habit* Craving on a U.S. Campus: A Small Comparison Study
To evaluate the effect of two inhaled essential oils (black pepper and angelica) on the *bad habits* of students, staff, and faculty on a U.S. college campus.
Results: Both black pepper and angelica reduced the level of *bad habit* and allowed a longer delay before next use of *bad habit*. However, black pepper reduced the level of craving more than did angelica, and angelica allowed for a longer delay than did black pepper.
Conclusion: Aromatherapy maybe useful in *stopping a bad habit* withdrawal. Further studies are warranted.
Research details
B. Cordell and J. Buckle, November 2013
Research study
The Effect of Sensorimotor Replacement of *Bad Habits*
Current treatments for *bad habit* such as replacement therapy or varenicline address the primary reinforcer of *bad habit*, but sensorimotor stimuli (e.g. smell/taste of *bad habit*, inhaling/exhaling, airway sensations, holding) may act as secondary reinforcers and also contribute to *bad habit* reward. Addressing both these aspects of *bad habit* may help to enhance *bad habit* cessation treatment. The aim of this review was to examine whether sensorimotor replacement can help to alleviate craving and aid *bad habit* cessation. Three sensorimotor replacement products were examined: non-nicotine inhalators/aerosols, de-nicotinised cigarettes and electronic cigarettes. The current research suggests that sensorimotor replacement may enhance the efficacy of replacement therapy, but is unlikely to be useful if used alone.
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D. Przulj, H. McRobbie, and P. Hajek, January 2012
Research study
Inhalation of Vapor from Black Pepper Extract Reduces *Bad Habits* Symptoms
In this study we investigated the subjective effects of a *bad habit* substitute delivering a vapor of black pepper essential oil. Forty-eight *bad habit users* participated in a 3-h session conducted after overnight deprivation from *bad habit*. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of three conditions: one group of *users* puffed on a device that delivered a vapor from essential oil of black pepper; a second group puffed on the device with a mint/menthol cartridge, and a third group used a device containing an empty cartridge. Reported craving for *the bad habit* was significantly reduced in the pepper condition relative to each of the two control conditions. In addition, negative affect and somatic symptoms of anxiety were alleviated in the pepper condition relative to the unflavored placebo. The intensity of sensations in the chest was also significantly higher for the pepper condition. These results support the view that respiratory tract sensations are important in alleviating *bad habit* withdrawal symptoms, Substitutes delivering pepper constituents may prove useful in *bad habit* cessation treatment.
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J. Rose and F. Behm, July 1993
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About Safety?
FÜM is fully FDA-compliant. While the FDA does not actually approve supplement and food-grade products, only drugs, we will always go above and beyond with safety.
If you're used to vapor, FÜM may not be as strong as you'd expect at first, but we also won't leave you in a hospital bed. FÜM can be compared to a herbal tea if vapor was compared to a sticky soda. Not as sweet, and a lot more natural.
Physiology shows stopping a bad habit cold turkey is very hard on your brain. Füm works by replacing your hand-to-mouth fixation, calming nervous tension through fidgeting, and distracting you from your bad habit with delicious flavor.
1 Core lasts you 2-3 days of repeated use and each Core pack comes with 3 flavored cores. So one pack of Cores should last you 6-9 days.
As often as you like. Please Note: if FÜM is negatively affecting you please stop and contact your physician.
Yes, multiple 3rd party toxicology reports & studies have been done on the inhalation and digestion of the plant compounds we use in our Cores, and we are committed to always be funding more.
Each Core fiber is medical grade polyester, infused in the fiber is our unique plant blend of pure essential oils from amazing farms we've partnered with around the world.
