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Stop smoking/vaping with ChaLumu
Stories, press features and lived experiences exploring how ChaLuMu jewellery is used to support people looking to stop smoking and vaping. This category shares real journeys, founder insight and everyday perspectives on habit change using wearable, non-clinical support.


ChaLuMu Featured in Hopezine: From Surviving to Supporting. The Story Behind Our Habit-Changing Jewellery
ChaLuMu was recently featured in Hopezine and of all the press we’ve had, this one felt especially close to home. Hopezine launched in November 2018 at an NHS suicide prevention conference at the Bet365 stadium, Hopezine aims to share stories from people who have survived adversity in all its forms to offer hope for all people with mental illnesses or disabilities. Hopezine shared our story not as a product feature, but as a reflection of how lived experience, anxiety, traum
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Jan 252 min read


ChaLuMu Founders Appear on Latest TV to Discuss Habit-Changing Jewellery
We were invited onto Latest TV to talk about ChaLuMu, where it began, and why we believe tools designed to support habit change should never have to look clinical or medical. In conversation with Viktorija Faith , we shared the story behind the brand, not just what we make, but why we felt so strongly that something different was needed. ChaLuMu was born from lived experience. Between us, we’ve navigated anxiety, smo king, va ping and the process of starting over when life ta
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Jan 252 min read


A Daily Mail Journalist Tried Our Necklace And It Genuinely Helped Her Cut Down Smoking
When Erica Crompton, a journalist for Mail Online , decided to see whether a £15 necklace could help her tackle a 40-a-day smoking habit and help her cut down smoking, she didn’t approach us for a collaboration or a quote. She simply tried it for herself. That alone meant a lot to us. Erica wrote honestly about how much smoking had begun to take from her, her health, her confidence and the way she felt about herself. After asthma attacks, dental problems and years of trying
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Jan 252 min read


Breathwork: One Small Habit That Actually Works
In moments of stress or habit-based urges, slowing the breath can help the body feel safe again. Sometimes all it takes is a small pause.
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Jan 181 min read


Introducing the Brand New ChaLuMu Community Page
Celebrate your progress with the brand new ChaLuMu Community Page. A supportive, encouraging space where milestones like three months, six m
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Jan 113 min read


From Craving to Calm, ChaLuMu Stop Smoking Anxiety Relief Necklaces Featured in Daily Mail News
ChaLuMu stop smoking anxiety relief necklaces were featured in Daily Mail News. Discover how these wearable breathwork tools can support you
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Jan 42 min read


Stop Smoking Anxiety Relief Necklaces: Do They Really Work?
If you are sceptical, doubtful, or quietly thinking, “How can a necklace really help me quit smoking or vaping?”, you are not alone. Scepticism is healthy, especially with so many stop smoking products that promise quick fixes, from nicotine patches and gums to vapes and pills. ChaLuMu stop smoking anxiety relief necklaces are different, a natural, chemical free tool that supports your will power, helping you pause during cravings and stress, without nicotine, batteries, or c
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Jan 14 min read


Stop Smoking Necklaces, What They Are and Why So Many Women Are Choosing Them
If you’ve found yourself searching for a stop smoking necklace , chances are you’re not looking for another lecture, patch, or promise. You’re looking for support . Something simple. Something you can reach for in the moment. Something that helps you pause instead of lighting up. That’s exactly why stop smoking necklaces have become such a popular alternative for women who want to change a habit without pressure or shame. What is a stop smoking necklace? A stop smoking neckla
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Dec 26, 20253 min read


Am I Ready for Christmas? Honestly, No. And That’s Okay.
It’s nearly a week before Christmas and everyone keeps asking me the same question. “Are you ready for Christmas?” And the honest answer is no, I’m not, and yes, I know, it comes around once a year, every year, on the same date. I know I should be more organised. I know I should have everything wrapped, planned, sorted by now. But life isn’t lived in neat little boxes. The days go by so quickly. Between co-running ChaLuMu, working another day job, being a single parent, an
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Dec 17, 20252 min read


New Year’s Resolution: The Year You Finally Quit Smoking, and Actually Stick to It
A light- hearted guide to quitting smoking for New Year, and why a ChaLuMu necklace makes the perfect christmas gift for someone starting fresh
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Dec 6, 20255 min read


Why ChaLuMu Necklaces Are the Gift That Truly Matters
Give a Gift That Actually Matters: More Than Just Jewellery Every year, we face the same challenge: finding a gift that feels thoughtful, meaningful, and truly useful. Too often, gift-giving turns into grabbing something.. anything, in the last few days before a birthday, holiday, or special occasion. And what happens next? The fluffy slippers gather dust. The novelty item gets shoved in a drawer. The cute trinket becomes another forgotten object. Money spent. Thought lost.
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Oct 30, 20252 min read


The Craving Hits, Now What?
That sudden ' I need it now' feeling can catch you completely off guard. Whether it is the pull of a cigarette, the reach for your vape, a snack you do not really want or a rush of anxiety that takes over your chest, cravings can feel impossible to resist. But here is the truth, cravings are not about weakness. They are your body and brain running a familiar pattern, one you have practiced hundreds of times before. It goes like this: Trigger → Urge → Action Something sets
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Oct 26, 20252 min read


Why is Stoptober the Best Time to Quit Smoking or Vaping? Thousands quit every October, here’s why it works and how you can too.
Every October, thousands of people across the UK take part in Stoptober , a 28-day challenge to quit smoking or vaping. And it works: studies show that if you can stop for 28 days, you’re five times more likely to quit for good. But why does Stoptober really work so well? And why is October the perfect time to finally take control of your cravings and your health? Let’s break it down 👇 The Power of Collective Energy Quitting is tough when you feel like you’re doing it alo
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Sep 28, 20252 min read


Breathe Like a Boss: How to Calm Stress, Beat Cravings, and Feel Unstoppable
We’ve All Been There… You’re juggling life, work, maybe kids, maybe deadlines… and stress hits like a freight train. Anxiety spikes, your shoulders tighten, and—oh no—the urge to smoke or vape sneaks in. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here’s the good news...there’s a better way than reaching for nicotine. It’s free, portable, and surprisingly fun. Ready to hack your nervous system? Let’s go. Meet Your Inner Chill Button, The Vagus Nerve, Think of your vagus ne
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Sep 21, 20253 min read


Find Your Calm: How Breathwork Necklaces Help You Stress Less & Crave Less
Life feels heavier than ever. Between endless notifications, daily stress, and habits we’re trying to break (like vaping or constant snacking), it’s easy to feel out of control. But what if the key to feeling grounded again was right under your nose? 🌿 Literally — your breath. Why Breathwork Works When stress or cravings hit, your breathing naturally becomes shallow and fast. This tricks your body into staying in “fight-or-flight” mode. By slowing your exhale, you send a sig
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Sep 15, 20252 min read


Sundays Are for Slowing Down and Grounding Yourself for the Week Ahead. Wear Your Calm: Introducing the Laighla Necklace
Sundays are for slowing down, taking a breath, and grounding yourself before the week ahead. The New Laighla Necklace by ChaLuMu Sometimes, the little things make the biggest difference, like the right piece of jewellery. Enter the Laighla necklace , our newest addition to the ChaLuMu collection. Designed with 18k gold plating and three black hearts, this isn’t just a necklace; it’s a wearable reminder to pause, breathe and reclaim your calm. We designed Laighla with women l
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Sep 14, 20252 min read
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