Are you an expectant mother who is still smoking cigarettes? You can stop smoking while pregnant. As a matter of fact there is no better time to quit smoking. This pregnancy can be a double blessing if you use it as your opportunity to quit smoking.Smoking is dangerous for your unborn baby. The two biggest threats are low birth-weight and premature birth. But there are numerous other ways that smoking can harm your baby. Smoking can also cause damage to your placenta that can threaten the health of the fetus.The good news is that it is safe to...
10/31/2012
One of the best things about quitting smoking is just how quickly your body recovers from the ill effects of smoking. While it takes many years to completely recover, your body starts healing itself in just over a quarter of an hour. These are some of the things you can look forward to (and be wary of) in the coming days after stopping smoking.About twenty minutes after quitting smoking, your blood pressure and heart rate are back to a normal level.12 hours after stopping, your blood oxygen saturation has become normal, and nicotine levels in the...
There are virtually hundreds of things that would help you stop smoking. These range from tips, online advices, products and all sorts of devices that would help you break the habit for good. In this article, we would mention some of these helpful things:Never stop trying- Stopping your attempts to quit, no matter how many hundreds of times you have been attempting it, would mean your defeat, your surrender to a lifelong misery under this addiction. So if you really want to quit the habit then you must never give in to the immediate urges of smoking...
10/30/2012
The two medicines involved in a new stop smoking shot - the SMARTTM Shot - has been around for about ten years, Scopolamine and Atarax, and are now FDA approved for stop smoking aids. SMART stands for Scopolamine Medicated Anticholinergic Receptor Treatment, with Scopolamine as a medicine that contains the ingredient of the seasickness patch, while Atarax is an antihistamine like Benadryl. Together, they block the brain nicotine receptors and ease the physical withdrawal pains of the nicotine by placing one shot in the hip or buttocks, instead...
Are you ready to quit smoking and get rid of the addiction of cigarettes? You have to be prepared to do what it takes to succeed.This article will tell you about one of the most important things when it comes to quit smoking, the mindset. People say that you can achieve what you want with the right mindset and to a certain point that is true. When it comes to getting rid of the habit of smoking, it is a fact. For everyone who really want to quit, the mindset can be the difference between failure and success.My grandfather told me a story about...
If you are making an attempt to rid yourself of the smoking habit, then there are great chances that the name of Wellbutrin will be quite familiar to you. Several doctors prescribe Wellbutrin to stop smoking. People use this drug, without actually knowing what it does to the body. Wellbutrin is popularly considered to be an effective medicine for smoking cessation. But very few people know why this drug is effective, or whether there are any limitations to its use.Wellbutrin is the brand name of the drug buproprion, also known as amfebutamone....
10/29/2012
For some people, to quit smoking is not just dealing with the withdrawal symptoms. They miss the taste of the cigarette itself, or the act of smoking and when the time comes to quit, they don't know what to do with their hands and mouths. I guess you could take up knitting and eating candies. Actually, there are some products that help you specifically with these issues and then some and most of these products work best in combination with a stop smoking program, nicotine gum or patch.For example, you have the E-Z Quit Artificial Cigarette....
A common misconception about marijuana addiction is that like cigarettes and some hard drugs in that the body develops an addiction to a chemical and if deprived of it brings on serious physical cravings that can near incapacitate some people. This is however totally incorrect and is one of the main reasons people misunderstand the addiction and fail when trying to quit? So what is the secret on How to stop smoking marijuana? Why am I addicted to a non addictive substance? The answer is psychological.Since your body has no desperate need for pot...
Many people try to stop smoking and fail. There are actually a number of ways to kick the habit easily, but they all take determined self-will, a willingness to succeed, and a desire to want to stop smoking. Many people think that they can just quit smoking 'cold turkey,' and never return to another cigarette. This method of quitting is probably one of the most difficult as there is a high chance for reverting back to the bad smoking habit; yet quitting the smoking habit can be done by those who are determined to do it. That being said, there are...
10/28/2012
There are many different quit smoking symptoms that appear in smokers who are trying to quit. The range of symptoms is quite wide but luckily, most smokers will not suffer all of the symptoms, only one or two. Nevertheless, some of the symptoms can be quite uncomfortable and can motivate smokers to start up and abandon quitting.In alphabetical order, the most common quit smoking symptoms are:Quit smoking symptom #1: Anger: When you quit smoking, your brain chemistry isn't able to work normally because you haven't any nicotine in your system. As...
Smoking can hurt people in a number of ways including being an addiction, with; it is believed more than 400,000 deaths resulting from smoking in the United States. It also hurts those around smokers, and involuntary smoking can cause, it is believed, as many as 300,000 cases of pneumonia as well as bronchitis annually.Many people try to stop smoking, but may fail in the effort. However, they need to take heart from the fact that they may have to make several attempts before they are able to successfully stop smoking. Every time you try and fail...
Smokers wanting to stop smoking, often try everything they can to quit the habit and become smoke free. Quit smoking aids like pills, creams and patches can help, but many have not been successful with these types of products.A new aid to help stop smoking has now become available. These are the stop smoking magnets. Featuring two specially designed bio-magnets worn on the upper ear, the gentle yet precise pressure created by these magnetic anti smoking aids, stimulate specific nerve points in the smokers ear. By applying this gentle acupressure,...
10/27/2012
Smokers are well aware of the fact that even if they try to stop smoking, they will have to give in after some time due to the presence of nicotine in cigarettes. Once you quit smoking, then coping with the cravings becomes a mountainous task. In order to stop smoking, you need to have complete command over your mind. You need to enhance your coping skills in order to eradicate the habit of smoking. Your doctor may give you tablets to deal with the cravings of nicotine, but actually, it is your mind, which would help you in the long run.You can...
When people try to stop smoking they don't really understand the 2 specific problems they face and there attempts to stop smoking fail.Understand the problems and the solutions are straightforward.Let's look at them.The first problem is mental addiction.Most people see cigarettes as a friend that they can't let go.Smoking is social and pleasurable (despite the health risks) and to overcome mental addiction you simply must want to stop.You know the health risks and the cost and you know deep down if you really want to stop.If you do you will, if...
To be able to stop smoking is a dream for many people; but actually being able to quit is whole different story. Smoking addiction can be one of the hardest habits to break. Some people start smoking as a child or teenager trying to fit in with their peers. This puts them on a road that is very hard to turn around on.Children are exposed to the glamorous side of smoking at a young age. You see actors and actresses in movies that make smoking a cigarette look like it is a cool thing to do. You have from the sophisticated starlet to the tough gangster....
10/26/2012
Although it can be a difficult process to quit smoking there are obvious benefits to seeing it through to the end. You will save a heap of money that can be used on spoiling your family or even yourself. You won't have to go outside every 30 minutes to have a smoke in social events. But the most obvious benefit is that your health will be improved. This article will discuss the stop smoking effects on your body when you manage to quit.Even after the first day of being smoking free your body will start to change. In effect, it will start to heal...
Smoking is an addiction triggered by the presence of nicotine in our bodies and it's one of the main reasons that when we quit smoking we develop some symptoms. Generally, the period after nicotine withdrawal during which a person feels certain symptoms is known as Quitter's flu. So what happens when you quit nicotine consumption?One of the most common symptoms during the recovery from nicotine withdrawal is craving. Craving to smoke is the most common symptom and some experience other symptoms like insomnia, headache, cough, dry mouth, irritation,...
Every smoker knows that he or she needs a stop smoking tip or two. It could be from a friend who quit successfully because he stuck to a quit smoking timeline; it may be the girl you met in a bar who stopped the smokes when her favorite grandma died from constant tobacco use; it may even be your barber who quit when he accidentally set on fire his customer's head.Whatever the reason - hilarious or not - know that smokers who decide to quit need support from the people they are preferably close to.When I finally quit smoking - as in really quit...
10/25/2012
If there's one thing that is known to contribute to almost all diseases, it's smoking. Stop smoking if you want to help prevent cancer, diabetes, asthma, digestion problems, liver problems, kidney problems, and most important of all, heart and lung problems.Smokers have been known to have a variety of different diseases, and the first thing that a doctor suggests is to stop smoking! The major problem attributed to smoking is COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This is a destructive lung disease that blocks the airways and prevents you...
The answer to the question, "What happens when you stop smoking?" seems to be a no-brainer, but people who lay off cigarettes half-heartedly may still be unsure of what to answer.The reason why this is so because some quitters may not have gone through the whole process of giving up smoking. It is actually an addiction involving physical, mental, and emotional aspects, and only treating the physical aspect of the condition leaves the therapy half-baked.Those who have gone through proper counseling, on the other hand, can readily give a definite...
For years people who smoke have been searching for an effective method to help them break away from the habit of smoking. This is an increasing problem as tobacco users have discovered how difficult it can be stop smoking cigarettes and will more than likely have tested many different methods to try to solve problem. The Majority of smokers who are attempting to stop smoking at the moment using whatever technique are most probably the aforementioned smokers that may have attempted additional kinds of ways to cease smoking and have, so far not been...
10/24/2012
The fear of weight gain discourages many smokers to attempt giving up smoking. They rather avoid weight gain than quit smoking. Studies show that at least 25 percent of ex-former smokers with weight-gain phobia lose weight after quitting smoking.Do all smokers gain weight after they stop smoking? Fortunately, not everybody puts on weight. If you gain weight, the average increase will be as much as 10 pounds. Only smokers who smoke between 10 to 20 years or have more than one pack of cigarettes a day are more likely to experience weight gain.Why...
The first easy way to stop smoking is never to have started in the first place. It was not a tough decision to begin smoking, but it sure will be a tough one to quit. The decision to quit smoking has three possibilities, according to Bobby Jennings, a writer for Inner Self. Those possibilities consist of(1) winning,(2) losing, and(3) a tie.What this means is that we will win by successfully quitting smoking, or lose by reverting back to smoking, or tie - we will quit for while, start smoking, quit awhile, and so on ... never quite getting anywhere...
If you have been smoking cigarettes for one year or many years, you'll know how addictive they are. Your body gets used to the nicotine and the smoking habit, and it lets you know when you need to have a smoke break. What if you could free yourself of that craving, and improve your health at the same time? A stop-smoking vaccine, or injection, can help you do just that.There are various methods and products available to help you quit smoking, and each one of them is effective for some people but not for others. Some of these methods include natural...
10/23/2012
How to stop smoking fast is a very common asked question by smokersAnd let's be honest smoking can causes seriously health damages.I don't give you a list here because I'm sure you now already the dangers of smoking.But here are some things why you should stop smoking fast.- More money to buy things- Do the sports you have always wanted to do- Have more pleasure while eating- You can have fresh clothes.Read on in the next few paragraphs you will discover 5 secret tips to stop smoking fast.Tip 1 # Be busyThere are several ways how to be busy. Here...
When people want to quit smoking, they will search for all possible stop smoking methods available including taking a smoking cessation aid. One aid that is quite popular is Zyban. Actually, before it was named Zyban, it was called Welbutrin SR. A doctor from Loma-Linda research hospital discovered this drug. She noticed many patients taking Welbutrin SR did not want to smoke as much. She studied it further and found there to be a connection between the ingredient and the feeling of not wanting to smoke again.So the drug's manufacturer, Glaxo Wellcome,...
We all know that nicotine acts as an appetite suppressant and many people worry about putting on weight after they stop smoking.If you follow the advice below you will not have the desire to over eat.Nicotine provides the addictive nature of cigarette smoking, but when not consumed in cigarette smoking is safe and non toxic.Nicotine by itself has an affect on the neurotransmitters in the brain that control hunger signals and acts as an appetite suppressant.Recently there has been a lot of research into providing organic nicotine to people who have...
10/22/2012
Stop smoking by using natural quit smoking aid can really be a godsend for those people who find it difficult to stay on the wagon. Nowadays there are many stop smoking programs that can help you to get rid of smoking habit in case you feel you need help. Some nicotine replacement products like patches and gums are one of the types however you can instead opt for natural cures to stop smoking.Even if you haven't thought before, do give the idea some serious thought of giving up smoking. Not only because the smoking habit harm your health, it also...
The question on every smoker's yellowing lip will always be "Is there an easy way to quit smoking?" The instant answer to that would be yes, as there is a mountain of anecdotal evidence to suggest it is possible. There are millions of smokers who can testify that they packed in a long-term habit overnight, and never desired another cigarette again. The real question then, is how did they do it?The answer is simple: if you wish to quit smoking easily, then you need to change your mindset. After years of smoking, your brain will be configured to...
Smoking creates many health problems. It's so dangerous that you can lose your life also. All smokers know this but they are so addicted to cigarettes that they are not able to quit smoking. In this article, I will give you some tips on how to stop smoking.There are many methods people can try to quit smoking. Not all methods are for all people. One method which worked for your friend may not work for you. So if one method doesn't work for you then don't think that you cannot stop smoking. You can also quit smoking but you may need to try different...
10/21/2012
Cigarette smoking is always unsafe. It has been observed that those people who smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day are likely to take twice as many days off work annually than non-smokers. Forty percent of heavy smokers who are now aged 35 are likely to die before reaching their retiring age compared with only 18 percent for those who do not smoke at all. In America alone, smoking causes about 400,000 deaths annually.Smoking poses countless dangers to a person's health, starting with the mouth and throat. The major risk of smoking is cancer....
Once you decide to stop smoking, natural methods to overcome your urge to smoke are your best bet to help you quit smoking. Natural products do not have the side effects associated and costs associated with medications.Stop smoking medications can help but they have numerous unfavorable side effects. They can also get costly. Since they only work while you are taking them the cost can really add up. Also, they are not safe for everyone based on their medical condition.There are a lot of natural methods to help you quit smoking. Let's take a closer...
It is easy to just stop smoking, but the hardest part of quitting comes after you stop. The cravings for cigarettes, the frustration, the irritability, tiredness etc. are just a few of the side effects that you may expect when you stop smoking.When you quit, do not expect your body to accept the new change in your lifestyle in a moment. It can easily take a week or even a month before your body fully recovers from the sudden change in the nicotine intake. The amount of time before your body acclimates to the new and healthy habits can differ from...
10/20/2012
The next time you go out for a smoke of cigarette, tell yourself, that not only are you slow poisoning yourself, but you are also subjecting the people around you to the possibility of a slow death as you expose them to second hand smoke, a phenomenon that kills about 3,000 non-smoking Americans each year. Just think about it, why would you want to put your young child at such a health risk? If you want to protect you family, one of the ways that you can do so is by stop smoking. Stopping smoking for habitual smokers is not an easy task but if...
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