When you quit smoking, you go through nicotine withdrawal. Since nicotine is highly addictive, cutting the source results in a variety of side effects. Your conscious mind is telling you: “Hurrah! You finally quit.” Your body is saying: “What are you doing? I need my nicotine.” When you abruptly stop using a drug you are addicted [...]
For Valentines give your loved ones a smoke free environment and a healthier you. It’s no secret cigarette smoking is bad for your health; associated with lung cancer, heart, and periodontal disease. Smoking also causes health problems for nonsmokers by producing second hand smoke. Smoking has been linked to 20% of all deaths from heart [...]
So, someone you care about has finally decided to quit smoking and you want to do everything in your power to help keep them on track. Whether you’re a former smoker, you’ve never smoked, or you still smoke, these tips on how to help someone quit smoking will help you become a valuable ally in [...]
Quitting smoking cold turkey may be easier than taking it slowly, but that doesn’t mean jumping in without a plan is a good idea. If you want to quit permanently, there are some things you’ll want to think through before you start. Follow these three simple steps and you’ll have a solid quit smoking plan [...]
If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why quit smoking?” no doubt you already have a few of your own good reasons to break the nicotine habit. When you’re still smoking, though, it’s hard to see the full benefits of quitting because you don’t want to feel you’re missing out on something. To help you fill in [...]
