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Tips On Stopping Smoking-00-508 |
By Roger Les Rabbit
 Approximately 120,000 people die of smoking-related illnesses each year in the UK alone. It is estimated that one out of every smokers will die from a smoking related disease, causing a loss of 5-8 years of their lives. It seems that many people are unaware of the dangers associated with smoking after all the tobacco companies efforts to make people understand. If you are a smoker and you were to decide right now to stop this is what would happen:
After 20 minutes Your blood pressure and pulse rate fall. This is important because high blood pressure increases your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.
After 8 hours The level of carbon monoxide in your blood drops. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that gets into your bloodstream when you smoke and makes it more difficult for your body to get all the oxygen it needs.
After 48 hours There is no more nicotine left in your body. Your taste and smell starts to improve and blood flows round your body more easily, reducing the risk of a coronary |
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By Carlos Scarpero
 Congratulations. You have taken an important first step to your physical and financial well being in your decision to finally quit smoking. Now comes the hard part: actually doing it.
There are many ways to quit smoking, and some methods work better than others. The first thing that you need to do is figure out which method or combination of methods work best for you.
Ask yourself why you smoke. Is it social? Is it psychological? Is it to relieve stress? Are you addicted to nicotine? Maybe a combination of several things? Then, think of all the benefits you will get by being a non smoker. Once you know why you smoke and why you want to quit, you can start to do the research to figure out what stop smoking program or programs will work best for you.
Whatever reason you smoke, it's a good idea to find a friend or family member to quit with you and hold you accountable. You also should figure out new habits for those smoke breaks at work. If you are a social smoker, |
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