Quiting smoking is not only a dream and the ways to stop smoking you
have seen; they are not intended to be the only method used to help you
quit smoking. In fact, research has shown that 15% to 20% of gum users
who successfully quit smoking continue using the gum for a year or
longer. The truth is quit smoking programs that treat addictions often
have a fairly low success rate. About 5% to 16% of people are able to
quit smoking for at least 6 months without any medicine to help with
withdrawal. If you have tried to quit smoking before only ending in
relapse, I can guarantee you that this time you will quit smoking for
good.
Quit
Quitting
cigarettes can be difficult but it is far from impossible and with help
Real men ask directions. People who are the most successful at living
life typically get plenty of help and it is one of the single greatest
things that you can do. Quitting is never be easy but if you have the
right attitude that you are not giving something up but are gaining a
new lease on life, then you will find that this decision is much easier
than waiting for smoking to take its toll on your life. No matter what
your age is or how long you have smoked, quitting will help you live
longer.
Yourself
Do give yourself enough time to prepare and
come up with a plan. Remind yourself of your reasons for quitting and
the benefits, you will gain as an ex-smoker. The best way to take care
of yourself and decrease your risks for life-threatening lung problems
is to quit using tobacco. Just picture yourself in the very near
future, you are healthier, feeling cleaner, looking and smelling
better, no more trembling hands, no more yellowish stains on your teeth
and fingers, no more bad breath, you feel good being around people, not
harming others with secondhand smoke, feeling confident and proud of
yourself, with a lot more money than you have now.
Support
For
most people, the best way to quit will be some combination of medicine,
a method to change personal habits, and emotional support.
Fortunately, there are many sources of support out there both formal and
informal. Many former smokers say a support network of family and
friends was very important during their quit attempt. Other people who
may offer support and encouragement are coworkers, your family doctor,
and members of support groups for quitters. Acupuncture has been used
for quitting smoking, but there is little evidence to support its
effectiveness. So, smokers who receive support are much more
successful.
Addiction
The truth is quit smoking programs
like other programs that treat addictions, often have a fairly low
success rate. Learn the facts about nicotine addiction, chemicals in
cigarette smoke and the harmful effects of smoking. If you or someone
you know needs help quitting cigarettes, beating nicotine addiction and
dealing with the after effects of giving up tobacco, you can learn about
smoking addiction from them, for example, the effects of smoking on a
pregnant woman, on passive smokers, on your facial charm, on your teeth,
on your stress. The mind is more powerful than the addiction and you
can engage it to help you become successful in your efforts.
Tea
There
is a tea that people can stop smoking in 6 days without any chemical
substance. This herbal tea gradually reduces your urge for smoking and
at one point of time makes you feel that cigarettes are not worth it.
Once you start consuming this tea regularly, you will not even be able
to smoke anymore. This is a natural tea leaves that can help you stop
smoking in 6 days without any side effect and you will be able to prove
that it works only 6 days.
September 5, 2012
Quitting Smoking - The Effects On Your Lungs By Ian Newton
Quitting smoking these days is a no brainer. But have you considered the effects on your lungs from quitting.
I'm sure you have seen the gory images of the blackened lungs of a smoker after death. You might imagine that this is because the person had died. But the fact is when a smoker is alive their lungs are already blackened.
Imagine this: you light up a cigarette and draw deeply. The toxin filled smoke glides down your throat and into your lungs. This smoke is grey. The smoke meets the surface of your lungs and enters the tiny structures that allow the exchange of air into your blood stream. Your lungs filled with smoke, but only 10% of that smoke will be released back into the air, the rest will remain within your body!
Have you ever seen a house in which there had been a fire. The walls and ceilings are blackened. It is almost impossible to clean up the smoke staining. Specialised cleaners have to be used to clean up.
Your body doesn't have access to these special cleaners. You lungs become progressively clogged and blackened.
After a time your body tries to expel this toxic mess by producing phlegm and causing you to cough. But no matter how bad your cough gets, and how much phlegm gets you can never get rid of the cigarette toxin while you continue to smoke.
So the next time you light up a cigarette just stop and think about what is happening to the smoke every time you take a drag of toxic smoke. We can help you to not only quit smoking but to rehabilitate your lungs.
I'm sure you have seen the gory images of the blackened lungs of a smoker after death. You might imagine that this is because the person had died. But the fact is when a smoker is alive their lungs are already blackened.
Imagine this: you light up a cigarette and draw deeply. The toxin filled smoke glides down your throat and into your lungs. This smoke is grey. The smoke meets the surface of your lungs and enters the tiny structures that allow the exchange of air into your blood stream. Your lungs filled with smoke, but only 10% of that smoke will be released back into the air, the rest will remain within your body!
Have you ever seen a house in which there had been a fire. The walls and ceilings are blackened. It is almost impossible to clean up the smoke staining. Specialised cleaners have to be used to clean up.
Your body doesn't have access to these special cleaners. You lungs become progressively clogged and blackened.
After a time your body tries to expel this toxic mess by producing phlegm and causing you to cough. But no matter how bad your cough gets, and how much phlegm gets you can never get rid of the cigarette toxin while you continue to smoke.
So the next time you light up a cigarette just stop and think about what is happening to the smoke every time you take a drag of toxic smoke. We can help you to not only quit smoking but to rehabilitate your lungs.
August 27, 2012
STOP SMOKING TO AVOID LUNG CANCER
Lung cancer is caused by high level of cell growth in lung tissue. The diagnostic of Lung
cancer in early stages is almost impossible.
Lung cancer is actually most common cancer found in “Men” due to the fact that men mostly use to smoking and other activities like this. A number of Lung cancers are developed mostly due to smoking cigarettes.
Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer as it puts 1.3 million deaths worldwide, every year. Shortness of breath, coughing (even coughing up blood), and weight loss are the known symptoms of the lung cancer.
The survival rate from Lung cancer is only 14%. So quit smoking to avoid lung cancer. It also might be a good time to quit smoking?
Lung cancer is actually most common cancer found in “Men” due to the fact that men mostly use to smoking and other activities like this. A number of Lung cancers are developed mostly due to smoking cigarettes.
Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer as it puts 1.3 million deaths worldwide, every year. Shortness of breath, coughing (even coughing up blood), and weight loss are the known symptoms of the lung cancer.
The survival rate from Lung cancer is only 14%. So quit smoking to avoid lung cancer. It also might be a good time to quit smoking?
August 26, 2012
Quit Smoking by Hypnosis - How You Can Do It By Thomas Rhittenhouse
Hypnosis is one of the most sought approaches of smokers who want to
kick the habit. Whether you believe the validity of the method or think
that it's just magical mumbo jumbo, the fact remains that it's one of
the most successful. If you're willing to give it a try, this article
will give you the three possible routes for you to take to quit smoking
by hypnosis. After reading this article, you will be able to try out any
form of hypnosis to be able to quit the habit successfully.
The first hypnosis approach is the traditional form of hypnosis which involves you and a designated hypnotist. The hypnotist will attempt to have you relax in a chair so as for your brain to concentrate on a specific idea, point, or object. This helps you achieve a trance-like state where you are then open to the powers of suggestion. The hypnotist showers you with suggestions and supporting them with affirmations. The effects of this approach are almost, if not totally, the same as when you attempt to do the second type of hypnosis.
Self-hypnosis is performed the same way. You relax and focus on a single idea, such as your goals of a smoke free life. Some people, however, cannot focus. In this case, you can try going for self-hypnosis mp3s to help you relax, to do the suggestions for you, and to provide the affirmations so you can stay motivated. Basically, the hypnotist is merely replaced with an mp3 player.
The third type of hypnosis is called conversational hypnosis. This type of hypnosis is also called "covert", meaning it's performed on someone without that someone knowing it. In short, you can't do this to yourself nor can you ask someone to perform this on you. You can do this to someone who smokes, however, or you can seek NLP treatment. NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming, which makes use of conversational hypnosis elements. NLP has treated addictions for a long time, and could remedy your nicotine addiction.
To quit smoking by hypnosis, simply choose one from the aforementioned hypnosis types. They are guaranteed successful, albeit sometimes not on the first try. Also, you are required to want to stop smoking for yourself before you can engage in hypnotherapy of any form. Without the personal desire to quit, you'll find yourself lighting up a cigarette at the first chance you get.
The first hypnosis approach is the traditional form of hypnosis which involves you and a designated hypnotist. The hypnotist will attempt to have you relax in a chair so as for your brain to concentrate on a specific idea, point, or object. This helps you achieve a trance-like state where you are then open to the powers of suggestion. The hypnotist showers you with suggestions and supporting them with affirmations. The effects of this approach are almost, if not totally, the same as when you attempt to do the second type of hypnosis.
Self-hypnosis is performed the same way. You relax and focus on a single idea, such as your goals of a smoke free life. Some people, however, cannot focus. In this case, you can try going for self-hypnosis mp3s to help you relax, to do the suggestions for you, and to provide the affirmations so you can stay motivated. Basically, the hypnotist is merely replaced with an mp3 player.
The third type of hypnosis is called conversational hypnosis. This type of hypnosis is also called "covert", meaning it's performed on someone without that someone knowing it. In short, you can't do this to yourself nor can you ask someone to perform this on you. You can do this to someone who smokes, however, or you can seek NLP treatment. NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming, which makes use of conversational hypnosis elements. NLP has treated addictions for a long time, and could remedy your nicotine addiction.
To quit smoking by hypnosis, simply choose one from the aforementioned hypnosis types. They are guaranteed successful, albeit sometimes not on the first try. Also, you are required to want to stop smoking for yourself before you can engage in hypnotherapy of any form. Without the personal desire to quit, you'll find yourself lighting up a cigarette at the first chance you get.
August 24, 2012
10 Quit Smoking Symptoms Explained By Peter Howells
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 a result, smokers who have been off the smokes for a day or too can get a bit cranky. They tend to be pretty unpleasant company and are liable to fly off the handle pretty easily.
Quit smoking symptom #2 Bad Breath or halitosis: This is one of the more anti-social of quit smoking symptoms. Many people recommend chewing gum as this not only gives your mouth something to do but also covers up the bad odour. What most smokers don't realise is that they had bad breath anyway. It is only because they quit smoking that they actually came to notice it!
Quit smoking symptom #3 Constipation: It is not known specifically why, but many smokers complain of constipation when they quit smoking. The intestinal tract tends to slow down but it is normally only temporary. The only recommended remedies are to drink plenty of water and eat plenty of high fibre foods such as wholemeal and fruits.
Quit smoking symptom #4 Cough: When you quit smoking, the lungs finally get a moment to start cleaning themselves the way they are supposed to. This process doesn't work normally when smoking every hour or so. The body is simply expelling the mucus that has accumulated over the years. This wet cough should only last a week or two and it is your body naturally cleaning itself from the inside.
Quit smoking symptom #5 Cravings: When you quit smoking, you stop taking in a regular supply of nicotine. After only 3 days there is none left in your body. As such, because your brain is so used to nicotine it 'wonders' where it is and asks for more by giving you cravings to smoke. Your best course of action is to distract yourself for a while. The average craving only lasts a minute or two and they become fewer and farther between over time.
Quit smoking symptom #6 Dizziness: When you quit smoking, your body starts fixing the red blood cells that have been handicapped with carbon monoxide. After a couple of days, the 15% of a smoker's blood that was dysfunctional becomes proper working blood again. The dizziness is a side effect of the extra oxygen your blood is delivering to your brain!
Quit smoking symptom #7 Headaches: Your body has been used to nicotine within the system whilst you were a smoker. Now that the nicotine has subsided, your brain chemistry is trying to reset itself. Sometimes this manifests in headaches. To deal with this, your best bet is to avoid caffeinated drinks such as coffee or cola and drink plenty of water. Take some painkillers when required.
Quit smoking symptom #8 Hunger: Craving for cigarettes can be confused with hunger. You have been used to having a cigarette (or something) in your mouth about once every hour for the last few years. That is now gone. Try sucking a straw, eating low-calorie raw vegetables or chewing gum. Don't turn to chocolate or potato chips - you will get fat!
Quit smoking symptom #9 Insomnia: Because the nicotine your brain was used to is no longer there, the brain isn't working the way it is used to. As a result, it may keep you in a bit of a nervous panic that stops you being able to sleep. Have a hot bath and a hot drink and see if you can't nod off like normal.
Quit smoking symptom #10 Sore throat: Your body has been used to secreting plenty of mucus in your airways whilst you were a smoker to deal with the irritation of the smoke. When you quit, it stops producing this mucus and leaves you with a dry throat that becomes sore. Drink plenty of water to try and alleviate the symptoms. If they get really bad, try an over-the-counter anaesthetic spray.
All of these quit smoking symptoms will conspire against you. They will irritate and annoy you when you try to quit smoking. But remember, they are just symptoms and they will all pass in time. As irritating and annoying as they all are, none of them are as tedious as an early death from cigarettes!
Whatever you do when you are trying to quit smoking, my advice is to never stop trying to quit.
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 a result, smokers who have been off the smokes for a day or too can get a bit cranky. They tend to be pretty unpleasant company and are liable to fly off the handle pretty easily.
Quit smoking symptom #2 Bad Breath or halitosis: This is one of the more anti-social of quit smoking symptoms. Many people recommend chewing gum as this not only gives your mouth something to do but also covers up the bad odour. What most smokers don't realise is that they had bad breath anyway. It is only because they quit smoking that they actually came to notice it!
Quit smoking symptom #3 Constipation: It is not known specifically why, but many smokers complain of constipation when they quit smoking. The intestinal tract tends to slow down but it is normally only temporary. The only recommended remedies are to drink plenty of water and eat plenty of high fibre foods such as wholemeal and fruits.
Quit smoking symptom #4 Cough: When you quit smoking, the lungs finally get a moment to start cleaning themselves the way they are supposed to. This process doesn't work normally when smoking every hour or so. The body is simply expelling the mucus that has accumulated over the years. This wet cough should only last a week or two and it is your body naturally cleaning itself from the inside.
Quit smoking symptom #5 Cravings: When you quit smoking, you stop taking in a regular supply of nicotine. After only 3 days there is none left in your body. As such, because your brain is so used to nicotine it 'wonders' where it is and asks for more by giving you cravings to smoke. Your best course of action is to distract yourself for a while. The average craving only lasts a minute or two and they become fewer and farther between over time.
Quit smoking symptom #6 Dizziness: When you quit smoking, your body starts fixing the red blood cells that have been handicapped with carbon monoxide. After a couple of days, the 15% of a smoker's blood that was dysfunctional becomes proper working blood again. The dizziness is a side effect of the extra oxygen your blood is delivering to your brain!
Quit smoking symptom #7 Headaches: Your body has been used to nicotine within the system whilst you were a smoker. Now that the nicotine has subsided, your brain chemistry is trying to reset itself. Sometimes this manifests in headaches. To deal with this, your best bet is to avoid caffeinated drinks such as coffee or cola and drink plenty of water. Take some painkillers when required.
Quit smoking symptom #8 Hunger: Craving for cigarettes can be confused with hunger. You have been used to having a cigarette (or something) in your mouth about once every hour for the last few years. That is now gone. Try sucking a straw, eating low-calorie raw vegetables or chewing gum. Don't turn to chocolate or potato chips - you will get fat!
Quit smoking symptom #9 Insomnia: Because the nicotine your brain was used to is no longer there, the brain isn't working the way it is used to. As a result, it may keep you in a bit of a nervous panic that stops you being able to sleep. Have a hot bath and a hot drink and see if you can't nod off like normal.
Quit smoking symptom #10 Sore throat: Your body has been used to secreting plenty of mucus in your airways whilst you were a smoker to deal with the irritation of the smoke. When you quit, it stops producing this mucus and leaves you with a dry throat that becomes sore. Drink plenty of water to try and alleviate the symptoms. If they get really bad, try an over-the-counter anaesthetic spray.
All of these quit smoking symptoms will conspire against you. They will irritate and annoy you when you try to quit smoking. But remember, they are just symptoms and they will all pass in time. As irritating and annoying as they all are, none of them are as tedious as an early death from cigarettes!
Whatever you do when you are trying to quit smoking, my advice is to never stop trying to quit.
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