Beat The Smoking Habit – Step 1

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Know Some Facts  

What’s in a cigarette anyway?

 

There are over 4000 compounds in cigarette smoke that can cause cancer and other diseases. Below are a few of them:

 

Carbon Monoxide (also found in Vehicle exhaust fumes)

Napthalene (also found in Mothballs)

Arsenic (also found in Ant poison)

Cadmium (also found in Car batteries)

Phenol (also found in Vehicle Toilet cleaner)

DDT (also found in Insecticides)

Ammonia (also found in Fertilizer)

 

Cigarettes also contain nicotine. But contrary to popular belief, studies have shown that nicotine does not cause cancer. It is however, what makes cigarettes so addictive. Your body looks for it whenever you attempt to quit smoking.

 

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Beat The Smoking Habit – Step 2

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Know the Health Benefits of Stopping Smoking..  

 

20 minutes: Blood pressure and pulse return to normal.

8hours: Carbon monoxide levels in the blood are halved, oxygens levels in the blood return to normal.

24 hours: Carbon monoxide is eliminated from the body

And the lungs start to clear out the build up of tar.

48 hours: taste and smell are greatly improved.

72 hours: Breathing becomes easier, bronchial tubes begin to relax, energy levels increase.

2-12 weeks: Circulation improves, making walking and running a lot easier.

3-9 months: Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems improve as the lungs have room for up to 10& more oxygen.

5 years: Risk of heart attack is halved.

10 years: Risk of lung cancer is halved.

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Beat The Smoking Habit – Step 3

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Be ready with the challenge!!

Kicking the habit is hard work. Once you stop smoking, you body begins to miss and crave the nicotine that is used to get whenever you puffed on a cigarette. These cravings are strong, so it’s very difficult to just suddenly stop. When you do, you may feel tense, or even depressed.

 

There are also behavioral aspects to consider. Simple actions like holding a cigarette, flicking away the ash and blowing out smoke have already become a habit. Cigarettes have even become a part of your daily rituals, especially after mealtimes, during coffee breaks or while out with your friends.  So, recharge! Be better ready with the challenge!

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Beat The Smoking Habit – Step 4

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Get off to a good start  

These four steps will help you strengthen your determination:

Set a date. Decide exactly when you are quitting.   

Tell family and friends. You’ll need their support.

Anticipate challenges. Prepare to overcome them.

 

Remove cigarette-related items from your home.

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