Good story on how Americans became addicted to cigarettes. Now decades later, how are our youth still becomming addicted knowing everything we know about the damage it does to our bodies and others that we love ? Thinking about the billion dollar industy we spend on healthy living, health foods, healthy spas, gyms and supplements, I find it very hard to know that althougth we have many advertisments and have educated our young, they still choose to take up this ill serving habit - this is from someone who smoked for 33 year ! I would appreciate and like to hear your comments and thoughts on this subject.
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
5 Steps to Quitting Smoking
It is very hard to quit smoking. After all, most of us who smoke have had the habit for a while. We like to smoke, cigarettes are our friends and they go everywhere with us. Many of us do not really want to quit but we either know we have to because of fear of bad health or bad health is upon us and we HAVE to quit. Here are 5 things you can do before you actually quit:
1. Determine why you want to quit and list a benefit next to it: Make a list of as many things as you can think of. It is important to train your brain to want to quit and see the benefits that it will bring. For example : I want to quit because I will breath better : Benefit : I will be able to walk without huffing and puffing.
2. Grade the importance of that smoke: For the next week every time you smoke put a 1-5 grade on it 1 being of least importance, 5 being of upmost importance. Keep tract of your habit so you will be able to determine how you will best be able to get your urges under control.
3. Reduce your intake of Cigarettes: Using the chart that you have made the previous week, slowly reduce your intake of nicotine. You may choose to use a nicotine cessation product versus cold turkey. Do whatever works best for you.
4. Quit: Decide this is quits ! Prepare your mind and reinforce your decision by self talk. Every time you feel the urge to smoke, overcome the urge by giving yourself positive reinforcement.
5. Stay Smoke Free for Good: If you are like me, the urges will slowly decrease but you may never find that the urge goes away for good. It’s ok to tell yourself this is normal, but now you are a non-smoker and you have made a big accomplishment. By having just one cigarette, you may become a full fledged smoker again – ask yourself is it really worth it?
You can do it – join the millions who already have !
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1. Determine why you want to quit and list a benefit next to it: Make a list of as many things as you can think of. It is important to train your brain to want to quit and see the benefits that it will bring. For example : I want to quit because I will breath better : Benefit : I will be able to walk without huffing and puffing.
2. Grade the importance of that smoke: For the next week every time you smoke put a 1-5 grade on it 1 being of least importance, 5 being of upmost importance. Keep tract of your habit so you will be able to determine how you will best be able to get your urges under control.
3. Reduce your intake of Cigarettes: Using the chart that you have made the previous week, slowly reduce your intake of nicotine. You may choose to use a nicotine cessation product versus cold turkey. Do whatever works best for you.
4. Quit: Decide this is quits ! Prepare your mind and reinforce your decision by self talk. Every time you feel the urge to smoke, overcome the urge by giving yourself positive reinforcement.
5. Stay Smoke Free for Good: If you are like me, the urges will slowly decrease but you may never find that the urge goes away for good. It’s ok to tell yourself this is normal, but now you are a non-smoker and you have made a big accomplishment. By having just one cigarette, you may become a full fledged smoker again – ask yourself is it really worth it?
You can do it – join the millions who already have !
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
5 Reasons to Quit Smoking
5 Of all the many reasons to quit smoking I always did have a fear of cancer or worse yet getting a disease that the doctor would just tell me “it could have been prevented only if you would of……. “ and you can fill in the blanks. Well as it turned out after not having taken birth control pills for 30+ years I decided to take birth control at a ripe old age. I knew at my age and the health risk associated with smoking and the birth control that would leave me at very high risk. It turned out to be a major decision in my life. Whatever your reasons are, and however long it takes, you should be aware that smokers are more at risk for the following should you not decide to quit smoking :
• COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD makes breathing extremely difficult. . Emphysema and chronic obstructive bronchitis are included under COPD. Smoking is attributed to 80% of the patients who have COPD. People who have never smoked, hardly ever have this disease. Treatments include medications, oxygen therapy, surgery and pulmonary rehabilitation. I remember that in my younger years I had a sales representative who was about 15 years my senior. Long after our business association we remained friends. I had a occasion to visit out of state where he lived and was shocked to see him on oxygen. He, his wife and I were always so full of life and very active in business and business gatherings. I remember how saddened I was to see how difficult it was for him to breath. Since I was still smoking I also thought to myself “that could be me in a few years. It took me another year to finally quit smoking
• Heart Disease
Smoking is the leading cause of coronary heart disease along with atherosclerosis which is a buildup of fatty substances in the arteries. Over the years, Smoking consistently lowers your blood pressure, lowers stamina for exercise and increases the tendency for blood clots. If the arteries that supply blood to the heart become severely narrowed, decreasing the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart, especially during times of increased activity additional strain on the heart may result in chest pain. If 1 or more of the coronary arteries are completely blocked a patient may also suffer a heart attack.
• Stroke
My Aunt was a smoker all her life, and worse than a heart attack I believe is a stroke. Her quality of life was never the same and she could never walk or talk again. I must say, I still continued to smoke after that for about another ten years ! Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of strokes and heart attacks. Smokers are 3 times more likely to suffer a stroke than non-smokers. The good news is if you quit smoking early, your risk of a stroke is drastically reduced.
• Lung Cancer
Cigarette Smoking is directly linked to the increase numbers of patients who suffer from lung cancer. Furthermore smoking is responsible for 90% of all cancer deaths. Being responsible for more cancer deaths than colorectal cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer combined in both men and women.
• Oral Cancer
Common symptoms of oral cancer include white or red patch of skin in the mouth or under the tongue, a lump in the mouth, throat or tongue, a sore throat that doesn’t go away within a normal period of time and difficulty in swallowing or chewing. All forms of tobacco addiction increases your risk of oral cancer.
I am concerned about my health risks and want to quit smoking now
• COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COPD makes breathing extremely difficult. . Emphysema and chronic obstructive bronchitis are included under COPD. Smoking is attributed to 80% of the patients who have COPD. People who have never smoked, hardly ever have this disease. Treatments include medications, oxygen therapy, surgery and pulmonary rehabilitation. I remember that in my younger years I had a sales representative who was about 15 years my senior. Long after our business association we remained friends. I had a occasion to visit out of state where he lived and was shocked to see him on oxygen. He, his wife and I were always so full of life and very active in business and business gatherings. I remember how saddened I was to see how difficult it was for him to breath. Since I was still smoking I also thought to myself “that could be me in a few years. It took me another year to finally quit smoking
• Heart Disease
Smoking is the leading cause of coronary heart disease along with atherosclerosis which is a buildup of fatty substances in the arteries. Over the years, Smoking consistently lowers your blood pressure, lowers stamina for exercise and increases the tendency for blood clots. If the arteries that supply blood to the heart become severely narrowed, decreasing the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart, especially during times of increased activity additional strain on the heart may result in chest pain. If 1 or more of the coronary arteries are completely blocked a patient may also suffer a heart attack.
• Stroke
My Aunt was a smoker all her life, and worse than a heart attack I believe is a stroke. Her quality of life was never the same and she could never walk or talk again. I must say, I still continued to smoke after that for about another ten years ! Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of strokes and heart attacks. Smokers are 3 times more likely to suffer a stroke than non-smokers. The good news is if you quit smoking early, your risk of a stroke is drastically reduced.
• Lung Cancer
Cigarette Smoking is directly linked to the increase numbers of patients who suffer from lung cancer. Furthermore smoking is responsible for 90% of all cancer deaths. Being responsible for more cancer deaths than colorectal cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer combined in both men and women.
• Oral Cancer
Common symptoms of oral cancer include white or red patch of skin in the mouth or under the tongue, a lump in the mouth, throat or tongue, a sore throat that doesn’t go away within a normal period of time and difficulty in swallowing or chewing. All forms of tobacco addiction increases your risk of oral cancer.
I am concerned about my health risks and want to quit smoking now
Friday, February 26, 2010
ALTERNATIVE CIGARETTE ALLOWS SMOKERS to SMOKE ANYTIME, EVEN in PUBLIC WHILE HELPING SMOKERS QUIT
An alternative cigarette called Smoke Assists allows smokers to smoke without inhaling harmful chemicals or releasing second had smoke into the atmosphere. This new product may revolutionize how and where we smoke!
The e-cigarette has an atomized filter that gives the smoker the flavor of nicotine without any harmful effects. This realistic cigarette emits water vapor instead of smoke, leaving ones clothing and surrounds free from the smell and harmful effects of real tobacco. A cartridge lasts approximately the same as a pack and a half of cigarettes. Yes, I want more information.
The e-cigarette has an atomized filter that gives the smoker the flavor of nicotine without any harmful effects. This realistic cigarette emits water vapor instead of smoke, leaving ones clothing and surrounds free from the smell and harmful effects of real tobacco. A cartridge lasts approximately the same as a pack and a half of cigarettes. Yes, I want more information.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
7 Smart Tips if you want to Quit Smoking for Good
When I made the decision to quit smoking and the key word here is “I” , I intellectually knew the top 3 benefits would be : 1. lower risk of lung cancer, 2. breathing better 3. lowering my health insurance premiums (my family’s health was also a big bonus ). It was still one of the most difficult things I did in my life. Here are some things I took into consideration :
1. I Quit for myself : Over the years it didn’t matter how many times other people told me I needed to quit, the fact of the matter was, if I didn’t want to – I wouldn’t succeed and I knew it. If you have a loved one that does not want to quit right now – be patient and understanding. There will come a day when they are ready, and don’t give up hope – My mom was 75 before she quit!
2, Considered Quitting Cold Turkey, but I couldn’t . After 33 years and several packs a day, although my mind wanted to, my body resisted. I initially used the help of a smoking cessation product, for a short time until my body adjusted to minimal amounts of nicotine, once done, I never looked back. I knew that it would only ever take one puff and I would be a full fledged smoker again. If you are the type that can quit cold turkey, you should only have a short time of intense withdrawal symptoms then your body will rid itself of all nicotine. After a month or two those intense cravings should go away.
3. Don’t have “just one puff” or put yourself in a situation where you will be tempted to have a cigarette As previously stated, having one puff is like undermining all the good work you have done thusfar – at least for me it would have been. When you smoke you will reintroduce the nicotine back into your system and it will make it that much harder to give it up again. Also, in the beginning I tried not to put myself in situations where I would normally have a cigarette. I passed on that morning cup of coffee, going out for a drink with the girls and changed my habits after dinner.
4. Try electronic cigarettes If you feel the need to have something in your hand or mouth, you can avoid all those carcinogens by using electronic cigarettes. They don’t have tar, or any other carcinogens found in regular cigarettes and tobacco. They will satisfy your cravings, and are healthier than any of the more common forms of nicotine.
5. Deal with stress naturally Before I quit smoking iIt was always natural for me to grab a cigarette and light up when I felt stressed. Now I had to pick another way to deal with my stress. I picked simply “deep breathing” I noticed this would calm me down because I had to really concentrate on taking deep breaths and as I was doing so I was doing “self talk” and creating a more calming atmosphere for myself.
6. Eat regularly By eating regularly, you keep your blood sugar level up and this will help you to avoid low blood sugar or feeling too hungry. e. If you’ve quit smoking, it’s very important to eat regularly in order to avoid feeling too hungry or encountering low blood sugar situations.
Many smokers smoke in order to deal with stress. However, think back to a time when you weren’t a smoker, maybe when you were fourteen or fifteen. You faced difficult and stressful situations, and dealt with them without resorting to nicotine. You could do it then, so surely you can deal with stress now that you’re older and more mature, without needing cigarettes as your crutch. It may seem difficult at first, but over time you’ll find that you’re actually able to deal with stress better without cigarettes.
7. Let Your Family and Friends Know You are Quitiing Smoking This helps in a variety of ways. . Your family and friends can give you support and encouragement when you need it. It will also help them understand your mood swings that you might experience, now that your “old friend is being taken away from you”. In addition many times when people “tell” others who are close to them of their decision to quit, they do not want to let their friends and family down, it helps them be more determined to quit.
Many say smoking is as addictive as heroin use, it certainly was one of the most difficult things I ever had to quit doing. At the same time, it was very rewarding to Kick the Habit and now tell everyone, when asked
I Don’t Smoke!
1. I Quit for myself : Over the years it didn’t matter how many times other people told me I needed to quit, the fact of the matter was, if I didn’t want to – I wouldn’t succeed and I knew it. If you have a loved one that does not want to quit right now – be patient and understanding. There will come a day when they are ready, and don’t give up hope – My mom was 75 before she quit!
2, Considered Quitting Cold Turkey, but I couldn’t . After 33 years and several packs a day, although my mind wanted to, my body resisted. I initially used the help of a smoking cessation product, for a short time until my body adjusted to minimal amounts of nicotine, once done, I never looked back. I knew that it would only ever take one puff and I would be a full fledged smoker again. If you are the type that can quit cold turkey, you should only have a short time of intense withdrawal symptoms then your body will rid itself of all nicotine. After a month or two those intense cravings should go away.
3. Don’t have “just one puff” or put yourself in a situation where you will be tempted to have a cigarette As previously stated, having one puff is like undermining all the good work you have done thusfar – at least for me it would have been. When you smoke you will reintroduce the nicotine back into your system and it will make it that much harder to give it up again. Also, in the beginning I tried not to put myself in situations where I would normally have a cigarette. I passed on that morning cup of coffee, going out for a drink with the girls and changed my habits after dinner.
4. Try electronic cigarettes If you feel the need to have something in your hand or mouth, you can avoid all those carcinogens by using electronic cigarettes. They don’t have tar, or any other carcinogens found in regular cigarettes and tobacco. They will satisfy your cravings, and are healthier than any of the more common forms of nicotine.
5. Deal with stress naturally Before I quit smoking iIt was always natural for me to grab a cigarette and light up when I felt stressed. Now I had to pick another way to deal with my stress. I picked simply “deep breathing” I noticed this would calm me down because I had to really concentrate on taking deep breaths and as I was doing so I was doing “self talk” and creating a more calming atmosphere for myself.
6. Eat regularly By eating regularly, you keep your blood sugar level up and this will help you to avoid low blood sugar or feeling too hungry. e. If you’ve quit smoking, it’s very important to eat regularly in order to avoid feeling too hungry or encountering low blood sugar situations.
Many smokers smoke in order to deal with stress. However, think back to a time when you weren’t a smoker, maybe when you were fourteen or fifteen. You faced difficult and stressful situations, and dealt with them without resorting to nicotine. You could do it then, so surely you can deal with stress now that you’re older and more mature, without needing cigarettes as your crutch. It may seem difficult at first, but over time you’ll find that you’re actually able to deal with stress better without cigarettes.
7. Let Your Family and Friends Know You are Quitiing Smoking This helps in a variety of ways. . Your family and friends can give you support and encouragement when you need it. It will also help them understand your mood swings that you might experience, now that your “old friend is being taken away from you”. In addition many times when people “tell” others who are close to them of their decision to quit, they do not want to let their friends and family down, it helps them be more determined to quit.
Many say smoking is as addictive as heroin use, it certainly was one of the most difficult things I ever had to quit doing. At the same time, it was very rewarding to Kick the Habit and now tell everyone, when asked
I Don’t Smoke!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Be Supportive to a Friend who Has Decided to Quit Smoking
Helping a friend quit smoking is basically Not bugging them, but finding out what is motivating them and then supporting their decision to quit smoking. I know that when I wanted to quit the last thing I wanted to hear was people nagging me about quitting, or ex-smokers telling me all about how important it was to quit.
Most people have success quitting smoking when they have decided on their own to stop smoking. Some quit smoking cold turkey, while others use hypnosis or decrease their exposure to nicotine through nicotine cessation products which decrease their cigarette consumption. That being said here are some ways to encourage a friend or family member who is deciding on their own to stop smoking:
1. Whenever successes are talked about be positive and uplifting. Go ahead and talk about your own successes.
2. Recognize that mistakes or setback will be made, again share your experiences, so your friend doesn’t feel alone. Let them know this is normal, but don’t dwell on them and assure them they can still be successful.
3. If their quitting strategy differs from yours – support their choices ! What worked for one person doesn’t always work for everyone.
4. Let them know what helped you stay away from smoking situations which could defeat your success in quitting smoking .
5.Listen, Listen, Listen first and foremost be their friend!
I Want To Quit Smoking Now
Most people have success quitting smoking when they have decided on their own to stop smoking. Some quit smoking cold turkey, while others use hypnosis or decrease their exposure to nicotine through nicotine cessation products which decrease their cigarette consumption. That being said here are some ways to encourage a friend or family member who is deciding on their own to stop smoking:
1. Whenever successes are talked about be positive and uplifting. Go ahead and talk about your own successes.
2. Recognize that mistakes or setback will be made, again share your experiences, so your friend doesn’t feel alone. Let them know this is normal, but don’t dwell on them and assure them they can still be successful.
3. If their quitting strategy differs from yours – support their choices ! What worked for one person doesn’t always work for everyone.
4. Let them know what helped you stay away from smoking situations which could defeat your success in quitting smoking .
5.Listen, Listen, Listen first and foremost be their friend!
I Want To Quit Smoking Now
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