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Introduction
Of all the many things that a person can do to improve their health and longevity, with an added bonus of improvement in financial circumstance, quitting smoking has to be right near the top of the list.
People may start smoking for a few different reasons, but they remain smokers almost always for one reason alone – they are addicted. Like any addiction, there are both psychological and physiological aspects to tobacco dependency.
Those who have never smoked and can simply say “just stop smoking” may have no understanding of the effort required to overcome both the habit and the addiction, or the fear that breaking free may invoke.
There are many variables that will determine how difficult it will be to become a non-smoker, including gender, genetics and mental state. This means that there is no single solution that will work for every person, every time.
You may need to try different methods before you find one that works for you. Of course, the biggest determinant is an honest commitment to becoming a nonsmoker, rather than a half-hearted approach that can set you up for failure.
Even knowing that quitting smoking may not be an easy thing to do should not discourage smokers from taking the necessary steps to do so. The rewards are enormous. It is never too soon to reap the short and long-term health benefits rather than suffer from the consequences for the rest of your life.
Table Of Contents
Quit Smoking
Disclaimer …………………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………. 5
How Does Smoking Affect Your Brain? ………………………………………………… 6
Causes Addiction ………………………………………………………………………………… 7
Reduced Feel Good Receptors ……………………………………………………………… 7
IQ Levels Affected ………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Lowers Concentration ………………………………………………………………………… 8
Reduced Brain Volume ………………………………………………………………………. 9
Effects of Smoking on Heart and Blood Vessels …………………………………… 10
Increases Risk of Developing Atherosclerosis ……………………………………… 10
Coronary Heart Disease …………………………………………………………………….. 11
Higher Risk of Ruptured Aneurysm Causing Death ……………………………… 11
Risk of Suffering Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) ……………………………. 12
Stop Smoking Now ……………………………………………………………………………. 12
Smoking and Your Skin ……………………………………………………………………… 13
Blood Vessels Not Delivering Oxygen – Result Poor Skin Health …………… 14
Wrinkles and Signs of Premature Aging ………………………………………………. 14
Changes in Skin Tissue Composition …………………………………………………… 15
Can Your Lungs Recover from Smoking or Is the Damage Permanent? ….. 16
Some Lung Damage from Smoking Is Permanent, and Irreversible ………… 17
What Are the Dangers of Passive Smoking? …………………………………………. 18
Can You Get Nicotine from Second-Hand Smoke? ……………………………….. 19
Passive Smoking Damages the Organs ………………………………………………… 20
Pipes and Cigars – Are They Safe? ……………………………………………………….. 22
Pipes and Cigars Increase Risk of COPD ……………………………………………… 23
Cigars Contain Cancer Causing Substances …………………………………………. 24
Stop Smoking Aids ……………………………………………………………………………. 25
Electronic Cigarettes …………………………………………………………………………. 25
Nicotine Inhalers ………………………………………………………………………………. 26
Nicotine Gum …………………………………………………………………………………… 26
Nicotine Patches ……………………………………………………………………………….. 27
Herbs to Help You Quit Smoking ………………………………………………………… 28
Licorice ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
Calamus …………………………………………………………………………………………… 29
Lobelia – Indian Tobacco …………………………………………………………………… 29
Hyssop …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
Natural Therapies to Help Quit Smoking ……………………………………………… 31
Hypnosis ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 31
Acupuncture ……………………………………………………………………………………… 32
NLP – Neuro-Linguistic Programming …………………………………………………. 33
EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique or Tapping …………………………………. 33
How to Quit Smoking without Gaining Weight …………………………………….. 35
Power Up Your Metabolism ………………………………………………………………… 35
Recognize what Triggers Your Food Cravings ………………………………………. 36
Exercise Regularly to Burn Unwanted Calories …………………………………….. 36
Natural ‘Food’ Appetite Suppressants (Not Weight Loss Pills)………………… 37
Conclusion ………………………………………………………………………………………… 39