We’re told that thousands of Americans are dying every week because of smoking related illnesses and diseases. One out of every six men in the United States is dying because of smoking. It is quite clear now that smoking is one of the major causes of death, in America and other countries. If you smoke then you are also enhancing the chances of contracting diseases that will either cause you to die or lose quality of life. Some of the … Continue reading →
Trying to stop smoking is very difficult as anyone who has attempted to smoke can tell you. To make matters worse, the average person tries to quit five times before they actually do. Those are tough odds. However, you can make quitting a little easier by visiting your doctor. Your doctor knows of a few medications that can help you quit smoking. These medications can help get rid of the cravings, can make the symptoms less obvious or can make … Continue reading →
Without a doubt, smoking is one of the hardest habits to stop. Usually, people who are willing to quit smoking try a variety of options, such as medication, nicotine gum or patches. But you still need willpower, which can be tapped inside of your mind. Hypnosis is a powerful tool to control your mind and gain your willpower. The proponents of hypnosis consider that one can even quit smoking by hypnosis. Hypnosis Cuts Cravings Many consider hypnosis is effective for … Continue reading →
When Europeans first noticed indigenous islanders using tobacco and discovered it’s medicinal, calming uses they did not know this simple plant could cause so much destruction and disease in the coming hundreds of years. The results of studies showing the dangers and horrible effects of tobacco can constantly be seen in news stories and in warnings from the government. Despite the publicity, people still smoke. Recent surveys have shown that while some countries are seeing a decline in smoking, parts … Continue reading →
Smoking has been linked to the leading cause of preventable death. Women are three times more likely to develop lung cancer then men. Cancer has now replaced heart disease as the number one killer of Americans aged 85 and younger. 1/3 of all cancer deaths are related to smoking. Although there has been a huge decrease in the number of smokers, 22% of American adults still continue to smoke. The good news is that surveys have shown that 70% of … Continue reading →
In most cases, people who smoke are told that it takes the right amount of determination and will power to kick the habit. It goes without saying that it is enough to stand firm on the decision to quit and stop smoking completely. While the combination of these two strong human qualities may work alright, there are also smoking cessation aids that can be used in highlighting the evils of nicotine addiction. These aids can include substitute nicotine solutions, herbal … Continue reading →
There are numerous stop smoking programs that are available to individuals who are trying to break their nicotine addiction. Many of these programs are Nicotine Anonymous programs that are offered in most communities for free. These programs address the psychological aspects of addiction, taking the individuals through the process from the first admission of a problem to the underlying issues behind the addiction. Most of these programs are used in combination with other methods to reduce the physical symptoms of … Continue reading →
There are several ways to help quit smoking, but the first step to take is to make the decision to achieve the goal. Some people use medications such as nicotine patches while others use therapy or hypnosis to help quit smoking. It is generally a matter of what works for the individual, but I will provide a brief outline of some of the common practices employed today as an overview. Group and Moral Support For some attempting to quit smoking, … Continue reading →
Your ability to quit smoking becomes a difficult challenge to overcome when nicotine is involved. Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. Some claim it is as addictive as hard drugs like cocaine and heroin. Most smokers would never consider taking such drugs but the fact that they are smoking creates a situation where the addictive nature of nicotine can create many different health conditions and the smoker has extreme difficulty stopping even when the health … Continue reading →
Most smokers are afraid that they can’t quit and that cigarettes are more powerful than they really are. Actually this is fear from the fear, because if you are still smoking, how can you know that it’s hard without cigarettes? This is a result from your habit that is controlling you so much that it won’t allow you to imagine how life can look like without smoking. This point brings another question or excuse of yours. I love smoking; I … Continue reading →
