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Quitting Smoking Can be Dangerous

According to three medical doctors writing in the journal Medical Hypotheses, giving up smoking can kill you. The doctors were “struck by the more than casual relationship between the appearance of lung cancer and an abrupt and recent cessation of the smoking.” In 182 of the 312 cases they treated, habitual smokers of at least a pack a day for at least a quarter-century developed lung cancer shortly after they gave up smoking. They surmised a biological mechanism protects smokers … Continue reading →

Was it Second Hand Smoke?

Earlier today, I stepped in to a local business and was immediately confronted with the most nauseating smell I’ve encountered in a long time. Not only was it offensive to my smell but I could also taste it on my tongue. I immediately left (being in the building less than 30 seconds). For the next several hours I could still taste that noxious substance as I fought off an upset stomach. Had I been to a local tavern or other … Continue reading →

Smoking is Not Cool

Some people are under the misconception that smoking is cool and begin the deadly habit. This usually begins at a young age. According to numerous studies, smoking is one of the main causes of premature death. Smoking is like injecting yourself with poison. In fact, smoking is not cool. It has become an accepted fact worldwide that cigarette smoking can cause serious health problems leading to premature death. Hundreds of thousands of people die per year in the U.S.A. because … Continue reading →