Benefits of Quitting Smoking.

 Smoking Effect On Body System

Smoking is the art of burning and inhalation of tobacco and related substances. This action is known to cause great damage to the health of the smokers and could cut short their lifespan by 10 years. Smoking is like putting your whole lungs on pot and set them on fire. This causes lung to malfunction and thereby affect other parts of your system such as heart, eyes, blood, pancreas, kidney and so on. Smoking produces irritation  to the smoker and indoor air pollution.

              

When you light the substance

IT EMITS SMOKE IN AND OUT

FIRE ON THE SUBSTANCE STARTS COOKING YOUR LUNGS

THE FIRE SPREADS ALL OVER YOUR LUNGS

LIKE MOLTEN LAVA IT CONTINUES TO BURN EVEN IF YOU ARE OFF THE SMOKE

YOUR LUNGS ARE GRADUALLY AFFECTED

YOUR LUNGS NOW ARE GROSSLY AFFECTED

VARIOUS LUNGS DISEASES ARE NOW SET IN

ITS EFFECT SPREAD TO YOUR TEETH

YOUR BRAIN IS NOT LEFT OUT

VARIOUS CONSEQUENCES OF SMOKING

Treatment of these various disease conditions will require the impute of experts such as cardiologist, oncologist, cardiothoracic surgeon etc

The cost implication of this is enormous on your finance.

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SMOKING CESSATION ADVANTAGE

The best way to avoid getting sick from smoking is to never start. If you do smoke, quitting it now can prevent or reverse  many health problems. With smoking cessation you can

• Live longer.

• Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

• Reduce your risk of developing a variety of other conditions such as  lung diseases, cancer, blindness, brain disease, weak bones, depression etc

• Feel healthier and have more energy.

• Look and feel better.

• Improve your sense of taste and smell.

• Save money.

No smoking methods you can adopt

Make the decision to say no to smoking now with the following steps

• Get rid of all cigarettes and anything related to smoking, like lighters and ashtrays.
• Live with another smoker? Ask them not to smoke near you or convince them to quit with you.
• When the cravings hit, don’t focus on them. Cravings are temporary, so focus on why you want to quit instead.
• Keep yourself busy and find things to do with your hands — doodling or playing with a pencil or straw. Change any activities connected to smoking, too. Take a walk or read a book instead of taking a cigarette break.
• When you get the urge to smoke, take a deep breath. Hold it for ten seconds and release it slowly. Repeat this several times until the urge to smoke is gone. You can also try meditation to reduce baseline stress levels.
• Avoid places, people and situations you associate with smoking. Hang out with nonsmokers or go places that don't allow smoking (like movies, museums, shops or libraries).
• Don't substitute food or sugar-based products for cigarettes. These can cause weight gain. Instead, choose low-calorie, healthy foods. Try carrot or celery sticks, sugar-free hard candies or gum.
• Drink plenty of fluids, but limit alcoholic and caffeinated beverages. They can trigger urges to smoke.
• Remind yourself that you are a nonsmoker, and you don't smoke.
• Don’t forget to exercise, because it has health benefits and help you relax.

BODY REACTIONS TO SMOKING CESSATION

Smoking cessation, at any age, will improve your health. Years of smoking damage can be reversed with time. Body health conditions improved almost immediately you drop that stick of cigarette

• After 20 minutes, your blood pressure and heart rate drop, and the temperature of your hands and feet increases. Plus, you stop polluting the air.
• After eight hours, your blood will contain lower levels of carbon monoxide and higher levels of oxygen.
• After 24 hours, your risk on heart attack decreases.
• After 48 hours, your nerve endings adjust to the absence of nicotine, and you begin to regain your ability to taste and smell.
• After two weeks to three months, your circulation improves, and you can tolerate more exercise.
• After one to nine months, your overall energy level increases, and you cough less. Plus, sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath decrease.
• After one year, your risk of heart disease cuts in half compared to a current smoker.
• After five to 15 years, your risk of stroke lowers to that of people who never smoked.
• After 10 years, your risk of dying from lung cancer drops to almost the same rate as a lifelong nonsmoker. Plus, you decrease the risk of other cancers.
• After 15 years, your risk of heart disease finally reaches that of people who never smoked.

Where to get help after stop smoking

When you’re ready to quit smoking, you have a lot of supportive resources to choose from. Medical clinics, medical association and support groups.

DON'T BE A FOOL, SMOKING ISN'T COOL.

SAY YES TO NO SMOKING