Positive effects of cessation smoking

October 28, 2008

Long-term benefit of smoking cessation

 Smokers who quit at younger ages realize greater life extensions. However, even those who quit much later in life gained some benefits: among smokers who quit at age 65 years, men gained 1.4 to 2.0 years of life, and women gained 2.7 to 3.7 years.

Short-term effects of smoking cessation

  • Improved blood circulation
  • Decrease in frequency of respiratory problem
  • Blood pressure and pulse rate lower and approach normal.
  • Mouth and hair no longer smell of smoke.
  • Senses of taste and smell improve.
  • Cough disappears and phlegm production returns to normal.
  • Stamina increases significantly.
  • The effects of cessation smoking  are truly unlimited. We all expect our health to improve, but that is just the beginning of this wonderful life.

    Economic benefits

    The economists calculated, that a pack of cigarettes costs, on average, $3. A smoker spends approximately $1,095 for cigarette each year. You can quickly add up to a lot of extra money because cessation of smoking.

    Nicotine withdrawal symptoms

    Fact is smoking cessation could be a very hard task but anyone can do it.

    Probably one of the toughest challenges a smoker faces when trying to quit is nicotine withdrawal.

    This discomfort can last for weeks, not only are they due to emotional separation from smoking, but also the psychological separation.

    Nicotine withdrawal symptoms are many and varied: irritability, dizziness, anxiety, headaches, lack of concentration, disturbed sleeping patterns, feelings of anger, depression, tiredness as well as incredible cravings for more nicotine.

    The more serious physical effects of nicotine come with the period of withdrawal. Physical factors that may be affected include experiencing headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tiredness, changes in appetite and occasionally constipation.

    Most of these effects can be controlled by other methods and will pass once the preliminary stages of withdrawal have passed.

    Withdrawal symptoms involve dizziness which usually occurs within 1-2 days once a smoker quits, depression and emotions like frustration, impatience and anger. A smoker may feel irritable and anxious. Sleeping disturbances may also occur like having hard to fall asleep and staying asleep.

    Withdrawal also tends to give trouble in concentrating, restlessness, tiredness, and headaches and increased in appetite. 

    Most people are aware of the lethal effects of smoking and most of these are connected to other substances found in cigarettes and cigars, it is however the nicotine component that is responsible for the continuation of smoking and its addictive qualities.

    How can you cope with nicotine withdrawal symptoms?

    First of all help yourself:

    Delay until the urge passes - usually within 3-5 minutes

    •     Distract yourself

    •     Drink water
    •     Deep Breaths, close your eyes and take 10 slow deep breaths
    •     Discuss your feelings with someone close to you.
    •     Use self-hypnosis methods

    Use Nicotine Replacement therapy:

    •      Nicotine patches
    •      Nicotine gum
    •      Nicotine sprays
    •      Herbal cures and acupuncture

    Talk to your doctor for more information about your personal nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

    Quit smoking program NicoCure transforms in SmokeDeter

    October 21, 2008

    If you give up smoking, it is normal for you to experience nicotine withdrawal as your body learns to adjust to living without the constant influx of nicotine into their system.

    Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include nicotine cravings, headaches, irritability, anxiety, fatigue, depression, and weight gain and other. If you experience these symptoms after you quit smoking, it can be helpful to understand that you are not alone.

    Nicotine withdrawal entails both a physiological and psychological dimension. The physiological effects are actually the result of your body returning to normal and attempting to purge itself of the harmful chemicals left behind by smoking.

    When you use most quit smoking programs, you are still introducing nicotine into your system. This does not give you the chance to over rid your body of the substance you are addicted to, so your cravings never truly subside. No wonder so many people start smoking again after a few weeks or months.

    NicoCure innovative all-natural solution that helps to reduce withdrawal effects and now they come up as a new brand - Smoke Deter. They offer all-natural, homeopathic, sublingual spray that helps relieve your symptoms as you kick the smoking habit!

    Why Smoke Deter so popular? A liquid oral spray, SMOKE DETER is absorbed quickly into the blood vessels under the tongue. Our sublingual application is the preferred method to deliver homeopathic ingredients to combat your symptoms so you can feel better quickly.

    With Smoke Deter you can make a difference in your health, starting today.

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