Secrets To Stop Smoking

Dangers of Smoking

There is a significant risk factor for smoking tobacco doing long term damage and potential fatal conditions. Tobacco use is responsible for nearly one fifth of deaths in the United States. This relates to 430 000 deaths per year in the USA and 3 million world wide..... And these figures are still on the increase.

Cigarette smoke destroys the tiny hairs that line the nose and throat. These tiny hairs or cilia would normally filter some of the bacteria and viruses in the air that you breathe in.

Smokers are more prone to related smoking diseases, particularly various types of cancers. Their risks of cancer are increased by 40%-50% more than non smokers. Stopping to smoke has a direct benefit of reducing the risk of cancer across the board and even the risk of lung cancer can be halved within 10 years of stopping.

Smokers are also more prone to other smoking related diseases such as heart disorder, respiratory diseases and stomach problems.

Nicotine is a drug and smoking tobacco is an addiction. It is one of the most addictive chemicals that is readily available. Nicotine constricts your blood vessels which increases the blood pressure. Your heart rate increases and your blood sugar level also rise. This can lead to premature heart attacks and significantly increase heart disease.

After many years of smoking the body gets used to its continues daily nicotine feed. The body will crave this nicotine when you try and stop smoking. Smokers find it difficult to stop the habit as they become dependant on the nicotine.

This conditioned behavior helps toxic substances that gradually destroy the body and its internal organs over time. Smoking is a habitual behavior that is hard to break - just like any drug is. But quitting it is not impossible if you are willing and have the desire!

 

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