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Quit Smoking to Avoid Blindness ?

July 24th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Here’s something that you may find interesting. Most people know that smoking cigarettes has been linked to lung cancer, stroke, heart attacks, etc.  But most people do not know smoking is also linked to blindness.

In a recent British study, teens indicated that they are more concerned about blindness than the other smoking related diseases. However, very few of the smoking teens even knew that blindness was a risk of cigarette smoking.

So if you need another reason to quit smoking, perhaps blindness will be more motivating to you than lung cancer.

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Relax and Stop Acting Like a Cigarette Addict

July 15th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

I never realized how much I acted and felt like an addict until I quit smoking cigarettes. Perhaps you can relate to this.

My cigarette habit did not always make me feel like an addict…however laws began limiting where I could smoke. I could no longer smoke in my office, I could no longer smoke in public buildings, I could not smoke in airports and on planes and in restaurants, etc. As these laws began to take effect, I knew fewer and fewer smokers……Smoking was not something you wanted to advertise, it was not acceptable.

The more smoking became limited and the less smokers I knew, the more I started feeling like an addict. I was constantly thinking about when I could have my next cigarette. When I went into a business meeting, I thought about how I could not smoke. When I was flying somewhere, I would wait until the last possible minute before entering the ariport.

I wanted to smoke as much as possible, as though I was storing nicotine in my body to help me make it through a long plane ride.

This is ridiculus. You can not store excess nicotine in your body, these thoughts and actions were not rational.

However, I saw a lot of other people doing the same. A whole line of smokers were outside the airports puffing up a storm. We all looked like we would never be able to have another cigarette again.

All of these actions and thoughts are those of an addict. I did not realize how much cigarettes were controlling me. I could not even go to bed unless I had at least one cigarette for the next morning.

After I quit smoking, this all changed. In fact, it wasn’t until I was taking my first plane ride as a non-smoker that I realized how much calmer and relaxed I was.

I arrived at the airport early, I did not have to hang around outside feeding my habit. I had a nice relaxed breakfast and slowly made my way to the gate. I window shopped, arrived at the the gate early and read while I was waiting for the plane to board. The sense of relaxation, confidence and overall well-being I felt was amazing. At that moment, I became increadibly proud of my quit smoking accomplishment. In fact, whenever I am tempted to start smoking again, I think about how I felt at that moment. I was completely relaxed and at peace with myself. 

I realized how severely cigarettes impacted my prior behaviour. How much I used to act and feel like an addict.

• as a smoker I was always anxious and nervous when I knew I would not be able to smoke for the next 1 1/2 hours or more;
• when I was with non-smokers or in non-smoking places, I would also be thinking about how and where I could sneak a cigarette;
• I would smoke whenever an opportunity existed, because I knew that opportunities were limited;
• I would try to find hidden places to smoke, because I felt like a social outcast. I knew smoking was frowned upon; etc.

These feelings and actions have a negative impact on your sense of well-being, confidence and your self-esteem. It was difficult to focus and stay centered when these feelings overcame me, which was more often than I care to admit.

Does this sound pathetic, perhaps. But I know I am not alone. If you are a smoker, you probably feel the same way whether or not you realize it.

This is just one more reason why you should stop smoking. Not only is smoking bad for your physical health, it is also bad for your mental and emotional health.

I’m sharing this experience in the hope that it will help others to quit smoking or remain ex-smokers. If you have a similar experience, please share it with us.

 

To Your Health,

QuitSmokingWaysAndTips.com

 

 

 

Disgusting Quit Smoking Ads (but effective)

July 15th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Apparently, the Australian government is committed to helping people quit smoking.  Their TV ads and cigarette pack warnings are much more dramatic than in the US. Their ads stand out, are memorable and will probably have a real impact on viewers.

The message is clear….smoking is definately not cool and does serious damage.

Guess they realized a long time ago that small written warning labels on cigarette packs does little to deter people from lighting up. Let’s face it, when I was a smoker, I barely noticed the warning labels. You don’t notice them unless you are looking for them and the warning is very mild.

So what is the Australian answer to effectively deter smoking? How about disgusting graphic pictures of diseased body parts on cigarette packs and in other advertising. These pictures are large, very noticeable, and graphic. I guarantee you have not seen pictures like these before.

Wish I saw these pictures when I was a teenager, I never would have started smoking.

Australian Warning Labels

If you are tempted to light up or still not sure if you are ready to quit smoking, you may want to view the warning labels. Definately unique and worth viewing.

If you are a parent, share these with your children. More effective than a mere pep talk.

To Your Health,

QuitSmokingWaysAndTips.com

 

Quit Smoking in Your 50’s and Significantly Reduce Cancer Risk

May 9th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

A new medical study shows that it is never too late to quit smoking. So if you are looking for another good reason to quit smoking, this is it.

The study analyzed the impact on lung cancer death rates for smokers who:

1. quit smoking in their 50’s;
2. quit smoking in their 60’s; and
3. those that continued their smoking habit

The results indicate that the earlier you quit smoking the more significantly you can reduce your risk of dying from lung cancer. It also showed that participants that quit smoking in their 50’s and 60’s still significantly reduced their risk of dying from lung cancer. In other words, it is never too late for you to quit smoking to improve your health.

• Those that quit smoking in their 50’s reduced their risk of lung cancer death by 43% - 64% compared to those that continued smoking.
• Those that quit smoking in their 60’s reduced their risk of lung cancer death by 19% - 57% compared to those that continued smoking.

Of-course this does not mean that you should wait until you are in your 50’s or 60’s to quit smoking. You should quit smoking as soon as possible to maximize your health benefits and significantly reduce your risk of lung cancer.

For the complete article on this medical study, please visit:

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This is great news for all smokers. It is never too late for you to take action and quit smoking.

To Your Health,

QuitSmokingWaysAndTips.com

It’s Too Late for Me To Quit Smoking.

May 9th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

People who have been smoking for 5-10+ years often use the excuse that it is too late for them to quit smoking. They erroneously believe that they have already done too much damage to their body which is irreversible. Although they have done a lot of damage, this damage can be reversed or at least significantly reduced. The human body has an amazing ability to heal itself, provided you give it the chance.

If you or someone you know is using this excuse to continue their nasty smoking habit, you are lying to yourself. This excuse is merely a cop out and a cheap excuse to continue smoking.

There are numerous health benefits to quitting smoking regardless of how much you smoke or how long you have been smoking. Here is a sample of some of the more significant short term health benefits, which begin almost immediately:

20 Minutes After Quitting

• your pulse rate drops
• your blood pressure drops
• your body temperature increases in your hands and feet

8 Hours After Quitting

• Your blood oxygen level returns to normal
• Your blood carbon monoxide level drops to normal

24 - 48 Hours After Quitting

• Your chance of heart attack decreases
• Your sense of smell and taste begins to improve
• Your nerve endings start to regrow
• Your sinuses begin to clear and you notice an improvement in your breathing

2 Weeks To 3 Months After Quitting

• Your blood circulation improves
• It is easier to walk up stairs and exercise
• Your lung function begins to increase by as much as 30%

1 To 9 Months After Quitting

• Coughing, fatigue, and sinus congestion is noticeably reduced
• Shortness of breath is significantly reduced
• Your skin begins to improve

1 Year After Quitting

• Your risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker

This is merely a list of the health benefits that you will begin to experience during your first year as a non-smoker. There are numerous other long term health benefits that you will also realize.

Smoking negatively impacts nearly every part of your body: your brain, your eyes, your skin, your teeth, your lungs, your heart, your blood sugar levels, your cholesterol level, your risk of developing numerous types of cancer, etc.

I hope by reading this you realize that it is never too late to quit smoking. The sooner you quit smoking the sooner you will begin to realize the physical, emotional and financial benefits of smoking cessation.

Stop making excuses and just do it!

To Your Health

QuitSmokingWaysAndTips.com

 

The Truth About Laser Quit Smoking Treatments

April 23rd, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

The effectiveness of laser quit smoking treatments are not formally documented because medical science does not recognize it as a formal quit smoking method. Although there are clinics around the country citing success rates of 80%-90%, a formal method is not used to compute these rates. Before spending $200-$300 on a cold laser quit smoking treatment, do more research.

Bad News

There are few medical studies testing the effectiveness of cold laser therapy as a quit smoking method. There are reports of studies comparing the effectiveness of acupuncture versus laser quit smoking treatments to determine which was more effective to quit smoking but the results were inconclusive. Apparently, both groups had similar results.

If you really want to quit smoking, you will quit smoking and a laser quit smoking treatment may help minimize withdrawal symptoms. People who have quit, attribute their success to the relaxation they received from a cold laser quit smoking treatment. Laser therapy is not a miracle cure, you first need to make the decision to quit smoking no matter what in order for your laser quit smoking treatment to be successful. Every person knows their own temperament and what they need. If you believe a plush office, a counseling session, and a cold laser quit smoking treatment will be effective then you should try it. It could be the best $200 you spend. This treatment may provide the quit smoking support that you need to succeed.

When doing your research and comparing laser quit smoking treatment success rates, learn how the success rates are computed. How long have the patients stopped smoking? How was follow-up conducted? Have they been without a single cigarette for over a month? Three months? A year? In order to compare quit smoking success rates between methods and laser quit smoking treatment clinics, the results need to be standardized. If we are comparing apples to oranges, the results are meaningless.

Good News

Most doctors agree that there is no harm in trying a laser quit smoking treatment session if you have the time and money. It may be the excuse and support that you need to finally quit smoking. It’s similar to people who have unused fitness equipment at home, but finally start working out once they pay for a gym membership.

Spending time and/or money may increase your level of commitment. Since everyone is different, choose the quit smoking method that you feel is right for you. Your belief in a laser quit smoking treatment or other quit smoking method, can make the difference between success and failure.

 

To Your Health,

 

Ways to Naturally Quit Smoking

April 10th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

There are many quit smoking products, drugs and aids on the market. However you may be reluctant to use these because of potential side effects. If the thought of quitting cold turkey makes you fearful, you can still devise a strategy to more naturally quit smoking. You can replace patches, gums and drugs with herbal supplements, support groups or just plain will power.

Find A Way That Works For You

The key to naturally quit smoking is to find a method you’re comfortable with. If your decision to quit is part of a total fitness overhaul, the energy you spend improving your nutrition and developing an exercise program may provide enough incentive to naturally quit smoking. A total fitness overhaul is very empowering.

Another way to naturally quit smoking is to use herbal supplements to detox your body and minimize withdrawal symptoms. Although there are numerous resources about quit smoking herbal remedies, if more than one herb is needed you should purchase a prepackaged quit smoking herbal remedy. Mixing your own herbs is not recommended, the wrong formula can be detrimental. There are many good naturally quit smoking herbal remedies available.

Quitting smoking can be lonely and harder if you do it alone. Find a smoking cessation support group and meet other people who are also going through the process of naturally quitting smoking. You’ll have someone to call when you’re having a bad day or to celebrate the fact that you naturally quit smoking. Support groups can be very empowering. If you need an extra push, you’ll have the extra support. When you succeed you can help others who need it and gain the satisfaction that you’ve contributed to someone else’s success to naturally quitting smoking. 

The best strategy is a combination of all the above tips. Make your decision to naturally quit smoking part of a fitness overhaul, use herbal supplements and find a support group. Your decision to quit smoking is a chance to begin a healthier lifestyle and repair your body. Make the decision to naturally quit smoking, devise your plan and just do it. It will be one of the biggest personal accomplishments in your life.

 

To Your Health,

QuitSmokingWaysAndTips.com

 

Quit Smoking Ways - Preplanning Activities

April 9th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Most smokers admit that they would love to quit smoking and they are looking for quit smoking ways that will make it easier and as pain free as possible. There are so many quit smoking ways, products and aids on the market that it can be difficult to choose one. There is no right or wrong quit smoking way, so pick one that you are comfortable with and just do it.

Most smokers try 3-4 times to quit smoking before they succeed. Others quit smoking the first time they try. Every smoker is different and if you asked 50 ex-smokers how they quit you would probably get 50 different quit smoking ways. But every ex-smoker would agree that in order to quit smoking successfully, the first thing you need to do is make the decision to quit, no matter what. You must be dedicated to your success.

If you are a heavy smoker or have been smoking for more than 5 years, it will be very difficult to quit smoking all at once. Here are some quit smoking ways that make it easier:

1. first make the decision to quit smoking and choose a quit date at least 30 days away;
2. stop smoking in your house and car at least 30 days before your quit date;
3. start to reduce your smoking at least 30 days before your quit date. Consider smoking at a regular interval, such as every hour; and
4. begin preparing for your quit date as soon as you make the decision to quit smoking.

Smoking is both a mental habit and a physical addiction. When you quit smoking in your house and your car, you begin to separate the mental connection between smoking and these areas. It will be easier to be at home and in your car as a non-smoker. The smoke odor will also start to disappear from these areas. 

Most of the cigarettes you currently smoke are out of habit. In order to begin weakening the mental habit, you should begin smoking on a schedule. By reducing your smoking and using a schedule, you accomplish two things: 1) weaken your prior mental smoking habit and 2) begin reducing your nicotine intake. This is a quit smoking way that eases your withdrawal symptoms and begins to prepare you mentally for your quit date. You are using these methods to begin to take control of your smoking habit.

There are many quit smoking ways to prepare for your quit date, as instructed in item 4 above. Here are some common ones:

1. make a list of all the reasons that you want to quit smoking. Review the list twice daily before and after your quit date;
2. make a list of the health risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting smoking;
3. identify the triggers that cause you to light a cigarette;
4. begin to indentify alternative ways of dealing with these triggers;
5. make a list of additional activities you can do after you quit that you do not associate with smoking. These will keep your mind occupied after you quit smoking; and
6. put together your support mechanisms and reward system, etc.

Although there are many quit smoking ways available, the most successful ones involve preplanning activities like the ones above, a quit smoking product or aid, alternative plans to deal with smoking triggers and behavior modification. You will need to avoid people, places and activities that you currently associate with smoking when you first quit smoking. Avoiding these will increase your chance of success.

A key quit smoking way is to minimize temptation, especially when you first quit. You are very vulnerable during this period and avoidance is usually the best approach. There is no need to make it harder on yourself than necessary. Make the decision, use preplanning and stick with it. 

 

To Your Health,

 

QuitSmokingWaysAndTips.com

 

Quit Smoking Tips - The Key to Success

April 2nd, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

It is very difficult to quit smoking, because smoking is both a habit and an addiction. This means that smoking has both a physical component and a mental component. The physical addiction to nicotine will last three to four days until it is flushed from your system. The mental portion of quitting smoking can be much more difficult to deal with and will last much longer. To help ensure your success, you should use as many quit smoking tips that you can.

There are numerous products on the market that can minimize the physical withdrawal sypmtoms, but few that address the mental withdrawal. Hypnosis quit smoking products are the only products that help to address the mental element of addiction. However, even hypnosis requires a certain degree of will power in order to succeed.

Below are some common quit smoking tips that may be helpful:

1. set a quit smoking date at least 2 weeks away;
2. identify the triggers that cause you to light up and find alternative ways of handling them;
3. get involved with activities where you can not smoke;
4. plan on reading, doing crosswords or other activities to keep your mind occupied; and
5. make a list of all the reasons that you want to quit smoking and put reminders of these reasons everywhere.

In addition to the above quit smoking tips, you may want to begin taking steps immediately to alter your mental connection to smoking. If you currently smoke in your house and/or car, you can begin by not smoking in these areas. By not smoking in these areas, you will no longer associate being in the house or car with your smoking habit. This should make it easier after you quit smoking to be at home or in your car. This quit smoking tip can turn your house and car into safe havens after you quit smoking.

The toughest part of quitting smoking is engaging in activites, seeing people or being in places that you associate with smoking. These places or activities trigger the urge to smoke subconsciously as well as consciously. That is why it is ideal to quit smoking in your house and car before you quit smoking, in order to break this mental connection.

Another quit smoking tip is to study up on all the health hazards associated with smoking. I was surprised to learn that smoking one pack of cigarettes per day puts the same stress on your heart as being 90 pounds overweight. During your quit smoking research, gather all the disgusting pictures that you can find (i.e., diseased lungs, etc) and review them twice daily before and after your quit date.

All smokers spend a lot of money on their habit. Set a goal to quit smoking and put the cost of cigarettes away for an entire year. Take that money and buy yourself something special. In addition, other great quit smoking tips include taking a picture of your children and grandchildren and write on the bottom that you promise to be at their wedding. Place these pictures where you usually store your cigarettes so that every time you reach for them, you will pick up the picture and read your promise.

Drinking more water is another quit smoking tip that also helps you flush the addictive nicotine from your body and delivers other health benefits as well. You should also change your daily routine by finding a new route to work or a different routine in getting ready in the mornings. This will create new habits that are not mentally associated with your previous smoking life. It will also add mental stimulation to keep you occupied mentally. When you quit smoking you are making a major change in your life. You will need all the quit smoking tips you can get. The key is to keep your mind occupied so that it does not focus on cigarettes.

Be creative and you can add more quit smoking tips that are unique to your lifestyle. The biggest quit smoking tip of all is to make up your mind and just do it. Keep trying until you succeed.

Hypnosis to Quit Smoking?

March 30th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

If you are a smoker and you have been smoking cigarettes for at least 5 years, it is going to be tough to quit smoking. You should find a quit smoking product or aid in order to improve your chances of success. Very few people that attempt to quit smoking cold turkey succeed, so why set yourself up for failure.

As a former smoker myself, I am convinced that smoking is at least 75% mental. In other words, most of the cigarettes that you smoke, you smoke out of mental habit and not because of physical addition.

Since a large portion of your smoking habit is mental, it makes sense to use hypnosis as an aid to quit smoking. Hypnosis will help you to overcome the mental portion of your addiction. Hypnosis will also help to strengthen your will power and determination to quit smoking.

Quit Smoking Right Now is the hypnosis quit smoking product that we recommend the most. We personally know people that have had success using this product. The product comes with a money back guarantee and also offers individual coaching if you are struggling to kick the habit. This is the only quit smoking program that we know of, that offers personal coaching to help you succeed.

Quit Smoking Right Now offers great customer service, can be downloaded instantly and is very easy to use. We prefer an audio quit smoking program because you can listen to it repeatedly, if needed. If you go to a hypnotist’s office, it is usually more expensive and you do not have the ability to repeat the session again, whenever your need extra support 24/7/365.

Like all quit smoking aids, you need to be committed to becoming a non-smoker permanently in order to obtain the best results.

So if you are ready to quit smoking now and would like some additional mental support, you should check out Quit Smoking Right Now

 

An Easy Way to Quit Smoking?

March 29th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Unfortunately there is no easy way to quit smoking or to break any habit or addiction. There are products on the market that can make it easier, minimize your withdrawal symptoms or remove nicotine from your body faster but that does not mean the products make it easy to quit smoking. It still requires a lot of will power, determination and support. This does not mean that it can’t be done or that you should not try and quit. Many people have successfully quit smoking for good.

In order to increase your chance of success you must make the decision to quit smoking permanently and be 100% committed to your decision, no matter what. It’s no different than losing weight, starting a fitness program or making any other major change in your life; you must be dedicated to change. Although there are many so-called easy ways to quit smoking that you see advertised, there is no miracle method that will make quitting 100% painless. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If life were that easy, we would all be thin, sober, non-smokers.

The Best Way to Quit Smoking?

There is no right way or best way to quit smoking. You need to find a method that works best for you. Before choosing your method of quitting smoking, you should do some initial preparation first. The following are factors to consider when planning the easiest quit smoking strategy for you:

1. make a list of all the reasons why you want to quit smoking, be as specific as possible;
2. pick a quit smoking date at least two weeks away;
3. make a list of all the benefits of quitting;
4. try to identify the triggers that make you light a cigarette;
5. find alternative ways of dealing with your triggers that you can implement as you are going through withdrawal; and
6. if possible find a support partner who will quit smoking with you, etc.

By preparing in advance, it will be easier for you to successfully quit smoking. You should review the reasons and benefits of quitting smoking as often as possible, leading up to your quit date. Consider writing these down on index cards that you keep with you during your withdrawal period. These reminders can be a source of support and make the difference between success and failure.

Do emotional factors like the health of your family affect you? Do financial factors like the cost of cigarettes and the negative effect it has on the value of your home and car motivate you? Or does the aesthetics of smelly clothes and yellow teeth make the most difference? The answers to these questions can help you find an easier way to quit smoking and to remain smoke-free for the rest of your life.

If emotions motivate you, you can place pictures of your loved ones on your desk, in your wallet and in your car as a constant reminder of why you do not want to smoke. If you are a people-person, find a support group.

Regardless of the quit smoking method you choose, put support mechanisms in place and be determined to succeed. You owe it to yourself to make it as easy as possible for you to quit smoking. Remember it only takes 21 days to create a new habit.

Laser Quit Smoking - The Latest Miracle Method?

March 23rd, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

There has been alot of talk lately about the use of laser treatments to quit smoking. This latest method to combat the smoking habit, involves only one treatment and claims to have a success rate of up to 70 percent. There are numerous quit smoking laser clinics popping up all over the US, as people continue to look for the easiest way to quit smoking.

This technique involves using cold laser technology to apply slight pressure on specific energy points on your body, which causes the release of endorphins. These endorphins promote a feeling of relaxation and also enhance the body’s ability to detoxify nicotine from your system. These two factors can greatly reduce your nicotine withdrawal symptoms making it easier for you to quit smoking. Although withdrawal symptoms will be reduced they will not be eliminated, so will power and determination are essential on your part.

Like other quit smoking methods, your chances for success are directly related to your desire to quit smoking. If you have not made up your mind to quit smoking, nothing is going to help you.

Add Behavior Modification

Laser quit smoking clinics boast a success rate of about 70 percent, which is higher than many other methods such as using the patch, nicotine gum, cold turkey, etc. However there are some hypnosis and herbal quit smoking products that have success rates as high as 90 percent.

Laser quit smoking techniques are more successful when combined with behavior modification. The first three days are the toughest when you are trying to quit, so you must be especially careful during this period. Try to avoid stressful situations as much as possible, avoid people that are smokers, avoid places that you normally smoke at and above all keep yourself busy. The busier you are the less you will focus on your withdrawal symptoms. Ideally you should spend time in places where smoking is not permitted: museum, library, gym and anywhere else that you can think of. You want to find places that keep you stimulated and occupied, which are also smoke-free.

If possible, solicit the help of loved ones in advance so they can help you keep your mind off of your smoking cessation. When you are tempted to light up, focus on the reasons that you want to quit smoking and get busy doing something to keep your mind occupied.

Using word seek puzzles, crosswords, reading or a hobby are also good ways to occupy yourself. I love word seek puzzles and used them as a supporting technique when I recently quit my 25+ year smoking habit. You can never have too many aids to help you quit smoking and remain a non-smoker. Before your quit smoking date, think of a few different ways or activities that you can use to modify your behavior and increase your chances for success.
To Your Health,

QuitSmokingWaysAndTips.com

Mustard Helps You Quit Smoking?

March 19th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

In an effort to help people quit smoking, there have been numerous studies done. There are also numerous products, herbs and home remedies that claim to help you quit smoking. The need for so many different types of products is not because they do not work, but because every smoker is unique and has diffferent preferences. By offering a large variety of products and ideas to quit smoking, a person is more likely to find a method that appeals to them.

One of the latest methods that are still being studied is the use of mustard to quit smoking.  Mustard is more than just a food topping, it offers many health benefits. The most recent health benefit seems to include smoking cessation. Using mustard to quit smoking is still relatively new and far from main stream. But if further studies prove its effectiveness, it could be one of the cheapest and readily available quit smoking aids on the market.

More About the Miracle of Mustard

Mustard starts as a seed which is either used whole, crushed or otherwise processed. Mustard seeds come from a cruciferous vegetable.  Cruciferous vegetables are well known for providing many health bene