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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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.
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,
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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:
- quit smoking in their 50’s;
- quit smoking in their 60’s; and
- 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.
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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,
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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
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