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January 8, 2010

5 Low Cost Tips to Quit Smoking

Filed under: cheap ways to quit smoking,free ways to quit smoking,quit smoking,smoke-free,smoking cessation,Uncategorized — Candace @ 5:04 pm

Many people have made their New Year’s Resolution to quit smoking. Quitting smoking is a difficult procedure which often requires expensive options or relapse. Experts say that it takes between 8 and 11 tries for the average person to successfully quit smoking. Here are a few free tips to help you help yourself to quit smoking.

1. Use your phone – There are various smokers who rely on telephone support service as a major part of their attempt to quit smoking. After two weeks of using a telephone help line, smokers showed a decrease in their smoking habits. Telephone help lines are anonymous and easy to find. Try http://communitylinks.cioc.ca/record/GCL1757 if you reside in Canada.

2. Make a plan – Identify when you most often smoke. Do you smoke when you drink coffee? When you go out? Is smoking a social affair for you? Aim to avoid these times. Try writing down each time you have a smoke and when you are doing. This can help you to quit. Plan something else in advance to do instead of smoking, such as drinking tea, rather than coffee.

3. Check your insurance – Many insurers cover costs related to smoking-cessation. The reason they cover this cost is because nonsmokers file fewer medical claims than smokers. Read over your insurance policy or phone your insurance company to find out if this cost is covered.

4. Replace smokes with something else – Unlike replacing an ex, replacing smokes with other options seems to help smokers to quit. Sucking on hard candies or munching pretzels may be a cheap option. You can also pretend to smoke with a straw or Popeye candies. Also it is wise to remove “smoke gear” from your sight. Try to eliminate ashtrays and cigarettes from your car and home.

5. Tell the world – Make a day when you plan to stop smoking and then tell your friends and family. It has been proven that by being aware and sharing your goals with others helps you to reach your goal. Before the day when you plan to quit, begin reducing the frequency of your cigarettes.

You may also ask a health care provider for advice and help on deciding which (if any) prescription medications are best for you.

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December 18, 2009

How to Help a Friend Quit Smoking

Filed under: nicotine addiction,nicotine patch,quit smoking,smoke-free,smoking,support a friend,Uncategorized — Nicole @ 4:37 pm

Knowing the extreme long term and short term effects of smoking can make it painful to watch a friend or family member smoke a pack of cigarettes. There are thousands of smoke-free success stories proving that quitting is entirely possible, however, smoking is highly addictive and your friend will need your love and support to be able to quit.

How to Support a Friend to Quit:

Communicate
Talking to someone about their nicotine addiction must be done in a positive way. During the conversation, focus on encouraging your loved one to quit as opposed to the dangers and repercussions of their habit, as they likely already realize the negative effects of smoking. Be understanding, because getting angry or frustrated with your friend will only cause them to become stressed, which they will inevitably relieve with another cigarette.

Maintain A Positive and Encouraging Attitude

Withdrawing from any addiction can be difficult, and if your friend is trying to quit smoking, they need you to remain positive. The first week of trying to quit is often the most difficult for smokers and their friends, as the smoker’s body does not react well with the lack of nicotine, which they were previously dependent on. Despite the irritability that your friend may experience, it is important to remain positive and encouraging and remind your friend that they are on the road to recovery.

Don’t Give Up
Evidence suggests that nicotine rivals heroin in addictive nature, so it’s not unnatural for any person who is quitting smoking to have a lapse. If your friend does lapse, remind them of the commitment they have made to quitting and maintain a positive attitude. A negative reaction to lapsing will likely upset your friend, which may cause them to smoke a whole pack as opposed to a single cigarette.

Understand What Your Friend Is Going Through
By reading this article, you are already working toward this. Learning about what your friend is dealing with will help you to sympathize and efficiently support your friend. By knowing some reputable quitting techniques, including the nicotine patch, healthy lifestyle changes, and nicotine gum, you are able to help your friend in taking their first steps towards becoming smoke-free, a journey that you only want them to take once.

Quitting smoking is more than difficult, for some people it take multiple tries, however, by taking these ideas into consideration; you can help your friend to quit smoking, and live a much healthier life.

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November 19, 2009

5 Herbs that Can Help you Quit Smoking

Filed under: anti-depressant,asthma,depression,insomnia,nausea,quit smoking,sleep deprivation,smoking cessation,Uncategorized — Amanda @ 3:45 pm

Quitting smoking is hard for those who smoke regularly. Most people who stop smoking have a hard time keeping it that way. If you are trying to stop smoking with things like Nicorette gum or nicotine patches, consider using herbs at the same time to ease the process. Many herbs come in different forms such as extracts, liquids, capsules, and dried bulk for making tea. When you buy herbs, follow the directions on the package on how to use them.

Lobelia

Lobelia is a strong herb which can relax the mind and body. Many people use this natural substance for smoking cessation. It is an old herb used for cleansing the lungs and curing symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough. Recent studies have found that Lobelia may produce similar effects to the human body as nicotine, yet unlike nicotine, Lobelia is non-addictive and helps eliminate the desire to smoke cigarettes. Lobelia is known to have the effect of making cigarettes taste very bad. Lobelia is also reputed to have the effect of making cigarettes taste very bad.

Mimosa Tea

An evergreen shrub found in Brazil and South Mexico. The root bark is used to prepare a brewed beverage which is beneficial to those trying to quit smoking. Those who quit smoking may feel anxiety and have headaches. A strong cup of Mimosa tea will boost the mood and relax the body. Mimosa tea is non-addictive and is sometimes used as an anti-depressant.

Valerian

Valerian is a sedative that is used to help people who suffer from anxiety, stress, and trouble sleeping. Valerian is a good choice in smoking cessation for those who suffer from anxiety and insomnia.

Slippery Elm

For those who have digestive problems during smoking cessation, Slippery Elm may be the best choice. This herb is nutrient rich and east for the body to digest therefore providing digestive comfort. Slippery Elm works to draw out toxins and wastes in the entire body.

Peppermint

Peppermint helps ease feelings of nausea, tension, headaches, and anxiety. Peppermint tastes great and allows the muscles in the body to relax and stimulates the flow of digestive juices.

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October 26, 2009

5 Reasons to Quit Smoking That You May Not Know About

Filed under: blindness,cialis,depression,erectile dysfunction,heartburn,impotence,quit smoking,smoking,Uncategorized,viagra,wrinkles — John @ 4:14 pm

I’m sure if you’re a smoker now, or have previously been a smoker you hear or heard all of the things smoking can do to you. Lung cancer, strokes, shorter life span, etc. Well it gets old and sometimes you just need to hear something new to really get you off the smokes. Which is why I’ve looked around and compiled this list of 5 reasons to quit smoking that you may not know about.

1.Blindness- Smoking can definitely do horrible things to your vision. How bad is it? Well apparently it does the same amount of damage as moonshine. So if you like that whole, being able to see thing, I suggest you putt out the cigarette… for good.

2.Heartburn- There has been a lot of evidence that shows the smoking leads to heartburn. If you’ve ever experienced heartburn you know it can be quite distressing. I’ve known a lot of former smokers that say they have quit simply because they didn’t want to deal with heartburn all the time.

3.Depression- When you’re feeling sad, lonely, and utterly depressed you may only want to sit in your room and smoke. However, smoking can prolong depression and will ultimately make your life much, much more difficult.

4.Wrinkles… Everywhere- Sure you probably know that smoking will cause some serious facial wrinkling. If you’re one of those people that doesn’t know then that should be enough to stop you. However, smoking will also cause wrinkling of some other, not-so-pleasant areas such as, the inner arm and buttocks.

5.Impotence- If you’re a guy this should make you say “I’m quitting right now!” Impotence is probably the last thing in the world you want to happen. Many, many studies (more than you know) show a direct link between smoking and impotence. Guys do you really want to be popping Viagra from a Pez dispenser for the rest of your life just so you can get it up? No, didn’t think so.

Well there you have it. The top 5 reasons to quit smoking that you may not know about. Hopefully these and already known hazards of smoking will have some impact on your future decisions. If not, I have warned you, and all I can say is good luck.

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