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Stop Smoking : What Happens When You Quit Smoking
Anti Smoking CampaignsThere are many non governmental organizations (N.G.O.) and some independents groups working against the evil of smoking. The campaign against the ..... It is really hard to wean oneself away from a habit that has been done monotonously and repetitiously over many years. If the activity is smoking, there is the additional difficulty of the fact that tobacco contains addictive substances such as nicotine. So, when you add a strong, well-ingrained habit to an addictive substance, it is supremely difficult to cease smoking. Quitting smoking is hard to accomplish but the results are always for the lifetime which follows. Once the habit of smoking is quit, the body begins its healing process which is rejuvenating in the long run.
It is amazing to note that the human body is able to regenerate itself especially after all the years of smoking. Even more amazing is the fact that this rejuvenation process begins very rapidly. Some effects are noted within the first few minutes of quitting the cigarette.
After 20 minutes of quitting, the blood pressure decreases, and the pulse rate drops to normal. After 8 hours, the oxygen level in blood increases to normal and the carbon monoxide level drops to normal. After 24 hours, the chances of heart attack decreases.
After 48 hours, the ability to smell and taste improve as the nerve endings starts to regenerate. Between two weeks and three months of quitting smoking, blood circulation improves, functioning of lungs increase and physical activities become easier.
When there are so many positive changes occurring during the smoking cessation, it might also be observed that the nicotine withdrawal symptoms also occur which might make the new non-smoker to crave for nicotine and urge to smoke.
Quit Smoking NaturallyTobacco smoking is an addictive as well as an intoxicating agent chemically, psychologically and socially .....
Although there are many physical changes which take place in the body during the first few weeks after smoking the last cigarette, an ex-smoker might be encouraged by the emotional improvements when you quit smoking.
You will feel better about yourself. After all, you have proven that your willpower is a match for the control of nicotine addiction. You can be sure you are a strong and confident person. Without the drawbacks of cigarette breath, shaky hands, and the smell of tobacco and smoke on your hair and clothing, your self-esteem should take a giant leap.
The human body needs time to get accustomed to something which it is deprived of and nicotine is no less. Hence, it is advisable to remain self determined to not light up the cigarette and get back to being a smoker all over again.
How Do I Quit SmokingSmoking accounts for almost 22 % of all the male deaths and 11% of the female deaths around the world on an average. .....
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