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Reasons Why You Should Quit Smoking
By Charlene J. Nuble, Thu Dec 8th
Smoking can hook you because cigarettes contain nicotine whichis highly addictive. But being hooked is not an excuse why youcannot quit smoking. Smoking has been proven by severalresearches to be great threat to one's health, that is why thereis no reason why one who is already hooked to it should not quitsmoking.
It is tough to quit smoking. People try at least 2 to 3 timesbefore they can finally quit smoking. It takes hard work andlots of effort but if you're really determined then you can quitsmoking for good.
Why quit smoking?
There are at least five reasons why you should quit smoking.
* First, if you quit smoking, you will definitely live longerand better.
* Second, each time you smoke, you take about 5 to 20 minutesoff your life. Your chance of getting lung cancer, stroke orheart attack increases if you don't quit smoking.
* Third, the people you live with, especially the children, willbe healthier only if you stop smoking. In fact, second handsmoke is more dangerous than the actual smoke users get fromsmoking.
* Fourth, if you quit smoking, you will have extra money tospend on other things than cigarettes.
* And lastly, if you’re pregnant, chances of having a healthierbaby is more likely if you quit smoking.
So the next and most crucial question is "how do I quit smoking?"
Here are five ways that can help you quit smoking:
1. Get ready and prepare yourself to undetake your quit somkingprogram? Set a quit smoking date. Change your environment bygetting rid of all cigarettes in places you frequent and notallowing people to smoke near you or at your home.
2. Get support and encouragement. Studies have shown that you'llhave better chances in quitting smoking if you can get supportfrom families, friends, and co-workers.
3. Learn new skills and behavior. Always remember that your goalis to quit smoking, so distract yourself from urges of smoking.Change your routine in your first try of quit smoking program.Do something to reduce your stress such as taking a hot bath,exercise, or reading. Plan something to do enjoyable every day.
4. Get medication and use it correctly. Medications can help youlessen the urge to smoke. Five approved medications that canhelp you to quit smoking are: Bupropion SR, nicotine gum,nicotine inhaler, nicotine nasal spray, and nicotine patch.
5. Be prepared for a relapse. If you quit smoking, chances of arelapse is high. Most relapses occur after 3 months of quitting,so watch out for situations that may trigger you get back tosmoking such as alcohol, other smokers, weight gain anddepression.
Everyone can quit smoking so don’t hesitate to at least try toquit smoking also.
Quit smoking now and I guarantee you a healthier, better andlonger life.
About the author:Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For updated links and information aboutquit smoking, please go to: quit-smoking.besthealthlink.net or for updated links and information onall health related topics, go to: besthealthlink.net
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