Can smoking a cigar on occasion affect your health?  and what is your favorite?
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Safer than cigarettes. Everything in moderation.  My favorite is an Ashton.
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anything labeled as a "cigar" is not to be inhaled.\n\nps...its not a filter but a mouth piece....its hollow.
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Hello -- I was affected my second hand smoke and I almost died as a result. I suffered two heart attacks and I take medication\nthe rest of my life; I just lost my best friend to cancer. She was only 66. She smoked all of her life.
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Honestly, I have never heard of it.\n\nHowever, one of the things that smoking does is make your blood platelets stick together...While you're smoking, this increases your risk of stroke, which is why it's a bad thing.\n\nMaybe your platelets have un-stuck, making it easier for the blood cells to come thru small openings caused by the periodontal disease?\n\nReally, that's pretty much a wild guess.  I think you should call your dentist.
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no you won't, if you smoke it a little every day, it'll have the same effect on your eyes that wine has for your heart.  in moderation, everything is good for you.
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The health effects of tobacco smoking refer to direct tobacco smoking as well as the inhalation of environmental or secondhand tobacco smoke. The WHO in the 2002 World Health Report estimates that in developed countries, 26% of male deaths and 9% of female deaths can be attributed to smoking. Similarly, the United States' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes tobacco use as "the single most important preventable risk to human health in developed countries and an important cause of premature death worldwide".\n\nPrimary risks\n\nThe main health risks in tobacco pertain to diseases of the cardiovascular system, in particular smoking being a major risk factor for a myocardial infarction (heart attack), diseases of the respiratory tract such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and emphysema, and cancer, particularly lung cancer and cancers of the larynx and tongue. Prior to World War I, lung cancer was considered to be a rare disease, which most physicians would never see during their career. With the postwar rise in popularity of cigarette smoking came a virtual epidemic of lung cancer.\n\nIncidence of impotence is approximately 85 percent higher in male smokers compared to non-smokers, and it is a key cause of erectile dysfunction (ED). Smoking causes impotence because it promotes arterial narrowing.\n\nTobacco related illnesses kill 440,000 people per year., about 1,205 per day, making it the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.\n\nA person's increased risk of contracting disease is directly proportional to the length of time that a person continues to smoke as well as the amount smoked. However, if someone stops smoking, then these chances gradually decrease as the damage to their body is repaired.\n\nDiseases linked to smoking tobacco cigarettes include:\n\nlung cancer and other cancers \nCardiovascular disease \nstroke \nrespiratory ailments such as the common cold and bronchitis \nperipheral vascular disease \nbirth defects of pregnant smokers' offspring \nBuerger's disease (thromboangiitis obliterans) \nimpotence \nchronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema and chronic bronchitis in particular \nMore likely to develop cataracts that may cause blindness \nReduced memory and cognitive abilities (Biol Psychiatry. 2005 Jan 1)\nCigar and pipe smokers tend to inhale less smoke than cigarette smokers, so their risk of lung cancer is lower but is still several times higher than the risk for nonsmokers. Pipe and cigar smokers are also at risk for cancers of the oral cavity, larynx (voice box), or esophagus, a risk which was widely hypothesized before any link between smoking and cancer was scientifically proved as seen in the news coverage of the tobacco-related cancers of two American presidents; Ulysses S. Grant died in 1885 at age sixty-three after a long and painful public battle with throat cancer which was widely assumed at the time to be the result of his lifelong cigar habit, and Grover Cleveland was diagnosed in 1893 with cancer of the left jaw, which was frequently remarked upon by the press and public as the side where he usually had a cigar clamped. Similarly, cancer of the mouth and jaw is also a risk for chewing tobacco. The benefits of smoking cessation are immediate: blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature return to normal range; heart attack risk decreases; ability to smell and taste is enhanced; circulation improves.\n\nIt is generally assumed that the major motivational factor behind smoking is the nicotine it contains. However, the practice of ingesting the smoke from a smoldering leaf generates an enormous number of active chemical compounds, loosely lumped together as 'tar', many of which are biologically reactive and potential health dangers. (Chewing tobacco is also carcinogenic, likely because similar compounds are generated in the practice of curing it; the Nordic snus, which is steam cured and therefore does not generate thes
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Shisha is tobacco, just like what is in cigarettes.  However, cigarette companies put other cruddy stuff in cigarettes, so I believe that Shisha is less harmful for you.  Remember though, it is still tobacco.
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you should definitely not smoke tobacco if you have a risk of heart attack or high blood pressure. marijuana should be safe though. heres why. in tobacco, the main chemical is nicotine, when you take nicotine in any form, it tightens and hardens your arteries, so if theyre alread somewhat clogged, blood flow is slowed down. thats why alot of people get dizzy or sick when they first smoke cigarettes. dont do that if youre at risk for a heart attack.\n\npot on the other hand, actually loosens and expands the arteries and vessels so although im not a doctor and i cant say for sure, logic seems to say it would be reasonably safe to smoke pot if you have high blood pressure...\n\npeace
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Well one thing second hand smokes does for me is it gives me migraines for hours and even days. I really don't think I should have to suffer when I do nothing in return. But smoke isn't the only thing that gives me really bad headaches other strong odors do too like perfume.
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Every fruit and vegetable has unique properties that contribute to good health, smoker and non-smoker.\n\nThe golden rule is color: the more colors of fruits and vegetables you have, the better the balance of nutrients you are receiving.\n\nWhile I could give you the breakdown of vitamins and minerals for various vegetables and fruits, know this: there are a variety of undiscovered and recently discovered chemicals that contribute to good human health.\n\nBroccolli has received a lot of attention since the discovery of yet-named chemicals. These chemicals provide protection from carcinogens, and helps heal the damage already done by carnicogens. Since cigarette smoke is jam packed with cancer-causing chemicals, broccolli has been identified as a key food to consume.\n\nSpinach, cauliflower, uncooked carrots, peppers, onions and garlic all contribute to good health and good healing.\n\nThey must be fresh, served without corn/vegetable oils, no salad dressing, no butter. No deep frying or smothering your broccolli with cheese.\n\nAlso, you need whole unprocessed grains. These are key to repairing damage done by smoking. Steel cut oats, whole grain breads (not whole wheat breads), wild rice and basmati rice should be part of a post-smoking recovery diet.\n\nEat several servings of each every day. You will feel better and look better.\n\nCongratulations on successfully quitting smoking. Not an easy thing to do, so I think you will have an easy time enjoying all the fresh fruits and vegetables that await you.
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my guilty pleasures used to be watching porn and smoking kool filter kings but i have quit both now i switched them with the occasional 12 pack and ben &jerrys chunky monkey ice cream pint man let me tell ya that is hands down the best flavor at least to me i have been eating that sh*t since i was like 10 yrs old.im 20 now,and also i love or used to love smoking cigars and watching gangster movies,oh and pissing people off just for kicks is fun too.oh yeah nude golf would be hilarious i like that idea.depending on how ugly or hot someone is playing with you it would really change your game.oh yeah how can i forget going to chat rooms and watching people rant and carry on about certain things my personal favorite is yahoo chat islam room 2,its nuts in their.oh yeah how can i forget i love to gamble its a real rush,preferably shooting dice and all that dangerous stuff.
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Possible.  Smoking is bad for your health all the way around.  It has been known to restrict the arteries, thereby decreasing the bloodflow to the heart and brain.  So, I'm saying, yeah, sounds right.  I'm guessing he told you that to make sure you never start smoking, and I hope you never do.  Terrible, nasty, expensive habit (I know, I smoked for 11 years) that will only kill you early and painfully.  Don't bother with it.
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I used to smoke. At first I started because it was a way to relax when having a drink or hanging out with friends. I've since quit because like most people I went from being a social smoker to someone who was smoking much more regularly than I would have liked. The interesting thing about cigarettes in particular is that while they do temporarily help to reduce anxiety and stress, they affect your brain chemistry in such a way that after the effects wear off you get a "rebound effect" in which you are more tense and feeling more stressed than you were before you started smoking. So, besides all of the addictive ingredients, this up and down cycle causes people to want to smoke more in order to get back to that relaxed feeling. But I admit that I still have cravings every day and probably haven't dealt with the "real" reasons I smoked like treating a mild form of depression (very common) and as a means of escape.
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Do you smoke? YES\ndid you used to smoke? YES\nAt what age did you start? 15\nWhy? What was the circumstance? I enjoyed it....initially I thought it looked cool.\nDo you know what tolerance is? Yes\nDid you develop a tolerance? Yes\nHow do you feel when you smoke? Wonderful!\nHow do you feel when you don't smoke? Horrible\nDid you ever try to quit? Nope....\nHow? What method? Did you have help? N/A\nWhy did you quit? I didn't and wouldn't.  I enjoy it too much!\nWhat does smoking do to the body?(what u know-dont search)Relaxes it.  Don't believe all the propoganda that claims it kills you.  If you know anything of science, you know that there were no control subjects in any study done, therefore the science is junk.\nDid you know you could get oral cancer? Yes, did you know that non-smokers can get oral cancer?\nDid you know that it is harmful to the non-smoker? Did you know that 2nd hand smoke is a fairy tale?  Do a little research and you will see that in 1998 the Supremem Court overrulled the EPA's opinion on 2nd hand smoke.  The courts said there was no solid proof that 2nd hand smoke is bad for ANYONE!  I urge you to research this item for your paper.
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How Smoking Affects Your Body\nThere's hardly a part of the human body that's not affected by the chemicals in the cigarettes you smoke. Let's take a tour of your body to look at how smoking affects it.\n\nStarting at the Top\n\nAs a smoker, you're at risk for cancer of the mouth. Tobacco smoke can also cause gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath. The teeth become unsightly and yellow. Smokers may experience frequent headaches. And lack of oxygen and narrowed blood vessels to the brain can lead to strokes.\n\nLungs and Bronchi\n\nMoving down to your chest, smoke passes through the bronchi, or breathing tubes. Hydrogen cyanide and other chemicals in the smoke attack the lining of the bronchi, inflaming them and causing that chronic smoker's cough. Because the bronchi are weakened, you're more likely to get bronchial infections. Mucus secretion in your lungs is impaired, also leading to chronic coughing. Smokers are 10 times as likely to get lung cancer and emphysema as nonsmokers.\n\nSmoking and the Heart\n\nThe effects of smoking on your heart are devastating. Nicotine raises blood pressure and makes the blood clot more easily. Carbon monoxide robs the blood of oxygen and leads to the development of cholesterol deposits on the artery walls. All of these effects add up to an increased risk of heart attack. In addition, the poor circulation resulting from cholesterol deposits can cause strokes, loss of circulation in fingers and toes and impotence.\n\nSmoking and the Body's Organs\n\nThe digestive system is also affected. The tars in smoke can trigger cancer of the esophagus and throat. Smoking causes increased stomach acid secretion, leading to heartburn and ulcers. Smokers have higher rates of deadly pancreatic cancer. Many of the carcinogens from cigarettes are excreted in the urine where their presence can cause bladder cancer, which is often fatal. High blood pressure from smoking can damage the kidneys.\n\nThe Results\n\nThe health effects of smoking have results we can measure. Forty percent of men who are heavy smokers will die before they reach retirement age, as compared to only 18 percent of nonsmokers. Women who smoke face an increased risk of cervical cancer, and pregnant women who smoke take a chance with the health of their unborn babies.\n\nBut the good news is that when you quit smoking your body begins to repair itself. Ten years after you quit, your body has repaired most of the damage smoking caused. Those who wait until cancer or emphysema has set in aren't so lucky—these conditions are usually fatal. It's one more reason to take the big step and quit now.
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Smoking any substance will cause problems, the smoke is a pollutant and irritant! Gingko may well be a healthy substance but that is when it is taken through the mouth, not thru any other route...;
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Don't start, in any way, smoking. You're better off.  If you're going to 'enjoy' a cigar for your nephew, have one of those that are made out of bubble gum.