a list of benefits of quiting smoking?
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Ever wonder what happens to your\nbody the moment you stop smoking? \nWithin 20 minutes of smoking that last cigarette, the body begins a series of changes that continues for years. \n20 MINUTES \nBlood pressure drops to normal. \nPulse rate drops to normal. \nBody temperature of hands and feet increases to normal. \n8 HOURS \nCarbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal. \nOxygen level in blood increases to normal. \n24 HOURS \nChance of heart attack decreases. \n48 HOURS \nNerve endings start regrowing. \nAbility to smell and taste is enhanced. \n2 WEEKS TO 3 MONTHS \nCirculation improves. \nWalking becomes easier. \nLung function increases up to 30%. \n1 TO 9 MONTHS \nCoughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease. \nCilia regrow in lungs, increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce infection. \nBody's overall energy increases. \n1 YEAR \nExcess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker. \n5 YEARS \nLung cancer death rate for average smoker (one pack a day) decreases by almost half. \nStroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker 5-15 years after quitting. \nRisk of cancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus is half that of a smoker's. \n10 YEARS \nLung cancer death rate similar to that of nonsmokers. \nPrecancerous cells are replaced. \nRisk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas decreases. \n15 YEARS \nRisk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker.
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It might help you to replace your smoking habit with something that will be beneficial to your health/body. Try starting up an activity such as Yoga, running, swimming, something active that will help you rebuild your mental/physical health while quitting. They say it helps to replace one bad habit with a good one. I'm sorry I don't have any personal experience to share but I wish you the best of luck and just know that YOU CAN DO IT and you will feel so much better in the long run.\n\n\nTake a look a this...\n\nWithin 20 minutes after you smoke that last cigarette, your body begins a series of changes that continue for years.\n\n20 Minutes After Quitting\nYour heart rate drops.\n\n12 hours After Quitting\nCarbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.\n\n2 Weeks to 3 Months After Quitting\nYour heart attack risk begins to drop.\nYour lung function begins to improve.\n\n1 to 9 Months After Quitting\nYour Coughing and shortness of breath decrease.\n\n1 Year After Quitting\nYour added risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker’s.\n\n5 Years After Quitting\nYour stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker’s 5-15 years after quitting.\n\n10 Years After Quitting\nYour lung cancer death rate is about half that of a smoker’s.\nYour risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases.\n\n15 Years After Quitting\nYour risk of coronary heart disease is back to that of a nonsmoker’s.\n\nGood Luck!
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The nicotine patches certainly help the withdrawal, if used as directed for about 2 or 3 months.  But I wouldn't embark on this path, unless yur very serious about quitting.  You will slowly get unaddicted, but the process will take years(if you stay clean of all tobacco).  Eat fruit, drink fruit juice, and get some mild exercise like going for walks.
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Never smoked.  I found this:\nhttp://www.insuremylife.org/quitsmoking.html
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First off, I must say GREAT for you for quiting!!!!!!!!!!! I also used to smoke, I Have Quit three times ( quit for about 2 years each time) I have stayed quit this time.  Although, I still have dreams in which I have smoked in... but I wake up with a guilty conscience... Anyways, great for you.  It just takes time for healing.  However, I liked doing the ty-bo exercise tapes and swimming... you don't realize how hard you are pushing yourself with these as much as running, oh also hiking on trails are fun.  Good luck!
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Make the effort to shift your thinking from how good you think a smoke would be  -  to the good feelings you'll have when you are smoke-free. Drink or eat fruit or juice to keep your blood sugar up for a few days instead of nicotine doing that, and nibble on healthy snacks - nuts, veggies, etc.\nLots of help here: http://www.quitguide.com
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First i stopped smoking when i went on holiday, so that i was outside of my normal environment which made it a bit easier.  Then i just stopped.  Was hell for the first 7 days, horrible for the next 21 days, not nice for a couple of months, and then got to be normal not smoking. \n\nGood luck
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I reccomend visiting the American Lung Association. Their web site link is below. There is a wealth of information and there is a link and phone number to e-mail or call questions to a health professional. I hope this helps. If you need more advice or support, I've been smoking since I was fifteen and am going to quit for good in a few weeks. Good luck. :^)\n\nhttp://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22940
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Within 20 minutes of last cigarette: Blood pressure drops to normal Pulse drops to normal rate Body temperature of hands and feet increase to normal \n\nWithin 8 hours: Carbon dioxide level in blood drops to normal Oxygen level in blood increases to normal \n\nWithin 24 hours: Chance of heart attack decreases \n\nWithin 48 hours: Nerve endings start to regrow Ability to smell and taste enhances \n\nWithin 48 - 72 hours: Nicotine leaves the body \n\nWithin 72 hours: Bronchial tubes relax, making breathing easier Lung capacity increases \n\nWithin 2 weeks to 3 months: Circulation improves Walking becomes easier Lung function increases up to 30% \n\nWithin 1 to 9 months: Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath decrease Cilia regrow in lungs, increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs and reduce infection Body's overall energy level increases \n\nWithin 5 years: Lung cancer death rate for average smoker (one pack a day) decreases from 137 per 100,000 people to 72 per 100,000 (after 10 years, rate drops to 12 deaths per 100,000 - or almost the rate of a non-smoker) \n\nWithin 10 years: Pre-cancerous cells are replaced Other cancers, such as those of the mouth, larynx, esophagus, bladder, kidney and pancreas decrease (there are 30 chemicals in tobacco smoke that cause cancer) \n\nALL BENEFITS ARE LOST WHEN YOU SMOKE JUST 1 CIGARETRE A DAY!
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Smoking in public enhances cognitive ability, calms stress, soothes nerves, and repels flying insects.
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It is worth a try, especially since you have a money back policy. Anything to help you quit smoking is worth a try.  \n\nDon't be disappointed if it doesn't work though, for you or your fiancee. It might work for one of you and not the other. If you are in this together you can support each other through it all.\n\nIt takes the average person 7 attempts to quit. There are lots of resources out there to help you quit if this doesn't work. You can try calling your public health department for other tips.\n\nQuitting smoking isn't always easy, but it is definitely worth it in the end. You should also learn more to be prepared for the symptoms of withdrawl and the changes that your body will make as it adjusts to a smoke-free life.
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Health Benefits\n\n♥ ANTIOXIDANTS\n\n♥ CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH\n\n♥ CANCER\n\n♥ AGING
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Quitting smoking is extremely difficult. The withdrawl makes us not want to, but we know the risks and we know that they are not worth it. For anyone who wants to end their nicotine addiction, check out www.stopsmokingcleveland.com. This is the MOST effective method on the market. It is 86% effective and the details of the program are on the website (no signing up or submitting your information).\n\nI tried this program and it changed my life.
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Yes, I quit smoking over two years ago now. I smoked for about 7 years previously. How did I do it? Well, what worked for me was patches and counselling. Yeah, I can't think why anyone would want to try and quit any drug of dependence without some kind of assistance (especially nicotine). If you're a regular smoker, for example, you're going to go freaking nuts at times while the nicotine is exiting your system. At least get some patches, gum, or whatever so that you don't go mental! Also, you might want to ring a support number for quitters. I used Quitline in Australia. They helped enormously.
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Wow, someone wants you to quit smoking!  I haven't heard that, but a friend of mine was told to stop smoking when she was having gum surgery.  Smoking narrows the blood vessels and it also does something with the absorbtion of Vitamin C, a healing building block in your body.  They want you to quit smoking because it impacts on your healing time and healing quality of life.  Do yourself a favor and stop so you heal better and faster.
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Quitting smoking is a great opportunity to learn about ourselves, as you have already observed.\nCongratulate yourself  on having the desire to stop - then you are over the worst, but still need to maintain your resolve. It's just so easy to start thinking that just one won't hurt, but it does. Just one achieves nothing except feeling the need for another. Whatever you do, don't have just one. Beware - alcohol will weaken your resolve.\nHere's a few home-brewed tips that might be useful.\nIt's not just nicotine addiction - there are 50+ chemicals in cigarettes. Also the main problem is habit.\nWe have been used to having body sensations which we translate as 'my body needs something', which we have attempted to satisfy by having a cigarette.\nWhen we try to stop smoking, we still get these 'my body needs something' sensations, and we still feel that we want a cigarette. We have to train our body to be more selective. When we feel we need something, we have to work out what it is that we actually need.\nA glass of water is an excellent substitute if nothing else comes to mind, as it helps with the clearance of the toxic substances in our body. Another good substitute is a bag of salted peanuts, used in combination with the water.\nAnother thing to do is to find an activity which occupies the mind or body. Go swimming - nobody wants to smoke while they are swimming. Slowly, as our body adjusts and translates the 'want something' feelings into something other than cigarettes, then the feelings begin to go away. We know its not a cigarette that the body really needs, because as soon as we've had one we still have the feeling, and want another!\nWe will have a few bouts of feeling or even being short tempered. We must try to bite our lip, and control; ourselves. Recognise the short temper as being the removal of toxins which are trying to find a way out. They went in through the mouth, and they try to get out that way to. We must learn to keep our mouth closed, and force the toxins out the other way.\n\nAfter we have stopped for a while we will begin to feel that just one wont to any harm.\nAll that leads to is a desire for just another one. We must guard very strongly against the desire to have just one.
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stop cold turkey.it is the best way to quit smoking.