After The Last Cigarette
Article about what happens inside our bodies when we quit using tobacco. |
Nicotine Withdrawal and Junkie Thinking
Article about how to recover from nicotine addiction. |
Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms
Understanding what to expect when you quit smoking and following the tips provided here for coping will help you move through this stage more easily. |
Insomnia When You Quit Smoking
Sleep disturbances are a common side effect of nicotine withdrawal. Some people will sleep much more than usual through this phase of cessation, while others have difficulty getting any sleep at all. If you find yourself suffering from insomnia during the first few weeks after you quit smoking, try a few of these natural remedies to ease your discomforts. |
Chemicals Found in Cigarette Smoke
Cigarette smoke contains over 4000 chemical compounds. Many are toxic, and some are known carcinogens. Second hand smoke is dangerous air to breathe. |
Don't Settle for Less in Your Life
Smoking changes us, and those changes happen gradually, over a long period of time. In fact, the personality shifts we experience due to nicotine addiction are so subtle; most of us don't realize our cigarettes are responsible for them.
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10 Things To Avoid When You Quit Smoking
Article about some of the things that we must avoid during the quitting program. |
4 Steps to Defeating the Urge to Smoke
Quitting tobacco is a process. It doesn't happen overnight, but compared to the amount of time most of us spent smoking, recovery can be very quick, indeed.Article about some steps to defeating the urge to smoke. |
101 Things to Do Instead of Smoking
Article about some clever things to do instead of smoking. |
Choosing the Day to Quit Smoking
Article about how to choose the best time to quit smoking. |
Gathering Supplies to Help You Quit Smoking
Have some of the following items within easy reach, both at home, and in the car. These things will help you weather the urge to smoke more easily.
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Quit Smoking Aids - NRT's or Cold Turkey
This section reviews nicotine (NRT's) and non-nicotine-based quit smoking aids. Learn about the nicotine patch, gum, inhaler, nasal spray and nicotine lozenges. You'll also find information about alternatives to NRT's, such as bupropion(Zyban or Wellbutrin), acupuncture and hypnosis. |
Quitting Smoking and Weight Gain
Learn what you can do to keep your weight under control as you go through the process of recovery from nicotine addiction. |
What Else Can I Do To Minimize Weight Gain
Article about important healthy tips which can minimize weight gain during and after quit smoking program. |
There is No Such Thing as
Article about how to avoid a smoking relapse. |
5 Steps That Lead to a Smoking Relapse
Article about five steps that can lead to a smoking relapse. |
Will I Miss Smoking Forever
Article about how to be patient with yourself and allow for as much time as you need to heal from smoking addiction. There is no set formula for recovery; we're all unique in how we move through the process. |
How Smoking Affects Your Health
Smoking and Your Health. From lung cancer to COPD; heart disease to diabetes, tobacco is bad news for our bodies. Worldwide, a person dies every 8 seconds from tobacco related disease. Learn how smoking affects your health from head to toe. |
Facts You Should Know About Secondhand Smoke
Secondhand smoke is a toxic cocktail consisting of poisons and carcinogens. There are over 4000 chemical compounds in secondhand smoke; 200 of which are known to be poisonous, and upwards of 60 have been identified as carcinogens. |
The Dangers of Cigar Smoking
Cigar smoking is dangerous. All forms of tobacco have risks associated with them, and cigars are no different. Don't be fooled. There is no such thing as a risk-free tobacco product. |
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