Annu Kapoor's tips to quit smoking
The host of the popular TV show Antakshri, Annu Kapoor has finally quit smoking after 32 years. So who better to offer a sound word of advice to the chain smokers in the film industry? We spoke to the man who used to consume 20 cigarettes a day about what our filmstars should do to quit smoking.
"I have seen Ajay Devgan and SRK who smoke a lot. My advice to them is to stop smoking or they will suffer severely once they cross 50", says Kapoor. He was even willing to share some tips on what they can do to quit smoking.
Here are a few of them: One should have tremendous will-power. If your will-power is strong, then you can do anything in life. Do Pranayam Yog, which gives you lots of concentration power and stamina to resist smoking. Regular yoga. Family Support.
Kapoor says the primary reason why he quit smoking was his family and some heath related issues. "It requires tremendous will power to stop smoking, especially for someone like me who has been doing it consistently for over 30 years, as a result of which I was suffering from severe health problems", declares the TV host.
Asked if he took the help of any kind of medication, Kapoor replied in the negative. Instead he said, "I have been doing the Pranayam Yog and it has helped a lot."
"It's been over 60 days since I last smoked a cigarette", exclaims Kapoor.
"As I have crossed 50, it is the necessary for me to keep myself fit and stop smoking since I am at the stage of life where smoking causes severe damage to the windpipe which can result in lung cancer," informs Kapoor.
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