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Hello Everyone, I am Priyanka presenting this week's new Tip of the Week. I've seen many many people out there in this world who trying to learn and quit smoking. Well let me tell you something, smoking is bad for your health.
Here are some tips to quit smoking!
The health impact of cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of death and disease in the United States. Many chemicals and toxic gases are released when you inhale tobacco smoke. Of those, nicotine and carbon monoxide are the most dangerous.
When nicotine is inhaled during smoking it causes coronary spasms, high blood pressure, reduced blood flow to the heart and an increased heart rate. Carbon monoxide, like nicotine, competes with oxygen in the body and slowly suffocates working tissue, which can cause chest pain. Smokeless tobacco products such as chewing tobacco also contain chemicals that are linked to cancer, gum disease, bad breath and dental cavities.
Reasons to quit:
- Decrease heart rate
- Decrease blood pressure
- Decrease health risks associated with smoking
- Improve lung function
- Enhance ability to smell and taste
Disease processes linked to smoking:
- Heart attack
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Stroke
- Cancer of the lung, throat, mouth and bladder
- Emphysema
- Osteoporosis
Tips for quitting:
- Set a quit date
- Make a plan
- Form a social support group
- Discard smoking paraphernalia
- Reward yourself
- Exercise
- Keep a journal
Hope you Enjoy reading about Quitting Smoking!
H & F Dev. Team
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