The Benefits of Quitting Smoking

January 17th, 2010

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Regardless of your age or smoking history, there are many advantages smoking. Tobacco addiction both psychological and physical components are. For most people, the best way to shut down some combination of medicine (nicotine patch, gum, etc.), personal habits will change, support from friends and family.

Because they are afraid of gaining excess weight, because some people are worried about it. Studies show that the average person to stop smoking found that only between 2-5 pounds. However, those who feel they are more active and many people stopped to find healthy, exercise more leadership. Very often the increase in caloric output, and return their original weight before smoking helps if they continue to exercise regularly, in fact, over the long term can help them gain weight.

When Smokers Quit – What are the Benefits ?

20 minutes after quitting , your heart rate drops and blood pressure and pulse rate drops to normal

12 hours after quitting, your carbon monoxide lever drops to normal and oxygen level increases

2 weeks to 3 months after quitting your circulation improves and your lung capacity increases

1 to 9 months after quitting coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia regain normal function

1 year after quitting the risk of coronary heart disease is cut in half

5 years after quitting, risk of death from lung cancer is cut in half

10 years after quitting, the risk of mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, and other cancers decreases

Quitting also stops premature wrinkling of the skin, bad breath, stained teeth, and bad smelling clothes and hair. You will also find that food tastes better, sense of smell gets better, and you will have more money to spend on other things instead of cigarettes.

Quitting smoking is not easy, but it certainly pays off in many ways. If you already smoke, make a commitment to quit. If you don’t smoke, DON’T START!!

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