Quitting smoking takes effort, but it need not involve a great deal of suffering. Millions of people have done it. A well-considered plan combined with aids such as nicotine replacement products can reduce or eliminate much of the uneasiness...
Whether you want to be healthier, are concerned for the health of your loved ones or simply can't support your habit, quitting smoking is beneficial. No matter your reasons, smoking cessation can help you reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke,...
Smoking is an addiction that afflicts many people and leads to major health problems. Even though the dangers of smoking have been established and the popularity of smoking has decreased, it is still nearly impossible for some people to quit....
The American Cancer Society reports that in 2008, one out of five people considered themselves smokers. Even though the dangers of smoking have been established, it is still nearly impossible for some people to quit. If you smoke, you can quit...
According to the U.S. surgeon general, "Smoking cessation represents the single most important step that smokers can take to enhance the length and quality of their lives." More than 47 million Americans have quit smoking cigarettes for good as of...
If someone in your life is a smoker, you might be concerned for her health and the health of family members who breath in her second-hand smoke. While you can't quit smoking for your loved one, you can be a powerfully tool in her smoking cessation...
Quitting smoking may be incredibly difficult for some people, but doing so can have lasting positive effects on your health. In addition to the addictive nicotine, cigarettes contain over 4,000 other chemicals, some of which are also used in...
Quitting smoking is very difficult, but also very rewarding. If you quit, you will have more money, more dating opportunities if you are single, fewer problems being segregated from colleagues if you work, fewer annoying short-term problems like a...
When you first quit smoking, you'll probably notice many changes in how you feel. Despite the known benefits of smoking cessation, including a reduced risk of lung cancer and heart disease, you may feel unwell for a short time after you quit....
Quitting smoking is extremely difficult because the nicotine in tobacco is extremely addictive. In "How To Quit Smoking," a chapter in "Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease," Ornish wrote that 90 percent of cigarette smokers want...
Smoking can cause many diseases and illnesses such as emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high cholesterol, lung cancer---and even death. In fact, the American Cancer Society says about half of people who smoke will die from it....
Quitting smoking cigarettes is a long and difficult process, but many people manage to stop. Take it one day at a time, and consider yourself victorious each day you do not smoke. You are more likely to achieve success if you quit smoking...
Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S., killing almost half a million people a year and costing $96 billion a year in medical costs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overcoming the addictions...
Smoking tobacco poses health risks, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, stroke, heart disease, gum disease, eye disease and many types of cancer. Worldwide, smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death, according to the...
More than 70 percent of people who smoke want to quit, according to the American Cancer Society, or ACS. Only 4 to 7 percent of them will be able to without assistance. Several options are available to help people stop smoking, including support...
There are plenty of reasons to quit smoking, including health issues and being around friends and family, who do not appreciate cigarette smoke. All you need is the desire to quit and the ability to take a few steps that will help clear the air...
Many people know about the negative effects of smoking--heart disease, cancer and shortened life span. Perhaps what people really need to give their attention to are the benefits that accompany quitting; the pros that virtually breathe new life...
Smoking cigarettes causes damage to nearly every organ in your body and leads to one of every five deaths in the United States each year, reports the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. Even with the risks, overcoming the physical...
At least one in six women 18 years of age or older smoked cigarettes in 2008, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The American Cancer Society (ACS) says more than 75 percent of female smokers want to kick the habit....
Quitting smoking is not an easy undertaking. If you have a friend or loved one who's recently quit smoking, you are most likely already familiar with mental and physical side effects associated with nicotine withdrawal. According to the American...
Cigarettes are addictive for a reason. As you smoke, your body becomes highly addicted to the effects of the nicotine, making your body crave it more and more, according to the National Institute on Drug Addiction. It's why it's so difficult for a...
Smokers have a hard time quitting because of the nicotine found in tobacco. The addictive drug makes people dependent on it both physically and emotionally. The smoker's body craves the physical needs of nicotine while the person has developed a...
Hypnosis is an intense state of focus, in which the mind is highly open to suggestion. Hypnotists use vivid language and symbology to communicate with their clients' subconscious minds, where all compulsive behaviors (habits) are learned and...
Quitting smoking is one of the most important health decisions you can make. Besides the risk of lung cancer and emphysema, smoking causes free radical damage and depletes the body of many vitamins and minerals. When quitting, consuming certain...
Quitting smoking involves a lot of willpower, a strong resolution and the willingness to get through the first few weeks without giving in. Because most people quit several times before they can make it a permanent thing, you shouldn't be deterred...
While quitting smoking can be difficult, it promises great improvements in many areas of life. In addition to decreasing the risks for serious health problems, ending tobacco use enhances the quality of life as well as longevity. As the U.S....
Stress, withdrawal symptoms and other factors can derail an attempt to quit smoking, in spite of the many health benefits involved with quitting. Avoiding hurdles that threaten your resolve to quit is crucial to improving your chance for success....
The American Heart Association reports that nearly 80 percent of smokers say they want to quit. According to the surgeon general, quitting smoking benefits the smoker's health and the health of family, friends and associates who are near enough to...
Choosing to quit smoking can be a difficult decision. While you may understand that smoking is bad for your health and social life, it can be hard to actually take the first step to stop smoking. Finding a few good reasons to give up smoking can...
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