Archive for the 'reasons to stop smoking' Category
Willpower, Key To Stopping Smoking
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009“Just stop”, we’re told. Stop smoking, that is, by just deciding to stop. Wouldn’t it be great if it were that easy? But the fact is that both physiological changes and psychological issues play a role in any stop-smoking program. Even the most determined can rarely just flip a switch and never smoke cigarettes again.
Still, […]
Why Quit Smoking?
Sunday, January 25th, 2009Smoking is pleasurable, up to a point. That, after all, is why so many do it. If there were no gain, the practice would quickly die out. But a lot of meaning is stuffed into that innocent phrase ‘up to a point’. While the short term benefits of smoking cigarettes is real, the harm is […]
What’s In Cigarette Smoke?
Thursday, January 8th, 2009There are thousands of chemical compounds in cigarette smoke, many of them toxic. But simply displaying a long list of intimidating names, and even pointing out which are harmful, isn’t particularly helpful. In medicine, dosage is key.
Many of the compounds in cigarette smoke are found in only trace amounts, in the range of nanograms for […]
Smoking and Heart Disease
Thursday, December 18th, 2008One of the more serious possible conditions from long-term cigarette smoking is heart disease. That’s a statement we hear often in discussions of smoking. But what does it really mean? What is heart disease, and how does smoking cause it?
In this context, the phrase ‘heart disease’ usually refers to coronary artery disease. That’s a condition […]
Ill-Health Effects of Smoking
Thursday, November 27th, 2008The role that long-term, heavy smoking plays in developing lung cancer and heart disease are widely known. But it also plays a significant role in damaging dozens of other body systems and overall health.
For example, even apart from specific damage to the lungs or larynx or arteries, smoking reduces the desire to exercise in most […]
Spousal Support� How to Help your Significant Other Quit Smoking
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008Everyone has heard how difficult it is to quit smoking. When smokers try to quit, their family and friends would often like to know how they can help. Although smokers wont quit until they have made the decision for themselves, once the decision has been made, a spouse can provide a great amount of support […]
