Archive for the 'Stop Smoking Tips' 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 Is Cigarette Smoking Habit Forming?
Thursday, January 15th, 2009Nicotine is one of the most well known components of inhaled cigarette smoke. But is it addictive? Yes and no. The details that make clear that paradoxical statement are interesting.
Nicotine itself is not addictive. But then, neither is heroin. It’s what the body does with that compound that produces the result. Think that’s quibbling over […]
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 […]
Stress and its role in Smoking
Thursday, January 1st, 2009Many smokers start or continue their habit in order to deal with stress. But quitting smoking increases stress itself. That double-whammy makes it doubly hard to stop. Understanding what creates stress and finding healthier ways to deal with it well help in that struggle.
At low dosages, nicotine is a stimulant. It increases heart rate and […]
Products To Help You Quit Smoking
Thursday, December 4th, 2008There are several different types of products on the market today to help smokers quit. Only about 6% of those who try to stop permanently succeed their first time. Using one or more of the products discussed below can help you be in that group.
One of the most popular products is the nicotine patch. It […]
Stop Smoking Through Psychotherapy
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008Psychotherapy can help you stop smoking permanently. But it need not involve expensive counseling sessions with a professional. Any mixture of self-help and outside assistance can up your odds of a permanent change in behavior, one conducive to long-term health.
Don’t limit your choice to any one school of psychotherapy - there are a dozen or […]
