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Monday, 31 March 2008 |
By Helen Hecker
 Besides the hundreds of non-health reasons to quit smoking, there are many health benefits to quitting smoking. If you're looking for some good health reasons to stop smoking now, these are just a few of the many health reasons to look for when you quit that will help you reverse the effects of smoking.
To start with - just 20 minutes after you quit smoking your tired lungs and airways will begin to heal. Circulation will improve immediately and your blood pressure and pulse will return to normal.
After eight hours the nicotine levels in your blood are reduced by 50%, and your oxygen levels will return to normal.
After 12 hours carbon monoxide levels in your blood will drop to normal.
After 24 hours your lungs will begin to clear out mucus and smoking debris.
After 48 hours your body will be free of all the nicotine and your sense of taste and smell will improve greatly.
After 72 hours your bronchial tubes will relax, allowing you to breathe much easier and you'll find you |
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Sunday, 16 March 2008 |
By Brenda Ventano
 Many people who have stopped smoking completely have made several attempts before succeeding. Those who quit smoking cold turkey applied one of the oldest and best-known methods to use.
To quit smoking cold turkey you need to be mentally prepared. Some people think they can just stop and that will power alone will prevent them from starting up again. For many people this simply doesnt work.
Most people also assume that when you quit smoking cold turkey, it means to do so without any smoking cessation aids such as nicotine gum or patches. These will help you if your body starts to go through withdrawal symptoms, which often occur when you stop smoking. When you quit smoking cold turkey, you stop without putting nicotine into your body in any manner.
You can improve your chances for permanently quitting by understanding what the withdrawal symptoms are, and making sure that you address them properly. Drinking plenty of water will help to flush the body out quickly. Keeping your mouth busy and your mind occupied will diminish the thought of lighting up. Maintaining |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 March 2008 )
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