Top 10 Tips On Stop Smoking

Top 10 Tips on Stopping Smoking

1. Start with some pre-preparation by ensuring that you really do want to quit smoking cigarettes
and understanding why you smoke.

Are these reasons powerful enough to motivate you when you are faced with those tricky
situations?

Write down your reasons for quitting. You may want to take a look at some of the benefits of
quitting.

2. Set yourself a date for quitting. Try and choose a date that will be stress free but when you can
find plenty to do to keep yourself busy. Try and set a date within about two weeks of reading
this.

3. Ask your doctor for advice. This is especially important if you have health problems or are
concerned about issues such as weight gain.

4. Consider finding yourself a quitting partner relatives, work colleagues and friends are a good
place to start. Set a date to quit together and you will be able to give each other support.

5. Tell your family and friends about your intentions. Ask them for their support before you quit
and explain that you may not be yourself while experiencing withdrawal. When you reach your quitting
date rely on those that have been most encouraging for support.

6. Think about starting an exercise program and a sensible eating plan. Again speak to your doctor or
dietician. Exercise will give you more energy and help you to relax and relieve stress.

7. You should know what triggers your desire for a cigarette, such as stress, the end of a meal, drinking
in a bar, etc. Avoid these triggers while you are trying to quit or if that's   not possible, decide how you
will deal with the triggers.

8. Decide what you will do when you experience cravings. As we've discussed deep breathing, a short
walk and keeping you self busy will help to take your mind off the cravings. Perhaps you can think of
other ways. Write them down. Remember these cravings will only last for 3-5 minutes at a time.
How To Stop Smoking

Did you know that smoking one pack of cigarettes a day for ten years could reduce your bone
density by 2 percent! And if this is not shocking enough read on ----Tobacco speeds artery
damage. It promotes memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, causes rapid skin aging, anxiety,
impotence, fatigue, headaches hoarseness of voice, smokers cough, peptic ulcers, senility,
cramps in the legs stained teeth and nails, hiatal hernia, heart disease cancer, osteoporosis and the
list can go on and on and on... ( from health magazine)

The best way to give up smoking is NOW! Stop smoking is the hardest thing for a smoker, that is
why some people make fun of themselves "Stop smoking is so easy, see I already did it several
times." If you did stop smoking, then congratulation. If you are still smoking, do not worry, there
are some tips. First, drink plenty of fluids like fruit juices, vegetable juices, warm water
throughout the day to help in cleansing the body and providing antioxidants to lesson the free
radical irritation during the detox period. Secondly munch the carrot sticks cucumber strips,
radish and plenty of raw vegetables as oral substitutes to deal with the psychological ties to
smoking. Thirdly have a positive attitude towards health and life in general, stay busy to prevent
boredom and to keep your mind off smoking. Maybe you can get another smoker, to stop
smoking with you so that you can discuss common problems and get each other's support.
Furthermore indulge in health treatments such as a massage, sauna, steam, and teeth cleansing to
remove cigarette stains. Lastly if your craving to smoke arises, take a brisk walk, or drink tea or
do things with your hands, or exercise, or go for a swim or just practice breathing & relaxation
techniques, smile (even if you don't feel like) and be thankful that you are not smoking.

If you are a smoker, you have undoubtedly tried to quit and have found it difficult. Believe me, it
is just a question of mind over body. If you follow the...