5 Things You Need to Know about Nicotine
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist for us to understand that nicotine is the powerful substance behind the addictive nature of cigarettes. Perhaps, you have heard of this for millions of times already. But do you ever wonder why nicotine is addictive? Is there something we should be afraid about this addictive substance? At the […]
Nicotine Addiction: 7 Myths and the Truth behind them
Nicotine addiction is a growing concern in many countries, including the United States. It is estimated that 20% of population smoke. This is linked to the rising number of deaths caused by preventable diseases, such as heart disease and cancer.
Understanding the Law of Addiction: 3 Things You Should Remember
Despite the life-threatening effects of smoking, millions of people around the world still smoke. According to the World Health Organization, if the current smoking pattern persists, there will be more than one billion people who will die due to cigarettes at the end of the century.
Quit Smoking For Good
Jane Brody writes and excellent article on quitting smoking for good. Just what the doctor ordered. It is a balanced discussion about the facts of quitting smoking. I especially enjoyed reading her explanation of what smokers describe as the relaxation provided by smoking. This is a lie, because stress is really caused by the nicotine […]
10 Things Non-Smokers Hate about Smokers
Many smokers don’t care whether they are puffing right in front of a one-year old baby, a person with asthma, or a senior having difficulty breathing due to the smoke. Most of all, they seem to care less about the health effects that their dangerous habit may bring to other people.
5 Ways to Get Better Sleep During Your Smoking Cessation Treatment
Nicotine withdrawal affects your sleep patterns. When the nicotine level in your body drops after you quit smoking, it triggers your body to experience different withdrawal symptoms and cravings. There are two ways how smoking cessation can affect you sleep, either you spend more time in bed or find it very difficult to stay […]
Nicotine – New Solution or Same Old Problem?
22nd Century (website) a New York based company is betting millions that you will love their new very low nicotine (VLN) cigarette. The idea is that by switching to this VLN brand of cigarettes you will find it easier to quit smoking. It is being marketed as prescription cigarette. I can’t say I am fond […]
How do I know what strength patch is right for me?
[widget id=”ad_unit-10″]ad_unit-10[/widget]So you want to quit smoking using the patch. But when you go to buy a box of patches you see they come in different strengths. (Usually a 7mg, 14mg, 21mg patches). So how do you pick the right dose of nicotine patch for you? The answer is that you must first assess your […]
Quit Smoking – Can I Help You Quit?
There is a group of smokers who are experimenting with cigarettes. Smoking for the very first time. They are taking their first drag, puffing cigarettes while hiding with some friends pretending to be somebody… If that is you…I can’t help you. At least not yet. I wish you the best and please stop reading this […]