Snuff – High blood pressure and Cholesterol

Posted by Ann Brown | January 30th, 2010 in Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure | 1 Comment »

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According to a study published in the medical journal British Medical Journal (BMJ), rates of mortality caused by coronary heart disease have declined significantly in the UK since the early ’70s, resulting in substantial improvements the average life.

Experts attribute these improvements to conditions such as the fight against smoking, changes in dietary patterns and lifestyles, and improved treatments for those affected by cardiovascular disease.

To date, previous studies had not taken into account the extent to which affected the life expectancy of different risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

But a group of researchers at the University of Oxford (United Kingdom), led by Robert Clarke, focused on studying the association between these factors and life expectancy in the so-called “middle-aged men (between 40 and 69 years) .

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Components of Cigarette

Posted by Ann Brown | January 29th, 2010 in Components of Snuff | 2 Comments »

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What’s in cigarette smoke and snuff?
The snuff, and the smoke that emerges in its combustion, contain over 4,000 chemicals, 400 of them highly toxic, some 50 cancer and 12 toxic gases. See the list of items that the snuff componene should suggest to smokers if not really worth quitting also should know that “A smoker of a pack a day, over a year enter a quantity tar equivalent to a cup of coffee ”

What’s more, do not know all the components of snuff, but we do know is that TAR consists of (the cancer), mercury (used in thermometers), LEAD (fuel and exhaust fumes), Polonium 210 (radioactive element) ammonia, and hundreds and hundreds of components.

We summarize the principal of these substances, but the list is endless.

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Reason For Quitting

Posted by Ann Brown | January 28th, 2010 in Quit Smoking Reasons | No Comments »

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Once done, choose a quit date, which is next, and use the time until the day to develop the will, for example lengthen each day the first cigarette you smoke in the morning every day to separate longer the space between a cigarette and another.

To let all around us our decision, to help us carry it out, we especially look for someone who has some time left, so we advise and encourage us in the darkest times.

To encourage us we go throwing out a piggy bank from the first moment that we reduce, money saving us out, and then we buy something we always wanted to have or go to a wonderful trip.

When the day is important not to think negative, such as: what a pity, because I will not smoke anymore!, If not simply one must convince yourself: TODAY do not smoke, you could use the tactic: Morning start smoking, to deceive our minds, instead of being fooled by it.

During the duration of the process of abandonment, Assist with making plenty of fluids, especially taking fruits, vegetables, salads, juices rich in vitamin C such as citrus, will help to eliminate toxins that start out fast when you stop the snuff. Take whole foods, rich in Vitamin B, wheat germ and brewer’s yeast.

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Natural remedies to quit smoking

Posted by Ann Brown | January 27th, 2010 in Natural Remedies | No Comments »

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The first thing is to be clear, in the depths of oneself, that one wants to leave the snuff, each will have their reasons, I think is very important to analyze, to enroll with a paper and see the benefits that so far has given us the snuff and damage other paper writing obtained so far and in the future, if they continue smoking.

If we are honest we will see the snuff is seriously damaging our physical body circulatory level, encouraging the heart attack, cerebral thrombosis, poor oxygenation of our tissues, especially in the extremities, has declined considerably our lung capacity has formed bronchitis chronic cough and phlegm in the morning, every time we catch a cold more often, our taste and smell are impaired, and has increased the risk of lung cancer, larynx, trachea, bladder, stomach, breast, and so on.

Smokers lose an average life of 10 to 20 years, this brings untold suffering in all beings who love smoking, lost years of companionship with the people we love, loneliness, hopelessness, that always happen if you smoke by other unintended causes, smoking can leave whenever you want it really, thousands of people have left!, is only a matter of saying enough is enough! or more to poison me a cigarette to burn my health, my vitality.

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4 Steps To Quit Smoking

Posted by Ann Brown | January 26th, 2010 in Methods to Stop Smoking | 1 Comment »

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Quitting frightening, and frightening because it is not easy. In fact, a large majority of smokers who decide to leave fail in the attempt. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), only between 0.5% and 5% of smokers who try quitting achieve lasting abstinence without help or external support. The secret?: Wanting to quit, set dates, changing habits and seeking help.

Smokers die younger on average 10 years and is an important cause of more than two dozen diseases. The good news is that quitting early can cause the body to “clean” and get rid of the evil that has caused the snuff. According to the study of an important English epidemiologist, who quit smoking before age 35 should have its normal survival.

But how? A large majority of smokers are afraid to fail, does not conceive life without a cigarette in hand, can not imagine taking a coffee without a few puffs. According to Dr. Sergio Bello, respiratory disease specialist and an expert on smoking cessation therapies, the most important quitting is to want to. Once it is COVENCO, seek outside help can be a great option.

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How to Quit Smoking

Posted by Ann Brown | January 25th, 2010 in Methods to Stop Smoking | No Comments »

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There have been several investigations into how to stop smoking. The following five steps according to the organization of the source of information for the health of U.S. women have proved effective:

1 – Set a goal: Set a date for which leave the cigar. Prepare for the day by pulling all cigarettes, ashtrays, lighters and other that comes to hand in your home, office or car. Concientisese write down all the reasons why you want to quit, read this list constantly.

2 – Get help. Cuentéele his family, friends and coworkers who are trying to quit smoking. Ask them not to smoke around you who do not leave cigarettes scope and not to invite smoking.

3 – Learn new habits and relax. Learn new things and learn to do things differently. When you feel the urge to smoke, try to do something different: talking with a friend, go for a walk or do something you enjoy like gardening or going to the movies. Try to reduce your stress by exercising, meditating, taking hot baths or reading. It is useful to plan in advance how to face in situations that trigger your desire to smoke. Drink plenty of water or other liquids will also help. You can also try changing your daily routine: try drinking tea instead of coffee, breakfast at another place, or going to work a different route. Distract yourself if you follow your old routine to be calling the cigar because it was part of this routine.

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Dangers of smoking for women

Posted by Ann Brown | January 23rd, 2010 in Pregnancy and Smoking | No Comments »

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As discussed earlier smoking is bad for your health and generates no reason to quit. In women, the cigar presents additional problems. In women, smoking can cause:
1 – Premature Menopause
2 – Increased risk of hip fracture
3 – worse health problems of diabetes
4 – Reduces fertility is harder to get pregnant
5 – In Beauty: smokers show signs of faster vejes looks dull skin, wrinkles faster, there are wrinkles around the mouth and stains your teeth, fingers and nails.

Problems with pregnancy
Pregnant women who smoke have more risk of:
1 – Placenta previa.
2 – Abruptio placentae. This can cause premature birth, stillbirth, and infant death.
3 – Premature birth of the baby.
4 – A baby of low birth weight.
5 – Damage to the developing baby’s lungs.

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Compelling reasons for not smoking

Posted by Ann Brown | January 22nd, 2010 in Quit Smoking Reasons, Smoking and Health Care | No Comments »

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Is it bad to smoke? o Is it just propaganda? One in 5 women in the U.S. smoke despite all government efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of this vice. In Latin America, the statistics are better but many women live surrounded by absorbing snuff smoking even during pregnancy.

Why is it important to quit smoking
There are many reasons to quit smoking these are a few:

Smoking causes health problems:
1 – Smoking increases the risk of several types of cancer, lung cancer being the most common but also increases the risk of other cancers such as cancer of the throat, mouth, larynx, esophagus, pancreas, kidney, bladder, cervix, stomach and leukemia, or blood cancer.
2 – Increased risk of serious pulmonary problems such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, bronchitis and pneumonia.
3 – Health Issues in the heart and arteries such as aortic aneurysms, atherosclerosis, or hardening and narrowing of the arteries and increases the organism’s tendency to form blood clots.

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Methods to stop smoking (II)

Posted by Ann Brown | January 21st, 2010 in Methods to Stop Smoking | 3 Comments »

women smokingSince snuff affects your mind
Nicotine, a chemical which makes smokers addicted to cigarettes is a stimulant with properties similar to cocaine and amphetamines. Increases heart rate, blood pressure and respiration, and makes the smoker feel more alert. Unfortunately these effects wear off after 20 minutes or so and the smoker begins to feel desire and other sensations.

Acetaldehyde and carbon monoxide, sedatives
Acetaldehyde, a byproduct of both cigarette smoke and alcohol, has sedative properties. Carbon monoxide in cigarettes makes you feel tired, as you would be in a room without enough air. These substances may help some people to reduce tension, anger or strong emotions.

Other psychological effects
For many, the act of smoking itself becomes a comforting ritual. The smoker wrapped in a fantasy that relieves feelings of boredom and stress. Smoking can go hand in hand with other activities such as drinking alcohol or coffee or dessert. These factors are why quitting smoking involves more than getting rid of the nicotine habit.

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Methods to stop smoking (I)

Posted by Ann Brown | January 20th, 2010 in Methods to Stop Smoking, Smoking and Health Care | 1 Comment »

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Since snuff affects your body
There are few areas of the human body that are not affected by chemicals in cigarettes. Let’s take a tour of your body to look at how that affects the same snuff. We hope this information will encourage you to stop smoking, or at least try.

Starting up
As a smoker, you have the risk of mouth cancer. Snuff smoke can also cause gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath. The teeth take yellow. Smokers may experience frequent headaches. And the lack of oxygen and reduction of blood vessels in the brain may lead to cerebrovascular disorders.

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