Say No to Smoking for a Better Health

Smoking is widely known to be bad.  That is, it causes respiratory problems to the smoker himself and its secondhand smoke causes the same to his surrounding individuals; also, it brings air pollution to the environment.  In lieu, various organizations have taken this issue seriously by leading campaigns and other for-a-cause activities.  And, Canada Drugs Online takes part on this social responsibility by supporting the worldwide quit smoking campaign. 

Canada Drugs Online’s pursuit to strengthen the advocacy on putting an end to smoking and its hazards, they have listed below advanced tips on how to successfully quit smoking:

All or nothing

Give it up entirely.  Don’t get yourself influenced to take a single puff for there is no such thing as “just one puff”.  If you still smoke one cigar a day or puff just once then, you haven’t quitted at all you are just lessening your smoking habits.  Keep in mind that, “if there’s a will, there’s a way”, and always say, “NO!” to temptations or let us say offers from anyone.

Why quit?

Just like when planning out your career and family, list down meaningful motivating reasons to keep you always on the right path to quit smoking.  Reasons like you don’t want your secondhand smoke to harm your family; you don’t want your health and appearance to deteriorate faster; and, you’re afraid to get caught by bad breath, yellowish teeth, dull lips, respiratory illnesses and worst of all, lung cancer.

Ask for help & support

Don’t quit smoking alone.  Let your family, friends and officemates know that you are quitting smoking because their support will mean a lot.  Further, with the aid of medical and therapeutical help will lessen the chances of relapsing.  Canada drugs , such as nicotine substitutes – nicotine gum, lozenges, patches; prescription pills without nicotine content trims down your thirst for cigarettes by changing brain chemicals; and, some others minimize disturbing withdrawal symptoms.  Therapies like behavioral programs can also assist you.  Per statistics, 95% of quitters without medications and therapies end up relapsing.

Commit and celebrate

Refrain from thinking of quitting forever.  Consider a finite target wherein you can celebrate and reward yourself after an accomplishment. Start with a day, then a week, so on and so forth.  It’s wise and practical to set realistic goals – aim to quit smoking for a day, if successful pamper yourself at a spa for relaxation; then, make your targets longer (till you are able to overcome several withdrawal symptoms), and the longer you have not smoked, the better you reward yourself for a job well done.

Revive your eating habits

Instead of spending money on cigarettes, invest on your health by stocking up your fridge with healthy and nutritious foods.  Plan your meals ahead so that you’ll be able to spread your normal daily calorie by eating smaller amounts many times a day rather than eating plenty of food once or twice a day.  A well-balanced diet will surely boost your recovery easily.  Drinking plenty of acidic fruit juices during the first 3 days (cranberry – removes alkaloid nicotine & stabilizes sugars) will also help a lot.  And, if you’re a coffee or cola drinker, consider also lowering down your caffeine intake since nicotine hastens its depletion twice as fast the normal rate – without nicotine, caffeine will surely give you sleeping problems.  Poorly managed diet may add more withdrawal symptoms and worsen the case.

Diversion is the key

·   Whenever you encounter events, places, people, emotions or anything that trigger you to light up a cigarette and puff, take a slow deep breath and focus on your favorite person, place or thing (there must be other things that interest you aside from smoking); or, say your ABC and associate it with your favorite food, person or place. 

·   Studies show that stopping the intake of nicotine distorts your estimation of time.  Whenever caught up in any of above situations, the feeling of anxiety will take only 3 minutes; however, for an addict 3 minutes would mean hours.  Wear a watch for accurate awareness of time.

·   Soothe yourself with regular massages, and listen to relaxing music.  As much as possible, avoid stressful circumstances during the first few weeks.

·   Diversion does not mean depending on something or someone else like a buddy, hobby or a Canadian prescription drug (also known as a crutch).  Consider not having any of it since it could lead to another addiction and/or problem if you suddenly lose hold of your crutch.