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Ten Ways To Quit Smoking

Smoking is injurious to health, and that is an absolute truth. Many people who smoke know this, but a very few think about quitting, and even few decided to quit. However, deciding to quit smoking only means that you won half the battle.

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Ten Ways To Quit Smoking

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  1. Contact:- +91 8080802665 Ten Ways To Quit Smoking How to quit smoking? Smoking is injurious to health, and that is an absolute truth. Many people who smoke know this, but a very few think about quitting, and even few decided to quit. However, deciding to quit smoking only means that you won half the battle. Tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke, on an average, accounts to every one in five deaths. Most people are aware of this and yet tobacco use continues to be the leading case of preventable death and disease in the majority part of the world. Quitting smoking is a tough task that requires a lot of commitment. It is not a single event that happens on one day. It is a journey. By quitting, you will not only improve your health and the quality of your life but also the lives of those around you. To quit smoking, one needs to alter his or her habits as well as cope with the withdrawal symptoms that come with the shortage of nicotine. With enough determination and a good plan, you can break free from nicotine addiction and say goodbye to

  2. Contact:- +91 8080802665 this habit for good. And to assist you in this journey, we have put together some effective ways for you to stop smoking: Prepare in advance People who decide to quit smoking, usually make the mistake of quitting it on the very same day without any kind of preparations. This usually results in them failing to change their habit which can be very demotivating. You should select a day which gives you enough time to prepare but is also not that far away. So that you won't end up changing your mind. This day is called quit day. You can prepare for the quit day by telling your friends and family about it. By throwing away all cigarettes and ashtrays. By deciding whether you are planning to go "cold turkey" or use nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) like nicotine chewing gums. Before the quit date, you can stock up on oral substitutes that will keep your mouth busy. You can also talk with friends and family who smoke to ask them to not smoke around you. Nicotine replacement therapy Nicotine replacement therapy is a treatment to help people stop smoking and the goal of therapy is to cut

  3. Contact:- +91 8080802665 down on longings for nicotine and alleviate the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) gives you nicotine in the form of products including nicotine gum, nicotine inhaler, nicotine nasal spray, nicotine lozenges, and nicotine patch. These products do not contain many of the other harmful chemicals found in smoke. NRT can help alleviate some of the physical withdrawal symptoms. So that person who wants to quit smoking can focus on the psychological aspects of quitting. Stay away from triggers Urges to smoke are more likely to overpower you in the situations where you smoked or chewed tobacco most often. These places include parties or bars. The urge could also be triggered by certain feelings or actions such as feeling stressed or sipping coffee. Identify your trigger situations and develop a plan to avoid them entirely. Hold it If you feel like you're going to give in to your craving, You easily beat it by telling yourself that you must first wait ten more minutes. This works because according to

  4. Contact:- +91 8080802665 the research the urge to use tobacco in most cases only last for ten minutes. Distract yourself Distract your mouth and mind to fight a tobacco craving. Chew on sugarless gum or hard candy. Munch on raw carrots, nuts, celery, or something crunchy and satisfying. Don't set yourself up for relapses. If you usually smoke while talking on the phone, keep a pen and paper nearby. This help to occupy yourself with doodling rather than smoking. Even one cigarette is bad People who are trying to quit smoking are often tempted to have just one cigarette to satisfy their tobacco craving. But don't end up believing that you can stop with one cigarette. This is because having just one cigarette leads to another. If you followed this, you may end up using tobacco again. Exercise Physical activities like yoga and walking can help distract you from tobacco cravings. Even a short burst of physical activity can make a tobacco craving go away. Try walking or jogging. You can also try squats, pushups, running in

  5. Contact:- +91 8080802665 the same spot, or walking up and down a set of stairs. If physical activity isn't for you, then try doing other chores. Relax People usually start smoking due to stress. Because of this, ignoring a tobacco craving can be stressful. You can manage stress by practicing relaxation techniques like deep-breathing exercises, muscle relaxation, yoga, massage or listening to calming music. Seek online support You can join an online stop-smoking program or can go through blogs. You can also post encouraging thoughts for someone else who might be struggling to quit smoking. The best way to quit smoking is to learn from how others handled it. Look at the bright side Always remind yourself of the benefits of quitting smoking. These benefits can be feeling better, getting healthier, sparing your loved ones from secondhand smoke, saving money (Cigarettes are expensive habits). Quitting smoking requires careful planning and serious commitment. It cannot be achieved using luck.

  6. Contact:- +91 8080802665 According to Apollo Hospital in Chennai, which specializes in Drug Addiction treatments among other things, treatment for any drug withdrawal can be divided into: 1.Chemical dependence treatment programmes which include: a. Individual, group or family therapy sessions b.Levels of care and settings that vary depending on your needs c. Understanding the nature of addiction and preventing relapse 2.Detoxification 3.Counselling 4.Self-help groups Apollo Hospital in Chennai is the flagship hospital of the Apollo Group and was established in the year 1983. Apollo Hospital Chennai is now one of the most respected hospitals in the world and is also amongst the most favored destinations for medical tourism in India and medical value travel for patients from several parts of India. Apollo Hospital in Chennai is not only NABH accredited but is also the country's first ISO certified healthcare provider with state-of-the-art amenities for various health ailments and disorders.

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