Tobacco-Free Tomorrow: Saying No to Smoking
Cigarettes , cigars, and pipe are made from dried tobacco leaves. Smoking these tobacco products produces tobacco smoke which is made of more than 7000 chemicals, a majority of which are known to cause cancer.
say no to tobacco ??
If you smoke or chew tobacco, quit now. Cigarette smoking is linked to many different types of cancer. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of cancer. Along with helping to prevent cancer, staying tobacco-free can stave off heart attacks, emphysema, and other cardiac and respiratory diseases.
Here are some points related to Tobacco that we we all should discuss about:
1.tobacco is known as the quiet executioner?
Cigarette smoking is a toxic and carcinogenic mixture of more than 7,000 chemicals which badly affect the body. Among these substances, cigarette contains over 250 toxic substances and 70 carcinogens – substances that promote cancer formation such as acetaldehyde, aromatic amines, arsenic, benzene and formaldehyde.
2.Tobacco an issue?
Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic health conditions. The impact also extends beyond the person who smokes. For example, smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of premature birth (being born too early) and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
3.Many ways to reject tobacco
to avoid smoking despite pressure
Say "No": "Thanks, but no." I have no interest.
Alter the topic.
Say it like it is: "I'm allergic."..
joke around "I'm unable to smoke.
Specify the cause: "I'd like not to smoke.
4. ways to quit tobacco?
Here are some ways to help you resist the urge to smoke or use tobacco when a craving strikes.
Try nicotine replacement therapy. Ask your health care provider about nicotine replacement therapy. ...
Avoid triggers. ...
Delay. ...
Chew on it. ...
Don't have 'just one' ...
Try relaxation techniques. ...
5.Brain Risks
These risks include nicotine addiction, mood disorders, and permanent lowering of impulse control. Nicotine also changes the way synapses are formed, which can harm the parts of the brain that control attention and learning.
Smoking accelerates ageing of the brain. If you smoke, quit. Partial reversal of the damage to the brain caused by smoking can occur after quitting but it's a long process, so don't delay quitting. Brain ageing doesn't suddenly start happening at a given age.
6. advantages of giving up cigarette use?
Your risk of heart attack significantly decreases. Your risk of bladder, mouth, throat, and oesophagus cancers is cut in half within 5 years after stopping. The risk of cervical cancer drops to that of a non-smoker. After 2 to 5 years, your stroke risk can reach that of a non-smoker.
Do former smokers live long lives?
There is a lot of evidence to suggest that if you stop smoking, whether you are 40, 50, 60, or 70, you will live longer going forward.
There are many advantages to quitting smoking, but reducing illness and early mortality is the most significant one.
You'll also have brighter teeth, better-smelling hair, and fresher breath.
Drink that is healthy for the lungs?
Green Tea: Green tea has many health advantages, including helping to clear your lungs. The abundance of antioxidants may assist to lessen pulmonary irritation. Every day, drink a cup of green tea with a dash of ginger, lemon, or honey.
8. Quit smoking abruptly?
Yes
It is better to quit smoking suddenly than to gradually reduce your smoking before your quit date. Researchers have discovered that smokers who attempt to reduce their smoking before quitting are less likely to succeed than those who decide to stop smoking all at once.
9.It is tough but you can..
The first few days of rejecting smoking can be the most challenging. You may have intense regular cravings due to nicotine withdrawal . Being prepared and knowing what to expect can make things easier to accept.
Dear friends ,mother nature has provided so many healthy and tasty food to enjoy .Is it necessary to go to consume those injurious material ??.Say a big no to tobacco in any form. Empower your health and lifestyle,say no to tobacco.
Dr Rahebana Masood
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