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The Secret to Quitting Smoking with Success - by Becky HaysTwo Drivers to Quit Smoking - by Becky HaysWhat Happens When You Quit Smoking Cigarettes? - by Becky Hays- Family Smoking Facts - Harmful Effects of Cigarettes and Your Smoking Behaviour in the Home - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyThe smoking facts about the effects of cigarettes and the smoking behaviour of parents is clear. Secondhand smoking in children is a significant cause of morbidity. Children who live in a family where smoking is normalized are more likely to grow up to be smokers. Harmful Effects of Cigarettes ...
Views: 2372(2 votes) - Quit smoking tips for you - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Jacky SmithEnding the habit of smoking is a repulsive experience for whichever side you look at it. You need to deal with desire to smoke and symptoms of withdrawal. In order to live a healthy life, you need to curb down the habit of smoking. In this article, we will deal with some important methods to ...
Views: 1335(4 votes) - Stopping Smoking Cigarettes – How Preparation Is More Important Than You Think - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from William RenoldsYou are trying to enact a positive change when you motivate yourself to improve your lung health. However, most quit-smoking and improve-your-lung-health motivations are born out of fear, and are thus decidedly negative (just check out any Quit Smoking advertising in the media for examples). ...
Views: 1673(3 votes) - Ways To Kick The Smoking Habit - Separate The Truth From The Hype - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Alan B. DenskyStates throughout the country have banned smokers from public areas. Numerous business organizations have declared their work environments to be smoke-free, and are sanctioning employees if they smoke during work hours. Smokers subject themselves to cold weather and the elements, and smoke away ...
Views: 2062(5 votes) - Reducing Stress To Improve Your Health After Quitting Smoking - by Submitted on May 16, 2010 from William RenoldsModern living and stress seems to many to be inseparable. We are taught by society and through advertising that stress is something that comes in from outside of us and is impossible to avoid... or is it? Dealing with stress requires a proper understanding of its true nature, and then ...
Views: 1605(4 votes) - You Have Quit Smoking - What Is Next? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsThere are many health-related questions on the mind of a recently quit smoker (that’s probably why they quit, naturally). On that regularly occurs to most newly smoking-free people is; I’ve quit, so what is the next step to improving my health? Boosting your Immune System is one activity from ...
Views: 1443(3 votes) - Damage Done Over Years Of Long Term Smoking - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsThanks to advertising and information campaigns, everyone is now aware of the state of your lungs after quitting smoking, and by association, your whole body. It does this to a greater extent, and more rapidly, the longer you’ve been smoking and the more you smoked. If you have been a smoker ...
Views: 1973(3 votes) - How to Quit Weed Smoking - Understand Your Addiction - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Michael PorteousAlong with the ignorance of the general public towards weed the pro marijuana lobbyist are just as ignorant when it comes to marijuana addiction. If you are trying to stop this habit and are having issues you understand the truth behind this struggle and how difficult it can be especially if you ...
Views: 2258(2 votes) - How to Prevent Lung Cancer With Two Vital Steps - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsIf you are still smoking cigarettes or even if you have managed to kick that addiction, then you need to find out preventing lung cancer because you are right in the firing line! While there is no absolute guarantee that you are out of danger, there are methods that reduce this risk to as low a ...
Views: 1381(3 votes) - Lung Detox Ideas That Will Flush Tar From Your Lungs Fast! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from William RenoldsTo detox the lungs is very important to the health of many people's life after they quit smoking, because inside your chest your lungs have been put through the wringer, if you have smoked for many years. They need encouragement to be detoxified with some help, as your body simply cannot do it ...
Views: 7948(4 votes) - Smoking Causes Weight Gain, Hypnosis Helps Quitters Stay Thin - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Wesley AndersonOne of the big fears of my stop smoking clients is that they will gain weight when the stop smoking. It turns out, the opposite is true. Based on a four year study at the University of Navarra in Spain, http://www.unav.es/english/news/260110.html continued smoking could lead to greater weight ...
Views: 3077(1 vote) - Is Cold Turkey the Way to Quit Smoking? - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Shamsul Azhar Ahmad ShamsuddinThe short answer is yes. I know because cold turkey works for me and I have not had a single cigarette for over 20 years now. However as with most things in life it's not quite as simple as it sounds because there's a bit more to it than that. Let me start by telling you my own ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - Quit Smoking Tip: Use this Stress Buster to Help You Stop Smoking - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Barry MooreOne of the things I hear a lot from smokers in my Toronto (Ontario, Canada) hypnosis quit smoking clinic is "I smoke to relax". If smoking really was relaxing then the more you smoked the more relaxed you'd be and chain smokers would be the most relaxed people on the planet. Do you know anyone ...
Views: 3541(11 votes) - How To Help A Teen Stop Tobacco Use - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Aurther ShokoTeenage tobacco use is on the increase across much of the western world. In particular tobacco use is increasing in the area of smokeless tobacco. It would appear that a huge number of young people is migrating from cigarette smoking to smokeless tobacco use particularly chewing tobacco. The ...
Views: 2451(2 votes) - Why You should give up smoking: Dangers to Women’s Health - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Lee HughEveryone knows that cigarette smoking is a huge health risk. This does not make any distinctions in its ill effects; it is dangerous both to women’s and men’s health. But be aware that there are certain harmful effects of smoking that women are more susceptible to than men. Women are ...
Views: 1302(2 votes) - Quit Smoking - Don't Let this Myth Sabotage You! - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Barry MooreIt is a common belief that nicotine addiction is the reason it’s hard to quit smoking. However, talk to any smoker who has tried to quit using the patch or gum (maybe you’re one of them), and most will tell you they still want to smoke. So why would do you still want to smoke when you are ...
Views: 3131(9 votes) - Is the Pharmacy the Place to Turn When Trying to Quit Smoking? - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Shamsul Azhar Ahmad ShamsuddinThere are millions of people around the world who wish to quit smoking and where there is demand there will always be a business to serve this demand. The pharmaceutical industry as usual comes out with a plethora of solution which only treats the symptoms rather than treats the underlying ...
Views: 1116(2 votes) - Five Things to Keep in Mind While Trying to Quit Smoking Cold Turkey - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Shamsul Azhar Ahmad ShamsuddinAlmost every smoker I know at one point or the other wants to quit smoking. Smoking is probably the hardest habit to get rid off in your life. I know because I was a smoker once. It took me many attempts at quitting before I succeeded. I've tried many techniques when trying to quit which ...
Views: 1381(2 votes) - Being a Non Smoker Rocks, While Being a Smoker Sucks - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from David FordFor over 30 tears I smoked 30-60 cigarettes a day, and about 6 years ago I switched to hand rolling tobacco and made my own in what was really a feeble attempt to quit. I reasoned at the time, that with all those horrible chemicals that they put it ordinary cigarettes, by making my own with ...
Views: 6405(2 votes) - 40 Years of Being a Smoker, I Amazed Myself and Stopped in One Day - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from David FordGoing back six years or so, I was smoking two or more packets of cigarettes a day, and on stress days probably more,and had done so for well over thirty years, so I decided to switch to hand rolled ones. My decision used the logic that by not getting all those nasty chemicals and additives ...
Views: 2150(2 votes) - The Benefits of Hypnotism - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Linda WintertonWhat would you like to change in your life? Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to exercise more, stop a negative habit or behaviour, manage your weight or learn a new skill? Or would you simply like to find a natural way to manage STRESS? Hypnotism sessions can assist you in making any ...
Views: 2131(2 votes) - Visualize your way to Quit Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Dan WillisVisualization is an interesting technique to learn as it will help with the anxiety and stress levels associated with being without cigarettes for a long amount of time. Visualization is intimately linked to meditation and anyone familiar with those techniques (or yoga) will know how they can ...
Views: 1336(5 votes) - Stop Smoking in One Hour--Guaranteed? - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Dr. Ginger MarableDuring the past decade, more than 100,000 smokers have successfully quit the smoking habit in about an hour with advanced, individualized hypnotherapy. No dangerous drugs or harmful chemicals, no needles, lasers, or useless aids, just a safe, relaxing one-hour session in a comfortable chair. How ...
Views: 1737(3 votes) - Searching For the Best Ways To Stop Smoking? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Kevin CookMany people say you cannot find the best ways to stop smoking. Yet folks who have successfully quit will often say to you that it appears to be simple, when they look back. Generally, they attempted many times prior to and failed they went back to smoking cigarettes right after a short time, ...
Views: 1157(2 votes) - Quit Smoking the Right Way - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Samantha nicoleSmoking is nothing but another addiction, only it's legal and very popular. Puff after puff some people measure the length of a lifetime in cigarettes. Lung cancer is the most spread disease in the world so it's no wonder you want to quit for good. Perhaps you're pregnant or you have kids around ...
Views: 1376(1 vote) - How You Can Quit Smoking Naturally With Hypnosis - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2010 from Edward HaycockIf you’re reading this article, the chances are that you want to quit smoking, and you want to quit smoking naturally. Whether you’re sick of being addicted to nicotine, or whether you’re just worried about the damage that cigarettes are doing to your health, hypnosis can provide an effective ...
Views: 1268(2 votes) - EFT to Stop Smoking and how this Acupressure Technique Led to Freedom - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaI remember that time early on in my hypnosis career. This was before I had discovered EFT. I worked next door to a very good Chinese doctor and excellent acupuncturist. I wanted to take in the more challenging stop-smoking cases and had heard that the combination of acupuncture and ...
Views: 2665(5 votes) - Why EFT or Tapping is Best for Stopping Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaI am currently promoting EFT, otherwise known as Tapping, as the number one method of stopping smoking. And you may well as - why is EFT the best way to stop smoking? EFT is in my opinion the best way to stop smoking because it can remove all the underlying reasons why a smoker smokes. ...
Views: 3282(3 votes) - If You Want to Quit Smoking, You Have to Know About Associative Learning - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from R. Michael StoneAs I have discussed in other articles, the driving force behind smoking is not the cigarette/nicotine. The thing that keeps a person smoking is the Psychological Smoking Mechanism. The foundation for this mechanism is consciously laid by the beginning smoker at an early age. However, it is ...
Views: 1752(1 vote) - Smoking Cigarettes Causes Accelerated Aging - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from R. Michael StoneOne of the insidious things about smoking cigarettes is that it takes a long time for the serious health effects to be noticed by the smoker even though damage occurs with each cigarette smoked. By the time the smoker notices health issues, serious health damage has occurred; damage that could ...
Views: 2856(1 vote) - Best Natural Ways to Stop Smoking Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Ladan LashkariSo what are the best natural ways to stop smoking naturally and easily? Do you really have to either use the cold turkey method or take quit smoking pills or patches to finally succeed to stop smoking for good... or is there an easier way? You know how many different methods are there to help ...
Views: 1847(3 votes) - How I Used Hypnosis for Quitting Smoking, and How You Can Too - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Edward HaycockIf you’ve read anything about using hypnosis for quitting smoking, you’ll know that it is one of the most effective ways to quit. 66% of people who use hypnosis to quit smoking are still nonsmokers one year later. Compare that to 15% for nicotine patches or gum, and just 5% for those who go cold ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Quit Smoking Cigarettes - What Makes It Hard - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from R. Michael StoneIf you are a smoker who has tried to stop and couldn't, you know how hard it is to just quit. If you are not a smoker but have loved ones who do, believe me, it IS hard to simply quit smoking. This article is addressed to the smoker. In it, I am going to explain why it is hard to quit smoking ...
Views: 2722(1 vote) - Why Quit Smoking - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from tim mitchellIf you’ve been dancing around the idea to quit smoking, there is much significant stuff you need to know. If you’ve ever questioned, “Why stop smoking?” then here is your solution. You require ceasing smoking for your overall health and well being. You can greatly gain the number of years ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Benifits Of Stop Smoking Decision - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from tim mitchellMost people has discovered about the risks of smoking. However, for many people, these warnings are just not adequate to discontinue the use for the better. If you’ve wanted to stop but sense like you demand more motivation, you should learn about the benefits of quit smoking ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - A Link Between Smoking Cessation And Depression - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Brian WelschMany in the medical community are now coming to terms with the fact that there is a defining link between smoking cessation and depression. Depression is associated with the increased frequency of smoking and if you remove the smoking habit, depression seems to worsen in a normal person. Smokers ...
Views: 1263(1 vote) - 10 Signs It's Time to Quit Smoking - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from G. King10. You have Stomach Ulcers. We all know with normal digestion, food moves from the mouth, down the esophagus, into the stomach. Then the stomach produces hydrochloric acid which helps digest the food. What many don’t know, is that smoking increases your chances of getting stomach ulcers. It ...
Views: 12591(5 votes) - Real Hypnosis, Real Results! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Jason MortonThe first question I’m always asked when I tell people I do Hypnotherapy is, “Does it really work?” My reply is always the same, “If you want it to”. Hypnosis is very effective if you are ready and willing for change. It can’t make you do something you don’t want to do. People forced to quit ...
Views: 2104(5 votes) - Emily Browne Quits Smoking - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Dawn Bonner'Lost' Episode It was as if Emily Browne was starring in an episode of 'Lost,' with all of her recalling and flashbacks of the past with her best friend. She remembered she used to be thin and stinky. In stark contrast, today she is overweight, but fortunately no longer stinky. Like a ...
Views: 2381(5 votes) - 4 Effects of Second Hand Smoke You Should Know About - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Belen TanghalIf you are a non-smoker and think you are safe from the health effects of second hand smoke, think again. The truth is you face a greater risk for diseases caused by smoking. Do you live with a smoker? Effects of second hand smoke are much deadlier. You are not protected from every harmful ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - Quit Smoking Hypnosis Help with Hypnotherapy Service - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Georgina HoehmannSmoking, a very dangerous addiction We all know that cancer is a major cause of illness… and smoking is a sure-fire way to fuel this debilitating disease in your lungs. But did you realise that smoking actually affects every part of your body, from the top of your head to the tips of your ...
Views: 1457 - A Very Good Cure for Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from J. AcobPeople become victims of drug misuse for another and often mysterious reason. But whatever these reasons out are, it is positive that this trouble shipwrecks havoc in the biographies of its dupes and the society. It is tested that there is a association between the increasing crime rate and ...
Views: 981 - But ... What Actually Is Smoking? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Renata Bartoli, PhDThe large majority of smokers started smoking when they were very young, because of peer-pressure, in order to feel more grown-up and ‘cool’. Things, however, have changed dramatically in recent years and our society now sees smoking for what it is: a very harmful habit which can lead to a ...
Views: 2094(2 votes) - Smoking Quit Tips to Help You Succeed - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Bob PiersonThis article does not list the hundreds of reasons why quitting smoking is the best thing in the world for you because you already know them. This article will list the most effective Tips and Advice to kick the habit for life. Let's get to it! Before your quit date. Smoking Quit Tips ...
Views: 953(3 votes) - Smokers More Prone to ED - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Jack BondAccording to the latest conducted research, smokers are more prone to erectile dysfunction (ED). Beware Smokers, if you chose smoking then you have to sacrifice your sex life. Erectile dysfunction was previously linked to many diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, heard disorders, but now the ...
Views: 1698(2 votes) - Why’s and how’s of quit smoking - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Tom HowarthEven though they may claim to enjoy smoking deeply and passionately, most smokers nurture a strong desire in their heart to quit smoking permanently. The looming fear of developing a smoking related disease is a constant source of stress; besides, smoking makes them live under the guilt of ...
Views: 1073(3 votes) - Guide To Quit Smoking By Understanding Relapses Part 2 - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2009 from Tony JamesAs you are going through the denial-binge cycle and denying yourself from smoking, you stress level will continue to rise as you keep thinking about lighting up a cigarette over and over again. Denial-Binge Cycle May Cause Depression This may continue so much so that you may even develop ...
Views: 781(3 votes) - Guide To Quit Smoking By Understanding Relapses Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Tony JamesA relapse is what happens when you smoke again after a period of time of not smoking. The question is how to you actually perceive a relapse? I personally believe almost all smokers will experience a relapse and it should also be viewed as a learning experience. It is also an opportunity to ...
Views: 766(3 votes) - Finding Out Why The Ways To Stop Smoking Didn’t Work For You - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Tony JamesIf you went searching on how to quit smoking online, you will already have come across plenty of resources on ways and methods to quit smoking. Most of them actually states ways that actually are effective to quit smoking but it’s not universal. This means that one method may work for one but ...
Views: 709(3 votes) - How To Quit Smoking By Looking At The Methods Of Attempts - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Tony JamesLooking back at your attempts and let’s analyze what has seemed to work for you. At times, your attempts may have been just a short while, perhaps for months, weeks, days or even hours. Just because you didn’t manage to quit permanently doesn’t mean that you have entirely failed or that you ...
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