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Quit Smoking Ways Health Feed

Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MD (Gen. Medicine), DM (Cardiology...read more

Cardiologist•Delhi
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Smoking can affect your health in all respects, and it is no different when it comes to your heart. Smokers are almost twice as likely to have heart problems compared to individuals who do not smoke.

How does smoking cast an impact on your cardiac health?
Smoking increases the risk of developing various kinds of cardiovascular issues such as stroke and coronary heart disease. It damages the lining of the arteries which, in turn, paves the way for building up of fatty substances call...more
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M. sc Psychology, BHMS

Homeopath•Hyderabad
To quit smoking in homeo, good medicines r there. But one should take it regularly&at the same time person's will power also is important.
Along with medocation, practicing some exercises, yoga, breathong exercises like art of living classes, pranayama also is helpful.
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
Stop it immediately for success. Only by using strong will power and avoiding all situations where you feel like smoking, chewing tobacco or drinking or using drugs/ weed, avoiding friends who smoke and diverting mind by reading or chewing a gum, like NICORETTE and taking a walk when you crave for a smoke can all help. You can chew Nicorette gum which is nicotine replacement. There are medicines available. Which can be prescribed if asked personally Cigarette smoking is a leading preventable cau...more
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
Best age to stop smoking is before 40 ,In fact do not start all
Only by using strong will power and avoiding all situations where you feel like smoking, chewing tobacco or drinking or using drugs/ weed, avoiding friends who smoke and diverting mind by reading or chewing a gum, like NICORETTE and taking a walk when you crave for a smoke can all help. You can chew Nicorette gum which is nicotine replacement. There are medicines available. Which can be prescribed if asked personally Cigarette s...more
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BASM, MD, MS (Counseling & Psychotherapy...read more

Psychologist•Palakkad
Dear user. I can understand. Tobacco is addictive. Cigarette also contains 4000+ carcinogenic chemicals other than nicotine. Smoking can affect your mouth, throat, lungs, heart, stomach and brain in many ways. Cancer is one among the potential diseases smoking can cause. The best method is to leave it and continue with your will power. There are other methods like Nicotine Replacement therapy and pharmacotherapy combined. Nicotine chewing gums too help as an alternative for cigarettes. But still...more
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara
You can leave it anytime...it is good and your health will improve... But what is your health status now cannot be said without proper check up...
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BASM, MD, MS (Counseling & Psychotherapy...read more

Psychologist•Palakkad
Dear , quitting smoking is very easy if you have will power. Just stop it and be stubborn never to touch it. Nicotine chewing gum is available in medical stores. You can use them as an alternative to reduce craving. Slowly you can reduce them too. Take care.
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Reparenting Technique, BA, BEd

Psychologist•Bangalore
You have certainly made a good decision and you can go about it in the following manner. The habit can be very difficult to halt because of the many conditions attached to smoking. In fact these conditions can exist all through the day unlike other addictions. But your desire to want to stop is the most important factor. It is important to find out about the ill-effects of smoking to have a reason that alarms you about continuing in the habit. The information is really scary. The nicotine in tob...more
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BHMS

Alternative Medicine Specialist•Mumbai
Smoking does lot more harm than just what you have mentioned in your question. It is not going to be easy to quit smoking but it is going to be worth it. I will suggest you various ways to quit smoking.
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MBBS, DPM

Psychiatrist•Bangalore
Dear lybrate-user,
Congratulations for deciding to quit smoking.
Please try to stop smoking at the earliest. It has many health benefits in the long run.
When you stop suddenly, you may get withdrawal symptoms like restlessness, irritability, lack of concentration, increased hunger, sleep disturbance, headache, impatience, anxiety, depression, etc. If you have them please don’t get back to smoking, take nicotine gum or lozenge or patch. They are available in all medical shops. You do...more
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