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Psychologist•Delhi
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Smoking is a die hard habit and many people eventually die of the same. It remains one of the most common causes of cancer and lung diseases, which eventually lead to death. The irony is that almost all smokers know the harmful effects, but find it hard to quit. With a firm determination, there are people who quit, but then the relapse rate is quite high too.
Many believe that quitting requires a behavioural change. From peer pressure to a lifestyle habit, smoking is a social phenomenon. The...more
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Psychologist•Bangalore
That is called tolerance and dependence: that is, over a period of time the body adjusts to the dose and wants more cigarettes for the same effect. You have to quit cold turkey because the body and mind will torture you endlessly while attempting a reduction in smoking. The tobacco tar in cigarette smoke lines your lung with huge patches that make that portion dysfunctional. Your oxygen carrying capacity is jeopardized, and breathing is impinged on. But don’t be discouraged because it is not too...more
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There are many non-pharmacological measures that can be taken to reduce blood pressure in all hypertensives. That includes reduction of weight. Even a loss of 4-5 kgs lowers blood pressure in many cases. I would also advise you he following- reduction of alcohol intake, Increase physical activity (Walk, Yoga, etc, Reduction of salt intake, Increase intake of Fruits and vegetables, lower intake of Fat and Saturated fat and deal with coexisting cardiovascular risk factors (e.g. Smoking, high chole...more
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Nocturnal emission or night fall is a term applied to the involuntary discharge of semen during sleep.
In the beginning such discharges take place by an amorous and sexual dream and consequently erection is attained fully and semen is discharged. Once this disease is not cured, such discharges take place quite frequently even without dreams and erection.
Nocturnal Emission is a one kind of problematic condition, which harasses the males at some point in their life. However, if this the...more
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You must gain at least 10 kg according to your height. You must increase your protein intake, eat at least 5 meals / day. Eat healthy food and exercise 3-5 times a week. Avoid junk foods. For a detailed diet plan you can contact me on private chat.
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Mumbai
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Help your loved ones in quiting smoking through smoking cessation therapy

Tobacco smoke contains a deadly mix of more than 7, 000 chemicals; hundreds are harmful. It is a statistically proven fact that smokers suffer a lot in life.
People who stop smoking greatly reduce their risk for disease and early death. One is never too old to quit.
Smoking is now classified as a disease by many health researchers and sophisticated treatment plans are now available to help people cure the ...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Tobacco smoke contains a deadly mix of more than 7, 000 chemicals; hundreds are harmful. It is a statistically proven fact that smokers suffer a lot in life.
People who stop smoking greatly reduce their risk for disease and early death. One is never too old to quit.
Smoking is now classified as a disease by many health researchers and sophisticated treatment plans are now available to help people cure the disease of smoking. I have been helping many patients quit smoking through a person...more
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Psychologist•Gurgaon
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Smoking is a die-hard habit and many people eventually die of the same. It remains one of the most common causes of cancer and lung diseases which eventually lead to death. The irony is that almost all smokers know the harmful effects but find it hard to quit. With a firm determination, there are people who quit but then the relapse rate is quite high too.

Many believe that quitting requires a behavioural change. From peer pressure to a lifestyle habit, smoking is a social phenomenon. T...more
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Psychologist•Bangalore
Yes, smoking is a an appetite suppressor. It is the nicotine that has this effect. Therefore when you quit smoking your appetite will increase and you will tend to add a few kilos of weight. Do not be alarmed by that, and anyway you must get on an exercise program which will help to offset the weight gain.You have made a good decision and you will never regret it. The habit can be very difficult to halt because of the many conditions attached to smoking. In fact these conditions can exist all th...more
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Masters In Clinical Psychology

Psychologist•Gurgaon
Quitting smoking can be very difficult and there is no single best way to quit that works for all people. Some approaches to try that might help you kick the habit include:

Pick a quit date one to three weeks in the future. Prepare for the date by cutting down on smoking, staying away from your favorite places to smoke, and making a plan for how you will deal with stressful events without smoking.
On your quit date, get rid of all cigarettes, keep busy, and stay in smoke-free places...more
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