Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Why to stop smoking? 

Smoking is injurious to health and is responsible for causing number of diseases. Smoking is responsible for one out of every five deaths. Smoking is said to bring diseases such as cancers, heart problems and cardiovascular issues in the body. Besides these life-threatening diseases, it also contributes to the other problems like aging, skin problems and respiratory disorders. Skin problems such as drying and wrinkling are some of the common problems that arise due to smoking. Other health hazards that may occur as a result of smoking are:

• Breathing problem.
• You may develop yellow tooth, skin and fingernails.
• Increase rate of hypertension.
• Nausea, anxiety, severe headaches and migraines.
• Cold and bronchitis.
• Low motivation and energy.
  

Staying smoke free 


Everyone starts smoking without knowing the exact reasons behind the act. There are absolutely no physical reasons to start smoking. Our body needs food, water, sleep and exercise for proper functioning. Smoking a cigarette often starts for a fun but gradually it becomes a daily routine for smokers. All forms of tobacco like cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco are injurious to the healthy body. The only solution to keep our body away from diseases linked with smoking is to stay smoke free. 


It is often difficult for smokers to quit smoking. However, there are number of ways through which we can stay away from smoking. It is normal that smokers will find it difficult to stay away from cigarettes during the initial days of quitting smoking. But once they overcome this period, they soon realize the life-long benefits of quitting smoking. Therefore, you are advised not to lose hope and stay firm during this phase to achieve the purpose. 


The best way to stop smoking is to have a gradual approach towards quitting. If you smoke a pack of cigarettes daily, make it half a packet. Keep a target of staying away completely till the end of the month. Start exploring about the reasons that made you to start smoking. Once you are aware of the reasons, you can easily delete the causes and stay smoke free. If the reason behind smoking is boredom or stress, try doing some relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation. Inculcating good habits such as reading books, listening to light music and doing the things of your interest can help you in quitting smoking. Once you start smoke free life, constantly praise yourself by telling the remarkable benefits of quitting smoking. This will not only motivate yourself but would keep you firm about your healthy decision. 


Remarkable benefits of quitting smoking 


Once you start a smoke free life, your body will gain number of benefits as the time passes. Some of the healthy benefits of quitting smoking are:

• Blood pressure, pulse rate and body temperature will return to normal.
• Blood oxygen level increases and carbon dioxide level decreases.
• Enhances the sensory organs such as smell and taste.
• Decrease the rate of developing heart diseases, respiratory disorders and heart attacks to a great extent.
• Increase in rate of blood circulation.
  

There are numerous such benefits of quitting smoking. Start a smoke free life and save your money and add some healthy years in your life.