Most of us who smoke are aware of Nicotine Replacement Therapy, or NRT, in some form. This quit smoking aid is currently the most common next to simply quitting ‘cold turkey’ (without any aids or programs). NRT currently includes a wide range of delivery products, including skin patches, chewing gum, sublingual (under the tongue) tablets, [...]
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Jul 09
How Long Does Nicotine Stay in Your Body and other Frequent Quit Smoking Questions
Thinking about quitting smoking? Then you probably have many questions. And as it turns out – you’re not alone! Many of us are wondering about the same things, so here are the most common smoking Questions and Answers:
How Long Does Nicotine Stay in your Body?
Your brain becomes free of nicotine within approximately 40 minutes of [...]
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Jul 09
Deadly Side Effects of Smoking Cigarettes
It wasn’t too long ago that tobacco companies actually touted the ‘benefits’ of cigarette smoking. Things like: “Breath more oxygen!” or “Tobacco is natural!” Today, however, it’s all too obvious that cigarettes kill. Or is it? That’s the problem. Despite decades of scientific research which talks about the damage done to our bodies by smoking [...]
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Jul 09
Quitting Cigarettes and Nausea – Is Treatment Available for ‘Quitting Sickness’?
If you have recently quit cigarettes or are thinking about quitting, you may be concerned about feeling sick and other bad withdrawal symptoms. You’re not alone. Nausea is one of the most common side effects of nicotine withdrawal. It can occur days after you quit, or one night after your last cigarette. And the period [...]
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Jul 09
Cigarette Cravings after Quitting – How Long Before Cravings Stop After Quitting Smoking?
When we finally decide to quit smoking, one of the first things on our minds is how to deal with cigarette cravings. There’s a good reason for this – nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. More so than even heroine and cocaine! On top of the chemical dependence that we [...]
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Jul 09
Quit Smoking Symptoms – What can You Expect from Nicotine Withdrawal?
It seems like achieving most good things in life require bearing a heavy burden. There’s probably a reason for this right? And like it or not, cigarettes are no exception to the rule. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms are many and varied. Wouldn’t you like to know about the most common ones? Here’s a frank discussion of [...]
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Jul 09
5 Quit Smoking Exercises to Help you Kick Bad Habits Forever
When you finally decide to quit smoking you’ll quickly realize many changes in your life will be necessary. During the process, your body encounters many physiological changes. Because the addictive power of cigarettes has multiple sources, it can be very hard to quit. We will soon discover a few exercises which will greatly enhance your [...]
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Jul 09
Most frequently asked questions about quitting smoking
Many of us today are wondering about quitting smoking. The dangers are more prevalent than ever. Cancer, emphysema, decreased lung capacity, circulation system damage, and more. If you are also considering quitting you are not alone. Following are the most frequently asked questions about quitting smoking.
How long does nicotine remain in your system?
About 40 minutes [...]