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Are you a smoker? Not convinced yet that smoking has serious, immediate health effects as well as long term health consequences. Irrelevant if you smoke a cigarette, hookah or cigar, smoking affects your whole body and puts you at higher risk of many diseases including:
- Cardiovascular diseases with higher risk for a heart attack
- Increased risk of several cancers including cancers of the lungs, mouth, throat, bladder, and kidneys
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Pregnancy and fertility complications
- Vision problems with higher risk for glaucoma and cataract
- Mood swings due to nicotine dependency
- Early menopause with increased hot flashes
- Sagging skin and wrinkles
- Damaged gum and teeth
- Dull sense of smell and taste
Here are some steps to quit smoking for good:
- Consult your doctor for nicotine replacements
- Set a date to start your smoke free journey
- Stay away from cigarettes and live in a smoke-free environment
- Enjoy a healthy lifestyle: eat healthy, exercise, and practice stress reduction techniques such as yoga
- Avoid smoking triggers and use chewing gums every time you feel the urge of smoking
- Remind yourself of the health benefits of smoking cessation
References:
https://www.onhealth.com/content/1/sleep_disorders
https://www.webmd.com/lung/features/quit-smoking-for-good#3
http://www.who.int/tobacco/wntd/en/
https://www.healthline.com/health/smoking/effects-on-body#1