Year: 2014

 Many people overlook the huge psychological impact giving up cigarettes can have on a person. Or rather, they tend to believe the exact opposite of the truth. Many people believe quitting leads to long-term negative effects, but new research proves this is incorrect. A recent study published in the December issue of Annals of Behavioral Medicine has effectively proved that the psychological effects are for the better instead of the worse. The study was done on a group of 572 smokers and ran by a team of knowledgeable researchers from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine. The study involved real-time measurements labeled as ecological momentary assessments. For one full week after these smokers gave up their cigarettes, and for another week after the one year mark, the researchers studied the withdrawal…

Trying to quit smoking is one of the toughest things many people will ever do. It is difficult to overcome the addiction and completely kick the habit, but it can be done, as proven by the millions who have done so before. When you are trying to stop smoking, you should know that you do not have to do it alone. There are plenty of resources available to help you quit, and it’s a good idea to make use of them to give yourself a fighting chance at quitting. 1-800-QUIT-NOW This phone resource s actually a link to many more resources that can help you out. Besides the main hotline that is excellent for providing one-on-one counseling, this resource provides a quitting program, connections to local smoking cessation resources, and…

Throughout the world, more and more groups are organizing in an effort to change tobacco laws. They range from grassroots organizations to huge players that work on a global scale. Most of them focus on cigarettes and the health problems they can cause in both the smoker and of those in contact with secondhand smoke. Utilizing legislation to enact stricter bans is one part of what they do. Many of them also render aid to those looking to quit smoking by offering up forums that can be used as a virtual support network, or by providing other resources. Some lean towards the scientific or medical, while others are more casual. Who Are They? One large and well-known group is the American Lung Association. Their body of work is very well-rounded and…

There are tons of methods out there for you to choose from when you are looking for ways to help yourself quit. One of the most overlooked methods may just be books. But many self-help books have proven to help people quit their smoking and turn their lives and their health around. We’re going to look at a few of the most influential and successful books that focus on helping you drop the habit. Maybe one of them will help you. Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Smoking With millions of copies sold and thousands of people professing that this was the book that helped them quit, this may be the most powerful book for putting an end to a smoking habit. Those who have used it say it changed…

Smoke can deeply permeate the materials inside a car, making it very difficult to remove its smell. The seats, mats and other soft, interior components of the car are excellent at absorbing scents and particles and holding them in. Our guide will walk you through several different methods you can use to deodorize your car and get the smell of smoke out for good. Recommended: Cheap and Quick Fix Use the Extra-O Car Air Purifier to get the smell of cigarette smoke out of your car.  Many people are just looking for a cheap and quick fix. If that’s what you’re looking for, then get the Extra-O Car Air Purifier. These are a life (and car) saver. Just start your engine, blast that A/C on the best re-circulation setting, and let this miniature…

Major efforts to curb tobacco use have long been underway. Even before the most recent, major public ban was enacted, restaurants and other establishments had no smoking signs in place to cater to both sections of their public. Despite major studies that have shown that smoking causes an incredible number of deaths, at the rate of 5 million per year, nonsmokers are still being persuaded to pick up that first smoke that can, and usually does, lead to a lifelong and dangerous addiction. That doesn't even consider the costs financially. 5 Common Reasons People Pick Up Smoking So why does a large portion of the population pick up smoking? While there are certainly studies that show that smoking can be linked to income levels, that certainly doesn't exclude those in higher…

If you think your kid will never use electronic cigarettes aka e-cigs or vapes, think twice, because according to this study an extraordinary 23.5% of teenagers aged 15 to 19, vape. Just the way traditional books progressed into e-books, tobacco cigarettes are going down the same path and we’re getting electronic cigarettes. They are cleaner, long lasting, cheaper, and more efficient at delivering a dose of nicotine to the user. That ease of use has converted considerable population of former smokers into “vapers”, because of its lack of smoke to a healthier alternative to tobacco. One of the main reasons to be worried about e-cigarette use is the linkage of vapers who also smoke. A 2016 study published in the Journal Pediatrics found that teens that never smoked but used e-cigs were six times more likely to…

Smoking effects your body in a vast amount of ways, but one way which is usually forgotten is how it effects your senses. Primarily, your sense of taste and smell are diminished. People who have successfully quit will not be able to forget this effect as these sense come back full force, however. After even just a few hours both sense begin to increase. As time continues to move forward after your last cigarette you will notice both of these all-important senses improving until they are back at the level they were prior to you ever smoking. This may not seem like such a big deal, but the real truth behind the matter is that they are incredibly important. Why Are Taste & Smell So Important? Taste and smell combine…