"It appears that smokers have an altered opioid flow all the time, when compared with non-smokers. And smoking a cigarette further alters that flow by 20 to 30 percent in regions of the brain important to emotions and craving" as explained in an WikiPedia article. This may help us understand a link between cigarettes and desire to smoke. Learn More About … [Read more...] about Opioid Receptors – Emotions and Cravings Explained
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Four Million People Die Each Year From Smoking – Equal to 27 747’s Crashing Every Day
"Four million people die from tobacco related diseases yearly. This is equivalent to twenty-seven 747 airplanes full of passengers crashing every day." "Every eight seconds someone in the world dies from a tobacco-related disease." "The number of tobacco related deaths are estimated to increase to 10 million in 2030; 7 million deaths will occur in developing countries, … [Read more...] about Four Million People Die Each Year From Smoking – Equal to 27 747’s Crashing Every Day
Are Cigarettes Your Best Friend?
Occasionally I hear a smoker say that they cannot possibly give up smoking because a cigarette is their best friend. Some friends can be highly toxic to your well-being, and a cigarette is one such friend to beware of! There comes a time in life when we should take inventory of how we choose to spend our time. Each step of the way life gets a bit closer to target … [Read more...] about Are Cigarettes Your Best Friend?
And the Message Is…You Can Control Your Actions
Quit this nonsense! Short and sweet, direct and straight to the point - just don't light up. Sounds concise huh? It is as difficult or as simple as you want to make it. You can take control of this habit. Use this knowledge to stop your previous actions and make that small change in behavior that gives you a big health advantage. It is only as difficult as you … [Read more...] about And the Message Is…You Can Control Your Actions
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