There are countless numbers of products, herbs and home remedies that have been studied to help people quit smoking. Each smoker is different, that’s why there is a need for so many different products, but not because they all do not work. A person is more likely to find a method that will help them [...]
You can play a very important role in helping him your spouse or partner who has decided to quit smoking. Remember that kicking the habit will benefit everyone because of the harmful effects of second hand smoke.
Kicking an addiction is a challenge, and breaking a habit can be very hard. Smoking is both an addiction and a habit, so you can imagine how hard it is to quit. Most smokers do not quit smoking the first time they try. Most of them have to repeat the try three or four times [...]
It can be helpful to write down and repeat some of "why I am quitting statements" about your goal to stop smoking. These statements are your reminders of what you want to avoid, change, and move away from by quitting smoking. Repeat them as often as you need to stay motivated and focused.
It can be helpful to write down and repeat a number of so-called "confidence statements" about your goal to stop smoking. Confidence statements are to be positive and true statements that you can repeat to yourself daily to stay focused and motivated.
Smoking has become your regular habit. You got used to smoke at certain times, places, circumstances or mood states. Now since you are quitting smoking, it may be useful to identify those old triggers to smoke, and make an alternative plan of what you can do in these instances.
When you quit smoking you should eat more of the healthy food - it will lessen your smoking cravings. You should also avoid those foods and substances that will only increase your cravings. Here are kinds of food that both help to lessen cravings and increase your health:
- lean meat
- fish
- fruits (especially apples)
- vegetables [...]
Smoking cigarettes kept your mouth and hands busy for a lot of time. Since you have stopped smoking, you should find some activities for your mouth and hands to keep them busy for the first 6 month.