SMOKING: effects of smoking
“The Federal Ministry of Health warns that smokers are liable to die young.”
I sometimes wonder why we keep having an increasing number of smokers on a daily basis despite the deliberate and open warning on the health implications of smoking boldly written on every cigarette pack. Why do the companies keep producing though? Isn’t that like leaving a bone beside a dog and warning it not to eat the bone?
Why Do People Start Smoking?
People start smoking for different reasons. It could be:
Peer pressure: most people, especially teenagers started smoking because their friends or schoolmates are into it and they just want to belong in the “cool guys” gang.
Family influence: people who have parents, siblings or other relatives that smoke might end up copying the habit. Kids whose parents smoke are more likely to smoke than kids whose parents do not.
Emotions: some people smoke in order to manage stress and anxiety.
Media influence: we can not rule out the influence of the media on our lifestyles. In a world where the movie industries promote smoking, we can not expect anything less. Most adolescents started smoking because they see their favorite movie characters and idols smoking and they think it’s cool.
Effects Of Smoking On Your Body System
- Most lung cancers are as a result of smoking. It can also cause cancer in any part of the body.
- Dental problems
- Infections
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis and menopause
- Problem with hearing
- Loss of vision
- Breathing difficulties and chronic respiratory diseases
- Fertility problem
- Strokes, heart disease, and difficulties with blood circulation
Why Can’t I Quit Smoking?
There are three major reasons why you find it difficult to quit smoking.
Addiction
Tobacco products contain nicotine, a stimulant drug Nicotine is a stimulant medication that speeds up the transmission of signals between the brain and the body. Just like every other stimulant, Nicotine is very addictive thus making it difficult for most smokers to quit even though they want to.
Social factor: some smokers have made friends through smoking. Parting with people you share a common ground with is not so easy. Even when you are willing to stay far away, something will always keep dragging you back.
Mental triggers
Mental triggers are associated with the mood hence, a person who started smoking to relieve stress will always grab a cigarette each time he is stressed because he already feels he can not handle the stress any other way.
Withdrawal Symptoms
When you quit smoking, you may experience the following symptoms:
- Feeling irritated and grumpy
- Restlessness
- Having serious urge to smoke
- Trouble concentrating
- Sleeping disorder
- Anxiety, depression, and sadness
- Increased appetite
- Headaches
These withdrawal symptoms are the major reasons most smokers find it difficult to quit. You need medical help if you are having a hard time quitting smoking.
How To Quit Smoking
Once you have made up your mind to quit smoking, always stay around people that can influence you positively. It is important that you let them know about your decision so they can be able to help you when necessary.
Look for any “quit smoking program” around you and join.
If smoking is something you do whenever you are bored, you can keep yourself busy with fun activities such as games.
Find a reason that motivates you to want to quit smoking. This will help you to resist the urge to go back.
Always stay positive. Whenever you feel like smoking again, take a deep breath and look at your progress so far. The third day after quitting is usually the hardest but you can do it. Note that if you can keep it up without looking back, your body will be completely rid of nicotine in a few weeks and your cravings will be gone.
IDAN GAN GAN
This herbal tea is a product of fekomi herbals specially made for smokers to help detoxify the lungs by neutralizing nicotine which has been absorbed by the alveoli (tiny air sacs in the lungs which absorbs smoke particles) thus getting rid of all lung infections.
Click here to order your Idan Gan Gan
Need To Speak With A Healthcare Consultant?
Book an appointment with a certified healthcare consultant at Fekomi wellness today and begin your wellness journey. Our team of medical experts are always ready to help with your health concerns. Kindly call our desk line on +2349074197154 for more enquiries.