Getting
through the nicotine withdrawal is almost the easy part. At
least it was for me so many years ago. What I remember to
this day was the voices I started hearing…the ones that
told me it was okay to have a smoke…no one was around,
therefore no one had to know. My biggest enemy then was myself.
I believe if you understand that the addicted part of your
brain does not have your best interest in mind…you fill
find it easier.
Here
is some great information on what happens to your body when
you quit smoking.
-
Within 20 minutes, your heart rate and blood pressure begin
to return to normal. In addition the temperature in your
hands and feet increases as the effects of vasoconstriction
begin to recede.
- Within
2 weeks to 3 months after you quit, your lung functions
increase by up to 30%, continuing to improve each month.
- Your
risk of a heart attack or other coronary event is diminished
by 50% within one year, and becomes that of a non-smoker
by 15 years!
- While
quitting will not reduce the number of wrinkles in your
face, you can definitely stop collecting wrinkles due to
smoking.
- You
will smell better, taste better and feel better. You’ll
have more money, more time, more friends and more life.
Today
is a good day to quit. The rest of your life is waiting!
About
the Author
©2005,
Barbara C. Phillips, NP is the founder of OlderWiserWomen(tm)
where women are inspired to embrace the freedom, magic and
wisdom of Successful Aging. Visit http://www.OlderWiserWomen.com
for your copy of "Celebrating You: 50 Tips for Vibrant
Living". In addition to writing about about women's aging
issues, Ms. Phillips uses her medical background teaching
health and wellness issues to those who will listen.
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