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Quit Smoking - Smoking Cessation and Your HealthIf you've been diagnosed with a lung disease and you are still smoking, you've come to the right place. The following smoking cessation resources will provide information about quitting smoking. Read articles about smoking and your health and what you can do to achieve your goal of quitting smoking.
How Can I Help Heal My Lungs After Quitting Smoking?
I've quit smoking. What are some ways I can help my lungs heal after quitting smoking? Is Planning to Quit Smoking Just Procrastination? Don't Just Plan to Quit Smoking, Do It!
Are you planning to quit smoking? What's in your quit smoking plan? Do you think that you may be just procrastinating? Read about a study published in the British Medical Journal about planning to quit smoking. Find out what researchers say about quit smoking plans. 10 Reasons to Quit Smoking
Looking for some good reasons to quit smoking? Besides the millions of obvious reasons to quit smoking, there are many health benefits to quitting smoking. Here are just a few health reasons to quit smoking. Learn what happens to the body within just 20 minutes of quitting smoking. Secondhand Smoke - Are Your Children At Risk?
If you're a smoker, you're putting your children at risk for developing a lung disease as an adult. Studies show that children of smokers are 3.6 times more likely to develop lung cancer as an adult. Find out how secondhand smoke is damaging our children. The Effects of Smoking on our Bodies
From premature aging of the skin to gangrene due to poor circulation, the effects of smoking are destructive and deadly. Learn about the various health risks people face when they smoke cigarettes. Smoking Cessation Aids
Nothing replaces a person's will and determination to reach their goal, however, NRT's can make the journey more comfortable. What is Your Level of Nicotine Dependence? - Fagerstrom Test
Finding out your nicotine dependence can help you determine your best strategy to quit smoking. This quick and easy 6-question test will help you determine your level of nicotine dependence. Your Quit Smoking Toolbox
The quit smoking toolbox gives you links to information and the support necessary to build a solid quit smoking program. Educate yourself about what to expect when you quit smoking, and have some faith and trust in the process. If others can successfully beat the addiction to nicotine, you can too. 10 Things To Avoid When You Quit Smoking
Knowing a bit about what you can expect when you quit smoking or using any form of tobacco will help you find the permanent success you're looking for. Take a look as these common mistakes people make when they quit smoking. Knowledge is power! Commit to Quit Smoking - Are You Ready to Quit?
This step-by-step guide to smoking cessation will give you specific tools to quit smoking. Begin your journey as a non-smoker today. It's never too late to quit smoking. How to Quit Smoking - Step 1 - Mind Over Matter
This is the first step in the Commit to Quit smoking cessation series. In Step 1, you will learn about "mind over matter" and you will complete your first assignment - making a Commit to Quit list. How to Quit Smoking - Step 2 - Purge the Urge
This is the second step in the Commit to Quit smoking cessation series. In Step 2, you will learn about why people fail at quitting smoking and what you must do in order to be successful at quitting smoking. How to Quit Smoking - Step 3 - Declare to Make Aware
This is the third step in the Commit to Quit smoking cessation series. In Step 3, you will learn why it is important to announce your decision to quit smoking. Fun ways to make the announcement are also included. How to Quit Smoking - Step 4 - Don't Succumb, Chew Gum
This is the fourth step in the Commit to Quit smoking cessation series. In Step 4, you will learn how to overcome the urge to smoke by using replacement "aids". Find out how to quit without gaining weight. How to Quit Smoking - Step 5 - Crave to Save
This is the fifth and final step in the Commit to Quit smoking cessation series. In Step 5, you will learn how to create a positive reward system for your dedication to quit smoking. Coughing Techniques - How to Cough with Control
Effective coughing is critical for releasing and expelling mucus in the airways. Use these techniques to cough with control so that you can breathe easier. Index of Health Screening Quizzes
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