Great American Smoke Оut. So You Want To Quit Smoking?

Even though it is hard to quit smoking because of its additive nature it can be done. Many people do it every day. Researchers say every time you smoke you are inhaling more than 4000 different chemicals. One of the extremely addictive ones is nicotine. It is such a powerful poison that a drop, the size of a pinhead of this toxin, in the blood stream, would kill you instantly.

Nicotine stimulates the central nervous system creating a pleasurable and euphoric sensation that makes the smokers feel so relax. In the meantime, it is paralyzing your nervous system. So to get that same euphoric feeling again, you have to in-crease the amount you smoke. This cycle play over and over again until most likely you are addicted.

Once you become addicted, your body will crave nicotine. Trying to quit smoking causes withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal symptoms may include nausea, irritability, depression, headache, insomnia, fatigue, and cravings for a cigarette. Withdrawal symptoms should be expected when you are trying to quit smoking. But remember it is only temporary.

In addition to nicotine cigarette smoke also contains the dangerous gas carbon monoxide. Studies show that carbon monoxide has a stronger attraction for red blood cells than oxygen does. Since red blood cells carry oxygen throughout your system, this means that a smoker's body is being depleted placing additional strain on the heart.

Nicotine coupled with carbon monoxide release fatty acids in the blood stream. This plaque contributes to hardening of the arteries, which may lead to a heart attack, stroke, and other circulatory diseases.

It is not unusual to feel depressed while quitting smoking, but proper nutrients can help you cope with the withdrawal symptoms. Unfortunately, smoking became a habit instead of a choice. It became a part of your lifestyle. Your activities and smoking are so intertwine that you do not even realize you are doing it. As you drink your coffee, read the newspaper, talk on the phone, take a break at work, and socialize you have a cigarette in your hand.

There are so many health problems associated with smoking including: Cancer, Heart Attacks, Cataracts, High Blood Pressure, Impotence, and Ulcers.

Let's not forget secondhand smoke. Evidence shows that secondhand smoke may be more dangerous than the smoke the smoker inhales. Recent air sampling show that pollutants are more concentrated inside our house than outdoors. Indoor toxicity runs two to five times higher than outside. The effects of constantly breathing impure air in a room that's polluted with cigarette smoke, even though you are a nonsmoker can lead to lung cancer. Also, if you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is even higher.

Most smokers wish they had never started smoking, but is so hard to quit smoking because they are addicted. In fact some researchers say tobacco is more addictive than heroin and cocaine. Smoking contributes to at least 21% of all heart disease. Quitting now will reduce your risk of heart problems up to 70% in the next four through five years.

In fact you can reap the benefits of not smoking in just 24-hours after your last cigarette. In 1 day your pulse should calm and your blood pressure should return to normal.

There are so many health advantages when you quit smoking.The secret to your success if finding which way is right for you.

Quit Smoking Tips

It is estimated that cravings for a cigarette usually last only 3 to 5 minutes. When the nicotine demon strike try focusing on something else for that small length of time. As you resist, it will become easier as time goes on.

Cut back on junk food, processed, refined, salt, white sugar, white flour, and saturated fat. Get rid of alcohol, coffee, and teas. Only herbal tea is allowed.

Incorporate more vegetables and fruits into your diet. Drinking fruit and vegetable juices have been known to curb cravings.

Drink plenty of pure water that's free from toxins. This will helps cleanse the system.

When the craving of tobacco comes over you, try reaching for some carrots or celery sticks.

Don't miss meals eat regularly. This will stabilize your blood sugar until your body is accustomed to being without nicotine.

Get rid of all cigarettes, try to freshen everything that smell of smoke, and make your place smell "smoke free."

As much as possible stay away from smokers and a smoking atmosphere.

Take long walks in the open air and breathe deeply. This will help strengthen and clear your lungs.

Be determined to quit! Even if you slip don't throw in the towel.

VETERANS DAY. For whom does the silent bugle blow

For whom does the silent bugle blow?

Veteran's Day is a special day we have set aside to pay honor to those brave Americans who; by virtue of their patriotism, honor, and duty, put on the uniform to serve, protect, and defend our sacred homeland.
It is only fitting and just that we do so, for without their dedication, without their sacrifices, their spirit, this great nation as we know it would not exist today.
As we pay solemn tribute to these men and women of vision, let us also think about another devout group of patriots and dedicated veterans, those who have no marble monuments to reflect their crowning glory and achievements, no battle flags with campaign honors, and no medals to wear proudly as they gather in humble tribute to their unheralded deeds and fallen comrades.
These veterans are the American Women.
The American woman, above all others, should step forward to be recognized as a veteran without equal in our history and society.
Throughout the two hundred plus years of our nation, it has been the American woman who stood by and watched her sons and brothers and husbands march off to an unknown fate on a thousand killing fields across a nation and a world.
It was her tears that fell upon the land along with their blood. Her own blood and sweat continued to build this great land as her sons and husbands lay with hallowed honor beneath the soil.
When the men were off to war, fighting to preserve the American way of life, she was at home, fighting to preserve and defend the thousands of homes that made America what it was and is today.
She fought not only barbaric and evil men of all races who would deny her life, liberty, and prosperity, she fought the savage elements of weather, drought, she fought hunger, deprivation, depression, and sickness.
When her loved ones were sent home to their final resting place, or to bear the awful scars of battle for life, she became the provider, the teacher, the strong pillar of faith and tower of strength for the rest of the family to carry on.
Her battle scars came from adversity, toil, fear, uncertainty, her strength from, determination, audacity, and a boldness equal to any bravery found on any battlefield at any time.
Yet, throughout most of the history of our great Republic, she was even denied a voice in the shaping of that Republic, often relegated to a subservient position, her place behind not to the forefront. She bore this indignity with firmness, patience, understanding, and with the resolve that freedom, "for all" would someday prevail.
The American woman has no medals of honor to wear, no uniform on which to proudly display her accomplishments and heroics, no battle standards to wave, yet, she is the veteran of veterans.
At the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, let us pay just honor and tribute to those who have faithfully served our country with honor, dignity, and devotion.
Let us also pay tribute to those veterans who, above all others, are deserving of our praise, and, for whom only the silent bugle blows -
The American Women!