tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-227674672011-11-28T08:03:17.276+08:00LanSLub Zone.: A series of insights on personal wellness including topics on quit smoking, dieting, physical exercise, and other health related matters written in simple form :.Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.comBlogger211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-58131123786737006812011-10-10T15:12:00.001+08:002011-10-10T15:13:16.255+08:00Quit Smoking Though The Electronic CigaretteElectronic cigarettes had already been in circulation for quite a number of years, The concept was conceived by a Chinese pharmacist who tried to discover how he could eliminate tobacco in his system. And thanks to this Chinese inventor that we now have a great alternative to cigarette, cigar and tobacco smoking.
The e-cigarette is for people who want to quit smoking but do not have the firm Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-39523975352523993532009-12-07T19:30:00.000+08:002011-10-10T15:13:59.121+08:00Cigarette Smoking And How To Easily Kick The HabitSmoking is a harmful and addictive habit that affects millions of people around the world. Today, we know about the dangers of smoking, and smokers are encouraged to find ways to quit smoking for their own health. This is not easy to do, as most smokers start at an extremely early age. The average age at which many people begin to smoke is thirteen years old.
A habit formed at that age is not Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-19958829686889688712009-11-25T19:24:00.000+08:002009-11-25T19:25:20.086+08:00The Effects of Passive Cigarette Smoke On Your ChildrenMost people are aware of the dangers of smoking, yet despite awareness of the harmful effects of smoking on their personal health, many smokers cannot seem to quit. They rationalize their habit by thinking that they are only affecting themselves if they smoke. In actuality, smoking also impacts the health of those who don't smoke. Friends, children, family, co-workers, and even bystanders may Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-48584487997435008042009-04-26T17:32:00.001+08:002009-04-26T17:32:52.764+08:00How Badly Have Cigarettes Caused Smoke Damage In Your HouseHave you really looked around your home and found signs of smoke damage done by cigarettes? Cigarette smoke will land on almost everything and over time it leaves a brown looking build up. You might find it on your pictures and all the other stuff you have on your walls, not to mention the walls themselves. It will settle into your carpets and your furniture and even settle on the nasty little Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-50081512718221619262009-04-26T17:27:00.001+08:002009-04-26T17:31:23.205+08:00Do You Understand Why You Smoke CigarettesDo you remember why you ever started smoking cigarettes? Most people probably do remember when they smoked their first one and they might even be able to tell you why. The one thing they probably can not tell you is why they continue to smoke. By now it is an addiction that is a part of them, even though you do not get high smoking cigarettes like other drugs people become addicted to. It can notText Maniacnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-6860454595358048572009-04-26T17:17:00.000+08:002009-04-26T17:18:27.541+08:00How Smoking Damages the SkinCigarette smoking is the number one preventable cause of death in the US. It is an addictive habit that is associated strongly with serious internal diseases such as cancer, lung disease, and cardiovascular disease. Smoking also has external or cutaneous manifestations. Knowledge of the cutaneous manifestations of smoking can be an important tool for physicians attempting to educate and motivate Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-35938294531719849682009-04-18T18:44:00.000+08:002009-04-18T18:46:10.064+08:00Do You Really Want To Quit SmokingAre you one of the thousands of people that try to stop smoking every day in this great country of ours? Have you tried to quit more than once? Do you think that you have tried everything on the market, even going so far as to try being hypnotized? You might be really surprised to find out some of the things that some of you will try when trying to quit. There are so many things that some might Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-86222525767384364652008-11-23T13:01:00.001+08:002008-11-23T13:01:54.717+08:005 Answers to the Most Common Questions About Smoke CessationWhen you start thinking about quitting to smoke, a lot of questions comes to mind - this article will answer the five most common questions on smoking cessation.What happens to your weight when you quit smoking?Answer:Nicotine in cigarette smoke means that your metabolism is a bit inflated. Most will gain up to 4-5 pounds when they quit smoking. About 20% is not gaining weight at all, and a few Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-15936572705614697032008-11-23T12:31:00.000+08:002008-11-23T12:32:33.515+08:00What Happens After You Quit Smoking?Most smokers wish that they would enjoy immediate restoration of their health when they shake off their tobacco dependence. Unfortunately, this is not exactly what happens after you quit smoking.Your body has been conditioned by years and years of smoking and has literally depended on nicotine for sustenance. Naturally, it might take a while before it acclimatizes itself to the healthier you. Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-82517708639991141382008-10-30T19:53:00.003+08:002008-10-30T19:58:38.216+08:00Over a year laterOver a year later... so what's up with my decision to quit smoking?Happily, I survived the one year mark without lighting a cigarette. My friends asked me how did I do it, I just told them I decided to quit smoking. I never used any medication to help me do it. Just a purpose to get healthy.Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-13224705245416163272007-04-20T14:29:00.000+08:002007-04-20T14:32:00.608+08:00Smoking ParaphernaliaBlog #11It has been a while that I have not updated my story about my decision to quit smoking.Anyway, I learned a lot some new ways in helping myself successfully stop smoking for almost four(4) months now.One effective method on smoking cessation is removing all smoking paraphernalia from your household, car, and even from your workplace. You need to remove ashtrays, safety matches, or lightersText Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-75166603286519334602007-03-09T11:00:00.000+08:002007-03-09T11:02:30.678+08:007 proven ways to effectively quit smokingBlog #10Today is the 70th day since I ceased to smoke cigarette. I cannot say the process was easy, however, determination to quit smoking is the biggest factor. Health and financial concerns played a big role also.Below are my proven ways to effectively quit smoking:1. Never buy a cigarette2. When shopping, never go to the section where cigarettes are sold3. Temporarily avoid people who smoke4.Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-18818914805670957572007-03-02T10:19:00.000+08:002007-03-02T10:24:02.987+08:00Drinking Tea Will Help You Quit SmokingBlog #9Another technique I used to quit smoking, aside from not buying cigarette, is drinking tea.Everyday, I drink 4 to 6 cups of green tea (2 cups in the morning, 3 cups in the afternoon, and 1 cup one hour before I go to bed). By this way, I lost my cravings to smoke up a cigarette one more time. I do not know why, however, it is known to be associated with good health.So, here’s the recap of Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-80396500271575412792007-02-27T11:57:00.000+08:002007-02-27T11:58:47.933+08:00Smoking and Falling HairBlog #8Nearly two months had passed since I cleared out my lungs of cigarette smoke, is already a great achievement.When I was still smoking, I did not make any serious attention that my hair was falling. I failed to recognize any relationship between a balding person and cigarette smoking: my hair is thinning because of hereditary factors.But I was wrong. A friend of mine, who was previously a Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-89335860442004052732007-02-19T14:22:00.000+08:002007-02-19T14:38:10.409+08:00Beneficial Health Changes When You Stop SmokingBlog #7After six weeks since I stop smoking, health changes are noticeable this time.My lungs has started clearing out mucus and other smoking debris while my ability to taste and smell has greatly improved.I can breathe deeper now without experiencing back pains. My bad breathe caused by nicotine and tar is eliminated and smell like a baby breathe now even in the morning.My energy has also Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-12657526093417365982007-02-14T14:32:00.000+08:002007-02-14T14:35:00.900+08:00Good for the HeartBlog #6First of all, I want to greet my growing list of readers a Happy Valentines to you all!If you have noticed, some cigarette packs are printed with words like: “Government Warning: Cigarette Smoking Is Dangerous to Your Health.” Another warning says: “Smoking is the number one cause of Heart Disease.”Nicotine and Tar are identified to cause our arteries to harden resulting to an increased Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-75037899045487917002007-02-11T16:14:00.000+08:002007-02-11T16:13:52.269+08:00Withdrawal SymptomsBlog #5I asked a coughing friend of mine why he doesn't stop smoking. "In this town it wouldn't do any good," he explained. "I happen to be a chain breather." The saying is attributed to Robert Sylvester (1907 - 1975)Just like anyone who decides to abandon or quit something they have been used to in their casual activities, will probably experience the so called "Withdrawal Symptoms".Same of me, Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-25113866443390596562007-01-31T10:35:00.000+08:002007-01-31T10:39:29.380+08:00Smoking Habit - It is all in the mindBlog #4It is almost a month now (actually the 31st day) since I thought and decided to stop and kick my smoking habit. At first, I doubted I cannot survive the urge of smoking cigarette when, above all, you are surrounded with cigarette smokers who are challenging that you will not last a week or two. It is so hard on situation like these when peer pressure disrupts your desire to avoid lightingText Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-77849587303743094092007-01-16T10:50:00.000+08:002008-12-10T21:41:24.916+08:00Diseases Caused By SmokingBlog #3No update for today, however here is an articles I found in health magazine worth reading.------------Reasons to Quit SmokingAside from your family and friends giving you their countless reasons to quit smoking there are a million other reasons to quit smoking that you should consider. With a government that seems to back this opportunity with a good amount of literature on the reasons toText Maniacnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-9495886240959599272007-01-15T11:48:00.000+08:002007-01-16T10:42:05.552+08:00Reasons Why I Want To Quit SmokingBlog #2In this blog, I write about the reasons why I decided to stop smoking. I feel that it is important that you have a number of good reasons as to why you want to stop smoking, as this will help you to get through the great number of cravings that you will no doubt have. I hope this blog proves to be of encouragement and can help other people to cut cigarettes out of their lives once and for Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22767467.post-78473662701023742792007-01-13T15:10:00.000+08:002007-01-15T11:12:01.467+08:00Quit SmokingBlog #1As the new year starts, my resolution would be that I will stop cigarette smoking for good.I had been a smoker for almost ten years now. At a rate of one pack day, that would translate a huge number of cigarettes sticks burned through all those years. I tried several times to quit cigarette smoking. But all those attempts were not successful as my cravings to smoke become more intense the Text Maniacnoreply@blogger.com0