This modernization has led to several developments but it also gives anxiety to the people. To cope up with this pressured life people tend to go for easy and unhealthy ways. This includes consumption of tobacco, alcohol, and the habit of smoking, etc. In this blog, we are going to discuss the cons of smoking.
According to research conducted, approximately 40% of people who start smoking at a younger age die before 70. This is 10 years earlier than their expected death time. The reason behind their death is also a disease caused by smoking.
Benefits of quitting smoking:
Prevents you from having cancer
Quitting smoking can be hard and psychologically impactful but it benefits a lot. Quitting smoking can aid in reducing the risk of multiple cancers like stomach, lungs, liver, pancreas, cervix and colon, and rectum. It also aids in the improvement of the functioning of the lungs and heart along with blood vessels which also reduce the risk of diabetes.
Increases the life span of the person
The biggest boon of quitting smoking is its ability to increase life span. Smoking can add up to 10 years to a person’s life, compared to those who don’t quit smoking.
However, if you are younger (below 40 years) then there are few chances of you getting any serious disease but you should quit smoking as soon as possible.
Gives you an easy breathe
Smoking can cause problems with breathing as smoking causes lung cancer. Thus, after quitting smoking the person can feel ease in breathing. You will notice the calmness or moderation of heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature.
Purification of blood
Smoking not only affects your lungs or different organs it also severely impacts the blood of your body. A drastic drop in poisonous carbon monoxide in the blood can be observed. This permits the blood to carry increased oxygen which results in the purification of the blood.
Your appearance gets better
Any bad habit consumption causes deterioration of your healthy skin, same goes with smoking. Due to regular smoking, your skin may get pale and you may have dark circles under your eyes. The natural glow of your skin may start vanishing slowly.
Helps you to save money
Little by little, fill the pot, this proverb suits this situation perfectly. Try calculating all the money you have spent on smoking till now and what you are planning to spend in the future. You will realize how much money you have already wasted on buying cigarettes. You would have realized that if you had preserved the money that you spent then it could have been very beneficial for you.
Ways to curb your cravings after smoking
Choose healthy snacks as your savior
It is natural to have cravings for smoking but you should opt for alternatives. One such alternative is having healthy snacks. You can keep healthy snacks along with you every time to avoid smoking and reduce carvings.
For example, fruits, carrot sticks, lollipops, sugar-free candies, and chewing gums.
It’s time to change your routine
Sometimes a change in routine can help you to reduce the cravings. You should look for options that make you happy and engaging at the same time. Playing, jogging, doodling, and dancing, etc. will help you to relieve your stress and it will automatically lead to fewer cravings for smoking.
Summing up
Few more methods to control your cravings are-
- Relax yourself
- Switch your drinks along with your diet.
- Make a list of all the negative effects of smoking and paste it in front of your room.
The government has taken many initiatives to make people realize how hazardous smoking and tobacco can be. They decrease your life span and also hamper your daily functioning. That is why you should quit smoking immediately without any second thought.
