"When I got my first television set, I stopped caring so much about having close relationships."
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Can Smoking harm My Skin?
Skin is fed from within. The foods we eat are broken down into nutrients and waste. The nutrients are absorbed by the bloodstream which transports them around the body to the various organs, the largest of which is the skin. Oxygen is also transported and ...
Enjoy Life After Quitting Smoking
Are you aware of the consequences of smoking? Smoking exposes you to several deadly diseases like cancer, asthma and heart problems. Your near and dear ones are also being exposed to these diseases along with you. Thus, for the sake of health of your ...
Quit smoking - Needs your determination
Is it possible for a smoker to quit smoking? It is quite tough for a smoker to leave his/her beloved. After all beloved is the one whom we cannot leave at any cost, at even our cost of life. But, do not you think that this beloved of yours is slowly but ...
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Did you know that cigarette smoking is one of the leading causes of heart disease? The chemicals in cigarettes, cigarette smoke and other inhaled tobacco products cause:
* Decreased oxygen to the heart. * Increased blood pressure and heart rate. * Increase in blood clotting. * Damage to cells that line coronary arteries and other blood vessels * Hardening of the arteries
In addition, if you have one of the following diseases, and you also smoke, you are at increased risk of having either a heart attack or stroke:
* Obesity * Diabetes (impairs circulation) * High Blood Pressure (commonly referred to as hypertension) * High Cholesterol (blocks arteries, including the arteries of the heart) * Couch potatoism (otherwise known as a "sedentary lifestyle")
In short, any of the above diseases either cause your arteries to become clogged with plaque, or cause your heart to work harder to push blood (and thereby nutrients and oxygen) through your body. Now, assume that your heart is already working beyond its full functioning capacity, or struggling to do so. Then add the hardening of the arteries and other harmful effects of cigarette smoking. You, my friend, are begging to have a heart attack or stroke. Add to this being overweight, and your risk then increases even more dramatically. We are not talking about a few minor health problems. We are not talking about the small percentage of those that have a heart attack or stroke and survive, some with complications, such as paralysis (by the way, can you be SURE you will be part of that percentage? And why take the risk?). We are talking about potential death. From what? Cigarette smoking and your weight, both factors that are completely within your control.
At this point, diet and weight loss are not just important, but CRITICAL. Equally as critical is getting help with smoking cessation. Your life, as well as the lives of your loved ones (if you smoke around them, i.e. second hand smoke), is at risk.
Every pound you gain, every time you smoke cigarettes (either directly or indirectly), puts you at greater risk for disease. The more you put off smoking cessation, the more at risk you put yourself. Ultimately, you are responsible for your own health. Some things about yourself you cannot change, such as your eye color, height, etc. Some things you do have control over: getting help to stop smoking is just one of these. Weight loss and a sensible diet are the others. We make it easy to improve your health and feel good about yourself. Don't waste your valuable time - learn from the experts! Discover the essential keys to healthy living and weight loss, get free recipes, tips and articles by visiting: http://www.burn-your-fat.com
About the Author
Marie Borges is a motivational writer, author and healthcare consultant. She specializes in educating and motivating clients on good nutrition, health and wellness to improve overall health and happiness. To change your body for the better, receive free tips, recipes, articles and more, go to http://www.burn-your-fat.com
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 Health officials, doctors urge smoking ban - Traverse City Record-Eagle
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HARRISBURG -- Administrators of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities are proposing to relax parts of a nearly 3-month-old outdoor campus smoking ban. State System of Higher Education spokesman Kenn Marshall says the system is proposing the ...
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