Saturday, May 2, 2009
8 Great Tips on How to Stop Smoking
All over the world there are people addicted to smoking who want to give up, but it can be really hard. Here for anyone who wants to quit the nicotine for good are 8 great tips on how to stop smoking - and stay that way.
1. Set a date to stop smoking and stick to it. Doing this can help you to focus your mind on quitting and will help you to remain positive.
2. Use a substitute to smoking. Many people like to use gum for something to do, or even suck on a pen to mimic the action of smoking.
3. Be positive about what you are doing. Staying positive will help you to quit smoking and stay that way. To help you further think of all the positive benefits of being smoke free.
4. Take up a new and interesting hobby. Hobbies will help to keep you busy and take your mind off smoking. You might also meet new friends doing this.
5. Accept that your cravings will subside. Whilst you might think you will be in the grip of smoking forever, it will pass and you will not experience cravings any more.
6. Save the money you would normally spend on cigarettes. You will be probably be surprised at how much money you have wasted over the years as it mounts up.
7. Treat yourself with the money that you have saved. You deserve a treat for quitting smoking so use the money you have saved to buy yourself a gift or go somewhere special.
8. Get rid of all your smoking paraphernalia. Having your lighters, ash trays and even cigarettes in the house will be a reminder of your smoking days. Spend a few hours getting rid of all traces of smoking and you will feel much better.
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Five Simple Tips To Lose Weight Fast
Trying to shed excess fats and look trendy can be very frustrating. You may have tried various fat loss programs, changed your diet and even starved yourself for some time but with no luck. However, today you're in luck as I will reveal simple tips on how you can easily burn 'the unwanted' out.TIP 1 - Be Determined
Without determination, all you do to lose weight might be in vain. It takes a lot to get in shape and burn out fats. You have to be determined in order to achieve this. Write down your goals (e.g. lose ten pounds this month) and work earnestly and be consistent.
TIP 2 - The Right Diet - Eat Fresh
Eat lean protein foods like lean meats, fish, eggs, lots and lots of vegetables and fruits. Avoid processed foods the best way you can and eat fresh. Watch and reduce the content of calories, sodium and fat in your food and drinks. For e.g. you can substitute water for soda. Limit the carbohydrates content in your meals to minimize your chances of storing up fat during sleep.
TIP 3 - Quick and Rigorous Exercise
You just have to work it out. The best way is to engage in a brief high-intensity exercise, sweat a lot, rest for a while and then get on it again. Try walking briskly on your way to work, up and down your stairs, etc.
TIP 4 - Drink Water
Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water before meals and whenever you feel hungry. You may also drink herbal teas as they can be good natural supplements when it comes to weight loss.
TIP 5 - 'Fruit Fasting'
As weird as it sounds, it actually works. My sister did it and lost 10 pounds in 16 days. Just don't eat anything but fruits during the day and then reward yourself with a fat-free dinner. Drink lots of water and eat any vegetable within your reach.
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The Peaceful Power of Breath
If you want to feel more serene and focused, try breathing! For centuries, people have used awareness of the breath as a means of becoming more conscious and relaxed. Unlike other physical processes - like the heartbeat, for instance - breathing is easy to control and open to a lot of variation.
Here are some simple-to-do, time-honored ideas for playing with your breath to reduce stress and become more peaceful.
Be sure to do only what feels comfortable to your body. If you suffer from shortness of breath, for instance, be mindful not to push yourself too hard.
1. At several points in your day, simply become aware of your breathing. This could be as minimal as saying to yourself, “Here I am, breathing. This is the way I breathe. Good to be breathing. Good to have air to breathe.” Send gratitude to the air with your out-breath. Draw in the air like nectar.
2. How long can you hold your breath? Time yourself and see. Try this once a day for several days and you may find you are able to hold your breath for longer stretches at a time. Nothing heightens our awareness of the importance of breath like stopping it for awhile.
3. Try counting your breaths, and witness how long you go before you lose count or get distracted. Vary the ways you count. Some Zen Buddhist meditations count “one” on the in-breath, “two” on the out-breath, continuing to ten and then starting over again, unless thoughts intrude (which they always do), in which case you start over again with “one” at that point.
4. Consciously vary the tempo and depth of your breath. Pause for a count of three after inhaling, again for a count of three after exhaling. Pauses allow a place of rest and spaciousness to form. Or try doing a short panting breath for a few seconds, followed by a series of long, expanded breaths with pauses. Take note of your reactions, both mental and physical, to these variations on the theme of breathing. Which ones feel most comfortable? Which helped you feel more relaxed or focused?
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5 Deadly diseases caused by smoking
Everyone knows that smoking cigarettes are dangerous. Most people have known someone or have seen someone they loved die slowly from some diseases that was caused by smoking. Tobacco contains more than 400 toxic substances on top of the super-addictive nicotine. Read along and find out about 5 of the many deadly diseases caused by tobacco and smoking.
Cancer- Cancer has almost become synonymous with tobacco. It's widely known that tobacco causes cancer, but most people fail to realize just how many types of cancer are involved. Lung cancer, cancer of the larynx and pharynx, bladder, kidney, cervical, colon, esophageal, and breast cancer are all related to smoking.
Cardiovascular Disease (Heart Disease)- Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States and most European countries. Smoking causes blood vessels to narrow, which leads to heart attacks, chronic chest pains, and strokes.
Erectile Dysfunction- Even though erectile dysfunction isn't going to cut your life short, most men will agree that impotence will certainly be deadly to an important part of their life. Studies have shown that the more a man smokes, the more likely he is to become impotent at even lower ages.
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)- Acute Myeloid Leukemia damages developmental cells. It starts deep in bone marrow and quickly spreads into the blood stream and then to vital organs and into the central nervous system.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm- When smoking causes blood clots in the aorta, there becomes a bulge in the aortic artery. If not treated, there is great risk that this aneurysm can rupture and mean almost certain death.
Smoking cigarettes has many side effects. Above are just some of the serious ones. The nicotine in cigarettes is more addictive than most illegal drugs. With 443,000 smoking related deaths a year, smoking kills more people than alcohol, AIDS, car accidents, and all illegal drugs combined.
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