Quit Smoking

The Dangers Of Smoking Are Severe and Deadly. Your Life Depends On Quitting.

• Smoking is the #1 preventable cause death in the world.
• Smoking is the #1 cause of cancer and heart disease, which in turn are the #1 and #2 primary causes of death in the USA.
• Cigarette smokers have more than twice the risk of heart attack as non-smokers.
• Cigarette smokers have two to four times the chance of cardiac arrest as non-smokers.
• 400,000 American people die from the effects of smoking each year.
• A pregnant smoker increases her baby’s chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
• There are some 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke and 40 of these chemicals cause cancer.
• Men are 22 times more likely to develop lung cancer by smoking and women are 12 times more likely.

Smoking increases your risk of some types of cancer, stroke, heart disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis and other lung diseases.

Frequently asked questions about Quit Smoking Products

Are quit smoking products safe?

Yes, as long as they are taken as directed. Many quit smoking products are composed of all natural ingredients and do not include any hormones, steroids, or harmful chemicals. Products that utilize NRT, however, do contain nicotine in small amounts.

Are there any side effects associated with quit smoking products?

To our knowledge no side effects have been reported when using herbal quit smoking products. The formulas containing all natural ingredients have not been shown to have any damaging side effects. The side effects people tend to experience have more to do with nicotine withdrawal, not the product.

Do most quit smoking products work on smokeless tobacco?

Yes, nicotine is nicotine regardless of how you deliver it into your body. The same benefits are present when using effective quit smoking products regardless of how you are addicted to nicotine.

Are the results of quit smoking products permanent?

Yes and no. When used correctly, quit smoking products are designed to break you of your nicotine addiction. Does that mean you’ll never pick up a cigarette again? Not necessarily, but it will be a lot easier to resist once the addiction is broken.

How long should I use a quit smoking product?

We conducted our study over a 40 day period and that is how long we would recommend trying any quit smoking product. Stopping nicotine cravings takes time and 40 days should be long enough to determine if a particular product will work for you.

Too many people use a product for a week or two and then give up when they don’t experience results. Although we would all like a “quick-fix”, the reality is that we must give our bodies and our supplements time to work.

Can I use quit smoking products if I am pregnant or nursing?

NO! Do not use any type of herbal quit smoking if you are pregnant or nursing. Natural products for smoking cessation can possibly cause damage to the developing fetus or baby. Women who are pregnant or nursing should never take herbal supplements or medications without first consulting with their health practitioner.

Are the results of quit smoking products guaranteed?

Yes, all of the products we reviewed are guaranteed.

Does smoking cigarettes cause permanent physiological damage to the body?

Yes and no. If a smoker quits smoking soon enough then the irreparable harm associated with smoking can be overcome. Normally, if a smoker quits in time, the body has a chance to repair itself. We don’t really know what that time expanse is because two of the variables involved are:

• family health history including heart disease, susceptibility to diabetes and circulatory issues
• stress.

In about a year’s time, the chances of disease and/or cancer associated with smoking cigarettes is said to be halved. After 10-15 years, the body has effectively ridden itself of the effects of those years of smoking and the body returns to normal.

Are filtered cigarettes a better alternative than non-filtered cigarettes?

Yes. Filtered cigarettes may offer a slightly lower risk of lung cancer or heart disease than non-filtered cigarettes. The risks of heart attack and emphysema may still persist.

Are cigarettes addictive?

Yes, pretty much. Substance addiction includes the following:

• Compulsiveness – where smoking cigarettes becomes involuntary and, therefore, not just recreational;
• Tolerance – where more cigarettes have to be smoked in order to gain the same satisfaction that less cigarettes used to give;
• Physical dependence – where smokers experience withdrawal symptoms – urges, personality changes (crankiness, edginess), dry-mouth – as they try to stop smoking.

Are low tar and low nicotine cigarettes a better alternative than high tar/high nicotine cigarettes?

Yes, you’d think so. And theoretically they are better. However, smokers tend to compensate for the lower levels of tar and nicotine by smoking more cigarettes and, at times, dragging longer and deeper on the cigarette which, in effect, negates the effect for which they were intended to offer. Additionally, more smoked cigarettes leads to greater levels of inhaled carbon monoxide. Like ammonia, arsenic, and acetone, carbon monoxide is just one of many harmful ingredients found in cigarettes.

What are the withdrawal symptoms I can expect from someone that has or is about to quit smoking?

A smoker that is quitting smoking or is about to quit smoking will experience:

• changes in heart rate;
• changes in digestion;
• changes in muscle tone;
• changes in appetite;
• changes in temperature, and
• changes in personality, perhaps including irritability, anxiety, urges, and insomnia.

These urges tend to dissipate in about a weeks time but may not disappear entirely for about a month or two. Quit smoking aids such as pills, capsules, aromatherapy, hypnosis etc. may work to reduce the amount of time it takes to eliminate urges.

Why You Need To Quit Smoking

1. You prolong your life and the lives of others.
2. You save thousands of dollars annually and up to $125,000 over the course of your life.
3. Quitting smoking will decrease your chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke or of suffering from cancer.
4. If you are a female, quitting smoking will improve your chances of getting pregnant and having a healthy baby.
5. There are many proven formulas that will break you of your need to smoke. You can choose from gums, lozenges, patches, supplements (Finally Free of Nicotine).
6. Intend to Quit Smoking and choose a product that will help you to quit.
7. Set a quit date.
8. Change your environment, if you can.
9. Get rid of any sign of cigarettes in your home, car and office. Throw away ashtrays. Deodorize your house and car.
10. Don’t let people smoke near you or in your home.
11. Look at your past attempts to quit smoking. What worked? What didn’t?
12. Once you quit smoking, don’t smoke again.
13. Get Support and Encouragement. Studies have shown that you have a better chance of being successful if you have help.
14. Tell your family, friends, and coworkers that you are going to quit smoking and that you need their support.
15. Consult with your health care provider.
16. Learn New Skills and Behaviors
17. Create new behaviors, routines and patterns that do not remind you of smoking. Reduce your stress.
18. Use Aromatherapy to calm your mind and muscles and to regain focus and mental clarity.
19. Perform an activity that makes you happy every day.
20. Drink lots of water and other fluids.
21. Be Prepared for Relapse or Difficult Situations. Most relapses occur within the first three months after you quit smoking. Don’t be discouraged. Urges occur. Re-introduce the quit smoking product if advised to do so.
22. Avoid drinking alcohol. Drinking may be a behavior that triggers a cigarette craving.
23. Stay happy. If you get into a bad mood, seek to create love and harmony in your life.