{"id":1500,"date":"2014-02-19T08:39:06","date_gmt":"2014-02-19T08:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stg-httpsdrpremcom-staging.kinsta.cloud\/health\/?p=1500"},"modified":"2020-07-13T11:00:06","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T05:30:06","slug":"tips-quit-smoking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg-httpsdrpremcom-staging.kinsta.cloud\/globalhealthcare\/tips-quit-smoking","title":{"rendered":"Tips To Quit Smoking"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Smoking can be hard to quit. But it is never impossible. Try out these tips.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Think positive<\/b><\/p>\n

You might have\u00a0tried to give up before, but were unsuccessful. Do not lose heart though. Tell yourself that you\u2019re really going to do it this time.<\/p>\n

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Make a plan to quit smoking<\/b><\/p>\n

Make a promise to yourself, set a date to kick the habit and stick to it. Don\u2019t be put off by an event, party or other time when you\u2019d normally smoke.<\/p>\n

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Change your diet<\/b><\/p>\n

The after-dinner cigarette is quite often the worst habit to kick. A US study revealed that some foods, including meat, make cigarettes more fulfilling. Others, including cheese, fruit and vegetables, make cigarettes taste terrible. So exchange your usual steak or burger for a veggie pizza instead.<\/p>\n

Change your drink<\/b><\/p>\n

Smokers know that fizzy drinks, alcohol, cola, tea and coffee all make cigarettes taste better. So when you\u2019re outside, drink more water and juice. Some people find that simply altering their drink, like switching from wine to a vodka and tomato juice,\u00a0affects their need to reach for a cigarette.<\/p>\n

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Identify when you crave cigarettes<\/b><\/p>

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A craving can last up to five minutes. When you try to give up, make a list of five-minute strategies. For example, you could leave the party for a minute, dance or go to the bar. Always remember the combination of smoking and drinking greatly raises your risk of mouth cancer\u00a0by 38 times.<\/p>\n

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Get some support<\/b><\/p>\n

If friends or family members want to give up too, suggest to them that you give up together.<\/p>\n

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Exercise<\/b><\/p>\n

A review of scientific studies has found that exercise (even a five-minute walk or stretch)\u00a0lessens cravings and may help your brain to manufacture anti-craving chemicals.<\/p>\n

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Make non-smoking friends<\/b><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re at a party, hang out with the non-smokers.<\/p>\n

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Keep your hands and mouth busy<\/b><\/p>\n

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)\u00a0can make you twice as likely to succeed. Besides nicotine patches, there are tiny tablets, lozenges, gum and a nasal spray. If you like holding a cigarette, use an inhalator. Try putting your drink in the hand that usually holds a cigarette, or drink from a straw to keep your mouth busy.<\/p>\n

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Make a list of reasons to quit<\/b><\/p>\n

Keep reminding yourself why you gave up and why it is bad for you. Make a list of the reasons and read it when you feel tempted or need support.<\/p>\n

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