Making new resolutions is no big deal and everyone seems to make them on Christmas Eve. Nearly 40-45% of the Americans make New Year resolutions which record a steady decline over a week to the next six months. Most common New Year resolutions made by Americans include quitting cigarettes, reducing weight and exercising to keep fit. Other New Year resolutions are related to managing finances and paying up dues.
The World Health Organization has declared that by 2015 about 10% of the deaths will be caused by tobacco consumption. This will account for 50% more deaths caused by HIV. Therefore “I would quit smoking” should be the New Year resolution for all smokers.
Why Should You Quit Smoking?
Set your New Year resolutions to quit smoking because giving up cigarettes can help you in the following ways:
- Reduced blood pressure levels
- Improves blood circulation
- Healthier heart and lungs
- Improved sense of taste and smell
- Reduces the chances of heart attack
- No breathing problems
- Enhances your self-esteem and confidence
- No chest infections, heart burns or indigestion problems
- Reduces your expenditure
How to Quit Smoking This Year?
Some effective and practical goal setting can help you quit smoking effectively this year. Try the below lying methods to quit smoking:
- Eat a balanced and healthy diet including sufficient minerals, vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, etc
- Drink plenty of water
- Get enough rest and sleep
- Try nicotine replacement therapies like nicotine inhalers, sprays, etc
- Prescribed medications like antidepressants can also speed quitting smoke
- Distract yourself with activities like exercises, walks, etc
Cigarette smoke seems to contain nearly 69 carcinogens which are capable of causing cancer of the stomach, head, neck, larynx, lungs, kidney, bladder, esophagus and the pancreas. As a result, about 1, 40,000 women die from cardiovascular diseases each year which is contributed by smoking.
