Why Is It Ok To Use Tablets And Patches To Quit Smoking, Yet Us Fatties Are Frowned?

upon as soon as we mention taking a pill to help us drop a few pounds? For instance those Alli pills got a real rocketing when they went on sale here, and anyone i know is taking them secretly to help lose weight. Meanwhile my pal is quitting a heavy smoking habit and getting goverment help and assistance, telling everyone and getting all the support she needs. Some difference? eh?

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What Is A Safe Way To Quit Smoking During Pregnancy?

Please don’t say cold turkey, because I have a two year old who needs me to be a kind, loving mother to him, and a husband who is already dealing with enough hormonal outbursts.
Just wondering if anyone had quit during pregnancy and if their dr. said it was okay to use aid, like gum or patches. Success stories of women who quit during pregnancy please.
And, if you want to judge me, please just don’t answer.

—–Ugh.. been there done that..
With my first, my husband flew off to Iraq when i was 11 weeks pregnant. I knew i was pregnant, I knew i should quit. The doctor knew I smoked, knew the situation and told me to cut down as much as possible, but don’t worry so much about quitting, if i could, great, if I couldn’t keep it under 3 a day.. He knew i was under enough stress as it was. I did keep it under 3 a day.. (normally 1-2) and my daughter came out fine at 8lbs 4oz. Time will tell of course, but so far, she’s fine.

This time? I’m 11 weeks pregnant tomorrow, been basically quit since 6 weeks. (been really quit since )

The ONLY reason I was albe to is smoking or the thought of it made me REALLY ILL. I had no real intention on quitting all the way, I figured I’d cut down as much as I could. I didn’t have the willpower if it wasn’t for the sickness. I wish they made me as ill with my first, Of course, No, with my first, I spent 9 months puking, but the ciggerettes were the one thing that didn’t make me sick, go figure. For me, the Mental part of smoking is still there. I still have the moments where I wanna go out and have one or if i get around people who smoke, it’s a bit hard, but the Addiction is gone. The habit of doing it for 10+ years is not however. lol I’m hoping it goes away.
In all honestly, I think you should talk to your doctor about it, and maybe he can give you some ideas. I’m not sure the gum or patches are safe, (less or more safe than smoking anyway) so i don’t want to suggest you do anything until you speak to your doctor. The best thing i got for you is to try and cut down as much as possible. Do things that you do when you aren’t smoking, if you smoke while on the phone with people or outside, try not to talk on the phone as much or go ourside as much. figure out how many cigarettes you smoke and cut one out every week, or 2 out every week. (depending on how many you smoke, I was under a half a pack a day when i cut down with my first).
I have no idea how far along you are..maybe morning sickness still has some time to take over and make you ill enough to quit, lol But I wish you the best of luck in quitting. I know it’s super hard. It’s still a daily thing I think about I still have my stressful moments. But you stay strong. don’t think so much of quitting, just cutting down right now. You might find that cutting down isn’t so hard, then maybe quitting all together won’t be so hard. I’m guessing your doctor will have some suggestions/help for you.

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The Most Effective Way To Quit Smoking?

ive tried, stop smoking groups, one-2-one’s with nhs folk, tried the chewys, tried the lozange, tried the patches, the only i probably havent tried was the inhalor. Any advise on effective ways to quit and stay quit….

I’m on day 12 today and I have patches through the NHS to do it, This is my 3rd attemp with the NHS helping me and both times i started smoking again before was due to drinking in a pub and my willpower leaving me with each drink I had. I am hoping this time the smoking laws will be in pubs by the time i ‘go it alone’ with no patch.

I have tried patches, lozenge’s (Yeuk) chewing gum (Not too good) and the inhalator (I thought was a good idea for my pub time – turned out it wasnt)
1st time i gave up was for about 6 months
2nd time was 19 months

This time I’m NOT going back to it!

My stop smoking consultant told me last week that he doesn’t recommend the inhalator as it is not quitting the hand to mouth habit AND the getting a ‘Hit’ of nicotine as you inhale through it, one puff on one of those is almost as strong as 10 puffs on a normal cigarette! So it is a ‘hit’

I have not done a group session, i prefer the one to one, but you really have to want to do it, and to stop people smoking in your house has helped me BIG TIME already this time, i was always lenient before, my other half is now cutting down as he has to smoke in the garden…. Its a massive help to me though.

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Has Anyone Tried Chantix The Prescription Medicine To Help Adults Quit Smoking? Does It Work?

Does it really work? I’ve tried every other thing you could think of to quit smoking… The patches, gum… and none of it has really worked out. So has anyone had success with CHANTIX?

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Tonia says:

I personally don’t trust any quit smoking method that deals only with physical nicotine addiction. Chantix especially because it is potentially dangerous also. I personally wouldn’t go near the stuff.
Like you I tried several times to quit using patches, gums, herbs etc but none of these worked.
Smoking is more of a psychological addiction than a physical one. If you really want to quit you must discover the reasons why you smoke and then eliminate or change these thought processes. As soon as I dealt with my psychological reasons for smoking I quit, first time and more importantly for good.
Once you deal with the psychological side of smoking it makes the quitting process easy, no matter your level of addiction.
Quitting smoking does not require any patches, gums, herbs or drugs. These methods are expensive, time consuming, potentially harmful and simply do not work. All that is required is a bit of motivation, self belief and determination.
Visit our blog for more information and to download our free book.
Good Luck and Good Quitting

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Hetfield says:

I have been taking Champix for 3 weeks and am 13 days smoke free! I have found it quite easy to quit even though I have never really tried before, I am having stomach problems though. I have smoked for nearly 40 years and never thought I could give up.
I haven’t had any withdrawal symptoms, other than breaking the coffee and a cigarette routine it has been good, but my stomach is not happy! If you want to quit without the nasty withdrawal symptoms, this could work for you. Have to say I am worried by some of the comments and research I have done re: depression, I feel ok though.

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Quit Smoking with Nicotine Products

There are different types of nicotine products that can reduce the body’s symptoms and make it easier to stop smoking.

Nicotine products are mainly for highly dependent smokers. You can use the dependency test here on the site to determine if nicotine products have something for you. It is also a good idea to talk with their doctor about nicotine replacement. Pregnant and lactating women and heart patients should always talk with their doctor before using nicotine products.

Nicotine Products should only be used in 3-4 months – and never longer than half a year.
Read package insert carefully. Get any. advice on the use of the pharmacy.

• The nicotine patch
  The nicotine patch provides nicotine in pure form in several different strengths. Once the patch is placed on the skin, nicotine is released in 16-24 hours (depending on brand). Nicotine absorbed in the blood, and thereby come nicotine to the brain and soothe your smoking trang. Plasters may be. used together with nicotine gum or spray.
  Side effects: Some will have allergic reactions to the plastic adhesive.

• Nicotine chewing gum
  Nicotine chewing gum in chewing gum with nicotine in pure form. It comes in two strengths with many different flavors and different brands. Nicotine is released when you chew, and entered through the oral mucosa in the blood. This alleviated smoking trang. Nicotine chewing gum should not be chewed by ordinary chewing gum. You have to chew a few times and then let it fall a little in your mouth. This process is repeated regularly. When you have had it in his mouth half to one full hour, all the nicotine out of chewed chewing gum.
  Side effects: May cause irritation of mouth, throat and stomach. A few are long-term users.

• Nicotine nasal spray
  If you are heavy, the nicotine nasal spray may be your product. A puff of nicotine nasal spray provides a relatively high dose of nicotine. It gives you a bigger kick than other nicotine products, and helps to eliminate smoke trang. Nicotine nasal spray is only available on prescription and require somewhat accustomed to use.
  Side effects: runny nose, irritated mucous membranes of the nose.

• Nicotine inhaler
  This is a small plastic cigarette with an interchangeable element that releases nicotine. It can be purchased over the pharmacy.
  Side effects: Few.

• Nicotine lozenge
  Tablets, which releases nicotine when sucking on them.
  Side effects: Few.

• Nicotine Tablets
  A small nicotine tablet – also known as micro-damage – as it has under the tongue.
  Side effects: Few.

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Quit Smoking Today – A Review

“Quitting is easy” a friend told me, “I should know – I did it six times already”

As you probably already know, quitting smoking is one of the toughest things you will ever face in life. For me it was anyway, and I was in the same boat as you are. I was smoking about 40 cigarettes a day and it is fair to say, that I wasn’t at my peak of health. I took the kids to the local park one sunny afternoon to have a game of football and after a couple of minutes I was in a heap on the floor. I knew something had to change, I not only owed it to myself but also my kids to get healthier. I decided that was it and I had to quit smoking!

Now I tried using patches and gum but that just didn’t work as I still missed smoking and ended up just going to the store and throwing the medication in the trash. I knew I had to quit but I was weak willed and needed help.

I stumbled over this site one night on the internet called Quit Smoking Today. It sounded really good but I was a little sceptical about getting ripped off, as there are so many online scams. I finally made the decision and bought the course. This was the best decision I ever made!

The course was a Neuro-Linguistic-Programming or NLP which is a form of Hypnosis. This was 7 months ago and I have not had a cigarette since. All I did was download and listen to the recording once a day for about a week and I had kicked the dirty habit.

However this is not for everyone was it only works on 97.2% of people but thankfully I was in that majority.

After quitting I found that I had loads of extra cash so I’ve been saving it for the 7 months for a nice family vacation to Florida. If it wasn’t for the Quit Smoking Today Program this would not have been possible.

Final Verdict:

If you were in the same boat as me and are struggling to kick the habit for good, then I recommend you take a look at Quit Smoking Today. It has working wonders for me, along with many others. To improve your health and save loads of cash just check it out here Quit Smoking Today.

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Which is the best stop smoking product?

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The Nicotine Replacers

One type of stop smoking product is a nicotine replacer, this medication does help a lot, in fact studies showed that using a stop smoking product will double your odds to quit smoking. Almost all the stop smoking products  are over the counter and don’t require a prescription but it is advisable to ask for the doctor’s opinion or at least read the cautions on the label.

One of the most appreciated stop smoking product is the nicotine patch, it slowly releases an amount of nicotine into your body on a longer interval of time. There are patches designed for any kind of smoker so finding the right option is relatively easy in terms of choosing a stop smoking product. The bad thing with patches is that they can cause itching and irritations, they also may give insomnia or other sleep problems. To avoid night anxiety most patients remove the patch.

Another stop smoking product is the nicotine gum, it is usually made of “polacrilex”; this stop smoking product has the advantage of keeping your mouth busy while supplying the needed amount of nicotine into your blood. Nicotine gum is recommended by most doctors as a three-month treatment, and it has the normal side effects associated with stop smoking products. Then come the nicotine lozenges, they are much like a candy and each one melts in about 20 – 30 minutes. This stop smoking product is discreet and may be acquired without any medical prescription. As side effects associated with this stop smoking product we could mention nausea, hiccups and heartburns as the most commonly encountered. A general warning for both nicotine gum and nicotine lozenges is that they can get fixed on dental works so don’t use these products if you have dental problems.

Another appreciated stop smoking product is the nicotine inhaler, the good thing with this solution is that it can be used only when needed and it keeps both your mouth and hands busy. Don’t try inhaling the vapors into the lungs as they are absorbed rapidly in your mouth and throat. This stop smoking product can cause throat and mouth irritations or even coughing. The nicotine nasal spray is another  highly popular stop smoking product as nicotine is very quickly absorbed by the body, this alternative works faster than any other. Nasal, sinus and throat problems can appear so use this product carefully.

The best stop smoking product is the one that suits you best, if you feel comfortable using a product and you actually see results in a short period of time then keep using it and get a healthier life style.

The Quit Smoking Medication

Quit smoking drugs, like quit smoking pills and other smoking cessation medication are not new, but since most of them are prescriptive quit smoking medication and some of them have quite many side effects, they are not as wide used as the nicotine replacers.

You can read more about the quit smoking medication here:

Chantix

Zyban

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Try a Stop Smoking Patch

Stop smoking patch treatments have decent rates of success for those who want to quit; the quit smoking patch contains different quantities of nicotine assisting all kinds of smokers. A cigarette usually contains 1 mg of nicotine, so if you are used to smoking half a packet a day then it would be recommended to use a stop smoking patch that contains 14 mg of nicotine in order to help you.

Using a stop smoking patch theoretically won’t harm you in any way, it will simply supply your body the amount of needed nicotine while helping you get rid from the routines and habit of smoking. Normally a stop smoking patch costs between 2 and 3 dollars but in some US regions it might even be free, depending on the local anti-smoking campaigns.

The stop smoking patches cost varies not based on the amount of nicotine that they contain but on the size and nature of the adhesive that is used to hold the patch properly. As a cost-cutting technique some people buy stop smoking patches that contain a larger quantity of nicotine and cut them into smaller pieces. Producers say that in this way nicotine from the stop smoking patch won’t be absorbed properly into the body but there isn’t any solid evidence to support or disclaim their point of view.

When speaking about the stop smoking patches efficiency we must say that less than 10% of the smokers who try them really solve their problem. If the persons are also well counseled the percentage hits 25%. Maybe the numbers aren’t the best you’ve seen but with the proper life style, the effectiveness of stop smoking patches gets higher. Combining different quit smoking aids, such as quit smoking pills will generally improve your chances of quitting smoking.

Statistics show that more than 22% of the smokers who have tried any form of stop smoking patch succeeded. So experts recommend them as being a cheap and good solution for any smoker who wants to quit this deadly habit. As possible side effects of the stop smoking patch we could mention increased level of dreams during sleep time but this was encountered only with the 24 hour quit smoking patches.

In several remote cases the patient suffered death when combining a large number of patches with smoking and alcohol, in all reported cases the companies producing the stop smoking patches couldn’t be blamed for the accident as the person didn’t follow medical advice nor did he / she consider the warnings on the patch label.

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Stop Smoking – the Natural Way

If you do not use drugs, no patches, gum or other nicotine-based products, it is impossiple to stop smoking – right? Many scientists point out that those who take the challenge to stop smoking naturally and without artificial quit smoking medication or aids, actually get into the toughest experience of their lives.

There are two ways to do so. You can either cut off cigarettes now and for good, which is commonly refered to as a “cold turkey” or you can lower the nicotine intake according to a pre-defines schedeule.

Let’s examine these two stop smoking naturally ways and see how good they prove to be. Those who want to stop smoking naturally are usually against using artificial quit smoking medications or are not willing to expose themselves to side effects such as dizziness, sleep disorders or headaches that are often associated with such quit smoking drugs – for instance the quit smoking pill Chantix has a long list of side effects. For the cold turkey stop smoking naturally solution, chances of success are lower and you’ll see why.

First of all, if you want to stop smoking naturally and gradually get rid of the nicotine addiction you must make a plan and stick to it by all means. In other words, this means that you’ll have to continue to reduce the number of cigarettes you smoke a day. In order to stop smoking all together, you’ll have to help your body by other methods, and compensate for the absence of nicotine.

One way to do this is to exercise, this not only reduces stress, but it also reduces the urge to smoke. You can stop smoking naturally by increasing the amount of sweet fruit you eat a day, since less nicotine means less sugar in the blood. The fructose you’ll get from the diet should compensate, without exposing you to overweight risks.

Then you may also support the stop smoking naturally determination by plenty of physical exercises and good body hydration, since thus you eliminate toxins from the system.

In case you choose to stop smoking naturally but abruptly, you’d better be ready for some rough times lying ahead. Unless you master yourself very well and stick to the decision not to smoke, you may not  succeed. However, statistics show that this way to stop smoking naturally is highly traumatic for the body since the nicotine withdrawal brings a whole range of cravings. The battle to stop smoking naturally will get you through anxiety, depression, increased stress, headaches, sweating, low energy levels, irritability and so on. You may ease the cravings when you try to stop smoking naturally, by hydration, alternative relaxation methods, lots of physical exercises and even counseling.

Good luck!

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Quit Smoking Side Effects

Most smokers who want to quit fail because of the quit smoking side effects, eliminating nicotine from your body is very hard and the battle can be harder than you think.

Most quit smoking side effects are related to the blood sugar levels. Symptoms like inability to concentrate, dizziness or headaches may usually appear in the first three or four days. The quit smoking side effects are also called withdrawal symptoms and their intensity varies with each individual. All known statistics show that ex-smokers live longer and healthier than any smoker, and this should be a strong reason for anyone to quit.

The battle with quit smoking side effects is tough particularly during the first days after quitting, you may feel irritable, confused, depressed or anxious. The cause for these quit smoking side effects is the reduced level of nicotine in the blood. Quit smoking pills like Chantix and Zyban which works by reducing the urge to smoke and reducing withdrawal symptoms by a cessation.

Some therapists recommend the use of nicotine inhalers, nicotine gums, patches or stop smoking medication since they release a small quantity of nicotine in the blood reducing the quit smoking side effects. Smokers who already suffer from depression or anxiety can hardly quit as they use cigarettes as a relief, in such cases psychological treatment is a must.

Quit smoking side effects will be very hard to deal with for people with a stressful life, as nicotine has a relaxing effect on the human body. So in order to avoid severe quit smoking side effects the person should ask for professional help and attend ex-smoker discussions. Other quit smoking side effects which may appear include insomnia or putting on weight.

Specialists say that putting between 5 and 10 pounds of weight after you quit smoking is one of the normal quit smoking side effects. The weight problem is caused by the low levels of sugar in your blood. After smoking the nicotine passes into the blood in a matter of seconds releasing sugar reserves from the body, sugar is vital to the brain normal functioning. But the sugar passes from normal food to the blood in about 20 minutes.

One quit smoking side effect is that you will feel the need to eat because your brain is asking for sugar. The problem that people don’t understand is that no matter how much you eat the body will still need 20 minutes to pass the sugar to the brain, so theoretically it won’t be a big difference between eating a candy or ten of them. To find out more about smoking side effects surf the Internet.

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