Category: Quitting smoking

According to the World Health Organization, if you want to quit smoking, the first tip we can give you is to follow the S.T.A.R. method: an evidence-based quit plan that incorporates these elements: 1. Set a quit date: now, today, or ideally within two weeks 2. Tell family, friends and co-workers about quitting, and request understanding […]

Sadly, nicotine dependence has been classified as a chronic, relapsing disease. It’s a long-term disorder that may have periods of relapse and remission that require repeated intervention, similar to other chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. That’s why you should stop smoking as soon as possible. We encourage you to quit smoking by the cold […]

You can’t smoke. Studies demonstrated that quitting is easier when you do it by the cold turkey way. So remember your decision, don’t smoke anymore, and achieve your goal: to become an ex-smoker.

Quitting cold turkey means giving up smoking all at once. There is people who encourage quitters to stop smoking gradually, but according to the World Health Organization, choosing one day and quitting for good has less chance to relapse. So I encourage you to quit by the cold turkey way, and if possible, avoid all […]

According to the World Health Organization, there are immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting for all smokers. Beneficial health changes that take place: – Within 20 minutes, your heart rate and blood pressure drop. – 12 hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. – 2-12 weeks, your circulation improves and […]

The first day is the harder one. The best advice is to just think in the next 24 hours. Focus on it instead of thinking in the whole life. First, 24 hours. Next day, 48 hours. Eventually, you will count days instead of hours, and weeks instead of days.

The best way to deal with anger and anxiety is to be assertive and deal with your feelings. Remove yourself from a stress situation before things get out of hand. Walk away and take a break, for example, by chatting with a friend. Taking some slow deep breaths, going outside for a walk… It’s only […]

If smoking during breaks was a habit, you need to find something new to do. For example, ask a non-smoking friend who supports your decision to quit to join you for a brisk walk. You will still get the reward of social time, and you’ll also enjoy new rewards like fresh air and that invigorated […]

According to the World Health Organization, transdermal patches are one of the «Essential Medicines» to replace nicotine. Transdermal patches and chewing gums were placed there on the recommendation of the 17th Expert Committee on the Selection and Use of Essential Medicines, which met in Geneva 23-27 March 2009. In making its recommendation, the committee cited […]

According to the World Health Organization, chewing nicotine gums is one of the «Essential Medicines» to replace nicotine. Transdermal patches and chewing gums were placed there on the recommendation of the 17th Expert Committee on the Selection and Use of Essential Medicines, which met in Geneva 23-27 March 2009. In making its recommendation, the committee […]