Tue, January 12, 2010

Quit Smoking - What are the benefits?

In May 2010, the Michigan 'no smoking' law will take effect. This means that no smoking will be allowed in bars, restaurants, or the workplace. The one exception is casinos. There's never been a better time to break the smoking habit, and Indigo MedSpa has the resources to do so with Cold Laser Therapy. But, you shouldn't quit just because of a law, but because of the benefits of quitting. According to the American Cancer Society, the following are benefits to quitting smoking:

20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drops.

12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.

2 weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases.

1 to 9 months after quitting: Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-like structures that move mucus out of the lungs) regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection.

1 year after quitting: The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's.

5 years after quitting: Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-smoker 5 to 15 years after quitting.

10 years after quitting: The lung cancer death rate is about half that of a person who continues smoking. The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix, and pancreas decrease, too.

15 years after quitting: The risk of coronary heart disease is the same as a non-smoker's.

Immediate rewards of quitting - Kicking the tobacco habit offers some benefits that you'll notice right away and some that will develop over time. These rewards can improve your day-to-day life a great deal:

-your breath smells better
-stained teeth get whiter
-bad smelling clothes and hair go away
-your yellow fingers and fingernails disappear
-food tastes better
-your sense of smell returns to normal
-everyday activities no longer leave you out of breath (such as climbing stairs or light housework)


Start your journey to a smoke-free, healthier life by learning more about Cold Laser Therapy for smoking cessation!

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