The chemicals that are in the smoke you inhale from cigarettes attack various vitamins to the extent that they cause the problems that are associated with smoking such as lung cancer.
Vitamin A in particular is one of the vitamins that are destroyed by cigarette smoke and studies have shown that people who have reduced levels of vitamin A are more susceptible to lung cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
Most people who smoke have ‘triggers’ that make them want to smoke.
There can be many and varied reasons why people will reach for a smoke in certain situations and when they are feeling particular emotions.
If you can identify what these emotions or events are, that are causing these triggers then that will be one of the first steps towards quitting smoking. Read the rest of this entry »
The tobacco companies are masters of marketing. They will target groups that they want to introduce to smoking by associating smoking with the things that those people will consider to be cool.
They sponsor major music events because they know that there will be impressionable teens at these events and they will associate that brand of cigarettes with the musician and all the glamour that goes with the musical lifestyle. Read the rest of this entry »
