REASONS TO QUIT SMOKING

This is a short list of reasons why you should quit smoking and to keep in mind when you are going through nicotine withdrawals, jitters, and cravings the first few weeks after quitting.

SMOKING MAY KILL YOU

Smoking will take five to eight years off your life. Your risk of heart disease is doubled if you smoke. One out of every 5 deaths in the United States is related to smoking, as is almost one out of every four deaths from cancer. That includes cancer of all kinds, not just lung cancer - mouth and throat cancer and cancers of the bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach, and uterine cervix. In addition, smoking severely disrupts the body's natural protection, your immune system.

SMOKING DAMAGES YOUR LUNGS

Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals. Most of these are harmful and can cause other lung diseases in addition to cancer. Smoking also contributes to smoker's cough and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

SMOKING CAUSES SMOKER'S COUGH

Over time, cigarette smoke, dust particles, and other chemicals can damage or completely destroy the tiny protective hairs (cilia) in the lungs, an important part of the body's immune system. To make up for the missing or damaged cilia, the lungs produce excess mucus. The mucus can clog the airways and cause smoker's cough.

SMOKING CAUSES CHRONIC BRONCHITIS

Chronic bronchitis is one of two major lung diseases that make up COPD. The other is emphysema. Both chronic bronchitis and emphysema are long-term, progressive conditions. Both make it hard to breathe and cause shortness of breath, tiredness, and coughing. Many people experience short-term bronchitis when they have a very bad cold. Other people may have a different cause but experience the same symptoms: severe cough, raspy throat, difficulty breathing, and a need to cough up a great deal of mucus from the lungs. In chronic bronchitis, this condition lasts for months at a time, and each year it lasts longer. Both chronic bronchitis and emphysema are long-term, progressive conditions. Both make it hard to breathe. Chronic bronchitis often develops in people over the age of 40 who are or used to be moderate-to-heavy smokers. The total amount of smoking over a lifetime is measured in "pack-years." (For example, 10 pack-years can mean a pack a day for 10 years, or two packs a day for 5 years, or half a pack a day for 20 years.) Typically, people who develop chronic bronchitis have a smoking history of over 10 pack-years. Chronic bronchitis involves the bronchial tubes: the main airways that branch into the lungs. In chronic bronchitis, they have been constantly irritated by inhaled cigarette smoke, air pollution, or other harmful substances. When the bronchial tubes have been irritated for years, their walls thicken or swell. They produce more mucus, so less air flows through. The mucus is brought up by coughing, every day, for months. The irritated airways become an ideal breeding place for infections that can endanger the lungs.

SMOKING CAUSES EMPHYSEMA

Emphysema is one of two major lung diseases that make up COPD. The other is chronic bronchitis. Emphysema is usually diagnosed in smokers or ex-smokers (most often 50 to 75 years of age) with shortness of breath, both at rest and during physical exertion. People with emphysema may cough but their coughing isn't usually severe and does not produce much mucus. Breathing, on the other hand, may be difficult. In severe emphysema, even very simple activities can bring on shortness of breath. Like chronic bronchitis, emphysema, in most cases, is believed to be the result of long-term irritation or infection of the bronchial tubes. The inflammation gradually blocks the airways. In emphysema, this blockage traps air in the tiny air sacs found at the end of the bronchial tubes. These air sacs (called alveoli) are where carbon dioxide and other waste gases in the blood are exchanged for oxygen taken in by the lungs from the air. Eventually, the walls of these air sacs stretch out, become stiff instead of elastic, and break down. The lungs themselves become larger and don't exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide as well. In severe emphysema, even very simple activities can bring on shortness of breath. Smoking is the main problem for most patients with emphysema. It must be stopped if the patient is to be helped.

SMOKING CAUSES CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

COPD stands for "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease."

• "Chronic" means long-term.


• "Obstructive" refers to the fact that it takes longer to exhale the same amount of air as someone with normal lungs.


• "Pulmonary" indicates that the disease affects the lungs.

If you have COPD, you are not alone. In fact, 10 million Americans have been diagnosed with it and it is estimated that even more remain undiagnosed. COPD is even more common than asthma. Ten million Americans have been diagnosed with COPD, and even more remain undiagnosed. The term COPD refers to a disease that generally includes both chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Usually it occurs in people who are heavy smokers and have been smoking for a long time. Most people do not realize they have a problem until they are 40 or older. Then they start noticing that they are short of breath with exertion. They may also have a morning cough that produces sputum (mucus or phlegm). Many people do not find out that they have COPD until they have a serious attack of bronchitis. If you have any of the following symptoms regularly (especially if you are or were a smoker), you may have COPD:

• A severe cough that persists between colds.


• Spitting up mucus.


• Difficulty breathing.


• Shortness of breath on exertion.

The health care provider's overall goal in treating COPD is to relieve symptoms with the fewest side effects possible. There are new treatment options available. The single most important step you can take to keep your lungs healthy is to stop smoking. If you are under 40 years of age, with mild COPD, your lungs will probably return to normal after you stop smoking. Even if you are older, stopping smoking can keep your lungs working better for longer - and may prolong your life. COPD can vary from day to day and from season to season. Infections, pollution, and other factors may make your symptoms more severe for certain periods. Health care providers call these periods of increased severity "exacerbations." COPD does not go away, but it can be treated. And the sooner you get treatment, the better. To learn more about COPD, talk to your health care provider. There are medications, breathing techniques, and lifestyle changes that can help you breathe easier.

SMOKING CAUSES LUNG CANCER

The most serious lung disease of all is lung cancer, which is caused primarily by smoking. Cancer cells grow rapidly and end up blocking the bronchi (the main airways in the lungs). If unchecked, these cells invade the lung tissue itself and can spread to the rest of the body. Cancer cells can travel to other vital organs, where new cancers begin.

SMOKING MAKES YOU SICK IN OTHER WAYS

Smoking can also cause the following diseases and conditions:

• Heart disease.


• Atherosclerosis (narrowing and hardening of the arteries).


• Reduced lung capacity and stamina.


• Ulcers.


• Gum disease.


• Osteoporosis.


• Cataracts.


• Loss of taste.


• Loss of smell.

WOMEN & FERTILITY RELATED ISSUES

Women who smoke are likely to have a harder time getting pregnant. When smoking is combined with oral contraceptives, a woman may have:

• Menopause one to two years earlier than normal.


• Higher risk of stroke.


• When pregnant, women you smoke are at greater risk for.


• Smaller, less healthy babies.


• Stillbirth or infant death.

SECOND HAND SMOKE & ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

You're hurting others when you smoke. It is not news that smoking bothers the people around you. But now there's proof that it is harmful to their health. Second-hand smoke contains the same cancer-causing material as the smoke you breathe in. That helps explain why non-smoking spouses of smokers are 30 percent more likely to develop lung cancer than those who live where nobody smokes. Studies also show that children of smoking parents are more likely to develop colds, flu, and ear infections than children of non-smokers. And don't forget that if you smoke, your children are much more likely to start smoking.

SMOKING IS UNATTRACTIVE

Smoking is ugly! Smokers are more likely to develop wrinkles early. Smoke stains the teeth and fingers. It causes bad breath and an unpleasant smell on clothing and hair.

SMOKING IS EXPENSIVE

If you quit, you Will save a bundle. A pack a day costs about $3,000 a year. Medical bills, medications, and sick days can add up. What's more, many insurance companies offer discounts to non-smokers.

SMOKING IS A HASSLE

It's becoming a bother to be a smoker! More and more public space is off-limits to smokers. Forty-nine states do not allow smoking in public places. All domestic airline flights prohibit smoking. This trend is sure to continue as smoking becomes less and less acceptable to society. It has become harder for renters who smoke to find living quarters. More and more landlords will not rent to smokers because of property damage caused by the smoke and nicotine saturating the walls, fixtures and drapes of an apartment and fire hazards often associated with smokers.

IT IS NEVER TOO LATE

When you quit smoking for good, you dramatically reduce your risk of death from lung cancer and heart disease. The sooner you stop smoking, the longer your lungs will stay young. If you stop smoking, your lungs will probably age at the same rate as a non-smoker's, even if they are already damaged. This means that even if you smoke now, quitting can help you avoid becoming disabled or dying at an earlier age.

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GENERAL HELPFUL GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL QUITTING

You have finally decided to cut yourself loose from your nicotine addiction, but the thought of gaining unsightly pounds is keeping you from beginning your non-smoking life. You have heard horror story after horror story of people ballooning up when they quit by becoming eating machines who shove anything and everything within eye sight into their mouths. While some former smokers may go this route, not all do. There are plenty of successful quitters who maintain their current weight and some who even lose weight. You do not need to go on a drastic diet. Small cutbacks and/or more exercise should keep your weight in check.

Though most people do gain some weight when they quit smoking, the average is only about 5 pounds. Only 3.5 percent gain more than 20 pounds. Here are some hints to help keep your weight down after quitting.

There is no magic formula for keeping the pounds off when you quit smoking. But through a combination of exercise, sensible eating and, most importantly, a positive attitude, you can successfully quit smoking and not so much as gain an ounce. Follow these tips and guidelines and enjoy the smoke-free, yet still slender, new you.

• Consult your health care provider or midwife, if you are pregnant. Tell her you are quitting smoking and want to begin an exercise program. She will help you create a safe fitness program that factors in any special health concerns you may have.



• Engage in aerobic activity (exercise that gets your heart beating faster) three to five times per week. (If you are pregnant, be sure to consult with your midwife before beginning aerobic sessions.)



• Begin with 15 minute aerobic sessions and gradually work your way up to 30 minute sessions. When you are comfortable with five sessions of 30 minutes per week, increase two of the sessions to 45 minutes.



• Vary your aerobic activity. Rather than pounding away on the step climber five days a week, ride the stationary bike one day, hit the treadmill the next and try the cross-country ski machine the next.



• When weather permits, get your aerobic activity outside. Go for a brisk walk, rollerblade, or take your bike for a spin.



• Add weight-training to your fitness program. Do exercises for each of the major muscle groups, which include the back, shoulders, arms, legs, glutes and abdomen.



• If you belong to a gym, request a walk through of all the fitness equipment and ask how to use any machines that are unfamiliar to you. If you do not belong to a gym, invest in a good fitness book and some free weights and turn your home into your own personal gym.



• Take the stairs rather than the elevator, park your car far from the building entrance, walk rather than drive and use your lunch hour to go for an invigorating walk.



• Quitting cigarettes improves both your health and your appetite. As long as you satisfy your appetite with healthy, low-calorie foods, you should not have trouble with your weight. But if you do have trouble, try exercising more often or for longer.



• After you quit, you may be able to taste things more fully than you could when you were smoking. Your taste and smelling abilities return. Simple foods, even bread, can taste better. It's fine to spoil yourself a bit with these simple pleasures, as long as you go easy for a while on the richer dishes.



• Cut your fat intake. Forego the cheesecake, sour cream and half-n-half. Replace high-fat food items with fresh fruits, veggies and whole grains. Withdrawal jitters should last only a couple of days. But if they continue, do not give in to high-calorie foods or go back to cigarettes. Instead, sip water throughout the day, and eat a lot of raw vegetables.



• Watch for hidden fats, like salad dressings made with oil. Make your own homemade dressings with low-fat yogurt bases and flavored vinegars.


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• Get protein from low-fat items like beans, fish and poultry. Decrease your overall consumption of high-fat meats.



• Brown bag your lunch. Even seemingly healthy salad bar items are laden with high-fat mayonnaise and oils. Pack sandwiches made with low-fat meats or bring in last night's leftovers. Fruit or raw vegetables make great low-fat snacks.



• Drink eight glasses of water every day. Make no exception.



• Baby carrots are great "quitting smoking" devices and a healthy treat as well. Nibble on one whenever you want a cigarette. When you decide to quit, have plenty of low calorie snack foods on hand. Unbuttered popcorn is another good choice for snacking.



• Keep a pack of sugarless gum with you at all times. The same goes for sugarless breath mints and sugarless hard candy. Chewing will give your mouth something to do other than drag on a cigarette.



• Brush your teeth often. People tend to eat less when they have a clean mouth.



• Tell yourself every day that you are a non-smoker who is getting stronger and fitter each day. Believe it.



• Work on developing stress-relieving techniques and practice relaxation. De-stressing your life will go a long way towards breaking the smoking habit. Many of us smoke because of stress and boredom. Keep things mellow but interesting and it helps to squish the urge to light up a smoke.



• Reward yourself for each week that you do not smoke and stick with your fitness and eating plan. Make the treats non-food oriented; instead of taking yourself for a great dinner, go for a relaxing massage. By not smoking, it will save you considerable dollars that you can put toward fun healthy activities. Buy something for yourself with the money you saved by not smoking. Do something you always wanted to do, like taking a dance class or tennis lessons.



• If you feel your willpower caving in, satisfy your sweet tooth over your nicotine-deprived body. Even just one drag could have you hooked again. Food cravings are a typical but brief stage of nicotine withdrawal. If you develop a taste for sweet things, satisfy it with fresh fruit. An orange or tangerine may do the trick. Or try a different taste. Eat something sour. These foods can often satisfy the craving for something sweet.

For graphic lung pictures of smokers and non-smokers, visit this website: Quit Smoking Pictures by www.cigarette.com Animated skull graphic above obtained from www.cigarette.com.

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HOLISTIC & NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The nutrients and dietary suggestions below are recommended to correct probable smoking-related deficiencies and damage while you work to kick the habit. They are recommended also if you cannot avoid being a passive smoker. Consult with your health care provider or midwife before you start any nutritional and/or herbal therapy if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have certain health issues.

NUTRIENTS
Supplement	Suggested Dosage	Comments
Essential
Coenzyme Q-10	200 mg each twice daily	Aids oxygen flow to the brain; protects heart tissue. Also acts as an antioxidant to protect cells and the lungs. CoEnzyme Q-10, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, 60 Tabs, Co-Q10 With Hawthorne Berry, Vegetarian Supplement, NOW Foods, 100 mg, 30 VCaps, Co-Q10, Vegetarian Coenzyme, NOW Foods, 30 mg, 60 VCaps, Co-Q10, NOW Foods, 400 mg, 60 Softgels, Co-Q10 Supplement, NOW Foods, With Lecithin, 150 mg, 100 VCaps, Co-Q10 Liquid, Trace Minerals, 4 fl. oz., Co-Q10, 100% Pure Powder, NOW Foods, Vegetarian, 1 oz.
Oxy-5000 Forte (From American Biologics)	2 tablets 3 times daily.	A powerful antioxidant. Destroys free radicals produced in the smoke. Antioxidant Formula Supplement, All Natural, Nature's Way, 100 Tabs
Vitamin B Complex	100 mg daily.	Necessary in cellular enzyme systems often damaged in smokers. Use sublingual form. Vitamin B 100 Complex, w/Coenzyme B-2, Nature's Way 631 mg, 100 Caps, Liquid Yeast B-Complex, TwinLab, 16 fl. oz., Vitamin B-Stress Complex With Siberian Eleuthero, Nature's Way, 100 Caps, Ultimate B, Vitamin B Complex Formula, Nature's Secret, 60 Tabs
Plus Extra Vitamin B-12	1,000 mcg twice daily	Increases energy; needed for liver function. Use a lozenge or sublingual form. Vitamin B-12 Complex Liquid, With Folic Acid, NOW Foods, 2 fl. oz., Vitamin B-12 Liquid Energy, NOW Foods, 2 Dropper Bottle, 1 oz., Vitamin B-12, California Natural, 1000 mcg, 60 Tabs, Vitamin B-12 / Cyanocobalamin, 2000 mcg, 100 Sublingual Lozenges, Vitamin B-12 LipoSpray, NOW Foods, 2 oz., Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin), 50 mcg & B-9 (Folic Acid), 400 mcg, 1 fl. oz.
Vitamin C	5,000-20,000 mg daily. See Ascorbic Acid Flush.	Important antioxidant that protects against cell damage. Smoking drastically depletes the body of vitamin C. Meta C Vitamin C Supplement, 1000 mg, 100 Tabs, Effer-C, Instant Fizzy Vitamin D Drink Mix Powder, Orange Flavor, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 36 Packets, Vitamin C Complex Powder, Vegetarian, Formula, NOW Foods, 8 oz., Vitamin C Liquid, with Rose Hips & Bioflavonoids, Kosher, Natural Citrus Flavor, Dynamic Health, 1000 mg, 16 fl. oz., Vitamin C 1000 with Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 VCaps
And Folic Acid	400 mcg daily.	Needed for the formation of red blood cells; important for healthy cell division and replication. Folic Acid (Vitamin B-9), 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 800 mcg, 100 Caps
Vitamin E	Start with 200 IU daily and increase by 200 IU each month, up to 800 IU daily.	One of the most powerful antioxidants, needed to protect cells and organs from damage by the smoke. Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopherol, Nature's Way, 400 IU, 100 Softgels, Vitamin E Succinate, Derived From Soy, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 100 Caps, Vitamin E, D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, 100% Natural, NOW Foods, 400 IU, 250 Softgels, Vitamin E, Mixed Tocopherols, Unesterified, 400 IU, NOW Foods, 250 Softgels
Very Important
And Natural Beta-Carotene or Carotenoid Complex (Betatene)	15,000 IU daily As directed on label.	Important for lung problems. Beta Carotene, 100% Natural Dunaliella Salina, Nature's Way, 25,000 IU, 100 Softgels, Beta Carotene, Dry Natural, Nature's Way, 25,000 IU, 100 Caps, Antioxidant Formula Supplement, All Natural, Nature's Way, 100 Tabs, Multi-Carotene Antioxidant, Nature's Way, 60 Softgels
Zinc	50-80 mg daily. Do not exceed a total of 100 mg daily from all supplements.	Important in immune function. Use zinc gluconate lozenges or OptiZinc for best absorption. Zinc (Chelated), 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 30 mg, 100 Caps, Colloidal Silver & Zinc Lozenges, SilvaSolution, 90 Lozenges, Ionic Zinc, Trace Minerals, 50 mg, 2 fl. oz., Zinc Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully Absorbable, 100 +/- ppm, 16 fl. oz.
Helpful
Body Language Super Antioxidant (From Oxyfresh)	As directed on label.	Contains antioxidant vitamins and herbs to protect against free radical damage. Lycopene Super Antioxidant Supplement, Nature's Way, 5 mg, 60 Softgels, Antioxidant Supplement, Vegetarian, Herbal Remedies USA, 250 mg, 60 Liquid VCaps, Air Defense Natural Immune Booster, For Respiratory Health, NOW Foods, 90 VCaps, Irwin Naturals Immune Shield, Immune System Support, 100 Gelcaps
Cell Guard (From Biotec Foods)	As directed on label.	Provides high levels of antioxidant enzymes for cellular health. Fulvic Mineral Complex, 32 fl. oz.
Dimethylglycine (DMG) (Aangamik DMG from FoodScience Labs)	As directed on label.	Detoxifies the body and helps the body maintain high energy levels. DMG Supplement, N,N Dimethyl Glycine, NOW Foods, 125 mg, 100 Caps
Pycnogenol Or Grape Seed Extract	As directed on label. As directed on label.	Powerful antioxidants and free radical scavengers. Pycnogenol With Vitamin E, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 50 mg, 30 Caps, Grape Seed Extract. Standardized, Nature's Way, 100 mg, 30 Caps, Grape Seed Extract, 350 mg, 90 Caps
Herpanacine (From Diamond-Herpanacine Associates)	As directed on label.	Detoxifies the body, balances the nervous system, and boosts immunity.
L-Cysteine And L-Methionine Plus L-Glutathione	As directed on label, on empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Take with 50 mg vitamin B-6 and 100 mg vitamin C for better absorption. For Glutathione: As directed on label.	Potent detoxifiers that protect the lungs, liver, brain, and tissues from cigarette smoke. Glutathione protects the liver. L-Cysteine Structural Support, With Vitamin B-6 & C, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Tabs, NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine), With Selenium & Molybdenum, NOW Foods, 600 mg, 100 Caps, L-Methionine, Plus B-6, NOW Foods, 500 mg / 10 mg, 100 Caps, SAM-e, Enteric Coated, NOW Foods, 100 mg, 30 Tabs, SAM-e With B Vitamin Cofactors, Vegetarian, Enteric Coated, NOW Foods, 200 mg, 60 Tabs, L-Glutathione, NOW Foods, 250 mg, 60 Caps, ThioDox Glutathione Complex, Hypoallergenic, Allergy Research Group/Nutricology, 90 Tabs, Glutathione With Vitamin C, Hypoallergenic, Allergy Research Group/Nutricology, 60 Caps
Maitake	1,000-4,000 mg daily.	Inhibits carcinogenesis and protects against metastasis through the lungs. Maitake Full Spectrum Extract, 300 mg, 90 VCaps, Maitake Mushroom Powder, 100% Organic, 4 oz., Maitake Mushroom Whole, Certified Organic, 4 oz, Dry Weight, Maitake Mushroom Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.
Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Complex With Selenium	As directed on label. 200 mcg daily.	Necessary for immune function. Helps to prevent cell damage. Prenatal Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, 100% Natural Complete, Nature's Way, 180 Caps, Multi-Vitamin Supplement, 100% Natural, Nature's Way, 100 Tabs, Multi-Vitamin & Multi-Mineral with Iron & Selenium, Nature's Way, 100 Caps, Alive, Whole Food Energizer Multi-Vitamin & Mineral with Naturally Occurring Iron (No Iron Added), Nature's Way, 90 Tabs, Super Multi-Vitamin & Multi-Mineral, Pure Vital Earth, 98% Bio-Available For Absorption, 32 fl. oz., Damage Control Master Formula, High Potency Multi-Vitamin, 60 Packets, 30 Day Supply, Liquid Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Complex, With Trace Minerals, Orange Mango Flavor, 32 fl. oz., Complete Multi-Vitamin & Mineral, Trace Minerals, 120 Tabs, Maxi Multi-Liquid Vitamin With Trace Minerals, 32 fl. oz., Multi-Vitamin With Minerals, Hi-Tech, 90 Tabs, Hypo Allergenic Multiple Vitamin & Mineral, Nutribiotic, 180 Caps
Raw Thymus Glandular	As directed on label.	A glandular that improves immune function. Thymus Organic Glandular (Hypoallergenic), Allergy Research Group, Nutricology, 75 Caps

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HERBS

Cayenne (Capsicum) desensitizes respiratory tract cells to irritants from cigarette smoke.

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Herbal Remedies: Cayenne Pepper Supplement, Nature's Way, 450 mg, 180 Caps

Herbal Remedies: CapsiCool, Cayenne Supplement, Nature's Way, 390 mg, 100 Caps

Herbal Remedies: Cayenne Supplement Tincture, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Cayenne Extra Hot Formula Supplement, 100,000 HU, Nature's Way, 450 mg, 100 Caps

Herbal Remedies: Cayenne & Garlic Supplement, Nature's Way, 100 Caps

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Catnip, Hops, Lobelia, Skullcap, and/or Valerian Root can be used to help reduce the nervousness and anxiety that may accompany nicotine withdrawal. Caution: Do not take Lobelia internally on an ongoing basis.

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Herbal Remedies: Catnip Herb Tincture, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Catnip Herb, Nature's Way, 380 mg 100 Caps

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Mountain Rose Herbs: Hops, Bulk Organic Herbs

Herbal Remedies: Hops Herb Supplement, Nature's Way, 310 mg, 100 Caps

Herbal Remedies: Hops Herb Tincture, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Silent Night Formula With Hops & Valerian Supplement, 100 Caps

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Herbal Remedies: Lobelia Extract Tincture, Herbal Remedies USA, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Lobelia Herb, Nature's Way, 425 mg, 100 Caps

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Mountain Rose Herbs: Skullcap, Bulk Organic Herbs

Herbal Remedies: Skullcap Tincture, 100% Organic, Herbal Remedies USA, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Scullcap (Skullcap) Herb, Nature's Way, 425 mg, 100 Caps

Herbal Remedies: Skullcap Supplements & Products

Mountain Rose Herbs: Valerian, Bulk Organic Herbs

Herbal Remedies: Valerian Root Powder (Valeriana Officinalis), 4 oz. Bulk

Herbal Remedies: Valerian Nighttime With Lemon Balm Supplement, Nature's Way, 265 mg, 100 Tabs

Herbal Remedies: Valerian Root Extract, Standardized, 510 mg, 90 Caps

Herbal Remedies: Valerian Root, Nature's Way, 530 mg, 100 VCaps

Herbal Remedies: Valerian Root Glycerite Tincture, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Amantilla-Relax, Valerian Liquid Extract, 30 ml

Herbal Remedies: Silent Night Formula With Hops & Valerian Supplement, 100 Caps

Herbal Remedies: Valerian Supplements & Products

Herbal Remedies: Sleep Formula, Natural Insomnia Remedy, Vegetarian, Herbal Remedies USA, 1000 mg, 60 Liquid VCaps

Herbal Remedies: Rest & Relax Tea, Yogi Tea, 6 Boxes, 16 Tea Bags

Herbal Remedies: Bedtime Tea, Natural Sleep Aid, Certified Organic, Yogi Tea, 16 Tea Bags

Herbal Remedies: Insomnia Formula Tincture, 2 fl. oz.

Dandelion root and Silymarin (Milk Thistle Extract) protect the liver against harmful toxins from cigarette smoke.

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Herbal Remedies: Dandelion Root Powder (Taraxacum Officinale), 4 oz. Bulk

Herbal Remedies: Dandelion Root Supplement, Nature's Way, Vegetarian, 540 mg, 180 VCaps

Herbal Remedies: Dandelion Tea, NOW Foods, Organic, 30 Tea Bags

Herbal Remedies: Dandelion Root Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Dandelion Supplements & Products

Mountain Rose Herbs: Milk Thistle, Bulk Organic Herbs

Herbal Remedies: Silymarin Milk Thistle Extract, NOW Foods, With Artichoke & Dandelion Extract, 300 mg, 50 VCaps

Herbal Remedies: Milk Thistle Extract, Standardized, Nature's Way, 175 mg 60 VCaps

Herbal Remedies: Milk Thistle Seed Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Thisilyn Milk Thistle Extract, Vegetarian, Nature's Way, 175 mg, 100 VCaps

Herbal Remedies: Milk Thistle Seed Powder (Silybum Marianum), 4 oz. Bulk

Herbal Remedies: Milk Thistle Supplements & Products

Ginger causes perspiration, which helps the body to shed some of the poisons ingested through smoking. It also soothes stomach irritation occasional experienced with the use of Cayenne or Lobelia.

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Herbal Remedies: Ginger Tea, Organic Digestive Aid, Yogi Tea, 16 Tea Bags

Herbal Remedies: Ginger Aid Tea, Kosher, Organic, Traditional Medicinals, 6 Boxes, 16 Tea Bags

Herbal Remedies: African Ginger Tea, Organic & Kosher, African Red Tea Imports, 20 Bags

Herbal Remedies: Ginger Tea, 20 Tea Bags

Herbal Remedies: Ginger Root Powder (Zingiber Officinale), 4 oz. Bulk

Herbal Remedies: Ginger Root Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Ginger Honey Crystals, 10 Packets Per Box

Herbal Remedies: Crystallized Ginger Slices, NOW Foods, 12 oz.

Herbal Remedies: Ginger Supplements & Products

Mountain Rose Herbs: Cayenne, Bulk Organic Herbs

Herbal Remedies: Cayenne Supplements & Products

Mountain Rose Herbs: Lobelia, Bulk Organic Herbs

Herbal Remedies: Lobelia Supplements & Products

Slippery Elm relieves lung congestion and coughs.

Mountain Rose Herbs: Slippery Elm, Bulk Organic Herbs

Herbal Remedies: Slippery Elm Bark Powder (Ulmus Rubra), 4 oz. Bulk

Herbal Remedies: Loquat Respiratory Syrup With Slippery Elm & Wild Cherry, Planetary Herbals, 4 oz.

Herbal Remedies: Slippery Elm Supplement Tincture, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Slippery Elm Bark, Nature's Way, 370 mg, 100 Caps

Herbal Remedies: Slippery Elm Lozenges, Thayers Original, 24 Lozenges

Herbal Remedies: Throat Comfort Tea, With Slippery Elm & Mullein, Yogi Tea, Caffeine Free, Certified Organic, 16 Tea Bags

Herbal Remedies: Slippery Elm Supplements & Products

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DIETARY RECOMMENDATIONS & SUGGESTIONS

Consume more asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, sweet potatoes, and turnips. Eat plenty of grains, nuts, seeds, and unpolished brown rice. Millet cereal is a good source of protein. Eat wheat, oat, and bran. Also consume yellow and deep-orange vegetables such as carrots, pumpkin, squash, and yams. Apples, berries, Brazil nuts, cantaloupe, cherries, grapes, legume (including chickpeas, lentils, and red beans), and plums are also helpful.

Eat onions and fresh garlic (lots of them) or you can use garlic in supplement form if you need to, but I feel fresh garlic has much better healing properties.

Herbal Remedies: Garlic Oil Tincture, Alcohol Free, Nature's Way, 1 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Garlic Bulb Cloves, Garlic Supplement, Nature's Way, 580 mg, 100 Caps

Herbal Remedies: Odorless Garlic Supplement, NOW Foods, 50 mg, 250 SoftGels

Herbal Remedies: Garlic Supplement, Kwai, Triple Concentrated, 180 Tabs

Herbal Remedies: Every Day Garlic Supplement, Kwai, 30 Tabs

Herbal Remedies: Garlic Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Aged Garlic Extract, Cardiovascular Formula 100, Wakunaga Kyolic Supplements, 300 Caps

Herbal Remedies: Kyolic Liquid Aged Garlic Extract, Cardiovascular, Vegetarian, Wakunaga Kyolic, 4 fl. oz.

Herbal Remedies: Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract, One-A-Day, Vegetarian, 1000 mg, Wakunaga Kyolic, 30 Caps

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Cook all sprouts slightly except for alfalfa sprouts, which should be eaten raw.

Do not consume any junk foods, processed refined foods, saturated fats, salt, sugar, or white flour. Instead of salt, use a kelp or potassium substitute. If you must, use a small amount of black strap molasses or pure maple syrup as a natural sweetener in place of sugar. Use whole wheat or rye instead of white flour. Eliminate alcohol, coffee, and all teas except for herbal teas.

Do not eat any animal products except for broiled fish (up to 3 servings per week). Never eat luncheon meat, hot dogs, or smoked or cured meats. Limit you consumption of dairy products to a little low-fat yogurt, kefir, or raw cheese on an occasional basis.

Do not eat any peanuts. Limit, but do not eliminate altogether, your intake of soybean products; they contain enzyme inhibitors.

Drink quality spring or steam-distilled water only.

To accelerate toxin elimination, see FASTING and follow the program. Many people have been successful in the quest to stop smoking by going on a fast using only live juices and quality steam-distilled water. A live juice fast can quickly remove nicotine and other damaging chemical from the body. Adhering to a five-day live juice and cleansing fast can have amazing results. See Juicing for more information about this subject.

There are several natural products on the market that may help you deal with withdrawal symptoms, such as Smoking Withdrawal from Natra-Bio Homeopathic.

Herbal Remedies: Smokers Rescue, 7-Day Stop Smoking System, Compares to Smoke Away

There are many different strategies for overcoming smoking dependency. The secret to success may be finding the approach that is right for you. No If's, And's or Butts, The Smoker's Guide to Quitting, By Harlan M. Krumholz and Robert H. Phillips (Avery Publishing Group, 1993), is a comprehensive and detailed guide to the many and varied strategies that have helped people to break the smoking habit.

There are also a number of organizations that can provide valuable information and programs to help you quit smoking. Two of the most highly recommended are:

American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
800-ACS-2345 or 404-320-3333
www.cancer.org

American Lung Association
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10006
800-LUNG-USA or 212-315-8700
www.lungusa.org

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NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

The following nutrients are important for healing once appropriate local treatment has been administered. Unless otherwise specified, the following recommended doses are for those over the age of 18. For a child between 12 and 17 years old, reduce the dose to 3/4 the recommended amount.

Addiction Free Naturally: Liberating Yourself From Sugar, Caffeine, Food Addictions, Tobacco, By Brigette Mars A comprehensive guide that helps you overcome addictions by using natural remedies including herbs, homeopathy, aromatherapy, flower essence remedies, color therapy, acupressure, and more.

Antioxidant Formula Supplement, All Natural, Nature's Way, 100 Tabs Nature's Way Antioxidant Formula Antioxidant Supplement is 100% natural.

Colon & Liver Cleanser, 16 fl. oz. CAC liquid is a colon and liver cleanser and detoxifier as well as a blood cleanser that serves to regulate the bowel movements so that the stool is so soft it breaks up into a cloud.

Lobelia Herb, Nature's Way, 425 mg, 100 Caps Lobelia (Lobelia inflata) often called Asthma weed or Puke weed has been used for centuries as a mild expectorant. The herb is named after botanist Matthias de Lobel who died in London in 1616. It has been used in preparations designed to lessen one's desire for nicotine. Externally it is used as an infusion of Lobelia can be used to treat ophthalmic disorders, and the tincture is used as a topical for sprains, bruises, or skin diseases. It has been suggested that Lobelia may reduce cravings and nervousness associated with smoking withdrawal.

Smoke Free, Homeopathic Formula, Boericke & Tafel, 100 Tabs Smoke Free Tablets are a homeopathic combination to help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms from cigarette smoking. Smoke Free Naturally.

Smoke Less Aromatherapy Inhaler with Lemon, Pine & Eucalyptus The pure essential oils used in the Smoke Less Scent Inhaler were selected by Earth Solutions specifically for their known benefits in helping to resist the urge to smoke, making it easier for you to quit smoking.

Smokers Rescue, 7-Day Stop Smoking System, Compares to Smoke Away The Smokers Rescue, 7-Day Stop Smoking System helps people put away the physical, psychological, and emotional challenges of quitting. These natural supplements and aromatherapy help reduce smoke cravings, calm nerves, and empower smokers with the confidence to get away smoke-free. Compares to 7 Day Smoke Away. Works against cigarettes, cigars, chew, and snuff for men and women.

Stop Cravings Formula Tincture, 100% Organic, 2 fl. oz. This formula helps people move through the withdrawal symptoms from addictions such as drugs, alcohol, smoking, and foods.

Stopsmoking Herbal Tea, 20 Tea Bags Stopsmoking Herbal Tea is made of licorice, mentha (peppermint) with an excellent flavor. Grown on the pollution-free high plateau of northwest China, they contain glycyrrhizic acid, triterpenoid saponins, flavonoid, amino acids, mint oil, menthone, etc. Extensively used in traditional Chinese medicine for its antitussive, expectorant and other qualities to clear respiratory ducts, stop coughing, and to correct addictive behavior. It is a detoxifier and system cleanser.

Ultimate Respiratory Cleanse with Mullein, Nature's Secret, 60 Tabs The harmful effects of air pollution, industrial gases and airborne toxins on our respiratory systems is well known. Fortunately, there's Ultimate Respiratory Cleanse by Nature's Secret, a powerful, synergistic herbal blend that will cleanse, strengthen and rejuvenate the entire respiratory system. This formula also provides unique nourishment specifically for the immune system.

Vitamin C-1000 With Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 VCaps Nature's Way Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids provides antioxidant protection for many of the body's important enzyme systems.

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