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Tobacco has been used as a mood-altering substance for centuries. It has been ingested by various means, including chewing, sniffing, and smoking. Today it is most commonly consumed by smoking cigarettes.
Cigarette smoking is an addiction disorder and the cause of many serious health problems. Among the thousands of chemical constituents in cigarette smoke are three known substances which are dangerous to the person smoking and to those who breathe in the secondhand smoke. The three are tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide (a poisonous gas). Tar condenses into a sticky substance in the lungs; nicotine is the addictive component of tobacco's smoke; and carbon monoxide decreases the oxygen carried by the red blood cells throughout the body. There is overwhelming evidence that anyone who smokes should make every attempt to quit.
SMOKING ADDICTION
Nicotine is the one constituent that is believed to be responsible for many (if not most) of smoking's effects, as well as its extraordinary addictiveness. Nicotine acts as a stimulant on the central nervous system; when nicotine is ingested, adrenaline production increases, raising blood pressure and heart rate. Nicotine also affects the overall metabolic rate, the regulation of body temperature, the degree of tension in the muscles, and the levels of certain hormones. These and other metabolic changes create a pleasurable sensation in the user that often - and paradoxically - is experienced as a feeling of relaxation.
This pleasurable sensation is one of the factors that makes tobacco so addictive. Another is the fact that tolerance to the effects of nicotine develops quite rapidly. That is, the dose needed to achieve the desired effect begins to rise almost immediately, encouraging you to increase the amount you smoke - which in turn increases the likelihood of addiction. Once you become addicted, your body depends on the presence of nicotine. If you then refrain from smoking, withdrawal symptoms occur. These include irritability, frustration, anger, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, increased appetite, headache, stomach cramps, a slowed heart rate, a rise in blood pressure, and most of all, an intense craving for nicotine.
Once the smoking habit has been acquired, it is difficult to break. Some authorities have stated that addiction to tobacco may be harder to overcome than addiction to heroin or cocaine. This is because smoking creates both physical and psychological dependency. It may be easier to overcome the physical addiction than the psychological dependency. Acute physical withdrawal, while unpleasant, lasts for a limited period of time, usually nor more that several weeks. Long-term cravings are more likely as a matter of psychological dependence, and require an ongoing effort to master. By the time an individual has become addicted to nicotine, the act of smoking itself has become a source of pleasure, and it may be so intertwined in your mind with other activities - having your morning coffee, reading the newspaper, working, socializing, whatever - that you find yourself unable to imagine engaging in these activities without a cigarette in hand. In addition, smoking provides a convenient excuse for taking a momentary break, especially during times of stress, and may help to smooth over awkward moments. Many smokers also are afraid of what might happen if they stopped; they fear withdrawal symptoms, weight gain, or a decreased ability to concentrate. All of these factors combine to make quitting difficult.
Even though it can be difficult to stop smoking, many people do it every day. There is certainly no shortage of reasons to quit. Cigarettes are a factor in approximately 17 percent of all deaths in the United States annually - that is 350,000 to 400,000 people a year. This is more than the number of deaths from alcohol, illegal drugs, traffic accidents, suicide, and homicide combined.
CIGARETTE TOXINS
Nicotine has long been known to be a deadly toxin. A single pinhead-sized drop of liquid nicotine, introduced directly into the bloodstream, would be fatal. At the doses normally ingested by smokers, nicotine makes the heart pump faster and work harder, increasing the likelihood of heart disease. It also constricts the peripheral blood vessels, contributing to circulatory disorders such as Raynaud's phenomenon and hardening of the arteries. And nicotine is not the only ingredient in cigarettes that poses a danger to health. In all, over 4,000 chemical substances have been identified as constituents of cigarette smoke, and at least 43 of these substances are known to cause cancer in humans. Cigarette smoke contains carbon monoxide, benzene, cyanide, ammonia, nitrosamines, vinyl chloride, radioactive particles, and other known irritants and carcinogens. Carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin, interfering with the transport of oxygen throughout the body. Carbon monoxide also promotes the development of cholesterol deposits on artery walls. These two factors increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Hydrogen cyanide causes bronchitis by inflaming the lining of the bronchi. Over the long term, smoking dramatically reduces flow of blood to the brain.
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FREQUENT SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Any amount of cigarette smoking. The more one smokes, the greater the health risks. There is no safe level of exposure; someone who smokes occasionally (1 to 4 cigarettes a day) is still at greater risk for health problems than non-smokers. An average smoker smokes 15 to 20 cigarettes a day.
CAUSES
Tobacco use usually begins as a social behavior and results in significant physical consequences in the body.
RISK INCREASES WITH
Addictive personality traits such as impulsiveness, difficulty in delaying gratification, sensation-seeking, rebelliousness, weak commitment to social goals, sense of alienation, or low tolerance for stress. Other characteristics are low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, conflicting parental expectations.
Less education (high school dropouts are more likely to smoke than college graduates).
Lower socioeconomic group.
Ages 25 to 44 have higher smoking rates.
Blue collar occupation group.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Education about health risks.
Smoking restrictions in the workplace and other public facilities.
Parents discussing smoking risks and peer pressure with their children while they are young.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
For discontinuing smoking:
- It is never too late to quit. Discontinuing smoking can reverse the majority of health risks, some within one year, others within 10 to 15 years.
- Smoking cessation will bring improved quality of life: Food tastes better, fresher breath, less coughing, more money, increased stamina, happier family and friends, improved mental health.
POSSIBLE RISKS & COMPLICATIONS
For continued smoking:
- Tobacco smoking causes an estimated one third of all cancer deaths. It accounts for 85 percent of lung cancer cases. Cancer of the esophagus (throat) and mouth is especially high in smokers who consume alcohol and/or use mouthwash containing alcohol. Cancer of the pancreas, bladder, larynx, or colon-rectal cancer have been linked to smoking as well.
- Tobacco smoking causes an estimated one fourth of fatal heart attacks. Risk of developing heart and cardiovascular disease including heart attacks and sudden death, coronary artery disease such as arteriosclerosis, hypertension (high blood pressure), stroke, angina, and other circulatory ailments increase with the use of tobacco.
- Oral contraceptive use combined with tobacco smoking compounds risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Tobacco smoking causes an estimated 85 percent of deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Smoking increases the risk of catching colds and lengthens recovery time. Tobacco smoke paralyzes the cilia (hair like protrusions lining the nose and throat), reducing their capacity to clear the passages by moving mucus - and the cold viruses trapped within it - to the outside.
- More prominent skin wrinkling occurs with smoking tobacco.
- Smoking a pack of cigarettes a day or more triples the risk of needing surgery for a herniated disk, but quitting smoking reduces that risk, according to researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
- Women cigarette smokers tend to appear to be less fertile, developing problems with infertility. They have more difficulties and numerous risks of complications in pregnancy, and tend to have more miscarriages, stillbirths, and premature deliveries. Their babies often are smaller and have more health problems than babies of non-smokers. Infants whose mothers smoke both during pregnancy and after childbirth, appear to be three times as likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) as infants of non-smokers.
- A study cosponsored by the British and Norwegian governments found that DNA taken from the lungs of female smokers showed significantly more damage than that taken from men. DNA damage is a marker of increased cancer risk.
- Women cigarette smokers tend to experience earlier menopause and face a possible greater risk of osteoporosis after menopause. They have a much higher risk of developing cervical or uterine cancer.
- Second hand smoke is harmful to anyone around the smoke. More and more non-smokers are becoming concerned about the effects of "secondhand" smoke on their own health, and justifiably so. There is growing body of evidence that secondhand smoke may be even more dangerous than the smoke the smoker breathes. Smoking is now prohibited in many work places and public buildings, restaurants, bars, and other gathering places... both indoors and outdoors.
- Men who have smoked for years are more likely to have abnormally low penile blood pressure, Which contributes to impotence. This is probably because smoking damages the blood vessels, including the tiny blood vessels that supply the penis. It also contributes to sterility; the sperm of men who smoke have less ability than that of non-smokers to penetrate, and thus to fertilize, an egg.
- Children whose fathers smoke also face an increase in health problems. Children of male smokers have been shown to be at a higher than normal risk of developing brain cancer and leukemia.
- According to a study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine, smoking increases the risk of developing leukemia by 30 percent.
NIH: The Contribution of Benzene to Smoking-Induced Leukemia
The Tobacco Reference Guide by David Moyer
Facts Regarding Environmental Tobacco Smoke
- Other health problems that have been linked to smoking include cataracts, chronic bronchitis, diarrhea, peptic ulcers, and respiratory ailments.
- Residential fire deaths (majority are caused by smoking).
TREATMENT
GENERAL MEASURES
Smoking is an increasing social concern and a hotbed of political and social controversy and debate between smokers rights and non-smokers rights.
The dangers of smoking are well known today, yet people continue to smoke. Some people started smoking before the hazards were widely known; others start in adolescence, when people generally feel invulnerable and more likely to engage in risk-taking behavior - especially if it seems "adult" or helps them to fit in with a particular social group, and/or provokes their parents. However, surveys consistently show that no matter when or why they started, most current smokers do not smoke because they want to (well over 50 percent say they wish they had never started), but because they are addicted.
The good news is that this addiction can be overcome, and that the health benefits begin almost immediately. In just 24 hours after your last cigarette, your blood pressure and pulse rate should return to normal, as should the levels of oxygen and carbon monoxide in your blood. Within a week, your risk of heart attack begins to decrease, your senses of smell and taste improve, and breathing becomes easier. The majority of smokers who quit do it on their own; others are helped by a variety of methods. No one way works for everyone. It may take several tries for smokers to quit. Persistence may be required for success. The difficulty of quitting appears to be related less to how many packs a day you smoke than to how early in life you started smoking.
Self-help steps in quitting: 1. Analyze your smoking habits by determining when and why you smoke.
2. Make up your mind to quit.
3. Choose the day and quit on that day.
4. Use any kind of substitute (gum, hard candy). Give up those activities temporarily that you associate with smoking.
5. Reward yourself for not smoking (buy something special).
6. During the first few weeks, eat plenty of low-calorie snacks and drink lots of water.
For help in quitting, check with the local office of the American Cancer Society or The American Lung Association, or call The National Cancer Institute Information Service (800) 4-CANCER.
Join a support group or a formal smoking cessation program.
Try out other ideas such as hypnosis or acupressure.
Concerns about quitting: 1. Weight gain - average amounts is 5 to 8 pounds over 5 years (for some, there is no weight gain); the extra weight is not a health threat.
2. Stress - know in advance it may occur, get counseling or help with stress management.
3. Withdrawal - physical symptoms subside in about 10 to 14 days, psychological symptoms may persist for months or longer.
4. Fear of failure - relapse is common, if it happens, try again immediately. Many people have to try more than once and by more than one method.
MEDICATION
Stop-smoking aids include nicotine gum, transdermal nicotine patches and a nasal spray. The idea of this therapy is to provide nicotine in a form other than a cigarette so as to minimize the symptoms of withdrawal while being weaned from smoking. There are side effects associated with these aids, so be sure you discuss the risks and benefits with your health care provider. Aids are to be used in conjunction with counseling or a smoking-cessation program.
If you take any medications for other health issues, consult with your health care provider about the possible need for an adjustment in dosage after you quit smoking. Tobacco alters the absorption and utilization of many medications, including insulin, asthma drugs, and certain antidepressants, blood pressure medications, and pain killers.
A diagnostic procedure called a sputum cytology test can sometimes detect the presence of cancer before there are symptoms and before other tests show the disease. In this test, sputum coughed up from the lungs and the bronchial tubes is examined for signs of tumor cells.
ACTIVITY
Establish a regular exercise routine. It will help control weight, combat restlessness, help break up old routines, and make you feel better mentally and physically. Lung capacity improves when smoking is discontinued. so there is less shortness of breath when exercising or doing other physical activities.
Activity is often helpful in reducing stress levels. Avoid as much stress as possible.
Keep in mind that the acute craving for a cigarette usually lasts only 3 to 5 minutes. Focusing on this fact may make it easier to wait it out. Also remember that it gets easier and easier as time goes by. When cravings strike, try taking a walk, doing some sit-ups, or engaging in any activity that can momentarily take your mind off cigarettes.
DIET
There is no specific diet associated with smoking cessation. Metabolism rate tends to slow after quitting and a weight gain may occur. Low calorie snacks are recommended to replace the oral sensation of smoking.
Smoking has a detrimental effect on nutrition. Smokers break down vitamin C about twice as fast as nonsmokers. This can deprive the body of adequate amounts of one of the most powerful and versatile antioxidants at our disposal. Other antioxidant vitamins are depleted as well. Cigarette smoke contains high concentrations of nitrogen dioxide ozone, a compound that oxidizes the antioxidant vitamins and is known to do damage to DNA. The accelerated antioxidant usage, in combination with the DNA damage, speeds the aging process.
A lack of beta-carotene and the B-complex vitamins has been linked to lung and throat cancer.
For more information about nutritional and dietary recommendations see the section below.
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.
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 Q10, Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, 60 Tabs, Co-Q10 Liquid, Trace Minerals, 4 fl. oz., Co-Q10, 100% Pure Powder, NOW Foods, 1 oz., Vegetarian 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 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. Vitamin C 1000 with Bioflavonoids, Nature's Way, 100% Natural, 1000 mg, 250 Vcaps 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, Ultimate B, Vitamin B Complex Formula, Nature's Secret, 60 Tabs Plus extra
Vitamin B-121,000 mcg twice daily Increases energy; needed for liver function. Use a lozenge or sublingual form. Vitamin B-12 Complex Liquid, NOW Foods, 2 fl. oz. (60 ml), Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamin), 50 mcg & B-9 (Folic Acid), 400 mcg, 1 fl. oz. And
Folic Acid400 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, 400 IU, 100 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. 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, 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. 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 ExtractAs directed on label.
As directed on label.Powerful antioxidants and free radical scavengers. 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
GlutathioneAs 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 HCL, w/ Vitamin B-6 & C, Vegetarian, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 100 Tabs, L-Methionine, 500 mg Plus B-6, 10 mg, 100 Caps, L-Glutathione, 250 mg, 60 CapsMaitake 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
SeleniumAs directed on label.
200 mcg daily.Necessary for immune function.
Helps to prevent cell damage. 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 TabsRaw Thymus Glandular As directed on label. A glandular that improves immune function. Thymus Organic Glandular (Hypoallergenic), Allergy Research Group, Nutricology, 75 Caps
HERBS
Cayenne (capsicum) desensitizes respiratory tract cells to irritants from cigarette smoke.
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.
Dandelion root and Silymarin (Milk Thistle Extract) protect the liver against harmful toxins from cigarette smoke.
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.
Slippery Elm relieves lung congestion and coughs.
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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. Alcohol and substance abuse specialists sometimes recommend a supervised "intervention" to force an alcoholic into admitting the problem and entering treatment. Psychological techniques have been developed and refined over the past few years, which seems to have increased the success rate among alcoholics seeking to recover and remain sober. Such interventions are delicate situations and should be undertaken under the supervision of a trained professional. Check into local alcohol rehabilitation services available in your region, if you are interested in this type of approach to alcoholism.
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 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.
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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You or a family member is a cigarette smoker and wants help in quitting.
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