Smoking is injurious to health, you can find this logo on every cigarette packet but people still indulge in this habit. In spite of knowing its harmful effects people take this poison and destroy their lives. I have asked many people why they do not stop smoking.

There are many excuses which are produced in front of me, but the most common are,

• Fear of putting on weight.
• Difficulty in tackling stress.

Even though smoking is not the solution to your stress, people do not give up cigarettes. The feeling obtained after consuming a cigarette is relaxing and makes the person forget his troubles for some time. But the worst part is they are highly toxic and can lead to numerous health hazards. Giving up smoking can decrease numerous diseases like;

• Cardiac complaints.
• Carcinoma of lungs and other parts.
• Tuberculosis.
• Liver complaints.
• Respiratory complaints.

Each and every system is affected due to cigarette smoking. Prolonged use of nicotine will make you sick and lead to death. Do not fear about putting on weight because only a few people will gain weight after stopping this habit.

How is nicotine addiction and weight gain related?

Nicotine diminishes your appetite and therefore food intake is less. Once you quite smoking, appetite levels are restored and you crave for food. The over indulgence in food makes you plump and gain weight rapidly. People are not able to control their desire for food when they stop smoking. If you put a check on this matter, there will no weight gain after quitting cigarettes.

Will power and mindset are the two important factors which are required in order to stop smoking. Seek the help of a professional if you are not able to get rid of this habit. Ensure the quality of your life by stopping this dreadful habit. More than 5 lakh people are loosing lives as a result of cigarette smoking. The side effects caused by this substance are tremendous and you will have to sacrifice your lives. An average of 13 to 14 years of life span is decreased in a person who smokes on regular basis.

Smoking not only affects the person who is involved in this activity. It also causes negative impact on pregnant woman and other human beings living in the same atmosphere. Passive smoking is more dangerous than active smoking. With your bad habits you are putting the lives of other people in danger. You can prevent many diseases by stopping this habit forever. Do not indulge in smoking as it eats up your health slowly. If you are a chain smoker you will have problems in the initial days of stopping this habit. They are known as withdrawals and will resolve within a few days or weeks.

Giving up smoking is a hectic process and many people do not have enough will power to take a strong decision. You can get help of from many websites and guides which is available on net to guide you in the right path. Follow them regularly and you can find relief from your illness. Stop smoking and stay healthy forever.