By Roger Les Rabbit
 Approximately 120,000 people die of smoking-related illnesses each year in the UK alone. It is estimated that one out of every smokers will die from a smoking related disease, causing a loss of 5-8 years of their lives. It seems that many people are unaware of the dangers associated with smoking after all the tobacco companies efforts to make people understand. If you are a smoker and you were to decide right now to stop this is what would happen:
After 20 minutes Your blood pressure and pulse rate fall. This is important because high blood pressure increases your chance of having a heart attack or stroke.
After 8 hours The level of carbon monoxide in your blood drops. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that gets into your bloodstream when you smoke and makes it more difficult for your body to get all the oxygen it needs.
After 48 hours There is no more nicotine left in your body. Your taste and smell starts to improve and blood flows round your body more easily, reducing the risk of a coronary |
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By suegold
 Quitting smoking does not make everyone gain weight but it results in gaining a few extra pounds. Weight gain is much possible for chain smokers. It gives the smoker the false feeling of weight gain which is actually due to water retention after which the body comes to its previous position.
Chain smokers are more prone to health dangers when they try to quit smoking and the main symptom is weight gain.
How to preserve health after quitting smoking:
1. Physical fitness
* Daily exercise can be a good reminder to make one realize that how much of the energy he has lost due to smoking as he will find it quite tough to exercise properly. Physical fitness enhances your energy levels and by bringing you close to the nature, it also diverts your mind off smoking.
* Beginners should exercise for 30 minutes initially not essentially on regular basis. Exercise not only ensures good health but also helps in controlling weight. You can go for exercises like brisk walking and playing.
2. Good eating habits
* Good eating habits ensure prevention of weight gain and make you feel |
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