Quit Smoking With Natural Remedies


by Eartha Haines - Date: 2007-03-02 - Word Count: 445 Share This!

Giving up smoking is one of the most difficult things smokers will have to deal with once they choose to break the habit. When you quit smoking you are choosing to live a healthier lifestyle. Making the decision to quit puts you on the right path to obtaining a healthy lifestyle and there are natural remedies that will help you to quit smoking for good. Nicotine is a powerful drug and the below changes can help curb your cravings while you are quitting.

Incorporate Exercise Into Your Routine
Exercise is one of the best remedies for breaking bad habits. By replacing a bad habit such as smoking with a good habit like exercising, you will begin to have a healthier body as well as a new active lifestyle. If you have not exercised in quite a while, it is best to get approval from your doctor first. Start off slowly and build your way up to more strenuous activities. Long walks are great for beginners and is also a way to relieve stress and focus on how you are changing for the better. Eventually you can work your way up to jogging, swimming, cycling, or whatever exercises you enjoy most.

Substitute Veggies for Your Smoke Break
Smokers often take several smoke breaks during the day. Having a cigarette in your mouth is part of the smoker habit that needs to be broken. When you feel the need for a smoke break, take some healthy snacks with you such as carrots, celery, or cucumbers. Any vegetable that provides a crunch will work. Take your break in an area away from where the smokers hang out. If it helps, take a short stroll while you enjoy your snack. Eating healthier in general is a great benefit as an increase in appetite can be a withdrawal symptom of nicotine.

Learn Relaxation Techniques
While attempting to quit smoking, you may find that you are more irritable. This is a part of withdrawal, however, you can combat your irritability by using relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or performing yoga. A warm bath or even a soothing massage can ease the tension you feel from withdrawal symptoms.

Support Groups
When you decide to quit smoking, chances are there are many people like you who have made the same decision. You don't have to quit alone and talking to other people with the same experiences can help relieve a lot of the pressures you may be feeling. Partner up with someone or find a support group in your area or online.

The above methods can be very helpful in your journey to quit smoking and are good methods in improving your overall health and well being.


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Eartha Haines is a blogger and fitness enthusiast. She writes for her own personal fitness blog at http://www.tryingfitness.com

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