Nothing new about two things: cigarette smoking is still and will always be dangerous to the health, and yet, people still do not stop smoking. There are a lot of advertisements, campaigns and infomercials out everywhere which talk pretty much about the same thing over and over again - to warn everyone about the bad effects of smoking.
Basically, all of the adverse effects come down to one harmful chemical - nicotine. This chemical is one of the most addictive and widely used drugs in the world. Although it is a form of stimulant (which increases brain activity,) the risks of nicotine intake outweigh the benefits. There are other forms of stimulants like caffeine and alcohol, which are not as deleterious to the health.
Here are some things that you should know if you choose to stop smoking.
If you stop smoking, you decrease your chances of getting respiratory diseases, such as lung cancer and other respiratory illnesses. However, smoking does not mainly affect the respiratory system as it also affects other body systems, like the digestive system (colon cancer and oral cancer) and the excretory system (prostate cancer.) So throwing that piece of cigarette stick in the trash right now might save you from these life-threatening illnesses.
If you stop smoking, you will also save second-hand smokers from danger. Second-hands smokers are not necessarily smokers themselves, but they inhale the smoke that comes from primary smokers. Adults might get certain cancers, while children's chances of acquiring respiratory illnesses will certainly go up. Inhalation of smoke equates to smoking, so chances are they'll be getting the same risks that you get. Again, stopping that right now will not only save your own life, but others as well.
If you stop smoking, you will also improve your overall well-being. Smoking stains your teeth and gums, which is so not good if you're trying to sport some pearly whites. In addition, smoking promotes aging, so wrinkles and other physical inhibitions of aging might show earlier than you think. Other than the outside aspect, smoking also spikes blood pressure, which will make you feel more tensed and pressured, even when you sleep. In addition, most people don't like the smell of cigarette, so it is to your disadvantage if you're trying to socialize with people.
Those are just a few things that you should know about smoking. What are you waiting for? Stop smoking.
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