There is so much publicity about smoking and how bad it is for you. Certainly, you’ve seen the advertisements on TV about what happens when you smoke but did you know that you can experience benefit almost immediately when you stop smoking?
For example, after only 20 minutes from the time you quit smoking, your blood pressure and pulse rate decreases and the temperature of hands and feet increases. This means that your heart slows down and your circulation improves almost immediately.
Within approximately 8 hours from the time you stop smoking, the carbon monoxide level in the blood returns to normal and the oxygen levels in the blood increase. Your body can breath easier.
After 1 day of not smoking, the chance of heart attack decreases and within 2 days the nerve endings adjust to the absence of nicotine and the ability to taste and smell begins to return. Your body really does start to repair itself – can you imagine being able to taste food again?
Your body will test test 100% nicotine-free after 72 hours from the time you stop smoking. Over 90% of all nicotine metabolites will have passed through your normal bodily functions. Most importantly, your bronchial tubes will relax.
You will find that your exercise tolerance and circulation improves within 2 to 3 weeks and that your lung function improves by up to 30%. You can breath better and more easily.
And there is more –
After 1-9 months:
Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease. The Cilia in your lungs regrow which increases the ability of the lungs to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce infection. You will find your overall energy level increases.
After 1 year:
The risk of dying from heart disease decreases to 50% of a lifelong smoker’s risk.
After 5-15 years:
The risk of a Stroke is reduced to the same level as that of a nonsmoker.
After 10 years:
The risk of dying from lung cancer drops to almost the same rate as a lifelong NON-smoker. The risk of other cancers, such as cancer of the mouth, larynx, esophagus, bladder, kidney, and pancreas decreases.
After 15 years:
The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a nonsmoker’s.
What this is telling us is that your body will repair itself and you can reduce the risks of heart disease and cancer to the same as those of a non-smoker.
It really is in your best interest to stop smoking today.
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About The Author:
Charly Leetham is an Internet Marketer who helps assists solopreneurs and small business take their business online. Charly has recently assisted Dr Sally Witt from Pennsylvania, USA to launch her Stop Smoking In 21 Days Or Less product.
More information on how you can stop smoking today, including a free EBook, can be found at http://stopsmokingwithdrsally.com/
In her free EBook, Dr Sally also offers a number of other free resources that you can use so you can stop smoking today.
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