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I Have a Confession to Make

Good morning readers, I have a confession to make. I turn 35 next April and I have been a smoker for nearly 20 years. Today, I am making a concerted effort to stop smoking altogether. I nearly did it when I was pregnant with my daughter, turning a nearly two pack a day habit down to just 4 cigarettes a day that lasted until I was done breast feeding and then somehow, went right back to where it was before. I’ve tried quitting before and the longest I lasted was six weeks with no cigarettes and then one day, all … Continue reading →

Myths About Quitting

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Did you know that nicotine is more addictive than heroine or cocaine? It is one of the most addictive substances that exist. Myth: Light cigarettes are safer than regular ones. FACT: Call them what you will — low-tar, light, or ultra-light — light cigarettes do NOTHING to reduce your risk of lung cancer. Myth: Quitting while you are in your twenties will prevent lung cancer. FACT: Quitting before the age of 35 can reduce your risk of lung cancer by up to 90 percent… BUT for every year you smoke, your risk of lung cancer and other health complications increases. … Continue reading →