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This video is not meant to offend anyone at all, It’s all in fun and just meant to bring more awareness.

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YOU CAN QUIT SMOKING:

*Set a quit date. You need to know what day will be your first as a non-smoker.
*Take it one day at a time. Wake up and say to yourself “I choose not to smoke today.”
*Keep yourself active and busy
*Remember each smoke must be replaces by something – Be prepared for the cravings.
*Being more physically active can help.

Have you ever seen packs of cigarettes that look like this?
Visit http://www.xoutcig.com

I bought these packs of cigarette’s while in Montreal. The cigarette packs in stores are actually locked up so that children don’t see them. I asked the man behind the counter if I could see which packs he had because I wanted certain packs with the images. He knew I was up to something. He asked what the packs were for so I told him that I wanted to do a youtube video to bring more awareness to the consequences of cigarette smoking. He ended up giving me a huge discount on the cigarettes because they were for this cause.

*Cigarette smoking accounts for 30% of all Cancer deaths and is responsible for 9 out of 10 cancer deaths.

*Your friends smoke does have an affect on you. When non smokers are exposed to secondhand smoke it’s called involuntary smoking or passive smoking. Non smokers who breath in secondhand smoke take in nicotine and other toxic chemicals just like smokers do.

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You’ve made the decision to quit smoking you say?  Make sure you really want to quit this time.  Decide you’re going to quit no matter how scary you think it will be or how much you think you’ll miss smoking.  Some people say “I really would like to quit but (you can fill in the words here)….”  It’s a definite decision to want to quit.  Your have to feel it!  Know it!  You have to be able to say honestly to yourself —yes, I can do this! 

Secondly, you need to consider that there may be difficult times in the beginning stages of quitting smoking.  But there may NOT be. How can I say that?  For me personally, I sort of sailed through quitting smoking.  After 28 years of smoking just about every day (that’s 10, 220 days!) I quit seemingly with little effort.   It’s true. It wasn’t difficult for me.  I’ll explain in a moment how it happened in my situation.  Oh, I remember how great smoking was!  And even though I didn’t think about quitting smoking hardly ever (because it was too painful to even THINK of giving up smoking), in the innermost part of me, I wanted to not be a slave to cigarettes anymore.  28 years was enough.

Lastly, and the most important in my opinion, is to incorporate some quiet time—whether it’s prayer, meditation or yoga—into your daily and/or hourly life.  I say this because you need to calm your mind down or it will be full of negative and scary thoughts about quitting smoking.  Personally (and this just sort of happened in my situation without any work on my part), the morning that became the first day of my not smoking ever again—I remember how there was a calmness about me (I really think it was Divine help if you were to ask me) that seemed to come out of nowhere.  When the thoughts started coming into my mind like “it’s time to have your cigarette now. It’s bedtime”, I wouldn’t let the sentence finish.  I would hear in my mind “it’s time to have your……” and I’d gently let my mind rise to a peaceful place and deliberately not finish the sentence.  I did this for days, then weeks.   Finally one day months later I realized I hadn’t thought of smoking for an entire day.

I also want to say that, know you can do hard things.  So what if it’s hard?  You can do it anyway. You must have realized by now that the difficult things in life are usually—or always—the most rewarding? But, hey, it wasn’t difficult for me and you could experience something similar to what I did when I quit smoking.

On a personal note, I can’t tell you what freedom I have, now that I’m a non-smoker and have been for 8 years.  I don’t have to plan where to have my next cigarette, sneak out so no one will see me because I’m embarrassed to be a smoker, pay the ridiculous prices for cigarettes, etc.  I still like the smell of a cigarette sometimes, but I will never pick one up to smoke again because the freedom is out of this world!

Linda Joy Allan
http://www.articlesbase.com/quit-smoking-articles/how-to-quit-smoking-732527.html

For years, the only way to stop smoking was to quit cold turkey and hope that willpower alone was enough to make the habit a thing of the past. Americans still promote this theory of quitting with events like the “Great American Smoke Out” which encourages smokers to stop for one day every November. Promoters of the event say that once a person realizes that they can make it through an entire day without a cigarette the concept of quitting smoking becomes easier to accept. Having done it for a day, they believe they can do it and some do, organizers say. But the reality is that today there are many alternatives for people who are seriously attempting to quit smoking.

One of the new methods of treatment for those attempting to quit smoking is nicotine gum. This process of quitting involves substituting a nicotine gum for cigarettes whenever the craving hits. The theory is that this allows smokers to deal with the physical withdrawal from the addictive nicotine and the oral stimulation once associated with smoking. The idea is that they can begin to wean themselves off the gum slowly as the cravings become less prevalent.

A similar theory is the driving one behind the nicotine patch. Unlike the gum which requires the smoker to actively recognize their craving and treat it with a piece of gum, the nicotine patch as a method of quitting delivers a regular stream of nicotine into the smoker’s system to help alleviate the cravings. People who use this system to quit smoking gradually reduce the strength of the nicotine patch until the cravings are gone and the physical addiction has subsided. An added part of the patch treatment is that most people experience mild nausea if they attempt to smoke while wearing the patch, creating a form of aversion therapy.

A third treatment gaining in popularity is hypnosis to quit smoking. Smokers pay for a two or three hour session, often a group session, with a hypnotherapist who implants a suggest in their minds creating an aversion to smoking. This treatment option deals with the mental addiction to the habit, but does nothing to combat the physiological aspects of cigarette addiction.

Drug therapy is also being used successfully to help some people quit smoking. Some anti-depressants have shown great success in combating smoking as have drugs designed to interact with the chemicals in cigarettes and make them less pleasing to smokers. The drug therapy usually is used in conjunction with another quitting method, nicotine gum or the patch, in an effort to deal with the physiological addiction as well.

Finally, also gaining prominence recently in the effort to get people to quit smoking is acupuncture and accupressure. Research indicates that trained therapists can use pressure points to release the addiction from the system and help former smokers get over their cravings for cigarettes. Unlike hypnotherapy which deals with the psychological addiction and not the physiological, this treatment is effective with people who want to quit smoking but not those who are unwilling to commit to stopping. The acupuncture treatment treats the physiological addiction, but does not address the psychological addiction.

Eric Cho
http://www.articlesbase.com/quit-smoking-articles/top-5-ways-to-quit-smoking-121212.html

Smoking shelters is a place where smokers can sit, smoke and chew the fat, even eat lunch. These places are usually full of smokers, that they have a place to get in out of the rain and weather. Either that or be in the outdoors where fresh air is good to find. It is also a haven for them from naggers or worriers. People can only take so much nagging. It is much better for people to quit on their own. This gives them more incentive to quit than having someone nag at them. This makes them want to smoke even more.

Smoking shelters are everywhere that you look, in various shapes, colors, and constructions. They range from simply built, to ornate buildings, to just a square of paint on the pavement. They run the gamut from wooden to paved and everything in between. Smoking shelters are a part of every day life everywhere in the world. They can be found in all sorts of places, in all sorts of cities and towns, made of nearly everything that you could think of. From glass to steel, its all here. The selections of smoking shelters are quite a lot when you think about it.

So smoking shelters are a part of our lives and they are here to stay! The rate of smokers has gone up in recent years, so more of these places are springing up. This means that these type of shelters will be on the increase as the demand of non smokers for smokers to have a separate place of their own. Even now government regulates where you can and can’t smoke, so having their own place is now more important than ever. Their rights must be respected as well. This is one way of respecting those rights. So smoking shelters are growing at a respectable rate to accommodate all the new and old smokers. There is no sense in standing out in the weather when you have a shelter that will protect you from the elements. This gives you a place to get some peace and quiet.

Nancy Dsouza
http://www.articlesbase.com/small-business-articles/find-the-best-smoking-shelter-88998.html

Tinnitus (sometimes spelled ‘Tinnitis’ or Tinitus’) refers to a ringing in the ears, or the hearing of noises in the ears when there is no outside source for the sounds. While many people describe “ringing ears”, other sounds that people may experience can include humming, hissing, blowing, roaring, sizzling, or whistling noises.

Almost everyone experiences a mild form of Tinnitus from time to time, usually only lasting brief periods. However, many people experience constant or recurring Tinnitus, and this can lead to more serious problems including difficulty concentrating or the inability to sleep.

Although the exact cause of Tinnitus is not known, possible factors may include a build up of wax in the ears, ear infections, or damage to the ears due to loud noises. In many cases, the taking of certain drugs may lead to ear noises. Therefore, some of the steps that can be taken to relieve Tinnitus include the avoidance of caffeine, alcohol, and smoking.

While many medicines have been used to treat Tinnitus in the past as well as today, there is no magic drug that will work for everyone. However, many people have had much success with alternative natural therapies including acupuncture, hypnosis, and craniosacral therapy to name a few. Herbal supplements and vitamins can also be helpful, especially those that include magnesium, zinc, ginkgo biloba, melatonin, or B vitamins.

Of course, prevention is usually the best cure and people can do this by using ear protection wherever ear damage is possible such as loud concerts, construction areas with jackhammers, etc.  

Discover Natural Alternative Remedies that are Safe, Effective, and Beneficial at: http://natures-remedy.blogspot.com.

M.A. Rose
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Hey viewer,

This slideshow is not meant to patronize and should not be taken as such. I am myself a smoker and I am not here to persuade you to quit. I have done extensive research on light cigarettes as part of my English class project. I have discovered that there have been researches proven to counter the notion that light cigarette is a safer alternative, contrary to what tobacco companies claim. My only objective is to share my research. All my sources are reliable. I hope you enjoy this slideshow and find it interesting.

References
1) The Low-Tar Myth: Light Cigarettes May Not Be Healthier. Feb. 20, 2001 Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2001/02/16/60II/main272694.shtml
2) Niemantsverdriet, Thijs. Snuffed Out: Probing the myth that light cigarettes are better for you. Nov. 20, 2007. Retrieved May 1st, 2008, from http://www.newsweek.com/id/71494
3) Pollay, Richard, and Dewhirst. The Dark Side of Marketing Seemingly “Light Cigarettes: Successful Image and Failed Fact. 2002. Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/11/suppl_1/i18
4) Shenon, Phillip. New Limits Set Over Marketing Cigarettes. Aug. 18, 2006. Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/18/washington/18tobacco.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin
5) Sual, Stephane. Suit on Light Cigarettes is Thrown Out. Apr. 3rd, 2008. Retrieved May 1st, 2008, from http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/03/business/03cndtobacco.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
6) Sweda, Edward, Gottlieb, and Banthin. Light Cigarette Lawsuits in the United States 2007. Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://tobaccolawcenter.org/documents/lightcigarettes.pdf
7) The Truth About “Light” Cigarettes: Questions and Answers. Aug. 17, 2004 Retrieved Mar. 22, 2008, from http://www.sc.edu/healthycarolina/pdf/facstaffstu/tobacco/TruthAboutLightCigarettes.pdf

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I’m trying to help a friend quit smoking. He’s tried everything from hypnotism, the patch, lozenges, gum, inhaler, acupuncture, etc. At this point, I so desperately want him to quit–he’s hurting himself and others around him by doing this.
So, he asked me to help him find another option. I had heard from coworkers and friends who were heavy smokers, that e-cigarettes greatly helped curb their cravings and helped them gradually give up cigarettes altogether.

My question is — which is the best e-cigarette? I know there are many varieties…however the most important thing is a.) good battery life b.) it truly stops a craving — the cartridges are strong enough to curb nicotine cravings c.) isn’t the most expensive.

And for those of you who have used these — what is your experience? I think b/c at this point my friend NEEDS to quit (serious health issues), the e-cig combined with a quitting book (ex: Alan Carr’s Book of Quitting Smoking) might help. He’s been a smoker now for a number of years and smokes roughly 1-1.5 packs a day. Would this help him get over smoking?
Also, how many of you gained weight after switching to e-cigs to quit smoking?

Any help would be appreciated — as i’m hoping this will aid my friend in quitting smoking soon!!

Hi Krishna;

I’m glad you’re trying to help your friend quit, I know it’s a hard habit to kick. By the sheer amount of things he’s tried, I get the feeling that he has a strong desire to quit, which is a VERY important part of the whole process. And yes, I believe that electronic cigarettes, while not endorsed by any government agency to do so, can help a person quit.

First of all, I’m a representative of the GreenSmoke brand of Electronic Cigarettes – so I want to be up-front in that I do have some bias in this. However, I also want to give you the cold hard facts on what you get; in the end, whether you choose my company or not, you’re going to be doing your friend a huge service in helping him quit, and I’m sure he’ll be thankful for the rest of his life that you were there when he needed someone supportive.

So, starting off by addressing your concern over the battery life – the length of time that they last varies, mainly depending on how much use the ecig gets. However, Greensmoke uses lithium ion rechargeable batteries, which can be of course used repeatedly and recharged with either the AC adapter or the USB charger. In addition, Greensmoke has an initial 30 day money back guarantee and then a 1 year warranty on all of our products, which should communicate that we stand behind what we sell.

Cravings are caused by a couple of factors; the first, of course, is the nicotine craving. From your post, it sounds like he needs a heavier dose – the highest that GreenSmoke offers is the 16mg nicotine cartridge, which is comparable to non-filtered cigarettes. They also sell 8mg doses, which are comparable to the ‘full flavored’ variety, 6mg doses, which are comparable to ‘light’ varieties, and then ultra light doses of 4mg and finally 0mg doses which are used for flavor only. The second factor in a craving is simply ingrained habit – an example I’ve made in other posts is a smoker who puffs on break at work. Now that smoker wants to quit, and they’re having a successful run with the nicotine replacement, but still get an urge to smoke when they’re in that environment, just because it’s been a habit for a long time. Most electronic cigarettes including GreenSmoke satisfy that aspect by simulating the cigarette, which gives this method a leg up over the patch.

Regarding price now – Greensmoke has a few different kinds of starter kits, and none of them are what anybody would consider ‘dirt cheap’ initially – but they are very reasonable, and as with anything you do get the quality and service you pay for. Moreover, at the rate your friend smokes – these things are a small fraction of the price he’s paying now. The kit I’d recommend as appropriate for your friend is the basic starter kit – with that, you get one short and one long lithium ion rechargeable battery with green tip (the ‘cigarettes’ themselves), a USB home charger kit (with a wall adapter), 5 nicotine cartridges of tobacco (6mg) or as an alternative tobacco M (8mg), and of course the manual. There are different flavors of nicotine cartridges, which is why they give you the options on tobacco. As your friend would probably need the heavier 16mg doses, you’d most likely need to buy some additional cartridges with the starter kit, which cost a flat $5 per cartridge non-dependent on the dose or flavor. If you do buy through my website however, you can get some coupon codes that will save you up to 10% on any purchase over $100, which is considerable. You can find these codes on the page linked in the source box, in addition to more information on the gradual reduction / nicotine replacement therapy methods.

Aside from ecigs, though – I want to encourage him to take a look at joining a quit smoking group or a quit smoking online forum if he hasn’t already; being part of a community and having all the support possible can really improve the chance of quitting in combination with another method.

I hope you consider taking a look at our company if and when you decide to buy – but as I said in the beginning, no matter which company you decide to go with in the end, you’re doing your friend a huge service, and I want to wish both of you the best; him in quitting smoking, and you in your endeavor to help him. Best regards,

Tom

Everyone who smokes asks how effective the quit smoking laser therapy is before getting treatment to quit smoking with the quit smoking laser. Let me tell you how effective the quit smoking laser really is. Quit smoking laser is absolutely effective as no physical desire for smoking takes place in the client when he has been treated with the quit smoking laser. It is a fact that 80 percent of people quit smoking after having the quit smoking laser therapy treatment.

Stop smoking laser is effective because during the stop smoking process, the production of endorphins is increased in the body. Endorphins are your body’s natural healers. The increased production of endorphins reduces your depression and the desire of smoking automatically decreases. As a result, no desire of smoking takes place in your body. After 3 to 4 days, the nicotine is eliminated from your body and you begin to feel better immediately. Your lungs will expand and your chances of heart attack and stroke will decrease. You can now conclude that the quit smoking laser is very effective for helping people to eliminate their addiction to cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco and other forms of nicotine.

Keep in your mind that you will come to know about the effectiveness of the quitting smoking laser on the very first day of your treatment. When you leave the office for the quit smoking laser, you will not have a desire for nicotine. You will feel calm and relaxed as your body produces endorphins that mimic the effects of nicotine.

You must not think that if the stop smoking laser is effective, you will surely feel a lot of pain during the laser therapy process. You do not feel any pain during the laser therapy for quitting smoking because no drug is used during the laser therapy. The process of laser therapy for stopping smoking habit is a very simple process and you do not feel any kind of pain during the process. The laser is a cold laser and you cannot feel it when it touches the skin.

There are many people who have been treated for stopping smoking from the low level laser therapy. If you are a smoker, you may get rid of your smoking habit permanently by the laser therapy. Just think about the disadvantages of smoking, you will surely like to get rid of your smoking habit. The only solution for getting rid of your smoking habit is stop smoking laser because the physical cravings for nicotine will be eliminated if you are treated by the laser therapy for stopping smoking.

If you do not like the habit of smoking of anyone who is present in your surroundings, you should tell just once the price of the laser therapy for stopping smoking which is less than the cost of 1 to 2 months of smoking a pack of cigarettes a day. Tell him the disadvantages of smoking as smoking can easily produce harmful diseases in your body which can permanently disable or kill you. Tell him about the effectiveness of the laser therapy. He will surely like to have the laser therapy for quitting smoking when he will come to know all this.

Mark Marino
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