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 Quiting smoking and recovery
The moment you stop smoking your body begins an amazing journey of recovery. Here’s what happens during the early days:
after 20 minutes Blood pressure and pulse rate return to normal and circulat..
 What if i lapse during give up?
Stopping smoking is a process. Many ex-smokers have had momentary slips and then continued to stop smoking with success.
Research shows that the sooner you stop again, the more likely you are to st..
 Is it too late to stop?
It’s never too late to stop smoking.Stopping smoking at any age increases your life expectancy, provided you stop before you develop cancer or other serious disease. But even if damage has already bee..
 Will i gain weight if i quit smoking?
Some people put off the decision to give up smoking because they worry about weight gain. Many people do gain a few pounds after they stop smoking because nicotine suppresses your natural appetite and..
 What if i start smoking again?
Stopping smoking is a process, and many people try several times before they succeed. This is because the experience you gain each time you try makes you better equipped to deal with the process of st..
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 Difficult situations after stopping smoking
Boredom
Boredom is a state of mind. Smoking won’t change that, but doing something might! Check out our Top tips for ideas or if you’ve found something that’s worked for you, share it with others in..
 What does smoking do to my body?
Smoking causes many serious and fatal diseases including lung cancer, coronary heart disease, bronchitis and emphysema. It also causes many other cancers, respiratory diseases, strokes and can affect..
 Getting fit for life after giving up smoking
The chances are if you’ve been smoking, you won’t have done much exercise. Always talk to your doctor before starting an exercise programme, especially if you were a heavy smoker.
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 How can i deal with the stop smoking cravings?
Different people deal with the cravings and other withdrawal symptoms in different ways. Some choose to keep themselves busy with activities they enjoy. Others find it useful to avoid activities and s..
 Failing while giving up smoking
If you’ve relapsed before and are worried that it might happen again, spend a bit more time planning your next attempt. It’s the preparation you do up front that can really make the difference. Lack o..
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