More Ways To Enjoy The Benefits Of Quitting Smoking

Start Exercising Regularly

One thing you can do to help yourself to the benefits of quitting smoking is to start a regular exercise routine. It is a proven fact that exercise is a great substitute for the rush you get from smoking, as high levels of activity release endorphins into your system - so you lose your nicotine cravings and feel great at the same time!

Live a Natural Lifestyle

Another thing you can do is change your lifestyle to one that is more natural. This can include eating more organic foods and reducing your sugar intake, as well as avoiding heavily processed foods. By changing to a more natural lifestyle, you will be treating your overall health, rather than just the addiction to nicotine.

Join A Support Group

Joining a quit smoking support group is another effective way to quit smoking. These groups are like AA for smokers, and provide a place for people who are trying to quit smoking to help each other out with tips and advice. By supporting each other as a group, the chances of everyone succeeding are greatly increased.

The Taper Effect

You might try the taper method. In the taper method, a person gradually decreases the number of cigarettes they smoke by one each day. So if you're a pack a day smoker, then today you would smoke 20 cigarettes, tomorrow 19, the next day 18, and so on and so forth. Eventually you'll be down to zero. The taper method gives your body time to adjust to the lower amounts of nicotine, yet you can still quit in less than a month!

Cold Turkey

Last but not least, there's always the old-fashioned, tried and true cold-turkey method. Although quitting cold turkey can be far more difficult than the other ways to quit smoking, it is still certainly possible, and has worked for thousands of smokers throughout the years.

All of these methods can work -- you just need to find the best one for you. Go to http://www.thebenefitsofquittingsmoking.blogspot.com

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My Goodbye Letter To Cigarettes

By Timothy Crawford

Dear Cigarettes,

We've been together for a long time, 13 years off and on I'd say. It's been a love - hate relationship. I know, I know, We've had some good times. I remember when we first met; my roommate introduced us. I noticed how you were always there for him, especially at stressful times. I was envious. I thought you were the friend I'd been missing. I thought I needed someone with me for the tough times. So, I started getting to know you. The funny thing is I didn't like you much at first. You gave me a headache. I vowed to never get with you on a permanent basis. So much for that vow, before I knew it you'd won me over. I became a smoker. And it was good....for about 2 seconds.

The way I see it, this relationship is a sucker's deal. It's all bad on my end. Oh sure, I pay out the ash for you, but what do I get in return? Nothing! Oh I forgot, I get to age faster, I get yellow teeth, my clothes stink, my lungs clog, my sinuses congest, my wallet's lighter, my wife complains and my son ask sensitive grown-up questions he shouldn't have to ask. You aren't any good for me. So I've made a big decision honey. Oh Yes, it's come to this....

I quit you! Don't look at me like that. Stay over there. Get your hand off my knee. I'm serious! I mean it. I need to show my son that his dad can kick this stupid habit. I'm tired of smelling like an ashtray. I'm tired of stinking up the house with you, fidgeting on long-drives, having to excuse myself during family-time just to spend time with you. You're not worth it. It's disgusting what I've let you turn me into. I'm better than that. Besides; some friend you are?!? You're killing me!

Okay, okay, the last couple of days without you have been a battle, but it's a battle I'm going to win. I'm in this for the long haul. There will be no taking you back. How do I feel? Baby, I feel good, real good. Smell this shirt. What do you smell? Cologne. Not smoke! See, I feel free and no matter how much you urge and beg I'm never going back to you. You've stole enough from me: My Health, My Money and most of all My Time. Good riddance, Butt Head! It's over. You're history!

Signed:

Timothy Crawford - A Non-Smoker

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Can diet affect sex drive?

Are you envious when you hear women share juicy sex lives? Is your libido falling faster than the market? Fret not: You can boost your appetite for sex with a little help from The Orgasmic Diet...

People often lose things. Their temper, their sense of humour and at times even their orgasm, especially women! The female orgasm is, in fact, a bigger mystery than the Bermuda Triangle. Numerous studies and column space have been devoted to how the Big O eludes many women.

So, how would you feel if you could train your body to orgasm more easily just by changing your diet?

Yes, that’s exactly what Marrena Lindberg, author of “The Orgasmic Diet: A Revolutionary Plan to Lift Your Libido and Bring You to Orgasm” purports. She claims that consuming certain foods raise levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that lights up the brain's pleasure system. For instance, fish-oil supplements, which contain Omega-3 fatty acids, have been shown to boost dopamine, states the author. If you've never had a vaginal orgasm, this diet will definitely change that.

While the Big O Diet certainly paints a brighter picture, what about all the talk of love and emotions that all women want?

After all, isn’t that the greatest turn-on for a woman? Pooja Bedi, actress, says that “for a woman emotional intimacy tends to be an essential prelude to sexual intimacy. The Big O diet tackles the female sexuality from a physical point, balancing the hormones needed to make the earth move”. Even if you are lucky enough to reach orgasm regularly the diet acts as a catalyst.

“You need fat to produce your hormones. Cholesterol is metabolised in the liver, and you get testosterone and estrogen, which you need for your sex drive. If you eat food which will help, you become sexually energized. Then you can access your innate sexual desire and orgasm,” says Ipsita Kapoor, wellness consultant. “There is a feel-good brain chemical which gives signals and sets the clock ticking”.

“I was having problems getting a high after having my first daughter and was longing to have good sex for long. Then I consulted a nutritionist and she suggested the O diet. I was bit taken aback but then when that Big O came, I could feel the difference strongly,” says Urvashi Khanna (name changed on request), senior executive in a reputed MNC. The diet, when followed in the right way with a good balance of all factors ensures high libido and intense sexual responsiveness. So go ahead and rediscover your passion.

Here are three simple steps to get back your libido:

Increase intake of fish oils: Taking substantial daily amounts of two of the active ingredients found in fish oils (eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA).

Control serotonin levels: Cigarettes, coffee, ginseng, ginko and too many starchy carbohydrates can raise the body’s seratonin level. Seratonin, an important brain chemical, enhances alertness, improves mood and makes people feel cheerful.

Increase testosterone: Women need this ‘male’ hormone. The best way to do this is to eat a small portion of protein at every meal, and cut back on starch and sugar – eat non-starchy fruits and vegetables instead.

source AYANDRALI DUTTA
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/3063475.cms

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