No Smoking Day : when and how to Quit Smocking

Does the spark at the end of the pipe lure you to another fag? Have you been trying to quit depending on this killer roll for some time? Does the note “Smoking is injurious to health” scare you, yet you have not been able to keep away from it? Do not feel demoralised. You are not alone in this game. It is time you take that step forward and join hands with the thousands who are planning to quit smoking this No Smoking Day.

No Smoking Day 2015

When is No Smoking Day

The No Smoking Day is one of the annual health awareness days in United Kingdom. It is campaigned on the second Wednesday of March by a charity organisation from UK that goes by the same name. It will be celebrated on 11^th of March in 2015.

Smoking Kills

According to American Lung Organisation, Nicotine, the primary drug of Tobacco hits the central nervous system and gives the illusion to the smoker of being energized for a short while. Smoking for a long term can damage the lungs. Illness as coughing, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis are commonly found. Other than these, smoking increases the risk of cataracts leading to poor eye sight and muscular degeneration. Over time, continued smoking also weakens the sense of taste and smell. Smoking is more harmful for women as it reduces the chances of getting pregnant. It also affects the baby’s health prior and post birth.

Do not Quit quitting with Quit methods

One year of quitting the habit of smoking  can reduce your risk to cardiovascular diseases. There are several alternate products in the market which can help you make this herculean task easier to master. Nasal sprays, Lozenges, Inhalators, Patches, Gum and Microtabs are available by several commercial names.

·         The nasal sprays are the strongest dose of nicotine and most effective in helping one to quit.

·         Lozenges give you the feel of nicotine and keeps your mouth occupied.

·         Inhalators are on the other hand are for people who miss the idea of holding a cigarette and taking a puff.

Additionally if you wish to be on medication, the two brands commercially available to stop smoking are “ Champix” and “Zyban”. Researchers have found out that by resorting to these quit smoking methods, ones chances of success gets tripled.

Proud to be a Quitter!

Keeping in mind the theme for 2015, “ proud to be a Quitter”, take your own pledge this March and stick to it. No smoking Day will be celebrated on 11^th of March, 2015. We have complied a few messages that you could circulate to create awareness amongst your friends and family.

• ·         Quitting smoking is rather a marathon than a sprint. It is not a one-time attempt, but a longer effort.
• ·         Cigarettes are a classy way to commit suicide.
• ·         Smoking: It ruins your life, her life and their lives.
• ·         Thousands of ppole stop smoking a day by dying from it.
• ·         Kissing a person who smokes is like licking an ashtray
• ·         Smoking is like cutting onions. It affects you as well as the person beside you.

Spread word and let us strive for a healthy and a smoke-free world.