Trying to Quit Smoking? Here’s What happens To Your Body When you Stop

Has the world entranced your mind into needing cigarettes? Has the overwhelming stress of every day life gotten too much? It’s not your fault you smoke cigarettes, they have been designed to keep you on them.

When they were first being introduced, doctors would recommend men smoke them because it’s was good for their stamina; it made them stronger. Smoking was allowed everywhere – even on planes.

Today we have woken up to the truth about what we are doing to our bodies. If you are a long time smoker, quitting on the spot can be literally impossible. LITERALLY. The chemicals in your brain have shifted into making you feel like you cannot live without one. My amazingly brave partner just quit smoking a pack a day for the last 20 years. He knew his body had reached a limit and it became very dire that he stop immediately. It does come down to a choice, but you don’t have to do it alone.

This is what happens to your body after you stop smoking:

QUIT SMOKING TIMELINE

20 TO 30 MINUTES
Twenty minutes to half an hour after you give up smoking for good, your blood pressure will fall and your pulse will drop.And your hands and feet will start to warm up as circulation improves.

8 HOURS
Eight hours into quitting, carbon monoxide is eliminated from the body, therefore allowing the lungs to clear of mucus as oxygen levels increase.

48 HOURS
Two days in and an ex-smoker’s sense of taste and smell will improve. Chance of heart attack also decreases.

72 HOURS
Three days down and it benefits should become more obvious. The bronchial tubes in the lungs begin to relax, making breathing easier. Your circulation improves. Walking becomes easier.

2 TO 3 MONTHS
If you have managed to last two months, the good news is that circulation and lung function will improve, as well as your stamina. Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath decrease. Lungs are clearer and more resistant to infection. The risk of coronary heart disease is reduced to half that of a person still smoking.

9 MONTHS
The lungs will continue to improve their function, clearing mucus more effectively, and keeping clean therefore reducing the risk of infection. Overall, an ex-smoker will notice their energy levels improve.

1 YEAR
A year after a smoker quits and the serious benefits begin to kick in. Twelve months after resigning yourself to a life without nicotine, and the risk of heart disease reduces to half that of a smoker.

5 YEARS
Five years post cigarette and the risk of suffering a stroke is the same as that of a non-smoker. The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat and oesophagus are cut in half and the risk of cervical cancer falls to that of a non-smoker.

10 YEARS
A decade later and the risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker. And the risk of pancreatic cancer is roughly the same as that of a non-smoker.

15 YEARS
Fifteen years after ditching the habit, and the risk of heart disease is similar to that of a non-smoker. And notably the risk of dying prematurely is nearly the same as that of a non-smoker

Only 3 Steps To Remove Blackheads From Nose & Face Naturally

Nobody likes blackheads on nose and face. Blackheads are clogged pores which are the result of excess oil, produced by the sebaceous glands (oil glands). Excess oil is usually produced due to hormonal changes, pregnancy, menstruation, eating lot of fried foods, excessive use of oil based cosmetic products etc.

There are several blackhead removal products in market but they often use some chemicals which can harm your skin.

Try this 3 step method to remove blackheads fast and naturally.

STEP 1 : STEAM FACIAL

Boil water and let that water cool down for a while. Pour this boiled water on to a small face towel. Take the soaked towel and clean the areas where you have blackheads as it helps to open up the pores and makes it easy to extract the blackheads.

STEP 2 : EXFOLIATE

You’ll need :

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Salt

Squeeze some toothpaste in a bowl, add salt into it. Mix them together with your toothbrush. Now gently scrub your nose with this toothbrush but be gentle, don’t overdo, just do it for 2 minutes. After that wash it off with normal tap water.

STEP 3 : DEEP CLEANSING AND BLACKHEAD REMOVAL

You’ll need :

• 2 tablespoon yoghurt,
• 2 tablespoons Multani Mitti(Fuller’s Earth)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Add all the above ingredients, adding lemon juice in the end. Mix it well to make a paste. If you feel that it is too thick, add some more lemon juice. Now apply a thick layer of this mixture on your blackheads. Let it stay for 15 to 20 minutes, when it completely dry, wash it off with cool water.

The lactic acid in yogurt can help soften the skin, making it supple. Citric acid in lemon juice regulates the amount of oil you produce in your skin while cleansing and making your skin appear brighter. Multani Mitti absorbs excess oil, improves skin elasticity, removes dead skin cells and blackheads.