IS IT A MYTH?
First of all, is it just a myth that people gain weight when they quit smoking? Not at all. Most people gain 5 to 10 pounds after they quit smoking. There are several reasons for this.
Smoking tends to artificially elevate metabolism, so when a person quits smoking, their metabolism becomes lower and […]
Feb
29
Quitting Smoking and Weight Gain Part 1
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Feb
29
Strategies to Quit Smoking Part 1 - Two Aspects of Addiction
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WHY WRITE ABOUT HOW TO QUIT SMOKING?
This is an anti-aging blog, not a smoking blog per se, but other posts on this site have discussed the aging effects of smoking, and I felt it was unfair to state the problem without any discussion of possible solutions.
TWO ASPECTS OF ADDICTION
If you want to quit smoking, the […]
Feb
29
Does Smoking Really Cause Wrinkles? Part 1
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DOES SMOKING REALLY CAUSE WRINKLES?
You bet. Smoking damages elastin and collagen, which give your skin its elasticity and strength. It also constricts the blood vessels in the outer layers of your skin, which means less blood flow, resulting in less oxygen and nutrients reaching your skin. Thirdly, smoking causes free radicals to be produced in […]