Quit Smoking Naturally – Kick Your Unhealthy Habit

Smoking brings about an increase in carbon monoxide and a decrease of oxygen in the blood stream. The introduction of nicotine, one of the primary ingredients of tobacco, temporarily increases the smoker’s heart rate and increases her blood pressure by constricting blood vessels. This combination creates an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

But smoking also has an impact on brain’s pleasure centers. Withdrawal causes big changes in these centers. The changes are very similar to the changes observed in individuals suffering withdrawals from other drugs like cocaine, heroin, and alcohol. And the effect of the changes on the smoker are also very similar to those of other drugs.

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