Smoking…Losing it makes you a Winner! Its hard to believe yet another year has passed us by already! As we reflect on the year behind us and look forward to the year ahead perhaps you are thinking of changes you wish to make in your life. For many seniors they have been smoking their entire lives so the thought of quitting, although they know it’s necessary, is extremely daunting. The dangers of smoking were not as widely known when many took that first cigarette as it is today, in fact in the 50s it was glamorous and fashionable to smoke!
Some smoke when they are stressed, others smoke when they are bored. Whatever your reason, it would be beneficial on so many levels to consider kicking that deadly habit to the curb.
Consider these facts: Smoking depletes essential nutrients in the body, especially Vitamin C – it increases the risk of catching colds and slows down recovery time Nicotine increases adrenalin which in turn increases blood pressure and heart rate, making the heart pump faster and work harder. It damages
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