Great American Smokeout
Thursday, November 20, 2003
The Central Kentucky Cancer Program in partnership
with the Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation encourages
all individuals to quit smoking, at least for a day.
You'll be healthier if you do.
Reasons to quit
Following are some reasons to quit smoking:
- You will live longer and live better.
- You will lower your chance of having a heart attack,
stroke or cancer.
- If you are pregnant, you will improve your chances
of having a healthy baby.
- The people you live with, especially your children,
will be healthier.
- You will have extra money to spend on things other
than cigarettes.
Tips to help you quit
Quitting smoking is hard to do, because nicotine is
a very addictive drug, but you can do it. Following
are some tips to help you:
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When you feel the urge to smoke,
distract yourself by talking to someone or taking
a walk.
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Especially as you begin to quit,
change your routine. Take a different route to work.
Drink tea instead of coffee. Eat breakfast in a
different place.
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Reduce your stress with a hot
bath, exercise or a book.
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Plan something enjoyable to do
every day.
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Drink a lot of water and other
fluids.
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