Smoke Free Living
I just saw a client for a smoking cessation session – and he’s in his 70’s! He’s smoked for years and is a great example of the fact that it’s never too late to make positive changes in our lives.
Most of us know that smoking is bad for us and it’s a good idea to quit. Our lungs benefit – we decrease our chances of cancer, but did you know about these other benefits?
Vision improves – smoking damages your eyes
Decreases risk of heart attacks – smoking is the leading cause of heart attacks and heart disease
Thins out your blood – decreases the risk of forming blood clots
Less colds and infections – your cilia start to regrow and function normally
Shrinks your stomach – reduces belly fat and lowers your risk of diabetes
Improves your sex life – quitting lowers your chance of erectile dysfunction
Stronger immune system – you’re less likely to get sick
Stronger muscles – increases the availability of oxygen in your blood – creating healthier muscles
These are just a few benefits of giving up the smoking habit – there are lots more – including a better tasting mouth, food having amazing flavor, and all your clothes smelling clean and fresh again!
There’s also the financial benefits. A smoker who smokes 30 cigarettes a day (about 1.5 packs) at $5 per pack will save the following:
In 1 year - $2,737.50
In 10 years - $36,082.43
In 20 years - $100,700.56
It’s pretty eye opening isn’t it? The reason I’m going on about this is because smoking is actually an easy habit to eliminate from your life – if you’re ready to do it. Hypnosis makes quitting much easier and less painful. Here’s what research says about using hypnosis to stop smoking:
Hypnosis was deemed twice as effective than self-care methods – such as reading self-help books or quitting cold turkey
Hypnosis was twice as effective as nicotine replacement therapy with nicotine gum
Hypnosis was three times more effective than physician interventions that involved more than counseling
If you smoke – whether for a short time or for years – maybe it’s time to give it up. Hypnosis can help make that transition easier, quicker and more effective. I’d love to talk to you about my Stop Smoking package – and get you on the road to better health!
