What does the immune system do? The immune system is the body’s way of defending itself against potentially harmful foreign microbes and fighting infection. Specialised cells in the body are able to recognise invading cells and trigger an immune response to attack these invaders, preventing long term damage. Even the most mild infection could become […]
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Scientists are conducting intensive research on how cigarettes and smoking affects us and the environment. With each passing year, there are changes in legislation, product packaging and marketing alternatives. The latest news in the constant tug of war between the profit-obsessed tobacco corporations and the health campaigners is a small step towards healthier lungs smokers. […]
Champix is a plant-based nicotine free medication proven to increase your chances at quitting smoking. It takes willpower and planning to complete the course of treatment and it is recommended that you start taking Champix 1-2 weeks before your planned date to quit smoking. How does it work? Champix contains the active ingredient ‘Varenicline Tartrate’ […]
Risks Smoking not only puts your own health at risk, but the health of people around you as well. When a cigarette is lit, the smoke from the tip of the cigarette is inhaled by the non-smoker, which may even be more toxic smoke inhaled by a smoker. The smoke can stay in the air […]
The health risks of smoking are well-known but that doesn’t make it any easier to quit. Smoking is both an addition and psychological habit and the prospect of coping without cigarettes can be unnerving. Smoking may be engraved into your daily routine, used as a form of stress relief, weight management or helps you relate […]
We all know that quitting smoking is tough. You might have tried quitting smoking before, but it hasn’t worked out. Smoking is embedded in one’s routine and to break that habit is not easy. What if we told you that the best time to quit is now? Summer time means the sun is out, workload […]
Thinking about quitting smoking or know of someone who is? It’s time to join the thousands of people that will successfully quit smoking this month forever! Research indicates that October is the most successful month each year for quitting smoking since the Stobtober stop smoking campaign began in 2012! Each day you resist the cravings, […]
Environment Ensure all environments you have control over have been suitably cleaned and any scent of tobacco removed. If you plan to reduce your cigarette usage before quitting entirely then consider taking breaks from smoking at times you may normally smoke. This will challenge your existing habits, giving you the chance to implement new regimes. […]
The withdrawal symptoms are inevitable when quitting, and can be very hard to resist. Here at Ametheushealth we’ve compiled a list of common symptoms and some strategies you can employ to mitigate them. Symptom Expected Duration Cause Relief Fatigue 2-4 weeks Nicotine in the brain acts as a stimulant, without it malaise can set in […]
Since the first Stoptober in 2012, the annual stop-smoking campaign has skyrocketed in popularity. Founded on the evidence that smokers who quit for 28 days are five times more likely to quit for good, the initiative encourages smokers to give up the habit for the month of October. As it enters its ninth year, it […]
