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… For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused … smoking. Methods include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), prescription medications and … to help you quit. Some people choose to quit cold turkey, without any aids, but you’ll have …
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… or friend has decided it's time to quit smoking. This is great news. You're excited, … or her. This Actionset will give you tips on helping someone who is trying to quit smoking. … quit, say so. Talk to the person about how quitting changed your health and sense of …
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… Consider using a smoking cessation medicine. Tips for avoiding weight gain Think positive, … Consider using a smoking cessation medicine. Tips for avoiding weight gain Think positive, …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … to your doctor about them. Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 … some side effects, such as problems with sleep or red and itchy skin with the patch. …
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Drinking and smoking aren't just harmful when you're pregnant - they can affect your baby's health, too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or smoke at all while breastfeeding. Alcohol can affect babies’ …
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… craving. Medicines without nicotine, such as varenicline (Champix) or bupropion (Zyban), … can also help you quit smoking. If you take varenicline, you can stop smoking a little bit … craving. Medicines without nicotine, such as varenicline (Champix) or bupropion (Zyban), …
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… mothers breathe other people's tobacco smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have health problems. Smoking during pregnancy increases the chance of: …
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… encouragement when you have decided to quit smoking . Support groups can: Increase your … www.smokershelpline.ca . Related Information Quitting Smoking Quitting Smoking: Getting Support Quitting Smoking: Helping …
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Actionset Overview You've made a big decision. You're going to quit smoking. Quitting is hard, and you probably know this. Maybe you've quit before. If so, that's normal. Most people quit many times. …
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… tension, especially after arguments or during stressful times or when you feel angry, … rate will go down. That means there's less stress on your heart and blood vessels. Within … that your mood is better and you are less stressed. Have a quit plan Having a plan can …