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Nicotine is one of over 4,000 toxins found in cigarette smoke. Traditionally, nicotine has been held responsible for smoking addictions. However recent research has shown that smoking is actually a psychosocial habit and not a physical addiction.
How Harmful is Nicotine to the Body
Regardless of whether or not nicotine is the smoking addiction culprit, it is still a very dangerous substance to have floating around in the human body. Let’s take a closer look at some of the more harmful aspects of nicotine inhalation in an effort to underscore the importance of quitting smoking.
Nicotine is an alkaloid poison that both stimulates and depresses the systems found in the human body. Some of the more dangerous effects of nicotine include:
Narrowing of the blood vessels
When nicotine is ingested by way of tobacco smoke it contributes to vasoconstriction, or the narrowing of the blood vessels. This is because nicotine stimulates the cardiovascular system and thus elevates the blood pressure and may even lead to hypertension and heart attack.
Respiratory problems
In addition to stimulating the cardiovascular system, nicotine also stimulates the respiratory system. Breathing rates increase as do respiratory secretions which can lead to difficulty breathing and in the worst case scenario, respiratory failure.
Gastrointestinal problems
Nicotine depresses the appetite and as a result, many smokers eat much less than they should. This throws the gastrointestinal system off balance and many smokers experience constipation, inflammation and general discomfort.
Heart Palpitations
Nicotine stimulates the heart and this can lead to the development of arrhythmia and other irregular heart beat problems.
Above are just a few of the many issues associated with nicotine use. By smoking nicotine-filled cigarettes, smokers put their heart, lungs and stomach at risk and are more prone to developing a variety of diseases that can either decrease the quality of life or end life altogether. This can include poor circulation affecting the extremities especially the legs and feet.
What is the Alternative to Nicotine
Luckily, smokers do not have to let nicotine get the best of them if they can learn to get their smoking habit under control. Smoking cessation requires patience and dedication, but it is a very attainable goal for those willing to work for it.
One of the best ways to quit smoking for good is by utilizing quit smoking hypnosis. Quit smoking hypnosis is a method that employs the strategies of hypnotherapy to help people create new thoughts and beliefs that will enable them to give up tobacco. Since smoking is a psychosocial habit, quit smoking hypnosis helps people address the core issues behind their need to smoke cigarettes. This in turn decreases their dependency on tobacco and instead building new habits that will lead to a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle.
How Can Hypnosis Help Me
If you are seeking help or experiencing the frustration of being a smoker, then reach out and make contact. The Hypnotherapist Maureen Hamilton says her greatest love is to see just one more person being taken from the crutches of the cigarette companies and being free of this killing habit. You are also given a Lifetime Guarantee. This means if you ever smoke again, you can come back for another session and there is no charge to you. Maureen can be contacted on 1300 619 684 or alternatively you can make your booking online and set your date to become a non smoker for life and in only one easy session.