World No Tobacco Day 31st may

 World No Tobacco Day 31st may

"Stop illicit trade of tobacco products " is this year's theme

The illicit cigarette trade is defined as “the production, import, export, purchase, sale, or possession of tobacco goods which fail to comply with legislation”

Illicit trade takes tax revenue away from the Government, which could have otherwise been spent on the provision of public services, instead directing such funds into the hands of criminals. Illicit trade strengthens corruption and weakens good governance.

The global tobacco epidemic kills nearly 6 million people each year, of which more than 600 000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke.

What’s the greatest threat to a smoker’s health? 

Lung cancer is a good guess, and a wrong answer. Cigarettes cause 124,000 lung-cancer deaths  each year, but do you know they kill even more people (138,000) via heart disease. Smokers suffer heart attacks at twice the rate of nonsmokers—and they’re less likely to survive them.

Fortunately, these effects are reversible. Quit smoking, and your risk of a heart attack drops almost immediately, returning to that of a never-smoker within five to 15 years.

Cigarettes contain over 4,000 toxic chemicals, 50 of which are known to cause cancer and nicotine is one of them. WHO estimates passive smoking causes 600,000 deaths every year.

Tobacco kills nearly 6 million people each year, of which more than 600 000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke.One-third of those killed are children who are often exposed to smoke at home, according to the WHO. 
 

STOP SMOKING DON’T KILL YOURSELF AND US TOO

Mrs Shilpa Mittal Nutritionist and Diet Consultant Founder Shilpsnutrilife - Diet and lifestylemakeover

Heating Oil Until It Smokes

                Heating Oil Until It Smokes

Most recipes start with heating oil in a pan. It usually takes a little time for the pan to warm up, so we pour the oil and then turn our backs on the pan to do something else while it heats. Before you know it, you see wisps of smoke, which means the pan is hot and ready for cooking, right? Wrong! Not only do many oils taste bad once they have been heated to or past their smoke point, but when oils are heated to their smoke point or reheated repeatedly, they start to break down, destroying the oil’s beneficial antioxidants and forming harmful compounds.

So cook healthfully with any oil by not heating it until it’s smoking— just heat it until it shimmers.

Mrs Shilpa Mittal Nutritionist and Diet Consultant Founder Shilpsnutrilife - Diet and lifestylemakeover

Smoking just ONE cigarette uses up 25mg of vitamin C

Smoking just ONE cigarette uses up 25mg of vitamin C

 

Focus on Vitamin C ... Did you know that smoking just ONE cigarette uses up 25mg of vitamin C? Levels of vitamin C are also further depleted by stress and pollution, so a regular supply is necessary.

Vitamin C is essential for a number of vital bodily functions including tissue growth and repair, collagen production, wound healing, and a healthy immune system.

Good dietary sources include awla, citrus fruit, broccoli, strawberries, guava, bell peppers, papaya, and kiwi fruit.

Quit smoking - Slip, don’t slide

Quit smoking - Slip, don’t slide

 

Quit smoking, and your risk of a heart attack drops almost immediately, returning to that of a never-smoker within five to 15 years. Breaking the addiction isn't easy—some 40 percent of smokers try each year, and most of them fail. But a failed attempt is not a final defeat. What distinguishes successful quitters is their willingness to keep trying.

Slip, don’t slide

There’s an important distinction between a slip (a mistake) and a slide (a relapse). You slip when you smoke once or twice after your quit date. You relapse when you go back to your former smoking pattern. Slipping is common and doesn’t make you a smoker again. If you slip, try to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it the next time. Above all, don’t let one slip lead to another cigarette, then another...

You may have to quit two, three, or even more times before you stop smoking for good. Not succeeding may just mean you need more help.

World No Tobacco Day 31st may 2013

World No Tobacco Day 31^st may 2013

"Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship" is the theme of this year’s World No Tobacco Day.

What's the greatest threat to a smoker's health? 

Lung cancer is a good guess, and a wrong answer. Cigarettes cause 124,000 lung-cancer deaths  each year, but do you know they kill even more people (138,000) via heart disease. Smokers suffer heart attacks at twice the rate of nonsmokers—and they're less likely to survive them.

Fortunately, these effects are reversible. Quit smoking, and your risk of a heart attack drops almost immediately, returning to that of a never-smoker within five to 15 years. 

Cigarettes contain over 4,000 toxic chemicals, 50 of which are known to cause cancer and nicotine is one of them. WHO estimates passive smoking causes 600,000 deaths every year. 

One-third of those killed are children who are often exposed to smoke at home, according to the WHO. 

STOP SMOKING DON’T KILL YOURSELF AND US TOO

Are you a smoker and suffering from sleep disorders?

Are you a smoker and suffering from sleep disorders? 

Yes! Smoking is the reason. Nicotine is a stimulant, so smokers take longer to sleep and are more likely to suffer from sleep problems.

Sleeping disorders have become a common phenomenon in 21st century . The current lifestyle greatly affects the sleeping pattern of human beings. Among many causes, smoking is one main cause for sleeping disturbances.

Cigarettes contain nicotine that affects sleep. It is a stimulant that keeps you awake. But smokers are not aware of this fact. Rather they claim that a puff of cigarette smoke makes them feel calmer and helps them relax. On the contrary, nicotine stimulates the mind and the body. It interferes with the body’s ability to fall and stay asleep.

Give up smoking and improve your sleep pattern

Are you a smoker and suffering from sleep disorders?

Are you a smoker and suffering 

from sleep disorders?

Are you a smoker and suffering from sleep disorders? Yes! Smoking is the reason. Nicotine is a stimulant, so smokers take longer to sleep and are more likely to suffer from sleep problems.

Sleeping disorders have become a common phenomenon in 21st century . The current lifestyle greatly affects the sleeping pattern of human beings. Among many causes, smoking is one main cause for sleeping disturbances.

Cigarettes contain nicotine that affects sleep. It is a stimulant that keeps you awake. But smokers are not aware of this fact. Rather they claim that a puff of cigarette smoke makes them feel calmer and helps them relax. On the contrary, nicotine stimulates the mind and the body. It interferes with the body’s ability to fall and stay asleep.

Give up smoking and improve your sleep pattern

Steps to Maximize the Benefits of Antioxidants

Simple Steps to Maximize the Benefits of Antioxidants

Enjoy  5 servings of fruits and vegetables with variety of colors daily

Have some grains, nuts, seeds, herbs.

Cut down on fried foods and saturated fat. Do not eat burnt foods.

Quit smoking and stay away from second hand smoke.

Avoid strong sunlight between 10am – 4pm. If you need to go outdoor, remember to bring umbrella and use sun block.

Manage stress, since stress is one of the factors causes free radicals formation.

How Much Do I Need?

The American Heart Association, for one, does not recommend using antioxidant supplements "until more complete data are in," but instead, suggests "people eat a variety of foods daily from all of the basic food groups." Moreover, in April 2000, the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine, an advisory group that is part of the National Academy of Sciences, reported that Vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, and carotenoids like beta-carotene should come from food, not supplements. After examining available data on the beneficial and harmful health effects of antioxidants, the panel concluded that there isn't enough evidence to support using large doses of these nutrients to combat chronic diseases.

 

In fact, the group warned that extremely high doses of antioxidants may lead to health problems, including diarrhea, bleeding, and the risk of toxic reactions.

The Bottom Line

Antioxidants are found abundant in beans, grain products, fruits and vegetables. Look for fruits and vegetables. So enjoy eating a variety of foods. It is best to obtain these antioxidants from foods instead of supplements.