Smoking is a very addictive habit. It can be satisfying once one is hooked to it, but on the other hand it can be very dangerous to one’s health. Many cigarette smokers struggle with the habit because it is very difficult to quit. It is required internationally that all cigarette packets have a label that covers 1/3 of its page which indicates ‘cigarette smoking is injurious to your health’. Cigarette smoking has been directly linked to breathing problems, heart attacks and cancer. In fact it has been linked to one out of five lung cancer deaths.
What is the alternative?
According to Snus Direct, snus is the best choice because it gives you a better alternative to smoking. Snus, which originated in Sweden in the early 1800’s, is powdered tobacco that is packaged in such a way that it can be consumed orally by placing it behind the upper lip. The moist tobacco dissolves slowly in the mouth. Most tobacco companies have devised a way to regulate the amount of nicotine in every packet.Web MD indicates very clearly that nicotine increases blood pressure, reduces the amount of oxygen getting to the heart, increases the heart beat rate, can be instrumental in creating blood clots, and causes injury to the interior of blood vessels. Though it is not easy to quit, as per smokefree, quitting is supposed to be a journey. The best way to start the journey is to make the decision to quit.The use of Swedish snus is the best alternative to the habit. Start with the nicotine percentage amount that feels comfortable. As time progresses, it is advisable to begin reducing the amount of nicotine in the snus until the body adjusts and no longer demands the high amounts of the product. With time it will be easy to quit this habit completely.