Huge congratulations to everyone, especially those who are joining in with STOPTOBER. As you’re all doing so well I thought I’d share some facts with you.
The benefits of living a smoke free life begin immediately, our bodies react positively. This info was taken from MedicalNewsToday
The benefits are almost instant. As soon as a person stops smoking, their body begins to recover.
After 1 hour
In as little as 20 minutes after a person smokes the last cigarette, the heart rate drops and begins to return to normal.Blood pressure begins to drop, and circulation may start to improve.
After 12 hours
Cigarettes contain more than 7,500 chemicals, 250 of which are known to be harmful. These include carbon monoxide, a gas present in cigarette smoke.
This gas can be harmful or fatal in high doses and prevents oxygen from entering the lungs and blood. When inhaled in large doses in a short time, suffocation can occur from lack of oxygen.
After just 12 hours without a cigarette, the body cleanses itself of the excess carbon monoxide from the cigarettes. The carbon monoxide level returns to normal, increasing the body’s oxygen levels.
After 1 day
Just after 1 day of quitting smoking, the risk of a heart attack begins to decrease.
In as little as 1 day after quitting smoking, a person’s blood pressure begins to drop, decreasing the risk of heart disease from smoking-induced high blood pressure . In this short time, a person’s oxygen levels will have risen, making physical activity and exercise easier to do, promoting heart-healthy habits.
After 2 days
Smoking damages the nerve endings responsible for the senses of smell and taste. In as little as 2 days after quitting, a person may notice a heightened sense of smell and more vivid tastes as these nerves heal.
After 3 days
3 days after stopping smoking the bronchial tubes begin to relax. A person may notice it feels easier to breathe. They may also feel that their energy levels increase.
Be proud of your success, if you’ve had a hiccup on the way, it doesn’t matter write a post about it or reply here. You’re not the only one, not many people manage to quit at the first attempt, it’s a process. Keep at it.
Happy Thursday, enjoy STOPTOBER
