The month of Ramadan.. a golden opportunity to quit smoking

2024-03-27 13:32:57

Many people consider the month of Ramadan a golden opportunity to quit smoking. Thanks to fasting, the smoker abstains from using all tobacco products in various forms for long hours, which enhances the chance of quitting completely, if the will is present.

While many smokers face difficulty in quitting smoking, whether in the month of Ramadan or in other months of the year, Doctors and specialists have provided a set of tips to stop smoking:

• Choose a strong motivation to quit smokingAnd resolve to implement it, as the motivation could be to maintain health and reduce the chance of developing lung cancer or heart disease, or to protect the family from passive smoking.

• Use alternatives to cigarettes to get On nicotine Such as nicotine patches, nicotine gum, or nicotine sprays, because these sources provide the body with nicotine in safer ways than cigarettes, so the body begins to get used to the gradual decrease in nicotine levels and the symptoms associated with stopping smoking do not occur suddenly.

• Avoid eating large amounts of carbohydrates and replace them with foods rich in fiber such as vegetables and fruits.

• Keeping the person busy with any activity or exercise, which makes smoking difficult.

• Get rid of all lighters, wash any clothes that smell of smoke, in addition to cleaning the carpets, curtains, upholstery, and car.

• Saving money that was spent on smoking, and buying something that the person loves as a reward for himself for quitting smoking.

• See a doctor if necessary to prescribe medications that help you quit smoking.

It is noteworthy that smoking causes a number of health problems that affect various body systems, and the health harms of smoking include:

• Suffering from several types of cancerSmoking is considered the main cause of mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, and lung cancer.

• Heart attacks and heart diseaseSmoking causes atherosclerosis, which causes angina, strokes, and heart attacks.

• Oral and dental diseasesSuch as weak gums, increased tooth sensitivity, and yellow or brown discoloration, in addition to causing bad breath.

• Accelerating the appearance of aging symptoms, type 2 diabetes, and eye problems such as dry eyes, increased eye pressure, retinopathy, and weakening the immune system.

Source: Medical website and other websites.

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2024-03-27 13:32:57