The Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Quitting tobacco and cigarette consumption is one of the most challenging decisions for smokers. As difficult as it may be, it is a choice worth making given the numerous benefits associated with quitting smoking. Reset Laser Institute presents the positive effects of such a decision on the body.
Quitting Smoking: Benefits for the Body
Nearly half of smokers say they want to quit smoking. A third of them even planned to quit in 2021. For most, this decision is motivated by the many benefits that quitting smoking has on the body.
Short-Term Benefits of Quitting Smoking
The benefits of a smoke-free life begin to be felt immediately after the decision to quit smoking. Indeed, when a person smokes tobacco, they constantly inhale carbon monoxide, a harmful gas that suffocates red blood cells by binding to hemoglobin instead of oxygen. This causes a decrease in oxygen levels in the body and an increase in blood pressure. In the first few hours after quitting smoking, the blood no longer receives carbon monoxide. Red blood cells can therefore carry more oxygen and properly nourish the organs. As an immediate effect, blood pressure drops and gradually returns to the level of a non-smoker.
The body then begins its cleaning process to rid itself of foreign agents that have accumulated within it. Within 24 hours, carbon monoxide is completely eliminated from the body. The same goes for nicotine, which is completely neutralized 24 hours later.
After 7 days, the positive effects of quitting extend to the chemical senses that were altered by smoking. New non-smokers gradually regain their sense of taste and smell, allowing them to appreciate food once again. Breathing is also greatly improved.
Medium-Term Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Gradually, the advantages of quitting smoking accumulate and become increasingly noticeable. Vital organs such as the lungs and heart are most affected here. After 6 months of abstinence, the lungs return to normal daily activity. This results in a reduction in coughing and an increase in breath capacity. Self-cleaning is at an advanced stage. One year later, the risk of myocardial infarction is reduced by half (50%).
The risk of stroke takes a little longer to disappear. It takes about 5 years of quitting smoking to make it identical to that of a non-smoker. After this same period, the risk of developing cancer of the mouth, esophagus, or bladder also decreases by half.
Long-Term Benefits of Quitting Smoking
The long-term benefits of quitting smoking are observed after 10 to 15 years. After such a long period of cessation, the risk of lung cancer is reduced by half. The risks of developing all other types of cancer are also reduced. Moreover, even in the case of cancer occurrence, the probability of recovery is much higher. After 15 years, the life expectancy of a non-smoker gradually approaches that of people who have never smoked a cigarette.
Other Benefits of Quitting Smoking on the Body
As the positive effects of quitting smoking accumulate, many other direct and indirect benefits can be felt:
- Slowing down of skin aging (fewer blemishes and spots, radiant complexion…);
- Reduced wound healing time;
- Regaining excellent physical shape;
- Strengthening of the immune system;
- Improved digestion and rebalancing of intestinal flora;
- Improved fertility in both men and women;
- Reduced recovery time in case of illness.
If one wonders how to quit smoking initially, the beneficial effects it provides should encourage the most hesitant. It is also possible to get help to quit smoking, for example, with the laser method.
The Mental Well-Being Benefits of Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking is not only beneficial for the heart and lungs. It is also a decision that can do a lot of good on a psychological level. Indeed, once the addiction is overcome, the smoker’s brain can now focus on new experiences and learning. It is therefore a good time to find other passions and broaden one’s horizons.
Quitting smoking also frees one from anxiety and depression related to dependence. You gain confidence and become a better version of yourself.
Why Choose RESET Laser Institute
The best method to quit smoking
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Our therapists are all addiction experts and specialists in laser auriculotherapy cessation.
Effectiveness
Our success rate after one session is over 86%.
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Non-invasive and painless, our therapy is accessible to everyone.
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You free yourself from addictions and quit smoking without weight gain, stress, or compensation.
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