With cigarettes prices and taxes continuing to rise, there has never been a better time to quit smoking. So here's a plan to break the habit quickly. The addiction to smoking is both physical and psychological. This plan aims to help cleanse the body of the toxins that cause physical dependence and correct behaviors that reinforce the habit.
Instructions
1. Make the commitment. That is a must before beginning this or any smoking cessation plan. Think about all the reasons you should quit and write them down. Write a statement of intent. Tell your friends and family, and ask for their support.
2. Clean house. Destroy and discard all cigarettes (yes, all of them). Throw away all smoking accessories, e.g., lighters, matches and ashtrays. Clean your car, office, and home thoroughly to get rid of residual cigarette smoke odor. Some go as far as washing drapes and bedding, shampooing carpets and even painting the walls.
3. Start the seven-day plan. For the next seven days, drink three large glasses of grapefruit juice, one before every meal. Take 500mg of Vitamin C upon rising, with each meal, and before going to bed. Research suggests that smokers have significantly lower levels of Vitamin C than others.
Brush your teeth after every meal and follow with a cinnamon mouthwash rinse. Try not to snack between meals. You may want to chew gum instead. If you do snack, brush your teeth and use the mouthwash immediately afterward. Drink plenty of water. Consume half your body weight converted to ounces each day. (A 200-pound person would need around 100 ounces of water).
Tags: every meal, your teeth