{"product_id":"10-self-help-tips-to-stop-smoking","title":"10 self-help tips to stop smoking","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"think-positive\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThink positive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might have tried to quit smoking before and not managed it, but don't let that put you off. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook back at the things your experience has taught you and think about how you're really going to do it this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"make-a-plan-to-quit-smoking\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake a plan to quit smoking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a promise, set a date and stick to it. Sticking to the \"not a drag\" rule can really help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever you find yourself in difficulty, say to yourself, \"I won't even have a single drag\", and stick with this until the cravings pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink ahead to times where it might be difficult (a party, for instance), and plan your actions and escape routes in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"consider-your-diet\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConsider your diet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs your after-dinner cigarette your favourite? A US study revealed that some foods, including meat, make cigarettes more satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOthers, including cheese, fruit and vegetables, make cigarettes taste terrible. So swap your usual steak or burger for a veggie pizza instead.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may also want to change your routine at or after mealtimes. Getting up and doing the dishes straight away or settling down in a room where you don't smoke may help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"change-your-drink\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChange your drink\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same US study as above also looked at drinks. Fizzy drinks, alcohol, cola, tea and coffee all make cigarettes taste better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when you're out, drink more water and juice. Some people find simply changing their drink (for example, switching from wine to a vodka and tomato juice) affects their need to reach for a cigarette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"identify-when-you-crave-cigarettes\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdentify when you crave cigarettes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA craving can last 5 minutes. Before you give up, make a list of 5-minute strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, you could leave the party for a minute, dance or go to the bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd think about this: the combination of smoking and drinking raises your risk of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emouth cancer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby 38 times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"get-some-stop-smoking-support\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet some stop smoking support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf friends or family members want to give up, too, suggest to them that you give up together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also support available from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyour local stop smoking service. Did you know that you're up to 4 times more likely to quit successfully with their expert help and advice? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also call the NHS Smokefree helpline on 0300 123 1044, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm and Saturday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"get-moving\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet moving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA review of scientific studies has proved exercise, even a 5-minute walk or stretch, cuts cravings and may help your brain produce anti-craving chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"make-non-smoking-friends\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake non-smoking friends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're at a party, stick with the non-smokers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"When you look at the smokers, don't envy them,\" says Louise, 52, an ex-smoker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Think of what they're doing as a bit strange – lighting a small white tube and breathing in smoke.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"keep-your-hands-and-mouth-busy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep your hands and mouth busy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNicotine replacement therapy (NRT)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan double your chances of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as patches, there are tablets, lozenges, gum and a nasal spray. And if you like holding a cigarette, there are handheld products like the inhalator or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ee-cigarettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're out, try putting your drink in the hand that usually holds a cigarette, or drink from a straw to keep your mouth busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"make-a-list-of-reasons-to-quit\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMake a list of reasons to quit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep reminding yourself why you made the decision to give up. Make a list of the reasons and read it when you need support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx-smoker Chris, 28, says: \"I used to take a picture of my baby daughter with me when I went out. If I was tempted, I'd look at that.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about the stop smoking treatments\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eavailable on the NHS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Siempre a tu lado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32272356245548,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/7566\/5196\/products\/c1b39a284a14bce571a392143728e765.png?v=1582062952","url":"https:\/\/siempre-a-tu-lado.myshopify.com\/products\/10-self-help-tips-to-stop-smoking","provider":"Siempre a tu lado","version":"1.0","type":"link"}