For those who smoke cigarettes, you know it can be difficult to quit. However, there are many benefits and if you start thinking of how good you are going to feel when you’ve finally quit, instead of thinking about what you are giving up (the nasty breath, the ostracization, spending money, the addiction), it might help you put a positive spin on quitting and help you to succeed. Although there are many, here are the top benefits of stopping smoking.
Break The Cycle Of Addiction
You will finally break the cycle of addiction when you make the decision to stop smoking. There are various nicotine receptors in the brain and when you smoke, those receptors do not function as normal. After quitting, they will go back to normal and before you know it, the cycle of addiction will be broken and resisting the urge to smoke will be easier. This could happen within the first four weeks of quitting.
Increased Energy
A lot of people don’t realize this, but if you stop smoking, your energy levels will improve over time. Oxygen is restricted when you are filling your body with the chemicals in cigarettes, but your oxygen levels increase throughout your body once you stop smoking. More oxygen will result in more energy.
With more energy, you won’t feel as sluggish or tired as you did when you smoked. This can lead to you being able to get things done faster and more efficiently. If you want more energy, then it’s time to stop smoking.
Your Sense Of Smell And Taste Will Come Back
Smoking reduces both your sense of smell and your sense of taste. The longer you’ve been a smoker for, the more your senses have suffered, therefore the foods and drinks you taste probably taste far better than you think. The same goes for anything you smell. If you want to improve your sense of smell and taste, then quit smoking and within a few weeks you’ll notice a huge difference.
Improved Dental Health
Smoking can wreck havoc on your oral health and this includes putting you at risk for oral cancer. Smoke can leave your teeth yellow and it can cause cavities. Not only that, but bad breath is a common side effect of smoking.
Once you quit smoking, your oral health will improve. Your teeth should become a bit whiter too, but make sure you practice good oral hygiene if you want to get your teeth as white as possible. Don’t forget to floss regularly and use a mouthwash to keep bad breath at bay.
Get Healthy
The obvious benefit and top benefit of all is quitting will improve your overall health. You’ll reduce your chances of developing certain cancers associated with smoking. Although you put yourself at risk for cancer when you smoke, your chances do drop once you quit.
Do you want to experience all of these wonderful benefits of stopping smoking cigarettes? Of course you do, but bear in mind there are many other benefits that were not discussed. With that said, all you have to do now is figure out a way to quit smoking. It will be hard, but it is worth the effort, especially once you start noticing the benefits.