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Stop Smoking: Quit Your Way
We all know smoking is very harmful to our health but for many people kicking the habit is extremely difficult. But you can stop smoking with MedPro Clinic’s Stop Smoking Service. Smoking rates are dropping faster than ever across the UK and we’re now at a point where not smoking has become the social norm. However, there are still a huge number of people, more than 7 million adults, who smoke in the UK.
Why giving up smoking is difficult?
Even people who really want to quit can find it hard. That’s because the nicotine found in tobacco is very addictive and as such creates withdrawal symptoms and cravings. And it’s the withdrawal from the nicotine that makes quitting smoking especially difficult. Common withdrawal symptoms include:
– Urge to smoke
– Weight gain
– Headaches
– Insomnia
– Concentration problems
– Fatigue
– Restlessness
– Irritability
Tips to help you quit smoking:
– Get support from friends by asking them to avoid smoking around you
– Don’t replace cigarettes with food – a good alternative is to go for a five-minute walk outside instead of your cigarette break to reduce your cravings.
– Use an app, like the NHS Quit Smoking app, or use a money jar to track how much money you are saving by not smoking
– Stay positive – every day without a cigarette is a good thing.
– E-cigarettes may help to quit smoking but are not a risk-free alternative.
How the Stop Smoking Service can help
Our pharmacists are accredited Stop Smoking advisors and can give you guidance about stopping smoking. Plus we can issue you with the appropriate nicotine replacement products from our online pharmacy.
The anti-smoking products we can provide include nicotine replacement patches, chewing gum, nasal sprays and inhalators to help relieve the craving and withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking. We can tailor a service for you over a twelve-week period to support your needs. Many of our patients have been successful with this plan.
Giving up cigarettes is one of the best things to do for your health. MedPro Clinic is here to help you put that smoking habit to rest, for good.
