Stop Smoking With EASE

By Kenneth A. Strong

One way to quit smoking for good is the cold turkey method — where you simply stop all at once, without the aid of nicotine withdrawal drugs, patches, pills, or gum. This is one of the most effective ways to quit, but also one of the most unpleasant and difficult. Your success at cold turkey will depend primarily on your desire to quit, and the things you do for your body during the process. Here are some tips on how to maximize your chances for a successful cold turkey process.

Get Plenty Of Exercise

During your withdrawal period, there may be times when those cravings start to overwhelm you. Try exercising to distract your mind and body. Studies show that high levels of exercise help combat these symptoms effectively. The exercise releases endorphins into your system, thus removing the temptation to smoke, and making it much easier to quit smoking cold turkey.

Eat a Healthy, Well-Balanced Diet

Eating well is the second step to being able to successfully enjoy the benefits of quitting smoking. Your body has built up and stored all kinds of toxins over the years you’ve been smoking. A well-balanced diet is essential in flushing those out and cleaning up your body. Studies have shown that eating high levels of raw fruits and vegetables, especially those containing high levels of vitamin c and citric acid, also help to cut the cravings most experience when they quit smoking cold turkey.

Get Plenty of Support

One of the most difficult things about deciding to quit smoking cold turkey is that most people do not have an adequate support system in place ahead of time. Make sure that you have plenty of friends and family members who will rally around and encourage you when you decide to quit smoking, and you will increase your chances of success by more than 50%. Finding and joining a smoking cessation support group is even better, as you will be interacting with others who are going through the same things you are.

Keep in mind that not everyone who decides to quit smoking cold turkey manages to succeed. If you decide that cold turkey is not the best way for you to find the benefits of quitting smoking, I recommend giving a nicotine replacement product (such as Nicocure) a try. Many people find this route much easier and more pleasant than the serious discomfort of cold turkey.

Find out more about giving up smoking for good at the Benefits of Quitting Smoking blog.

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