How to Detox After Quitting Smoking and Stay Quit
Experts and successful quitters agree! Improve your health and your chance of never smoking again with a period of detox.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Water, water, water ~ It's no big secret that water is the perfect drink. It cleanses your system and helps restore moisture smoking has been robbing you of. Adding lemon juice to your water can make it more appetizing, and some believe it has additional purifying effects. If you struggle with water, try adding a little here and there. Add ice to all your beverages. Instead of chugging giant water bottles, drink one mug of water for every cup of coffee you drink.
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Multivitamins ~ Many people in traditional and alternative health believe that smoking interferes with your body's ability to absorb vitamins and minerals. Part of your post-smoking detox plan should be a quality daily multivitamin.
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Calcium ~ Adding calcium to your diet will also help replace a vital nutrient most smokers are lacking.
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Exercise ~ You may not be ready to run a marathon yet, but exercising at any level will increase your oxygen levels and promote better cardiovascular health. It will also encourage water consumption and sweating (see next step). Start by walking or swimming. A little every day will help. Build up to a more demanding regimen over time.
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Sweat ~ Sweating is on of best natural detoxifying methods available. Sweating removes toxins from your system and encourages the water consumption/waste release cycle. Whether you sit in a sauna, run a mile, or just workout at your own fitness level, sweating will help your body recover from the years of toxic consumption.
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Tips & Warnings
Detox from smoking is all about increasing air and water use.
Breathe More
Drink More
Sweat More
When buying a quality multivitamin, ask a professional for advice. Generic Multi's won't give the help you're looking for.
Be cautious when exercising not to exceed your physical exertion threshold. Talk to your doctor for safety instructions.
DO NOT FORCE EXCESSIVE WATER. 8 8oz glasses a day is a good rule. Water, in large quantities, can be fatal.
