Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
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.
Step2
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.
Step3
Calcium ~ Adding calcium to your diet will also help replace a vital nutrient most smokers are lacking.
Step4
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.
Step5
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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smdivin said
on 7/29/2008 Very nice...smoking is definitely something I need to quit doing!
MIHealthCoach said
on 7/12/2008 Also, whenever you see cigarettes, an ashtray, someone smoking, etc, reinforce that you don't smoke by saying something positive to yourself like, "I don't smoke anymore". Reinforcement is very important and it works. Great article!
mattlee said
on 7/11/2008 Nice - I keep throwing the idea around myself these days
LNAngel said
on 7/9/2008 Good info! I definitely need to be drinking more water!
nethopperz said
on 7/9/2008 I wish I'd read this a few years ago... Still, I do know someone who needs this information. I'll pass it on.