2016-02-09
Joybynature.com Team
Feb
09

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Smoking is one such habit that needs to be shrugged off at the earliest. Perhaps you know this and have been trying best to do same. Lets us try once again with below listed 5 tricks that will certainly inspire you to kick the cigarette butt at the earliest.

  1. Drink instead of smoking

By drinking we do not mean drinking alcohol. Drink plenty of water and herbal fluids that would help in eliminating toxins accumulated inside your body. Opt for an herbal or an organic anti-nicotine supplement that would help you in keeping off nicotine. You can drink concoctions made of–

  • Turmeric

  • Brahmi
  • Tulsi
  • Ginseng

  • Triphala
  • Cinnamon
  • Gangal
  • Clove

  • Ginger
  • Amla
  1. Exercise Enough

Exercising isn’t just for weight loss. It can do wonders in getting averse to cigarettes. Regular exercising releases mood-enhancing endorphins that encourage our mind to lose addiction. It also prevents the onset of melancholy feelings that often trigger the urge of smoking. Yoga poses can be of great help in flushing out nicotine traces from the respiratory tract.

Here are few breathing techniques and yoga postures that will help in quitting smoking –

  • KapalBhati breathing technique - This breathing technique improves blood circulation, activates nervous system, oxidizesbrain cells and diffusesthe urge of smoking.
  • NadiShodhanbreathing technique - This breathing technique has atherapeutic effect on respiratory system and treatsside effects of de-addiction.
  • Bhujanagasana - This is a cobra pose that improves circulation of blood, cures respiratory problems, reduces fatigue, eliminates stress and kills the urge to smoke.
  • Trikonasana (Triangle pose) - This pose maintains the equilibrium of mind and body and strengthens mental fortitude. It reduces stress and fights the impulse to smoke.

  1. Dietary Changes

Few dietary changes that can help in quitting smoking are –

  • Increase the intake of alkaline foods like sprouts, dry nuts, raisins, lima beans etc.
  • Decrease the intake of acidic foods like coffee, bread, tea, meats etc.
  • Munch raw fruits and green veggies to treat abrupt smoking triggers.
  1. Do Homework before quitting

Before you kick the butt, make up your mind and stay prepared on the following lines –

  • Line up your family support system in advance
  • Consult a doctor to know the best method that would suit you personally
  • Attend pre-quitting and post-quitting counseling sessions
  1. Evade Triggers

Smoking is trigger oriented. Identify your triggers and evade them to the maximum extent. Whenever you face any trigger, pop in a peppermint candy or a cinnamon piece to diffuse them. Drink green teas or herbal concoctions that would divert you or playing a game of solitaire would be even better.

Click here to know about organic products that would help you in quitting smoking.

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