THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO QUIT SMOKING

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WHAT ARE THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO QUIT SMOKING?

Turkey Medicals, “smoking can cause serious harm not only to you, but also to your relatives who inhale cigarette smoke. Although many people use cigarettes only to reduce stress, this condition can turn into a significant addiction after a short time,” was said.

When you want to quit a bad habit such as smoking, you must first be determined. No method will save you from smoking without your perseverance. The fact that you can prepare yourself for withdrawal symptoms over a period of time will give you lasting and consistent results. To quit smoking by natural means, you can follow these methods:

Make a List To Quit Smoking

Making a list of why you want to quit smoking is one of the first and most important steps to quit smoking. In order to control your urge to smoke, you should make sure that you choose a reason that is strong enough.

Make Active

Working from home has become a new way of working for many of us due to the pandemic process. This condition can be a very important reason that can constantly trigger your desire for nicotine. Being active is the most effective way to quit smoking. It can really be very useful to involve yourself in an activity such as football, basketball, exercise, swimming and skating. Because an active life leaves very little time for your desires to constantly circulate in your mind.

Follow a Healthy Diet

Along with making a firm decision to quit smoking, a healthy diet routine is also necessary immediately after the changes you will make to your lifestyle. Including fresh vegetables and fruits in your diet will help you control your nicotine cravings at a high rate.

Drink Plenty of Water

Drinking water helps you to detoxify your body to a large extent. Therefore, after quitting smoking, you should drink at least 3 liters of water during the day. One of the most effective ways to quit smoking for sure is to drink plenty of water.

Consume Green Tea

Green tea has very important compounds that will promote your overall body health. Due to these compounds, green tea is a very effective remedy for permanently quitting smoking. Green tea helps to distract your mind from smoking. It also allows you to get rid of the damage that smoking does to your body.

Take Vitamin C

The first weeks of quitting smoking permanently are the most stressful and difficult process for you. This process is when you will need support the most. Vitamin C, the antioxidants contained in it, ensure the complete elimination of harmful toxins from your body. For this reason, vitamin C is also called a kind of garbage collector. Vitamin C also satisfies your need for nicotine by cleansing your body at a high rate.

St. John’s Wort Herb

St. John’s wort is one of the most effective herbal methods that can help to quit smoking permanently. This plant is a plant that is popularly preferred for the treatment of depression. High doses of antioxidants contained in St. John’s wort will help you completely control your desire for nicotine, especially at the stage of quitting smoking. It is an important option that can be used for people who do not want nicotine replacement therapy to quit smoking.

Note: Although St. John’s wort is extremely safe to use, it is not suitable for pregnant or lactating women as well as children. You should consult your doctor.

Essential Oils

It is really not easy to quit smoking, as it will affect you very seriously emotionally. Stressful life is one of the common causes of smokers. The effects of essential oils vary from person to person. Essential oils greatly calm your mind and can distract you from nicotine withdrawal. You can give preference to essential oils of mint, rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender and black pepper.

Exercise

Exercise is very important for people of any age. Exercise allows your body to relax and is considered one of the best methods for you to quit smoking. Exercising helps you control your nicotine cravings.

Important Note: All the information mentioned in this article is just a recommendation and cannot replace professional advice. Before trying a new method, you should definitely ask your doctor.

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President of Organ Transplant Center at MedicalPark Hospital Antalya

Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.

Physician's Resume:

Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.

Awards:

Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.

Certificates:

Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .

Professional Members:

American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.

Disclaimer:

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Medically Reviewed by Professor Doctor Alper Demirbaş
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