Smoking is a Bad Habit, Here's How You can manage the Damage

TTHE BAD NEWS Smoking increase you likelihood of developing cancers of the lungs, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, oesopaghus. pancreas, urinary bladder, renal pelvis, nasal cavities, sinuses, liver, stomach, kidneys, and uterine cervix,. You're also risking heart disease, myeloid leukemia, stroke, chronic (and irreversible) lung disease, premature ageing and sexual disfunction.

THE GOOD NEWS Within 24 hours hours of quitting, your blood will contain fewer poisons and more oxygen. Another month and your blood pressure and breathing improve. After 12 months, your risk of heart disease is halve. "A person who quits smoking before age 25 will have a much smaller risk of smoking-related disease. "says associate Professor Matthew Peters, a respiratory specialist. "You stall your lifetime risk at the age you quit, so if you quit at 30 you're likely to forever have the same risk as a 30-year-old smoker. If you will have the same risk as a 40-year-old smoker.

THE FIX See your GP and as for help on quitting. Anti oxidants such as vitamin C (in vegetables and fruit), vitamin E(in vegetable oil and nuts), and lycopene (in tomatoes) will help combat the free radicals that contribute to health problems in smokers.