Smoking - Don't Puff Away Your Precious Life

Before you light up the next cigarette or cigar, think about the harm it can do to your health.

You may or may not know - all smokers are at extra risks for :-

* coronary heart disease [e.g. heart attacks]
* peripheral vascular disease [circulatory problems]
* aortic aneurysm
* high blood pressure
* high cholesterol [LDL]
* lung cancer
* cancer of the mouth, throat and voice box
* cancer of the pancreas
* cancer of the kidney and urinary bladder
* chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
* chronic bronchitis
* emphysema
* pneumonia
* influenza [flu]
* common cold
* peptic ulcers
* chronic bowel disease [crohn's disease]
* tooth decay [cavities]
* gum disease
* osteoporosis
* sleep problems [falling asleep inappropriately and/or frequent waking]
* cataracts
* thyroid disease [Grave's disease]

As for the female smokers , you are at extra risk for :-

+ cancer of the cervix [womb]
+ menstrual problems
+ fertility problems
+ spontaneous abortion

Male smokers have an extra risk of :-

^ erectile dysfunction [impotence]
^ fertility problems [problems with sperm]

There is also evidence linking smoking to cancer of the colon and leukaemia. Smoking can also cause wrinkles, creating the appearance of premature aging. The sense of smell and taste are also reduced.

Fortunately, most of these harmful effects are reversible.

So make a resolution to quit NOW !!!