More than 80% of smokers at least once thought about the time to throw this addiction. But before you quit smoking, you should study some of the negative consequences and what changes occur in the body in the first days after the refusal. This is necessary in order to not get off the right track at the very beginning, since positive changes come at a time when the bad habit has already been completely defeated.
- General condition after failure
- How the body is cleaned and reconstructed
- What happens inside
- What happens outside
- General calendar of changes
- Consequences of sudden failure
- How to support the body
General state after failure
Negative factors that arise against the rejection of the dailyconsumption of cigarettes, are only temporary and all of them disappear for several weeks. The physiology of the female body has a completely different structure than that of the man and this contributes to the fact that girls are much more sensitive to the consequences of rejecting nicotine. Therefore, in the female body, there are more serious rearrangements in all body systems. A response to the changes that occur are the following initial symptoms of refusal to abuse cigarettes:
- a periodic or persistent sense of anxiety;
- may develop depression;The
- person is almost always irritable;
- is a sleep disorder;
- fast fatigue at various loads;
- the mucosa of the mouth becomes inflamed;
- cough;
- digestive tract work is disrupted;
- periodic dizziness;
- there is a general disorientation.
How the body is cleaned and reconstructed
Under constant exposure to toxins, the body systems that are adapted to a certain environment are rebuilt, with the rejection of cigarettes the same happens only on the contrary.
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The respiratory system begins to clear from the slime accumulated over a long period of time, the complete recovery of the lungs takes months. Blood and blood vessels begin to be normally saturated with oxygen, after which the breathing becomes deeper and fuller, while endurance at physical loads improves.
The digestive system is not less affected than the respiratory tract, so after quitting smoking, women often gain excess weight at first, but with proper nutrition, it will eventually return to normal. There is a normalization of the work of the intestine and stomach, over time, the digestion of food and its assimilation also comes back to normal.
Intestine is completely cleared, which contributes to the normalization of the excretory function. Diarrhea or frequent constipation ceases.
The immunity of the smoker is restored within 3-4 weeks, but before that there is a sharp deterioration in the health of the whole organism,therefore, it should be supported, since there is a risk of infection with various infections.
What happens outside
On the face of a woman at an early stage of the recovery period, acne can appear. This is evidence of the elimination of toxic substances that have accumulated inside.
Gradually, the entire body's skin tightens and returns to its former elasticity, the final restoration of the skin ends with the disappearance of wrinkles and the normalization of the skin tone. After 3-4 weeks, you can observe an improvement( pulling) the skin on the buttocks and thighs.
With time, yellowness disappears on the nail plates and on the enamel of the teeth.
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The most difficult period is the first 7 days after quitting. What happens at this time:
- after 12 hours the oxygen level in the blood is normalized;
- on the second day there is a cough and sputum is going away;
- in 3 days begins to restore the tone of blood vessels;
- after 4 days the blood flow to the brain is normalized;
- ulcers from the surface of the tongue disappear on the fifth day;
- after 6 days the food will again become delicious.
Subsequent changes in the body:
- a month later, the normal amount of white blood cells is restored;
- after 60 days the skin regains its normal color and its elasticity is restored;
- for 2-6 months there is an increase in the vital capacity of the lungs;
- all blood cells are updated after 2 months;
- blood circulation becomes full after 3 months;
- liver regeneration occurs after 6 months;
- after 6-9 months, lung function is increased by 30%;
- yellowness of teeth and nails disappears after 8-10 months( even in heavy smokers);
- after 1-1,5 years of dyspnea disappears.
Consequences of a sharp failure
When an active smoker abruptly stops smoking, the body naturally is exposed to severe stress, as he is accustomed to the effects of toxic substances on it.
At first, a person will experience unprecedented discomfort not only in physical terms, but also psycho-emotional.
It is worth noting that the gradual rejection of nicotine is also not suitable for everyone, as daily reduction of consumed cigarettes often simply contributes to delaying the process of failure, or even the next failure of an attempt to give up the addiction. With any of the options for a long process of cleaning the body's systems can not be avoided.
to the table of contents ^How to support the body
To support the body during the recovery period, you should start eating properly, and it also does not hurt to change your lifestyle.
First of all, all body systems need fresh air, so airing the premises and long walks in the park area will benefit.
And also do not harm to moderate physical activity.
In the first weeks, it is worth taking such expectorants as decoctions of limes and oregano, they contribute to the phlegm withdrawal.
Good effect produces on the heart and light potato broth.
It is advisable in the recovery period to consume vitamins: A, C and E, Routine, ascorbic acid.
You should increase the consumption of greenery and cereals, fresh vegetables and fruits, drink berry fruit, compotes, juices.
In order not to gain excess weight you need to limit yourself in the use of flour products.