Uncovering the Harsh Realities of Smoking
Did you know that non-smokers
have a higher risk of colds, sinusitis, bronchitis, emphysema, heart attack,
stroke and respiratory and circulatory problems than non-smokers? 🤔 Smoking not only
increases conditions like diabetes, ulcers and high blood pressure, but can
also contribute to osteoporosis.
⏳ Prepare yourself for this alarming fact: every
cigarette takes away eight precious minutes of life. One day for a smoker, it’s
like sacrificing an entire month every year. A two-pack-a-day enthusiast can
give 12 to 16 years of his life!
🌬️ Cigarettes are full of more than 4000
toxic poisons that destroy the blood system. One puff can increase your heart
rate by 20 to 25 beats per minute, raise blood pressure and put more strain on
the heart. Meanwhile, carbon monoxide forces out vital oxygen, which the heart
needs.
🩸 Smoking also constricts peripheral blood
vessels, limiting blood flow to the hands and feet. It takes six hours for the
circulatory system to return to normal after the last cigarette. Think about it
– for just two hours out of the entire day, if you smoke in the morning and at
bedtime, your circulation is impaired!
👵 Watch out for premature aging! Smoking
dries out the skin, making it look unhealthy and wrinkled. Each cigarette
destroys up to 25 milligrams of vitamin C, affecting collagen tissue and the
immune system. It’s not just about appearance—it’s your health and life on the
line.
💪 So
let’s break free from the chains of cigarettes! Your well-being deserves it.
Thanks for joining me on this journey to better health! 🌿