Good Reasons to Quit Smoking
Are you considering quitting smoking but haven�t quite convinced yourself that now is the time? If you need motivation or are struggling to get started, consider the things in your life that matter most. You�ll see that quitting is the right choice by evaluating your health, your lifestyle and the importance of your family.
How Quitting Improves Your Health
� Reduces your chances of having cancer, heart attacks, heart disease, stroke, cataracts, and other diseases
� Makes you less likely to catch colds or the flu, and makes recovery from these illnesses faster and easier
� Makes breathing easier and reduced coughing
� Improves the look of your skin and can make you look more youthful.
� Reduces the staining of teeth and fingernails
How Quitting Improves Your Lifestyle
� You can spend more time with family, catch up on work, or dive into a favorite hobby
� You won�t have to worry about having time or a location to smoke
� You will have more money to spend on other things
� Your food will taste better
� Your car, home, and kids won�t smell like smoke
How Quitting Improves Your Family Life
� You will set a great example for your kids
� You will protect friends and family from the dangers of secondhand smoke
� Your children will be healthier
� You will have more energy to do the things you love with friends and family
� You will be healthy enough to make sure you are around to share in your family�s special moments
If you are interested in quitting smoking and need help getting started, The Little Clinic offers tobacco cessation consultations. To find a clinic near you, visit www.TheLittleClinic.com.
Source: CDC