How to Quit Smoking: The Scotsman’s Findings and Personal Experience

Over the years I have tried to quit smoking, all to no avail at the time. I tried many different ways to quit including “cold turkey”, nicotine extensions for my cigarettes, nicotine gun, exchanging gum/toothpicks for smoking, etc. There are a number of things I experienced while going through these attempts to quit smoking, which were not very pleasant, but well worth it if you can make that transition. I will outline some of my experiences and the side effects I faced later in this article.

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First, let’s take a look at some of the more popular ways to try and quit smoking that are out there today. There are numerous resources on the Internet of how to quit smoking, which you can peruse at your leisure. I have selected some of the information and included some of the Web sites below on how to quit smoking for your ease when finding it. I hope that you benefit from the Scotsman’s work of surfing the Net for your benefit and to help you quit smoking!

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a Federal Government agency, provides information on their Web site as to what are the benefits of quitting smoking. They include:

“People who stop smoking greatly reduce their risk of dying prematurely.Benefits are greater for people who stop at earlier ages, but cessation is beneficial at all ages.

Smoking cessation lowers the risk for lung and other types of cancer. The risk for developing cancer declines with the number of years of smoking cessation.

Risk for coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease is reduced after smoking cessation. Coronary heart disease risk is substantially reduced within 1 to 2 years of cessation.

Cessation reduces respiratory symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. The rate of decline in lung function is slower among persons who quit smoking.

Women who stop smoking before or during pregnancy reduce their risk for adverse reproductive outcomes such as infertility or having a low-birth-weight baby.[1]“

The CDC also provides posters available for that outline what happens after the first 20 minutes of smoking…

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American Idol: the Scotsman’s Predictions for the Final Four

Well…sadly enough my previous ranking and prediction was correct and that my “home-girl”, Brook White was sent home.  That was a very sad ending to the show and obviously was a very difficult time for her. Even though she was sent home, I am confident that some very intelligent music/record producer (If not many!) were waiting in the wings to get her home and contact her about a contract.  I am sure that with some additional practice, much needed rest, and regaining her confidence after being intimidated before a nationwide audience, she will shine greatly!  I look forward to hearing more about and from her in the future.

 

In all actuality, my predictions have not changed much from my previous article.  I am still confident of the final rankings and status that we will all witness in the future to be the ones mentioned before.  So, with that said, what are the Scotsman’s predictions for the final four?

 

David Archuleta – As we noticed even in the last elimination, David Archuleta has definitely captured the love and admiration of fans all across the country and more than likely around the world.  Not only is he a gentleman…a demonstration of a truly humble attitude…but he is an awesome performer!  Each week I can’t wait to hear his song choice, watch his performance and to sit there and enjoy listening to his…

 

 

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