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Smoke-Out

November 20, 2008 is the Great American Smoke-Out Challenge

We all know it's not easy to quit smoking, and we all know the benefits outweigh the risks. 

Check out American Cancer Society Great American Smoke-Out Challenge web site for additional information.

• Get a medical check-up
• If you smoke - stop.
• Exercise
• Good Nutrition
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Get support from friends, family, co-workers

When you quit smoking you will lower your cancer risks.  Smoking costs a lot, and with the economy the way it is currently, stopping will save you money.  Smoke clings to you, your clothes, and the furniture around you, stopping will save you money on dry-cleaning.  Smoking ages you prematurely, so stopping will help you retain a more youthful appearance.  Your kids learn from what you say and what you do, stopping teaches your kids that you care about them and the choices they will make.  Smoking makes you more susceptible to illness and increases your health care costs.

For the first time in decades, smoking rates are lower, and it is becoming an less and less socially acceptable to smoke in public. Some employers even have mandatory no smoking policies, meaning you either quit your habit or quit or job.

Risks of Smoking are numerous

• Cancer
• Cardiovascular including heart attack
• Stroke
• Aneurysms
• High Blood Pressure
• Lung and pulmonary function
• Emphysema
• Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia

Non-smokers live longer.  You've heard it all before.  Smoking is a powerful addiction you can beat.  Make a commitment to yourself.  Pick a date and quit.  Quit for your Life.  Quit for your family and loved ones.  Quit because you are worth it.