🚭 Ready to Quit Vaping? Here’s How! 📉
Vaping’s popularity has surged in the UK, with more people now vaping than smoking traditional cigarettes. It’s seen as a “safer” alternative, but concerns linger about its health impacts. Did you know that vaping can increase stroke risk by a third? 🤯
American psychiatrist Dr Daniel Amen, a TikTok sensation with over 3.5 million followers, has shared some simple tips to help kick the habit. He suggests:
1️⃣ Acknowledge it’s a problem.
2️⃣ Track how often you’re doing it.
3️⃣ For a gentle withdrawal, reduce your usage by 5% daily.
Dr Amen also recommends a supplement called N-acetylcysteine (NAC). Good news, it’s available over the counter in the UK! Besides helping with cravings, it’s used for treating paracetamol overdoses. But remember, it’s always best to chat with a healthcare professional before trying new supplements. 🏥
The NHS warns that while vaping poses fewer risks than smoking, it’s not entirely harmless. Their advice? Don’t start vaping if you haven’t smoked before, and if you’re using vaping to quit smoking, aim to eventually stop that too. 🚭
Concerns are growing about e-cigarettes, especially for young users. Prof Maja-Lisa Løchen, a cardiology expert, has voiced her worries, calling e-cigarettes a potential new epidemic, stressing how vaping could harm developing brains and hearts.
Let’s not forget, smoking remains the UK’s top cause of preventable deaths, accounting for over 70,000 deaths annually.
Stay informed and make the healthiest choice for you! ❤️ What are your thoughts on vaping? Share below! 👇
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