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New Guidance Says Doctors Should Discuss Vaping as One Option to Help Adults Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking is one of the best things a person can do for their health—but it's also one of the hardest habits to break. Many smokers make several attempts before they successfully quit, even when using medications or nicotine replacement products. Now, a panel of tobacco treatment experts is encouraging healthcare providers to expand the conversation about smoking cessation by discussing nicotine e-cigarettes as one possible option for adults who smoke cigarettes. The recommendations, published in JAMA , were developed by the Harm Reduction Work Group of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco’s Treatment Research Network. Rather than promoting vaping, the group says clinicians should focus on helping patients choose the quit-smoking method that best fits their individual circumstances. A Personalized Approach to Quitting Smoking cessation isn't the same for everyone. What works well for one person may not work for another, which is why the authors recommend mo...
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Today is a new day. What can you do to feel good? Start by stretching. Yes, stretch before you even get out of bed. Stretching is found to increase endurance and strength, it's simple and it really feels good.

Do this before you even get up. Inhale, then bring your knees to your chest as you exhale. Only go as far as feels comfortable and repeat five times. Next reach your arms overhead, point your toes and just breathe, relax and do it again.

Next, get up and dangle your legs over the side of the bed. Extend your legs, point and flex you feet, then circle them around. Remember to breathe slowly and deeply - the breath will come naturally, so don't force it.

Next, raise your left arm toward your ear, rest your right hand on the bed, breathe and gently stretch. Now do the other side and repeat.

Now bring your chin to your chest, then right ear, left ear and gently back. Repeat several times.

Finally, shrug your shoulders up and down, then forward and back.

Now give your head and eyes a little massage and face the day! Wonderful, yes? Over time you will learn to incorporate your own variations into your morning routine. You can stretch anytime you need to throughout the day. Eventually, you will gain increased flexibility and yes, more strength. I guarantee your day will be brighter and you'll feel more relaxed.


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