Posted by bleauberry on November 22, 2012, at 19:42:01
In reply to Smoking cessation ('cold turkey'), posted by sukarno on November 22, 2012, at 18:53:27
Some people can make it cold turkey, some can't. If you find it too hard, which I did, then the gum or the e-cigs can work good. I have several friends who have done very well with the e-cigs. They don't completely replace a cig, but close. It gives the fix and the throat sensation of smoke, but no smoke and no other crap, just nicotine.The key with either gum or e-cigs is to view the addiction in 3 parts and deal with each one at a time. The social part....someone else lights up, at a party, etc. The habit part....after a meal, with coffee, etc. The addiction part....the actual craving for a physical fix. With gum or e-cigs you are able to get rid of the social and habit parts of the addiction over a few weeks or a couple months, and then through weaning down in doses slowly withdraw the nicotine. The physical part is last after the social/habit has been dealt with.
Anyway I think it is great what you are trying to do and hope the outcome is good.
The stomach issues....I doubt that is cig related. Cigs may be irritating some other existing thing, but not causing it directly. Opinion. I think focus on gut health is in order here.
Gluten. Do not eat any wheat products for 2 weeks and see what happens. There are good wheat-free gluten-free products on the market to replace everything you are accustomed to....bread, donuts, pizza, pasta, whatever.
Dairy. The second most common gut offender after gluten. Skip all dairy products for 2 weeks and see what happens.
Probiotics. Take pills every day, and turbocharge the gut health with prebiotics such as Kefir, yogurt, and any fermented foods.
Diet. Should be mostly veggies and fruits with modest portions of lean proteins.
Lots of pure water.
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