Apprehensions have been riding high over the unabashed use of smart drugs for quite a while amongst academicians, lawmakers and dispensing chemists.

Several of such medications are decades-old and have been employed for treating disorders like narcolepsy and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) with findings of them being safe.

However, the safety quotient of such drugs when chaotically used by healthy youngsters consuming inapt dosages for boosting their academic competence is something that requires monitoring.

Expert opinions consider this form of usage in continually developing brains could lead to long-standing harm and addiction.

Teen pupils have been noted to take Modafinil (obtainable as prescription medication Modalert, Modavigil, Provigil, Alertec) as an economical means of raising concentration levels, increasing attentiveness, productivity and stamina. Several of these users find these smart drugs to be beneficial in focussing, revision and memorisation for which they were earlier dependent on caffeine-based drinks.

A swift scrutiny of pupil online forums exposes a medicine-advice-swapping world.

The advantages of Adderall, Ritalin that are used for ADHD treatment are contrasted against Modalert, Provigil and a set of medications known as ampakine – prescription medications which are showing potential in treating Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s.

The issue with advising pupils against using them is that tests have revealed such medications to assist in enhancing alertness, focus, concentration and memory due to their interaction in varied manner with the chemical envoys in the brain (neurotransmitters).

ADHD treatment has amphetamine that could lead to addiction, and there are doubts that sleep disorder therapies like modafinil could lead to addiction.

Researchers have comprehended the manner in which medications like Ritalin function by fuelling levels of neurotransmitters like noradrenaline and dopamine in the brain has a positive outcome on moods, recollection and cognitive functioning when taken in optimal dosage. When optimal dosage is crossed, it could lead to issues with addiction. In case of modafinil, there is still dearth of knowledge about the manner in which the medications functions in the brain for boosting cognitive functioning.

But, proof is surfacing that modafinil, deemed non-addictive could additionally have an effect on dopamine levels. This is important as dopamine creation could cause addiction.

At times dubbed as the ‘prize medication’, dopamine release occurs when one indulges in enjoying certain foods, drugs or during sex. Human beings are innately wired to indulge in repetitive self-rewarding experiences, a series which could lead to addictive behaviour.

Outcomes of small-scaled study conducted by NIDA in the United States have shown that Modafinil does raise dopamine levels and can be potentially addictive.

Several research work conducted have constantly indicated that all medications which are commonly abused have a widespread outcome of raising dopamine levels in the brain (nucleus accumbens) which is considered to be critical for their fortifying outcome and finally their core potential of eliciting addition.

A curative dosage of Ritalin (5 -60 milligrams/day) has been observed to be helpful in ADHD patients in the young age bracket, however unsupervised dosages consumed by healthy young individuals could have detrimental outcomes. The additional dopamine production due to excess dosages leads to constriction of blood flow to the brain and over span of time can lead to lasting harm particularly in pre-frontal cortex of the brain among adolescents.

The latest research outcome indicated that the lately accepted drug Stelara could be beneficial in treating patients having moderate to acute-ranging psoriasis in case Enbrel proved ineffective.

Another research outcome showed that Remicade appeared to show favourable results in psoriasis patients who had found no reprieve from use of Enbrel.

Presentation of these research outcomes were done during the yearly congregation of the American Academy of Dermatology. Centocor, the manufacturer of Remicade and Stelara had provided backing for both these studies.

Over seven million people from the United States ail from psoriasis, a lifetime condition typified by inflamed skin and mostly affecting joint areas.

Biologic drugs created as an outcome of genetic engineering proteins – like Remicade, Enbrel and Stelara are normally employed for treatment of those individuals failing to respond to conventional treatments like methotrexate and light therapy.

Both Enbrel and Remicade have blocking action on TNF-alpha or tumor necrosis factor-alpha – a chemical created by immune cells which triggers inflammation. Stelara has been known to target duo proteins –interleukin 12 and 23 which are additionally known to elicit inflammation.

The novel outcomes which indicate other effectual choices apart from Enbrel were the results of a follow-up examination of a bigger study comprising of over nine hundred entrants. It was found that Stelara had greater efficacy in comparison to Enbrel for treating moderate to acute-ranging plaque psoriasis.

Evaluating Psoriasis Treatment Choices

The new-fangled study laid focus on fifty entrants that kept experiencing moderate to acute-ranging psoriasis subsequent to twelve weeks of Enbrel treatment. When contrasted with individuals that found relief due to Enbrel, they had a tendency of being weightier, men and having more acute ranging psoriasis.

These patients were administered Stelara shots 4 and 8 weeks anon.

Subsequent to 3 months, forty percent of them had least symptoms of psoriasis; seventy percent of them had mild-ranging ailment.

The other research enrolled 217 individuals having severe psoriasis in spite of having undergone Enbrel therapy. They were then changed to Remicade treatment.

Researchers of the study explicated that despite both the medicines having a blocking effect on TNF-alpha they did it in somewhat diverse manner. The slight disparity made the researchers deem that Remicade could function more effectually.

On conclusion of the tenth week, 2/3rd of the patients had least extent of the ailment.

Despite no direct assessment being conducted, researchers noted that Stelara was more pertinent in severe psoriasis cases and most of those patients who took it showed improvement that lasted over the span of the subsequent couple of years.

A research examining the outcomes of Stelara on inflamed joints has just commenced. The safety quotient of three of these medications has been analogous in varied researches. However, Stelara has been noted to be around for longer time and hence investigators are aware of whether it would raise the chances of infections or cancer-causative.

The researchers thus concluded that though Enbrel has been beneficial in several psoriasis cases, but in case it fails in working adequately or does not show effect then Stelara and Remicade are ideal drugs for considering.

During 2008, the C.D.C cited 82 fatalities all in the ages from eleven to sixteen year olds, attributed to the choking game and other associated activities. In the current year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have come out with the outcomes of the foremost state-wide study and noted that 1 in 3 eighth grade going kids from Oregon were aware of the choking game whereas over 1 in twenty were participants in this sickening game. The female gender was an equal participant in such games in comparison to the boys.  Youth from the countryside area were noted to have a slightly greater likelihood of partaking in such near-strangulation games as compared to those youth living in cities. Also the survey revealed those with other mental health issues and substance abuse to be likely participants in such games.

The choking game is a popular practice among adolescents who deem it is risk-free. A latest survey showed that nearly half of the youngsters who were reviewed considered it was a safe game.

A research conducted by investigators from Canada noted that sixty-five video recordings about the choking game were uncovered from postings on YouTube over a time span of a mere eleven days. All these video recordings revealed varied methods of strangulating oneself and were watched over a lakh and a half times. Such video recordings conveniently evaded the crucial truth that children could face death due to engaging in such behaviours.

Even more appalling are the results cited by investigators from Children’s Hospital, Cleveland and the Rainbow Babies that mentioned about 1/3rd of the doctors reviewed were oblivious to the choking game and were unable to illustrate any of the caveat signs and symptoms that comprise of :

• Bruising or marks visible over the neck region resembling a hickie.
• Blood-red eyes.
• Dons clothes which cover the neck area despite sultry, tepid climatic conditions.
• Being confused or disoriented subsequent to being unaccompanied for some span of time.
• Discovery of strange objects like a dog leash, rope, scarf, bungee cord and belt.
• Acute, recurrent headaches.
• Cagey behaviourisms, irate and hostile.
• Blood loss underneath the facial or eyelid skin.
• Worn scratches on furniture like door handle, bed post. Line or rope observed to be fastened around door handles or furnishings.
• Repeated requirement to have alone time.

The report also cited that several adults inclusive of the kid’s parents and those individuals working closely with kids were unacquainted of the caveat signs, about the varying alias names given to the choking game like:

• California choke.
• The dream game.
• Purple hazing.
• Pass-out game.
• Fainting game.
• Space cowboy.
• Scarf game.
• California game.

All those doubtful of their kid engaging in such risky practices or having heard of such incidents in their localities need to be vocal enough to their child about the actual threats linked to the game like coma, fatality, likely brain haemorrhage, ocular haemorrhage and ruptured bones.

Cayenne pepper (capsicum) has been observed to be a boon to heart disease patients by halting heart attack in half a minute’s time. It is a marvel herb due to its capability of boosting circulation and increases cardiac action. Cayenne has several potent actions on the complete cardiac system. It could improve heart performance while normalizing blood pressure. Capsicum is one of the most effective innate stimulants recognized with no niggling side-effects. It is a wholesome nosh, manifestly feeding the heart.

It is crucial to always keep first-rate cayenne pepper (cayenne extract) handy for use during an emergency scenario. This life-saving drug could be used when one awaits medical assistance. Cayenne pepper brands that have not undergone irradiation are ideal as the process makes them ineffectual for medical use. Those brands having a minimum of thirty to forty thousand heat units are always a better and effectual choice.

In case of self administration of cayenne extract, a teaspoonful is adequate and in case of giving another person, a teaspoonful must be poured via oral route.

In case of cayenne pepper being used, then a teaspoonful in a cupful of tepid water must be consumed instantaneously. Ensuring that tepid water is used as it would help in opening cellular structures and swifter absorption by the body and directly to the heart via the arterial system, thus feeding it.

Cayenne could additionally be employed alongside cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a person who has experienced a heart attack by administering the extract orally or pouring tepid water along with a teaspoonful of cayenne pepper through the person’s throat.

The cayenne dosage must be given in a time gap of fifteen minutes till emergency situations has been averted, riding with the person in the ambulance and continuing cayenne administration till the time medical assistance is available.

Warm water could be yet another life-saver and its crucial role in averting heart disease cannot be discounted. Shinning exemplars are people from China and Japan who are known to have hot tea alongside their meal intake instead of cold water. It is believed that cold water causes solidification of greasy food that has been ingested and slowing digestion. No sooner does this ‘mire’ react with the acids, it would be broken down and quicker absorption by the intestines in comparison to solid food items. This would eventually form a lining in the intestines turning into fats and leading to a number of cancers and arthritis. Hence, it is ideal that tepid water is consumed (soups or broth forms) subsequent to a meal.

Deep interest in sex should not be translated to sex addiction and there are individuals who flaw in making right decisions and must not be wrongly labelled as sex addicts.

Several clinical psychologists dub sex addiction as more likely a habit, classifying it as obsessive-compulsive behaviour (OCD) instead of sex addiction.

Here is a checklist that could help in decoding when one has transcended the boundary from normal sexual interests to sex addiction. Some common ways of knowing whether one is having sexual addiction are mentioned below. In case one answers in the affirmative to most queries on this list then it is a caveat that must not be ignored.

1. Chronic lying
   The litmus test for knowing when matters have gone haywire is when a person is constantly making up stories in an endeavour to getting sex. Those men lying to women for getting them for having sex indicates predator-like or a sex addiction behaviour.
2. Pre-occupation with sex
   In case sex is what appears to run a person’s life, being constantly consumed or fixated or pre-occupation with sex, always trying to hit on or pick some person up or catching up on porn prior to mate arriving home are all red alert signs.
3. Continuing sex escapades despite major consequences
   In case a person persists with his/her sexual innuendos despite having been fired from work, has been under arrest or given divorce among other major outcomes is a sure-shot clue to having sex addiction problem that needs prompt treatment.
4. Intensely interested in Porn
   Experts have pointed out that a trend often noted is a man engaging in sex with multiple partners in a week’s time would most likely be that person having a strong association with porn.
5. Incapable of Halting Viscous Cycle
   Uncontrollable engaging in sexual activities with no way in sight to halt it despite numerous endeavours.

Treatment for sex addiction comprises of the following:

• Entrants into the sex de-addiction programme are not permitted engaging in any form of sexual gratification to self or others or looking at porn.
• During ‘psychodrama’, a sex addict is required to recollect incidents from earlier times which could have been contributory to his/her addiction, inclusive of being a victim of sexual abuse during childhood.
• Other sessions conducted involve counsellors assisting the addict in comprehending the outcomes he/she has had on near and dear ones, on the women/men they have slept with and their kin.
• Mates join in the program for a couple of days wherein the addict reads out a confession illustrating his/her sexual innuendoes over the last two decades.
• During the concluding week of the de-addiction therapy, a hypothetic  mapping of the person’s life on returning back to home following improvement is done by his/her physicians.
• The addict would meet up with a counsellor and go through a twelve-step recuperation program.
• The objective of such de-addiction programs is making the addict decipher a healthy sex life rather than turning that person into a monk-like existence, as is often thought.

Lately, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made an announcement regarding the new-fangled safety caveats mentioning that the drugs must not be employed on their own by kids or grownups. FDA states that it would need manufacturing companies include further caveats on their product labelling and requesting physicians and patients for scaling back general usage of the medications.

Director, FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Dr. Janet Woodcock stated that asthmatic patients must endeavour to acquire solely a solo-agent steroid inhaler medication and not be trying to obtain combination drugs along with LABA except when it is truly an urgent requirement.

FDA has pointed out that LABAs place asthmatic persons at greater chances of acute, deteriorating signs often leading to greater rates of people being hospitalized and also fatalities. The questionable LABAs are present in the single medications Serevent or Foradil and could be present in combination drugs like Symbicort, Advair that additionally comprise of inhaled corticosteroids. Corticosteroids have inflammation-suppressing and symptom allaying properties and best for asthmatics and arthritis patients. Serevent is a constituent present in Advair with Salmeterol being its active component. Symbicort contains Foradil with Formoterol as its active constituent.

The FDA has advised on limiting the lone usage of long-acting asthma medications Serevant and Foradil along with combination medications Advair and Symbicort by asthmatics due to presence of LABA that could elicit an abrupt, deadly asthmatic attack.

Though this lethal side effect is commonly noted among children, asthmatic adults have also been part of the FDA caveat. Those patients using LABAs to treat COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are not part of the newly furnished FDA warning.

The FDA ruling:

• Warning patient on not using LABAs on their own, however merging them with other kinds of asthma controlling drugs at all times.
• Warning asthmatics on the briefer possible usage of LABAs.
• Limiting LABA usage to solely those asthmatics amongst whom other medications are failing to control the condition.
• Limiting usage of Advair, Symbicort. Though asthma-controlling medications are found in such products, asthmatics must be ideally using such LABA-comprising medications for shortest time attainable.
• Compelling LABA products to be carrying FDA caveats on their labelling.
• Requiring LABA manufacturers to conduct further researches on the safety quotient of such medications.
• Warning that LABA medications do not allay abrupt inception type of asthmatic attacks.
• Instituting a novel risk management program for asthmatics among whom LABA use is needed.

Children and young patients that require a LABA alongside inhaled corticosteroids or asthma inhalers must ideally be using a combined product containing LABA as well as an inhaled corticosteroid.

The novel recommendations are applicable to solely asthma treatment and there is no ban on the single-agent LABA medications as not all asthma-controlling drugs could be merged with such inhaled drugs (asthma inhalers).

Nevertheless, NRT has nearly 1/3rd to ½ the amount of nicotine that is present in majority of the cigarette brands. NRT provides a gradual release of nicotine into the bloodstream hence is not as addictive as nicotine levels found in cigarettes. Nicotine replacement products do not have any presence of injurious tar, carbon monoxide and other noxious chemical substances which are in tobacco.

Side effects experienced on using nicotine replacement items could vary dependent on what kind of product is being used. For instance, patches could lead to skin reddening and scratchiness. Pill-version of medications could lead to feeling nauseous, oral dryness and sleeplessness. In majority of the scenarios, side effects are not that adverse to the point that one has to halt their use.

All types of nicotine replacement products have nearly analogous efficacy when taken in the appropriate manner.

The various kinds of nicotine replacement products are:

• Gums and Lozenge
  These offer slow dispersal of nicotine into one’s mouth.
• Patch
  The nicotine patch could be stuck over the skin and gradually releases nicotine into the bloodstream.
• Inhaler
  This product comprises of a holder containing nicotine delivering a gust of nicotine spray into the mouth and throat area.

Some of the nicotine replacement products like gums, patches and lozenge are obtainable with no requirement of doctor’s prescription while inhaler purchase would necessitate a doctor’s prescription. Some of these nicotine replacement products could be used at an analogous instant like patches and gums. However, it is imperative to firstly seek medical opinion to ensure it is safe to combine nicotine medications. Individuals below eighteen years of age are not permitted to purchase over-the-counter nicotine replacement products, however a doctor could recommend them.
It is important to speak to a doctor in case one is pregnant or intends on conceiving and wishes to quit smoking. Majority of the doctors would advice other means of stopping smoking to be explored prior to using NRT.

Always ensure to seek medical advice prior to commencing use of such product in case one is having some health condition like a mental sickness or cardiovascular issues.

Side Effects linked to NRT

Side effects are dependent on the kind of nicotine replacement product being used.

• Patches
  These could cause itchiness, reddishness on the site where patch was stuck. In case one uses a twenty-four hour patch, problems with sleeping or having particularly dramatic dreams could occur. This could happen as the brain is not accustomed to getting nicotine while one is asleep. Removing the patch after eight p.m. would be helpful in allaying sleep issues.
• Gums
  Gums could lead to heartburn, feeling nauseous, upset belly. Gums are not a viable option for those having dentures or tempero-mandibular disorders or jaw joint problems.
• Lozenge
  Lozenge could cause unsettled stomach, hiccupping, headache and make one gassy.
• Inhaler
  Inhaler could lead to coughing, itching sensation in throat and an unsettled stomach. Inhalers are not ideal options to seek for asthmatics, allergy patients or those with sinus issues.

The doctor would suggest the use of these products in case one has attempted to quit smoking but have failed or those smoking over ten cigarettes a day.

CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) and resveratrol have also been noted to garner immense popularity. So, here’s the scoop on why these two dietetic supplements have become so increasingly preferred.

CoQ10 occurring innately and deemed power manufacturing unit of the cells in the body, is a major contributor to this energy producing process and could function as an antioxidant. Although the body is known to produce CoQ10, but in certain scenarios – inclusive of individuals having cardiac failure and several neuro-degenerative conditions CoQ10 levels are observed to plummet. Aging is also another condition that is known to be directly proportional to declining CoQ10 levels. A number of medicines prevalently employed, statins taken for reducing high cholesterol impedes CoQ10 production as an unavoidable side effect of their method of action.

In case CoQ10 levels are lesser than normal then these supplements could aid in improving health or functioning. There have been some proofs indicating that CoQ10 supplements assist those patients with congestive heart failure, though some studies have not been able to show its benefits. An in-progress study is explicitly scrutinizing if CoQ10 supplements enhance survival rates among heart failure cases. It is imperative to seek medical option for reviewing proof of whether CoQ10 is right and could be used in case one is a heart failure patient and intends on starting intake of CoQ10 in combination with, not as a substitute for, other cures.

A number of physicians could additionally recommend CoQ10 intake in case one is on a course of statin medicine for curbing muscular pains which often afflicts a number of consumers. There is still dearth of large-scaled, crystal-clear trials that have been able to resolve the query of whether it is effectual. CoQ10 is often prescribed by several dieticians and nutritionists as part of an interim curative regime for individuals on statins. Though CoQ10 seems to be harmless to human-beings, yet several doctors favour suggesting the smallest dosage of about a hundred milligrams for bringing out outcomes.

A mouse model trial conducted during 2006 for ascertaining if CoQ10 could lower oxidative stress and growing old in mice, the outcomes revealed that CoQ10 supplements did raise amounts of the substance, however did not have any outcome on oxidative stress and no affect on length of existence in mice.

Another mouse-based study detected that lesser CoQ10 levels did not appear to have an impact on motor and cogitative functioning whereas elevated levels in fact aggravated the cogitative and sensory harms noted in older rodent forms – translating to greater difficulty in spotting their food.

Ubiquinol (type of CoQ10) is yet another supplement being widely vended that is essentially used by the body. If or not either of these would be able to offer quantifiable advantages for what individuals are purchasing them remains an open-ended query.

Resveratrol is a phytochemical present in grape varieties and hence red wines, has amassed considerable focus for its conjectural capability, concentration of which offers a number of advantages like caloric restraint (in animal forms have been shown to prolong existence) and exercising without not truly needing to cut back on one’s dietary intake and hitting the gym, are an unsure thing. Although studies earlier indicated that resveratrol enhanced health and longer existence, however investigators behind that research found later on that normally weighing mice were observed to have health improvements with resveratrol supplements however observed no enhanced longevity.  The key method that is believed to work – triggering a SIRT1 gene – has also recently come under the scanner.

With absence of large-scaled trials revealing its helpful or harmful outcomes on ailments and its safety quotient in case of long-term usage, yet it continues to be widely publicised for wide-ranging purposes like averting cardiovascular ailments, cancer combaters, enhancing cholesterol levels, anticipated inhalation treatment for lung conditions and preventing and treating HIV infection.

All those intending on taking resveratrol supplements must be vigilant about box labelling which could be misguiding. Also noting that red wine complex or proprietary formulations are not analogous to resveratrol by itself and watching out for particular quantities of individual constituents.

Widely advised Resveratrol by physicians is biotivia transmax (bioforte) that could additionally treat depression.

• During the study, over two hundred over-weight diabetic individuals adhered to optionally a typical, less-fat regime (following parameters outlined by the American Heart Association) or a higher fat, Mediterranean styled dietetic intake high in olive oil, veggies, wholegrain, dairy produce and fish. Subsequent to 4 years, there were analogous levels of weight reduction noted in both sets – however solely forty-four percent of those people that followed the Mediterranean diet required diabetes-regulating medicines in comparison to seventy percent of group that followed a less-fat diet. According to researchers the gains derived due to a Mediterranean diet is due to it being high in healthful foods and partially due to it not relying on fat-diminished foods rich in refined carbohydrates.

• Curtailing intake of red meats (beef, pork, lamb) and instead focussing on having greater amounts of fish, poultry (domestic fowls). Legumes – a category of veggies that comprise of bean, pea and lentil provide protein supply which characteristically has no cholesterol and low fat. Other facets about Mediterranean diet comprise of consuming shellfish two times during a week; flavouring foods with herb or spice forms rather than salt.

• Consuming lesser amounts of butter, margarines, butter replacements. Rather a healthier alternative would be extra-virgin olive or vegetable oils. Olive oil is a form of mono-unsaturated fats that could be helpful in reducing LDL or low-density lipoprotein or dire cholesterol levels. Beneficial fats comprise of polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids present in nut, fish and vegetable oils like soyabean, canola, corn oils.

• Restricting intake of less-fat cracker, crisps, chips. Increasing the consumption of olives, walnut, almond or other nut forms, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds.

• Cookie varieties (lesser fat content) are best eaten in minimal amounts and better when substituted with fruits.

• Eating lesser egg substitutes, fatless yoghurt and lesser- fat forms of American Swiss and Cheddar forms. Rather opting for whole varieties in yoghurt, egg, and cheeses like Parmesan, goat milk yoghurt and cheeses.

• Curbing intake of bake potato, breads and rice. Bread, pasta and rice are classically obtained from whole grains via refining process resulting in depleted nutrient levels. A better alternative would be veggies that have undergone roasting and sautéing cooking methods with loads of herb forms and a drizzling of extra-virgin olive oil.

Well, here is an elucidation of the whacky and nifty things several past smokers did that helped them in eventually managing to kick the awful butt.

Burying the evidence

One ex-smoker confesses to have enfolded his cigarettes packs in a plastic sack and burying it in a flowering pot so that they would have to be dug out for extracting a cigarette and they re-burying them back, every instance the craving for a fag surfaced.

Staying focussed on the reward

Unable to resist a dare put forth by a chum, a past-smoker re-collects how his spirited self couldn’t resist the bet to quit smoking with a reward of a meal at a much-favoured restaurant. Though it did take quite a few months to cease the habit, when he finally did manage to do it, he made his friend take him for a meal a second instance – just because it took that long – humorous story.

Paying a fine when gone off-track

Two great buddies decided to give up smoking or shell out a thousand dollars to the other one in case they were not able to do it. Due to being bitten by the honesty bug, cut-throat competitiveness, and not to mention being short of cash –did do the trick for them. None of the two had a puff ever since.

Killing the yearning

An astounding example of a woman who fagged for nearly two decades ceased the habit in an intriguing way – she began munching on Milkbone doggie crackers every time she felt the urge for a puff to repress the hankering and she did manage to quit smoking.

Making a Pact

As a swap for quitting the expensive habit of purchasing cigarette packets on a daily-basis one chain-smoker reminisces making a pact to allow himself at any point in his life to obtain a raffle ticket with no guiltiness involved. The deal did help him stay off smoking, though he has not yet been lucky winning any jackpot as yet.

Kicking Back with a Baking Soda Concoction

A renowned physician once quoted in a tabloid post that for quitting smoking a tablespoonful of baking soda blended in eight ounces water was to be drunk two times a day in the foremost week and then once during a day in the subsequent week would prove vastly useful.

Hypnosis for a smoke-free you

Hypnosis has been widely established to curb smoking in significant ways. Though urges still could be encountered on the course but one could actually hypnotize oneself into staying smoke-free.

Slow-and-steady wins the race

One ex-chain smoker remembers how he made a past with himself that allowed him a single cigarette in a week’s time in case he discontinued his daily cigarette pack nasty habit. It did work for him and gradually weaned off the habit completely.

Getting grimy

An interesting case of an elderly woman who threw away all her cigarettes leaving one aside that she placed on the topmost shelf of her kitchen unit. When the urge was unbearable she would grasp it, taking a single puff, extinguishing it and propping it back in its former place. With time as all items attract dust, grime so did the cigarette and the ‘emergency fag’ then did not seem that appealing after all and she eventually threw that one out too and never did smoke another time.

Saying it aloud

A woman who smoked a pack daily for close to three decades just came to the crucial realization what insanity she had been engaging in when she stated it audibly in front of her physician.

All those people in ‘stuck-in-the-rut’ situations trying hard to quit smoking could derive vital clues from these fine exemplars helping them gain sanity and victory over this horrendous habit of smoking.