{"id":1350,"date":"2016-02-24T21:39:53","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T21:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stopsmokinghypnosisbayarea.com\/?p=1350"},"modified":"2021-10-18T11:58:43","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T11:58:43","slug":"nicotine-health-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/josephgiove.com\/qso\/nicotine-health-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicotine Health Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you talk to most people about serious health risks, it\u2019s almost a guarantee that smoking will be brought up. After all, stopping smoking is one of the single most important things one can do to reduce their risk of cancer and heart disease and start to feel better physically as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>But at Joseph R. Giove Clinical Hypnosis, I\u2019ve noticed that a number of people don\u2019t fully understand just what it is about smoking that keeps them coming back or what damages their health. While things like the tar and the various carcinogens within a cigarette are understood, the various health effects of nicotine aren\u2019t as widely talked about.<\/p>\n<p>This is especially problematic since many people switch from smoking cigarettes to using electronic cigarettes or even nicotine gum or patches. They\u2019re still getting their nicotine, but through method that doesn\u2019t come with the tar and the more than 4,000 toxic chemicals found in cigarette smoke.<\/p>\n<p>However, what they don\u2019t realize is that nicotine itself has a variety of impacts on the human body and its overall health and wellbeing. In other words, using any kind of nicotine product is something you should stop doing. Otherwise you\u2019ll be putting yourself at risk for a variety of health issues.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Nicotine?<\/h2>\n<p>First, it\u2019s worth understanding the basics of what nicotine itself actually is. There are a few basic points that can help explain this to you clearly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nicotine is a type of compound known as a parasympathomimetic alkaloid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s found in the leaves of the nightshade family of plants and heavily in tobacco plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>It makes up between 0.6 and 3{cb12661b2b7fd86e618703ac3a1bf5df9897d897450d7668a57e7745cc225577} of the total dry weight of tobacco.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In short, it\u2019s a chemical compound found in plants. But beyond that, nicotine is a drug \u2013 just like the many illegal drugs available throughout the country. It acts as a stimulant, and also triggers various psychoactive effects on the user. This includes feelings of relaxation, appetite reduction, and mood elevation. It works as a stimulant and a relaxant and as such is a bit different from many other drugs out there.<\/p>\n<h2>The Many Health Effects<\/h2>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to get into the health effects of nicotine. When a cigarette is smoked, the nicotine is absorbed by the lungs and enters the blood, reaching the brain in about seven seconds in most cases. This triggers the release of a variety of different chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, which brings the calming effect with it. But that nicotine-rich blood is now moving throughout the body and can have a wide range of impacts on it. The various health effects of nicotine include the following.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A serious increase in blood pressure and heart rate, which can trigger angina and other heart related issues. This is especially true in patients already suffering from some form of heart related illness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>An increase in the chance of developing cardiovascular disease has been linked to nicotine use as well. This applies to nicotine no matter how it is used to enter the body, from patches to smoking and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Nicotine can trigger a variety of different gastrointestinal problems. This includes nausea, diarrhea, and peptic ulcers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>It also leads to dry mouth and heartburn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Nicotine has been linked to headaches, dizziness, and abnormal sleeping patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>The impact of nicotine on the circulatory system is especially profound, and it has been linked to an increase in the chance of clots, an enlarged aorta, damaged vessels, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s true that currently there are only mild links between cancer and nicotine itself, though researchers disagree as to whether or not the use of nicotine will lead to cancer. Some studies have shown that it can occur, and that tumor growth is increased directly by nicotine. In other words, the risk of cancer from nicotine is something worth paying attention to \u2013 just because you\u2019re not smoking doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re not placing yourself at an added risk.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1352\" src=\"https:\/\/josephgiove.com\/qso\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/article-smoking-health-effects-160x108.jpg\" alt=\"Stop Smoking For Your Baby\" width=\"160\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/josephgiove.com\/qso\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/article-smoking-health-effects-160x108.jpg 160w, https:\/\/josephgiove.com\/qso\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/article-smoking-health-effects-150x102.jpg 150w, https:\/\/josephgiove.com\/qso\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/article-smoking-health-effects.jpg 621w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Pregnant Women, Fetuses, And Nicotine<\/h2>\n<p>Pregnant women in particular need to avoid the use of nicotine. No matter how the chemical enters the body, it will find its way into the bloodstream and will then be passed to the unborn child. This has been connected to numerous health issues including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced brain development<\/li>\n<li>Hypoxia \u2013 an issue where the fetus isn\u2019t properly nourished<\/li>\n<li>Reduced strength and performance of blood vessels leading to the child<\/li>\n<li>Altered brain development<\/li>\n<li>Abnormalities in muscle tone<\/li>\n<li>Increased chance of facial clefts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nicotine is also present in breast milk of nursing mothers who smoke, highlighting yet another way that babies could be exposed to this drug.<\/p>\n<h2>Nicotine Addiction<\/h2>\n<p>Of course, we can\u2019t talk about nicotine and your health without talking about the key reason that smoking is so hard to stop for millions \u2013 addiction. Nicotine is the substance within cigarettes that users become addicted to, due to the impact it has on the brain\u2019s natural chemistry.<\/p>\n<p>By triggering the release of pleasure causing compounds within the brain, nicotine quickly develops into a chemical that users are addicted to. Some studies have suggested that it\u2019s even more addictive than cocaine, and while it doesn\u2019t have the same level of health effects that cocaine use will bring with it, the prevalence of nicotine use means that it\u2019s just as large of a problem for society.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the highly addictive nature of the drug, users have a difficult time stopping its use and instead often <a href=\"https:\/\/josephgiove.com\/qso\/dir_quit_smoking_private_coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stop smoking<\/a> by using patches or e-cigarettes. However, this still doesn\u2019t remove the health risks associated with nicotine itself. As a result, it\u2019s important to find a way to completely stop using nicotine.<\/p>\n<p>Hypnosis can help. It\u2019s a proven technique that has helped thousands in the Bay area put down the cigarettes and e-cigs, step away from the patches and gum, and live a completely nicotine-free life. Complete cessation is the only way to avoid the many health effects that nicotine can have on one\u2019s life, and as such it\u2019s well worth looking into all of your options for doing just that \u2013 including hypnosis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you talk to most people about serious health risks, it\u2019s almost a guarantee that smoking will be brought up. After all, stopping smoking is one of the single most important things one can do to reduce their risk of cancer and heart disease and start to feel better physically as a whole. 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