June 25th, 2009
After a three year battle with cancer, this icon has died. Here is the news story
The famous swimsuit photo taken by Bruce McBroom sold over 8 million copies and started a hairstyle trend for both men and women. Her career was limited on television and film but she was an iconic figure nonetheless.
June 22nd, 2009
Obama Signs The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
Full Text of the Bill that was signed into Law
March 19th, 2009
which lungs do you want?
Petition for inability to smoke in public places, on the streets, any place except for a private home. Then maybe we can bring down the evil industry which goes by names Phillip Morris, RJ Reynolds, and Lorillard (www.rjrt.com , www.pmusa.com , www.lorillard.com ) who are the makers of the [...]
March 14th, 2009
I hate admitting to being a recluse at times but I have not been up to par at all this past week. All I know is that I have to kick myself into gear. Tomorrow I am going to a nature shoot which should help. I cannot use the weather as an excuse anymore since [...]
January 27th, 2009
A few health facts I just learned should want to make anyone quit!
Smoking prematurely ages skin by wearing away proteins that give it elasticity, depleting it of vitamin A and restricting blood flow. Smokers’ skin is dry, leathery and etched with tiny lines, especially around the lips and eyes.
Smoking interferes with the mouth’s chemistry, creating [...]
January 26th, 2009
Cigarette manufacturing companies do not want you to know these following facts. The additives the tobacco are soaked in, seemingly harmless things like honey or chocolate or sugar, are in fact added, so that you will become more addicted to nicotine. Some of the chemicals you will find in every american cigarette: [...]
January 23rd, 2009
Discipline leads to Happiness. Forgo addictions to all harmful substances !
January 2nd, 2009
smoking makes you ugly
Yes it does. First of all, there is no benefits other than making tobacco companies richer at the expense of your health. Second, enough research has been done to prove it causes major health problems including emphysema and cancer. Hello, what reason is there to do it? Relief of stress? Meditate [...]
December 20th, 2008
My quickie research has found the following useful tips:
Sleep hygiene
Sleep hygiene is one of the components of behavioral therapy for insomnia. Several simple steps can be taken to improve a patient’s sleep quality and quantity. These steps include:
Sleep as much as you need to feel rested; do not oversleep.
Exercise regularly at least 20 minutes [...]
December 15th, 2008
Supreme Court Allows Law Suits Over Cigarette Marketing
I am getting great support from friends and even people over the internet I do not know personally, whom have also had the difficult task of quitting smoking. I am pleased to report I have quit and plan never to pick up another smoke again in my life. [...]