Holly loses her grandmother to lung cancer
Thursday February 26, 2004
I'd like to introduce Holly. Her story about losing her grandmother to lung cancer is poignant and real. So many of us have been touched by the loss ... Read More
Remember Joe Camel?
Wednesday February 25, 2004
Who do you think Joe was talking to? As a part of a $289 billion Justice Department lawsuit, the government claims that Big Tobacco was aiming their aggressive ... Read More
Take part in a survey
Monday February 23, 2004
The Institute of Social and Preventative Medicine at the University of Geneva(Switzerland) is conducting a survey about tobacco withdrawal symptoms. They are looking for participation from smokers, ex-smokers, as ... Read More
Pick your Quit Smoking Date
Sunday February 22, 2004
It just makes sense to try to choose a time to quit smoking when your life is under less stress and external pressure. Things you should consider when deciding on ... Read More
Smoking Poll Question
Friday February 20, 2004
How old does a person needs to be to buy cigarettes or smokeless tobacco? Should there be age restrictions in place? Perhaps tobacco products should be outlawed alogether...Cast ... Read More
Anna's Quit Smoking Story
Thursday February 19, 2004
Anna started smoking in her early teens, not realizing that she was committing herself to years of enslavement. "I have tried many times over the last few years to ... Read More
Preparing Yourself To Quit - Part Two
Wednesday February 18, 2004
What does it take to make this the last time you have to quit smoking? What needs to be done differently than in past attempts? Preparation. Instead of running headlong ... Read More
Smoking Cessation Aids - Part Three
Wednesday February 18, 2004
Hands down, the very best smoking cessation aid on the planet is your own will and determination to quit. If you aren't motivated and committed to kicking the habit, ... Read More
How to Quit Smoking - Part One
Sunday February 15, 2004
If you've tried to quit smoking and failed, you know how tough it is. Nicotine is a powerful addiction. Just thinking about quitting is enough to make most ... Read More
Lesly's Quit Smoking Story
Thursday February 12, 2004
About.com Smoking Cessation forum member Leslyr, spent years and years trying to quit smoking, as most of us did. Nicotine had a firm grip on her until this quit came ... Read More
Free E-course: Six weeks to Improved Relaxation
Thursday February 12, 2004
About.com Guide for Stress Management, Melissa Stoppler, M.D., hosts this great new e-course to help us learn how to relax. Each week for six weeks, you'll receive a brief ... Read More
Quit Smoking Polls
Wednesday February 11, 2004
Grab a cup of coffee, sit back and take a few polls. You'll find questions about nicotine addiction , and other smoking-related issues. This section is where poll questions are ... Read More
Cheryl's Story Continued...
Monday February 9, 2004
We first met Cheryl when she shared with us her story of courage and caring after being diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. The story then continued with ... Read More
Heart Disease is the #1 killer of women in the U.S.
Friday February 6, 2004
Today, February 6th, 2004, marks the first annual National Wear Red Day, a national campaign aimed at raising awareness about the risk of heart disease for women. Launched ... Read More
Hefty Cigarette Tax Increase Suggested
Wednesday February 4, 2004
Four former U.S. surgeons general have come up with a new 10 point plan to encourage more people to kick the habit. They predict at least 5 million ... Read More
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
Tuesday February 3, 2004
Phylameana lila Desy, About Guide to Holistic Healing, features this article about taking control of your life by Dr. Erika Duffy. Dr. Duffy is a certified Holistic Counselor, a ... Read More
After The Last Cigarette
Sunday February 1, 2004
What happens inside of our bodies when we quit tobacco? Have all of the years of smoking caused too much damage for quitting to be of any benefit? ... Read More