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After The Last Cigarette

The Benefits of Quitting Smoking Begin

By , About.com Guide

Updated December 27, 2011

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After The Last Cigarette

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What happens inside our bodies when we quit using tobacco? Have all of the years of smoking or chewing caused too much damage for quitting to be of any benefit? Not at all. The human body is amazingly resilient.

Within the first 20 minutes of quitting, the healing process begins. The benefits will continue to improve your health and quality of life for years.

It is never too late to quit smoking.

Use the links below to read about the physical changes your body will go through when you quit smoking:

Quit Smoking Benefits:

The First Two Days

Two Weeks to Three Months

One to Nine Months

One to Two Years

Long Term Benefits - 5 to 15 Years

Get quitting now: Sign up for a free Quit Smoking e-course to guide you through the process.

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