Other - General Health Care

How can I stop smoking and not get cankers ?

Shared by Marx: I have quit smoking several times. Every time I quit I get four to five canker sores. A doctor prescribed Kenolog in Orobase. I have also tried home remedies like salt water and apple cider viniger. Nothing works. Three doctors have even told me to keep smoking to keep the cankers away. [...]


What are the consequences of smoking weed?

Shared by Bernie: People tell me it’s better for you than most things because it’s “natural” and doesn’t do any damage, but all my friends who smoke alot talk really slow and forget everything.. I also just heard that smoking weed adds 6x more tar to your lungs than smoking ciggs does..
What damages does smoking [...]


Why does smoking affect your sense of smell?

Shared by Sulema: I’ve read in many places that smoking will diminish your sense of smell. But I haven’t found anywhere that explains why. How and why does smoking affect your ability to smell?


How do you quit smoking without using the patch or gum?

Shared by Winifred: I’m thinking about quitting smoking. I know I want to quit within the next 2 years. The only thing is that I really enjoy smoking. I smoke roughly 15 a day. I would like to know how to quit without using the patch or gum. I can’t [...]


How do you stop someone from smoking when they refuse to get professional help?

Shared by Cyndi: I know of two guys in my life that won’t quit smoking. I don’t think they believe it’s important to quit smoking. I’m afraid that they will have serious health problems or cause the health problems of family members that live with them.
Another thing I forgot to mention, I gave up the [...]


How can I stop smoking and not get cankers ?

Shared by Freda: I have quit smoking several times. Every time I quit I get four to five canker sores. A doctor prescribed Kenolog in Orobase. I have also tried home remedies like salt water and apple cider viniger. Nothing works. Three doctors have even told me to keep smoking to keep the cankers away. [...]


What are the main risks of smoking tobacco while your throat is recovering from tonsillectomy?

Shared by Meri: I’ve been smoking some of my hand rolled cigarrettes and my throat hasn’t completely healed, I still have the two white patches and it’s been about 16 days from surgery. What I want to know is the risks from continuing smoking, not your opinions and why smoking is bad. I could care [...]


How much does smoking a couple of cigarettes a week actually harm me?

Shared by Sunny: I’ve never been a regular smoker in my life but I enjoy smoking a couple of cigarettes when I go out for a drink. I may also smoke a cigarette if I’m really depressed or stressed. I often go for weeks of months without smoking and in general I don’t find smoking [...]