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How Does Cigarette Smoke Affect Growth?
Smoking will stunt your growth. It’s a warning that has passed from generations of parents to children. But does science support the claim? In fact, researchers have found that smoking can affect growth throughout a person’s life, sometimes in ways that may surprise you. But it should be no surprise that smoking poses the greatest threat to the development of children and unborn babies.
Robin: I Lost 70 Pounds!
Meet Robin Wahl – a truly inspiring lady who lost 70 pounds and changed her life for the better. How did she do it? Read on for her story: “I’ve been overweight all of my life. As a night shift paramedic and mother of five; at 37 years old, I smoked over a pack of cigarettes a day; I drank more than I should and I weighed 260 pounds. I was on depression medications and my doctor said with my family history, my cholesterol and triglyceride levels, I was in a lot of trouble. I took five different medications. I was not a healthy woman.
How to Stop Smoking During Pregnancy
Smoking during your pregnancy could cause birth defects and a low birth weight in your baby. It may also result in placental abruption or a stillbirth. You might feel hooked on smoking, but the health of your baby could be the perfect incentive you need to finally quit. Unfortunately, smoking cessation aids, like the patch or nicotine gum, aren’t necessarily healthy for your baby, either. Employ other methods and strategies to help you quit.
Dangers of Teenage Smoking
Despite countless public service announcements, health education and age restrictions on purchasing cigarettes, teenagers still choose to smoke. Most people who smoke later in life started before they were 18, according to KidsHealth. Talk to your teenager about the dangers of smoking and encourage her to quit if she’s already started.