Every single cigarette/cigar contains over 4000 toxic carcinogens that have a negative impact on virtually every system of your body. They can cause cancer in the mouth, larynx, stomach, lungs, pancreas, liver and spleen not to mention others. They create acidosis and raise blood pressure. Tar build up leads to respiratory issues and emphysema. Sounds like fun, right? 1 pack per day increases your risk of heart attack by over 10x a non smoker. February is heart health month. Do yours a favor and quit today. Pass this (including image) on to anyone you know who smokes. Remind them that their spouses, kids, dogs, etc are depending on them. The left side is a healthy pair of lungs, and the right is smokers lungs. Do the math and take this to heart.
February 14, 2012
Puff, Puff, Die
Posted by nsabino under Exercise, fitness, Fitness and Exercise, Health, nutrition[2] Comments
February 14, 2012 at 11:54 am
I LOVE that you posted this today! Today is the four year anniversary of the date that I quit smoking. I expect that my lungs are, once again, vibrantly pink and overflowing with health and breath and life.
That picture is gross.
February 20, 2012 at 3:49 pm
I quit 23 years ago and I don’t regret it at all. Hopefully by now my lungs have cleared up.