If we are to make a real attempt at improving our health, it is not only our intake of food, and our exercise which we need to evaluate. Smoking is a huge contributor to deaths in this country. Although being a cause of heart and lung disease, costing a fortune and making us all stained and smelly, these factors are overlooked by thousands of addicts who find it a pleasure and comfort.
Many people are frightened of giving up smoking because of concerns about their weight.
If you do give up, don't simply replace cigarettes with excessive amounts of food, try to chew gum, or nibble fruit or raw veg to stem cravings. If you do put on a few pounds don't panic, most people lose this weight effortlessly after a few weeks. See our links page for help on giving up. Drinking alcohol is a massive part of our culture and hard to avoid. Unfortunately it can cause damage to the liver, heart, kidneys and unborn babies.