Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Key points
- There are so many reasons to quit smoking, and absolutely none to continue smoking.
- Health benefits aren't the only way smokers can improve their lives.
- Actually, there are several benefits but the most significant of them all is to rid yourself of the aforementioned age-old paradigm, and replace it with a sense of "I am in control of my life".
- Have you ever wanted to stop smoking, but haven’t been able to?
There are so many reasons to quit smoking, and absolutely none to continue smoking. Sure, you may enjoy smoking, but the addiction is doing nothing but catastrophic things to your body, setting the stage for health problems and diseases—both chronic and fatal—which may seem far-off and unreal right now, but ones that are as real the last cigarette you smoked.
Actually, there are several benefits but the most significant of them all is to rid yourself of the aforementioned age-old paradigm, and replace it with a sense of "I am in control of my life".
By quitting smoking, you will Instantly feel better about yourself and you will experience some amazing benefits, such as the following:
- Your sense of taste will improve, and your favorite foods will be so much more delicious;
- Your sense of smell will improve, and you’ll be amazed and thrilled at all the fragrances you’ve been missing;
- Your teeth will be whiter;
- Your fingers won’t be stained with cigarette tar;
- Your clothes will no longer smell like smoke;
- Your breath will be fresh;
- Your lungs will be able to breathe deeper and more full;
- You won’t cough as often;
- You will lower your risks for numerous health problems, ranging from dozens of different cancers, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, vision problems, premature wrinkling of the skin, lupus, gum disease, acid reflux, peptic ulcers, infertility, and more.
- You will have more money in your pocket
- You will have far greater control over your life
- You will no longer be concerned with having cigarettes for the morning, or for a long drive;

Have you ever wanted to stop smoking, but haven’t been able to? Sadly, it’s a very common problem. However, if you’re serious about quitting, these are some of the benefits you can expect to gain.
When you quit smoking, you will get...
1. Better blood circulation, and therefore warmer hands and feet.
2. Higher energy levels.
3. Increased stamina.
4. Improved sense of taste.
5. Improved sense of smell.
6. Less feelings of thirst.
7. Less dry lips and mouth
8. Lower blood pressure.
9. Better pulse rates.
10. Lower risk of gum diseases.
11. Lower risk of cancer.
12. Lower risk of heart attack.
13. Lower risk of stroke.
14. Lower risk of blindness.
15. Lower risk of impotence.
16. Lower risk of miscarriage.17. Lower risk of having to amputate limbs.18. Higher levels of antioxidants.19. Strengthened immune system.20. Higher blood oxygen levels.21. Increased lung capacity.22. Increased capacity to build muscles.23. Less nausea from smoking too much.24. Less coughing.25. Less trembling hands.26. Improved vision.27. Less wrinkles and more beautiful skin.28. Less yellow skin on fingers.29. Less yellow nails.30. Whiter teeth.31. Less smelly clothes and hair.32. Less feelings of guilt.33. Possible improved self-image.34. Decreased levels of stress hormones.35. Increased sense of wellbeing.36. Improved self-control.37. Improved health of the people around you.38. More cash and a better economy.39. Lower life insurance premiums.40. More available time for your loved ones.41. A longer life.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
Our doctors write and review articles for accuracy and keep them up to date.
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