It’s estimated that over 30 million adults in the U.S. regularly smoke cigarettes. While we’ve seen a downward trend in smokers over the years, it’s safe to say that number is still quite alarming.
Read MoreHypnosis isn’t some magic idea that immediately causes you to quit smoking after years. However, it can also be one of the most effective ways to quit – especially when you’re tired of other methods failing.
Read MoreAccording to a recent article on Scientific American, the risk of a severe coronavirus infection could be higher for people who smoke or vape.
Though little is currently known about Covid-19, the newest type of coronavirus, we do have a lot of information about how viruses act, and the way smoking effects the immune system, and the evidence strongly suggests that those who smoke or vape are at a much higher risk of developing a severe coronavirus infection.
Read MoreHabits are the things we do automatically, without even thinking about them. They are the things we do regularly, often daily. And those sometimes little actions can have a profound impact on our lives. But why are habits so hard to change?
The 21 Day Myth
Some people say that if you do something for 21 days, it automatically becomes a habit. But is that really true?
Read MoreIn my daily practice I see the results of little (seemingly innocent) choices which people make. Years ago, I experienced some of the results of these little choices in a big way.
Tragic choices
One Thursday morning in June, I was heading into the office driving on I-76 from my home in Brighton, Colorado. I noticed a couple of cars by the side of the highway and another car on its top in a field. My thought was “oh my God, this has just happened!” I quickly pulled off the highway and hurried to see if I could be of help.
Read MoreIf you have children, you may have switched from smoking to vaping when you’re around them in an effort to protect them from the dangers of secondhand smoke. However, it turns out that vaping around them… or even vaping in a room they will later be in… poses very serious risks to their health and safety.
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