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Did you know that it is Lung Health and Respiratory Care week? True story!

We know how important the lungs are to a body functioning correctly. Without proper oxygenation, people are less able to fight off infection, including tuberculosis. The damage caused to the lungs by smoking stretches far beyond just lung cancer. In a study published recently in The FASEB Journal states that cigarettes effect the lungs in a similar manner as Cystic Fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis disrupts the normal function of epithelial cells — cells that make up the sweat glands in the skin and that also line passageways inside the lungs, liver, pancreas, and digestive and reproductive systems. (1) The improper movement of salt and water in the epithelial cells lining the lungs causes a thick, sticky mucus to form. Bacteria and toxic chemicals become trapped in the mucus, leading to a host of problems including life-threatening infections and cancer. Continue Reading

How many times have you heard someone say, "I have a bad smoking habit." Probably far more often than originally considered. Many smokers don't consider their desire to smoke an addiction, but that is exactly what it is.

Over the last ten years, neuroscience has discovered how addictions take over certain areas of the brain. When a smoker goes without a cigarette for an extended period of time, behavioral changes are noted that include mood swings, depression, and more. Those reactions are the difference between an addiction and simply missing brushing your teeth one night when you make the habit of brushing them twice a day. Continue Reading