Science and technology has completely redefined the meaning of human existence. There is no point recounting the gifts of science and technology to the human society all over again as they have been discussed, elaborated and recounted innumerable times. We cannot thank science and technology enough for what it has done for us. However, we can atleast flatter ourselves by saying that it’s we the human beings who have gifted ourselves the wonderful boon of science and technology....

Statistics show that if time can be turned back, 82% of smokers wish they never have started the habit. Everyone knows that it’s obviously healthier for you to quit smoking as soon as possible, but there are more than just long-term health benefits from it.

Psychologically you gain better self-esteem and hence leaving space for career improvements, socially you will never feel like an outcast again in public places such as shopping malls and restaurants, and financially...

Nicotine is an interesting substance. It is an alkaloid this is a bitter tasting poison manufactured by plants and stored in their leaves and stems to stop them being eaten by animals. It is a friendly warning from the plant world to the animal world saying 'don't eat this it will make you ill'.

Humans are well known for living out of harmony with their natural environment.

I've yet to treat a smoker who isn't surprised when I tell them that nicotine is a highly...

A long history is honest about men and their love for cigarette smoking especially as a show of graduating to adulthood among peers.

However today, women who smoke have increased in the number that before even with all the dangers that medical experts have cited caused by addiction to this habit.

What is difficult to understand is the reason as to why. Could it be just another fun activity they have realized or a strategy to outdo their male counterparts?

For most people the thought of having to quit smoking is a challenge enough in it self without having to fear the thought of gaining a few pounds in the process. Often this is enough to convince ourselves that the act of smoking is a smaller evil compared to gaining weight and looking fat. In the light of day the two comparisons obviously aren't even close in comparison considering the devastating health effects that are caused by every cigarette that you smoke compared to gaining a few...

The Electronic Cigarette was developed in China in 2004. It was designed to take the place of smoking tobacco cigarettes and cigars because, despite global smoking bans, many smokers just find it too difficult to quit altogether. There are numerous nicotine replacement products on the market, such as gum and patches, but these in no way replicate the smoking experience which has been proven to be a part of the addictive ritual of smoking. The e-cigarette is revolutionary in that it's...

It is a well known fact that smoking kills. Most of the harmful effects are said to come from the chemicals and tar in cigarettes. The effects of nicotine should not be overlooked. Nicotine is considered one of the most addictive drugs available and for this reason so many people are addicted to cigarettes. Like so many other drugs it remains in your system even when you are not smoking. There are some things you can do to rid your body of nicotine just read from the list...

There are quite a few ways to quit smoking marijuana, but are they really effective?  Some of these ways to quit require harsh chemicals or other drugs. Read on for some helpful ways to quit marijuana.

1.  Why is marijuana a danger to my health?

Most of you probably know that along with caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, marijuana has itself become one of the most used recreational drugs throughout America.  Grass has become really popular...

Smoking leaves a legacy of ruin to your lung health as tar from cigarettes traps toxins and chemicals inside your lungs where they can cause many problems to your health. Cancer might be the biggest issue people think of but also emphysema COPD, chromic bronchitis and even strokes and heart attacks can be linked to tar filled lungs. This legacy of smoking usually takes years to diminish but a lung detoxification regime can speed this up to a just a few months!

Here are a...

Nicotine chewing gums is certainly a product that is relatively new and in fact, it was only introduced to the public in the early nineties. However, during all this time it has managed to generate a lot of debate as well as controversy. There is plenty to discuss when it comes to understanding the efficacy and safety as well as overall merits of these gums which are why so many people have so many different opinions about it.

It is important to find out more about how...