For those who are trying to quit smoking,
remember that the habit does nothing well. Health concerns are just the peak of
the problem. Smoking also leads to fires and damages. Be free from the
influence of tobacco and follow a healthier life today by making conscious
decisions.
To back up positive choices, the World Health
Organization (WHO) says that smoking is a leading factor in cardiovascular
disease and lung cancer. It claims more than people’s lives. Smoking destroys
careers and important relationships, bringing individuals to smoke more.[i]
This is the ugly truth that the WHO has been
pushing to address through its World No
Tobacco Day (WNTD) celebration, a global effort that seeks to increase the
level of awareness about cigarette smoking by explaining its damaging effects
to the public.[ii]
To help in promoting this advocacy, Sante
Philippines, provider of premier organic health and wellness products and
services, lists the main harmful effects of continuous cigarette smoking:
Smoking Causes Health Risks
Cigarette and tobacco smoking are the main
reasons for major diseases in the world. It is linked with a wide variety of
cancers, commonly affecting the heart and lungs. The habit makes smokers
vulnerable to diseases because of particles that lower the immune system.[iii]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a
condition where mucus in the lungs causes difficult breathing, is a result of
long-term smoking, usually found in people who have started cigarettes at an
early age. Inhaling cigarette smoke also worsens asthma and tuberculosis.[iv]
Second-hand Smoking Destroys Lives
Smoking also affects nearby people. When
smokers light cigarettes inside their houses, they endanger the health of
family members, especially infants and children.[v]
Animals, also, are not immune to the harmful
effects of cigarette smoke. Dogs and cats, among other furry companions, are
also victims. Felines, particularly, are prone to developing a type of cancer
called, malignant lymphoma, if they are exposed to cigarette smoke for long.[vi]
Smoking Affects the Environment
The production of cigarettes and tobacco also
set major harm to the environment, with tobacco plantations destroying the
land. Areas of dense forests that have been cut down to cultivate tobacco
result in soil erosion. Not only that, tobacco production uses trees to create
fire for drying tobacco leaves and for rolling and packing cigarettes. If not
monitored, cigarettes start forest fires, damaging the ozone layer further and
destroying the homes of both animals and people.
Additionally, the procedures in making tobacco
release toxic gases. These air pollutants, such as methane and carbon dioxide, negatively
affect the ozone layer. [vii]
There will always be a link that connects
smoking to damages, be it nature or human life. Once people place cigarette
butts on their lips, they not only gamble their lives but risk the lives of
others. Encourage people around you to stop smoking by vocalizing your concern.
They might dislike the attention at first but showing consistent compassion
will let them know that you mean the best for them.
Santé offers products that improve the quality
of life of Filipinos and people around the world. The company has been providing
premier organic health and wellness products and services with Santé Barley at
its core. Barley grass is an effective antioxidant, rich with vitamins and
minerals that not only detoxifies the body but also, aids in digestive health.
To know more about Santé, and its product
offerings, and other upcoming events, visit their official FB Page at www.facebook.com/pg/santeofficial.ph
or their website at www.santebarley.com/ph.
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About
Santé
Founded in 2007, Santé promotes, produces and
distributes premier natural health and wellness products; as well as services,
designed to help people live better lives. With Santé Barley as its flagship
brand, Santé has dominated the local market with its certified* organic barley
grass – grown and harvested in New Zealand. (More recently, Santé has become
the Philippines’ first company to be certified organic by BioGro). With the
proven health benefits of Santé Barley, Santé has developed a comprehensive selection
of everyday barley-based products. Today, Santé has expanded its offerings to
include a fitness and rehabilitation center with its Santé Fitness Lab; and an
array of natural products that are true to the company's thrust in promoting a
healthy lifestyle. Headquartered in the Philippines, Santé has offices
worldwide such as New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, UAE, Qatar, Nigeria, and
Cyprus.
[i] https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/health_effects/effects_cig_smoking/index.htm
[iii] https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/entertainmented/tips/GlobalSmoking.html
