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| Name: BeEnIe | Date: May 28th, 2007 12:12 PM |
| JUST GOOGLE IT THATS WHATS THE INTERNET IS FOR ↑ |
| Name: marija | Date: May 28th, 2007 12:37 PM |
| lung cancer throat and mouth cancer poor circulation and gangrene blindness heart disease going on the cigarette boxes here in australia....hahahahahaha we have the graphic photos on the cigarette packs it doesnt scare me....or anyone else i know who smokes...i still smoke :-) to me ...the only way to end the cost of cigarette related diseases ...IS TO MAKE IT ILLEGAL.......they wont, too much money involved. im going to start my own lobby group...."up yours...anti-smoking campaigners"..LOL ↑ |
| Name: Nicolaaa | Date: May 28th, 2007 1:17 PM |
| we dont have pics on fag packets over here... beenie...atomic said yesterday she would LIKE to help me os im giving her the chance! hahaa how old were you when you started smoking marija? ↑ |
| Name: homemommichele | Date: May 28th, 2007 8:12 PM |
| increases the heart rate causes constriction of the arteries, increasing blood pressure if breastfeeding causes lower milk output if pregnant delivers harmful chemicals to the fetus stunting growth dries the skin and hair, not to mention makes you stink!! makes teeth yellow and yucky looking That's what I can think of on the fly!! ↑ |
| Name: winnmom | Date: May 28th, 2007 8:18 PM |
| here is what I found on a web site WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF SMOKING? Effects The effects of smoking will vary from person to person and depend on such things as: a person's susceptibility to chemicals in tobacco smoke; the number of cigarettes smoked per day; the age when the person began smoking; and the number of years of smoking. Immediate effects Smoking one cigarette immediately raises a person's blood pressure and heart rate and decreases the blood flow to body extremities such as the fingers and toes. Brain and the nervous system activity is stimulated for a short time and then reduced. A smoker may also experience dizziness, nausea, watery eyes and acid in the stomach. Appetite, taste and smell are weakened. Other effects of cigarette smoking Smokers typically experience shortness of breath, persistent coughs, reduced fitness, yellow stains on fingers and teeth and decreased sense of taste and smell. Smokers have more colds and flu than non-smokers and find it harder to recover from minor illnesses. Smoking can cause impotence in men, while women who smoke are less fertile than non-smokers. People who smoke tend to have facial wrinkles appearing much earlier and, in general, look older than non-smokers of the same age. Smokers have an increased risk of developing: respiratory infections such as pneumonia and chronic bronchitis; emphysema (a progressive and potentially fatal lung disease); heart attack and coronary disease; cancer of the lung, throat, mouth, bladder, kidney, pancreas, cervix, stomach; stomach ulcers; and peripheral vascular disease due to decreased blood flow to the legs. A person who is dependent on cigarettes may find that they experience withdrawal symptoms when they cut down or stop smoking cigarettes. These can include: increased nervousness and tension; agitation; loss of concentration; changes to sleep patterns; headaches; coughs; and cravings. ↑ |
| Name: homemommichele | Date: May 28th, 2007 8:30 PM |
| Thanks Winn. All I know is my Dad died of smoking. He was only in his late 60's he could have had about 20 more years. But he was stubborn. He died this past Jan, and spent his last 5 years in and out of hospitals for cardiac and resp. problems and could not go anywhere because he had to be on his oxygen all the time. Very sad. I think it is stupid to do that to yourself. ↑ |
| Name: marija | Date: May 29th, 2007 12:05 AM |
| i never have colds or flu's maybe once every 5 years i may find myself in bed for the day. the less fertile for woman thing....mmmmm not here...gee if i was...imagine how many i could of had...LOL my grandmother smoked since she was 13yo...they actually smoked and sold marijuana, back in her day. she lived to 87 years emphasemic free (well i dont remember her puffing)...i personally think it runs in the family HOW susceptable you are. IMHO nicola ive been smoking since i was 13...so 16 years. i have reduced fitness...that could be because im overweight :-) blood pressure is fine cardio is fine cholestrole is fine dont doubt damage has been done....but not as bad as some who smoke the same amount of years, which i put down to family genes :-) good luck on your paper ↑ |
| Name: homemommichele | Date: May 29th, 2007 12:16 AM |
| Whatever Marija. Of course some people are more succeptable to some effects than others. My dad never got cancer, but had all the heart and lung issues. Please do not try to justify your choices. If you are an addict and cannot give it up, that is fine, but you will only hurt yourself. ↑ |
| Name: Dana G | Date: May 29th, 2007 12:38 AM |
| Just read the box of cigaretts, they have to put the effects on them now....cancer is the biggie though.....some people are more suseptable though, I think thats what Marija was saying winnmom..... ......I guess I believe better safe than sorry ↑ |
| Name: Dana G | Date: May 29th, 2007 12:38 AM |
| I meant michelle, not winn....long day I guess ..... sorry! ↑ |
| Name: Layne | Date: May 29th, 2007 12:59 AM |
| Marija...YOU had a grandma that grew and smoked pot???LMAO....hehehe...hahaha... ↑ |
| Name: marija | Date: May 29th, 2007 6:15 AM |
| LOL layne no she did not....grow the stuff...hehehehe. Cant say whether or not she smoked it she never said....im just remembering an advertisement she had from when she was younger, from the local store ....selling the stuff...LOL homemommichele whatever marija?....dismissed as nonsense is it?...oh thats right your a nurse ...i forgot it was just my opinion....I HAVE NO PROOF :-) I was answering Nicola's question ....and telling HER how in MY CASE these statistics or ailments that are associated with smoking DONT HAPPEN TO EVERYONE...and are GENERAL and not to be taken as gospel....just giving her another side to the smoking saga. my grandmother was NOT an anomaly....there are 4 other life smokers in my family...aged 60, 67 and 72...all fit and quite healthy, not suffering from the above ailments that Winnmom posted. Which is why i said genetics may play a part into Cancer or No Cancer Please dont assume i am attempting to JUSTIFY in any manner my smoking habit.....I was explaining how i am and how others in my family have been ....a DIFFERENT view. BUT AS A SMOKER i thought Nicola might appreciate another take on it....which is what i gave....it wasnt a post about how I CAN SMOKE because my grandmother, aunts and uncle smoked for 60 odd years and it did nothing!!!! it is a disgusting habit...i have no will power and am addicted to cigarette smoking....is that better? ↑ |
| Name: Atomic Snowflake | Date: May 29th, 2007 9:38 AM |
| I'm sorry. I've been at work all day yesterday! *LOL* ↑ |
| Name: Atomic Snowflake | Date: May 29th, 2007 9:44 AM |
| Nicola - look up peripheral vascular disease - this causes gangrene in the lower limbs. Stroke Throat and Mouth Cancer COPD Stomach Cancer ↑ |
