About.com Health: This Thursday Could Save Your Life

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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor Dear Smoking Friends: Let's get the obvious stuff out of the way -- smoking causes very serious health consequences. You know that. What you may not know is how to quit successfully -- and why you should get serious about it right now. This Thursday, the Great American Smokeout, is your day to take time out and devise a plan to kick the habit for good. Set yourself up for a success that may just be life-saving. After the Last Cigarette It's never too late to quit, and the benefits of putting down those cigarettes for good start to show faster than you may think. Learn how your body responds to quitting in the first few days, over months, and over years. Video: What Happens When You Quit Smoking? Take That, Nicotine As our Guide to Smoking Cessation says, "Recovery from nicotine addiction is a process. It doesn't happen overnight, but it doesn't take forever either." Sign up for our free, 10-day e-course, which will provide you with the information you need to tackle your habit. Your Quit Smoking Toolbox Fighting the Good Fight Of course, there are those not-so-little challenges known as withdrawal symptoms to contend with. Knowing to expect them, and how you can deal with them, can help you triumph. Quit Smoking Aids 4 Steps to Defeating the Urge to Smoke In Good Company Take comfort in knowing that plenty of folks can say "been there, done that." Hearing about their quit smoking milestones can inspire you to stay the course. Insights from Fellow Smokers/Ex-Smokers (Read & Share): "Why I Quit Smoking" Nicotine Withdrawal Tips Managing Weight Gain While Quitting Will You Always Miss Smoking? Health Ads Health Quit Smoking Health Tips Articles Soda Health Concerns Health of Smokers Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Penicillin Allergy Testing Best Herbal Teas to Ease IBS Lysine and Cold Sores Is Your Food Making You Sick? Tips for Managing Test Anxiety   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Interpret Your Lab Test Results Decode Your Symptoms Count Calories, Lose Weight Advertisement