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Side Effects Of Chewing Tobacco

Side effects of chewing tobacco are stained teeth, bad breath, sores on the gums and in the mouth that are stubborn to heal and other dental problems. Some of the effects on dental health are escalated by the sugar that is added to the tobacco during processing to improve the taste. The habit can also affect a person's ability to taste and smell. After prolonged use there is a risk of developing oral cancer which may become apparent through a sore that does not heal, a white patch, prolonged sore throat, difficulty chewing, or a feeling there is a lump in the throat. A person should stop chewing tobacco to reduce the side effects and health risks associated with it. Chewing or smokeless tobacco contains nicotine a very addictive substance. The nicotine gets into the bloodstream through absorption in the mouth and is slower acting than getting nicotine from smoking a cigarette. The most serious health risk associated with the smokeless habit is cancer.

The habit of snuff or chewing tobacco can be considered by many as a very unclean habit. The substance is held in the mouth and then spit out. Most chewers have a spit can that they carry around and spit into periodically. Some people may choose to engage in this habit because they believe it is not as harmful as smoking cigarettes. However, this is not necessarily true. The substance is still absorbed into the bloodstream and the side effects of chewing tobacco can be detrimental to health and can even lead to developing a serious illness such as cancer. For those who want to quit, there is hope found in the Word of God. "And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it" (Numbers 13:30).

Other serious health problems associated with the smokeless habit include an increased heart rate and blood pressure. People who are engaged in this habit should stop chewing tobacco before they have a heart attack or suffer from a stroke. Heart attack and stroke can happen because the arteries constrict; there is an increased risk of blood clots; both of these effects are caused by the nicotine. Oral or mouth cancer are not the only types of cancer associated with a smokeless habit; some of the cancer-causing chemicals can get into other vital organs such as the stomach, esophagus, bowels, and bladder. High doses of nicotine can cause respiratory and digestive distress. Quitting may be very difficult because of the nicotine addiction and may take some time but there is help out there for anyone who is serious about quitting. There are some good websites on the Internet that provide some valuable information on quitting.

Mint leaf is a substance that is harmless but has a consistency like smokeless snuff. A person who wants to quit gradually can substitute mint leaf for part of the tobacco until they are eventually chewing the mint leaf and no longer need the nicotine. Another idea that might help to stop chewing tobacco would be to chew the mint leaf by itself as long as possible. When a craving gets to be unbearable add some of the tobacco in with the mint leaf. Each time this happens add a smaller amount until no longer needed.

Some of the ways to quit the smokeless habit is by using a nicotine patch or gum and asking a doctor about taking antidepressants that may help with withdrawal symptoms. As a substitute a person can try chewing gum, hard candy, and other foods such as dried fruit or jerky. There is also a snuff that closely resembles tobacco called mint leaf that can be used as a substitution. For those who have great difficulty in quitting but do not want to suffer with the side effects of chewing tobacco should consider counseling and getting advice from a doctor. The withdrawals are primarily caused from the lack of nicotine and may include anxiety, depression, headaches, and fatigue.

There are twenty-eight different chemicals in snuff that are considered carcinogens or cancer-causing agents. Research has shown that there is actually more nicotine in a plug of chewing tobacco than in a cigarette. In addition, there are chemicals such as formaldehyde and arsenic in snuff. Even without considering other chemicals the nicotine alone should be enough of a reason to stop chewing tobacco. Nicotine is a potent substance and has even been used as insecticide. Nicotine cross the blood-brain barrier and can be absorbed into the skin. Using the substance causes the body to increase the flow of adrenaline which causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure as well as increasing insulin. The byproduct of nicotine can stay in the body for 48 hours after being used. Nicotine also increases dopamine levels in the brain which is why a person feels good when they use it. This is one of the main reasons that a person becomes addicted. In addition, using snuff has been linked to developing Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. These risks are related to nicotine and how it affects the brain. The best way to help someone with an addiction is to give him or her information that will educate them about the detriments to their body. There is a lot of information on the Internet that can be downloaded or requested through the mail by doing a search for side effects of chewing tobacco.

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jhon комментирует...

Most people know that smoking can cause lung cancer, but it can also cause many other cancers and illnesses. Smoking directly causes over 100,000 deaths in the UK each year and contributes to many more. quitting smoking

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