Many argue that it isn't worth it to quit smoking if they've been at it for a while. However, a careful examination of the facts show that no matter how long you've been smoking, or what your age, quitting smoking will provide many much needed health benefits. We've put together a time line to show you what you can expect. The effects from quitting smoking are very positive:

Within just 30 short minutes of quitting smoking, your blood pressure will begin to lower as well as your pulse. Part of the reason why smokers are much more susceptible to heart disease is the effect smoking has on your blood pressure. See? Immediate benefits already!  

Around the 8 hour mark is when the carbon monoxide levels in your blood will drop due to increased levels of oxygen. This of course will have a significant impact on your long term health. (Moving in the right direction)   Your chances of heart attack will soon begin to decline and the longer you abstain from smoking, the better the effects.

At the 2 day mark, your sense of smell and taste will begin to recover. Most smokers didn't even realize this had slipped away! You will now as foods will taste better and pleasant aromas will be more intense.

By day number 3 your breathing should start to improve.  

Slowly at first, but as time progresses this will be even more noticeable. See, as you smoke your bronchial tubes have tensed up and contracted. Quitting smoking allows your bronchial tubes to relax, thus allowing more oxygen to enter, and easier breathing. There are other positive effects of quitting smoking as well.

Check out this time line:  

1 year   - Chances of heart disease decrease by 50%   - Lung cancer risk decreases by 50% or more  

8 - 10 years   Nearly every aspect of your health should be near the levels of someone who never smoked. There are of course certain damaging aspects of smoking that can never be reversed, but your overall well-being, and your "at risk" factors should be back to normal levels. Your loved ones will most certainly thank you for caring enough to quit smoking so that all can enjoy you in good health for a long time to come. To help you along the way, I recommend that you also take a look at some of the free resources below.

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