Are you ready to Quit?
Are you ready to quit smoking?
Our friendly pharmacists can help you get started. come in today to start your journey to a healthy lifestyle.
Quit Smoking Timeline of Health Benefits
Your body transforms when you stop smoking.
- 20 minutes
Your body deigns a series of changes that continue for years. Your resting heart rate reduces (a key indicator of your overall fitness level) - 12 hours
The carbon monoxide level in your blood reduces dramatically. You have improved oxygen levels in your blood. - 2 to 12 weeks
Your heart attack risk begins to reduce. Your circulation improves. You will find exercise much easier. Your lung function improves. - 1 to 9 months
Coughs, wheezing and breathing problems get better as your lung function is increased. - 1 year
Your heart-attack risk reduces by half. - 5 years
Your heart-attack risk falls to about half that of a smoker. - 10 years
The risk of lung cancer falls to half that of a smoker. The risk of heart attack falls to same as someone who has never smoked.
You’ll also experience these physical effects when you quit smoking:
- Improved fertility
- Healthier looking skin
- Whiter teeth and fresher breath
- Improved senses
Other Benefits
It’s important for you to celebrate these other wins when you break free from smoking for good:
- Better smelling clothes
- Less stress
- More money
Why use nicotine replacement therapy?
Many people struggle to quit completely without any help, because they crave nicotine and get withdrawal symptoms NRT helps break the dependence on cigarettes, by offering low doses of nicotine. It works by helping to relieve your withdrawal symptoms while your body adapts to not smoking.
Studies have shown that using NRT increases the chances of quitting smoking long-term.
How does NRT work?
The low dose of nicotine in NRT products help quell the symptoms of quitting. Introduced to your body through your skin or the lining of your mouth, the dose can be reduced gradually to wean you off the nicotine without a big shock to your system.
NRT can help you break free from your dependence while avoiding exposure to toxins - including tar - that have been linked to health problems. It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions, and f inding support during the quitting process should really boost your chance of success.
NRT is available in different strengths of nicotine, depending on how many cigarettes you smoke a day.
Come in and speak to a pharmacist today to find out how to start.

