American Cancer Society Quit Smoking Tips

http://www.cancer.org/Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/index

http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/002971-pdf.pdf

The following is a preview of a great guide to help people quit smoking. Follow the link above, it is a pdf file of it!

What do I need to know about quitting?

The US Surgeon General has said, "Smoking cessation (stopping smoking) represents the single most important step that smokers can take to enhance the length and quality of their lives."

Quitting smoking is not easy, but you can do it. To have the best chance of quitting and staying quit, you need to know what you’re up against, what your options are, and where to go for help. You'll find this information here.

Why is it so hard to quit smoking?

Mark Twain said, "Quitting smoking is easy. I've done it a thousand times." Maybe you've tried to quit, too. Why is quitting and staying quit hard for so many people? The answer is nicotine.

Nicotine

Nicotine is a drug found naturally in tobacco. It is as addictive as heroin or cocaine. Over time, a person becomes physically dependent on and emotionally addicted to nicotine. The physical dependence causes unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit. The emotional and mental dependence (addiction) make it hard to stay away from nicotine after you quit. Studies have shown that smokers must deal with both the physical and mental dependence to quit and stay quit.

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Remember Carey's Journey

Carey's earthly journey may be over but yours is not. 

Make the decision TODAY to put down that cigarette or beer. Talk to a family member or friend about their drug problem. Help get your family member or yourself to rehab. Asking for help is not weakness. Asking for help is courageous!!!!

Remember the Journey

(Jenny Phillips/Tyler Castleton)

The clouds roll above us

The mighty stars shine down

The rainstorms give life to the ground Everywhere we look we see His hands The almighty Father Has blessed us with His plan

Remember the journey Remember this time

You are being tested You are being tried

Remember your promise Remember your design With every breath

With every step Walk faithfully

Remember the Journey

You loved the Father

You chose the light

Your faithfulness led to this life But so much seems to try to pull you down

To make you loose the light that you once found

Love, Lil Sis

His Hands (Jesus Christ)

Because I Believe By: Jenny Phillips. Love, Lil Sis

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Carey's Sunrise

Hey Carey, I enjoyed the sunrise today. I hope you get to see sunrise's as well. Good luck on your mission in the spirit world. I hope to see you at the temple soon!

Love, Lil Sis

Provident.org article on Sleep/Rest

Sleep and Rest

Note: Although most of the underlined links below are not sponsored by the Church, they provide useful health information. “Cease to be idle; cease to be unclean; cease to find fault one with another; cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early, that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated” (D&C 88:124). “Do not run faster or labor more than you have strength” (D&C 10:4). Lack of adequate rest has become a significant health problem for many people. The brain and body need sufficient, regular sleep to recover from the stresses of each day and to bring order to mind and body functions. In a normal sleep pattern, the brain cycles through various stages of wakefulness and deep slumber. Some conditions may disturb the progression of these stages. Insomnia disturbs the sleep pattern by interfering with the plunge into deep sleep.Sleep apnea causes breathing to repeatedly stop for one or more breaths, resulting in periodic low blood oxygen. There are also conditions that make it difficult for people to fall asleep. In teenagers, a problem getting to sleep is often related to delayed sleep phase syndrome. Commonly, problems falling asleep may be related to anxiety, and problems staying asleep may be related to clinical depression; both conditions may require treatment. All of these conditions that disturb a normal sleep pattern deprive the body and mind of needed recovery from daily stress and leave the person tired, functioning poorly, and susceptible to disease. However, there are things that can be done to improve the quality of sleep and rest. Learn more about how to improve sleep habits. Read related articles from Church magazines to gain more insight.

Love, Lil Sis

video of carey

Hey readers,
I have a video of Carey if anyone wants to view it sometime. I couldn't figure out how to post it on the website!

Love,
Little Sis