Coronary Heart Disease: You Deserve to Quit Smoking

11/15/2009 | 12:00 AM

There is no such thing as a bad time to quit smoking. But autumn might well be the best time. Why? Because tobacco dries out your respiratory system, accelerates hardening of the arteries, and compromises your immune system, making you more vulnerable to the viruses that float around during flu season. And don’t forget – your secondhand smoke increases the health risks of the people around.

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Drink a cup of spicy herbal tea between breakfast and lunch for a feeling of healthful heat and energy.

Do a series of 3 lying yoga poses as soon as you wake up. Breathe in slowly, expanding your abdomen, then your ribcage and finally the upper portion of your lungs.

Do this meditation in the morning, when you are alone in the bathroom, before you brush your teeth.

For 5 days, adhere to a schedule that balances your radiant energy with times of cool down.

Try to find a sauna in your area and spend 10-20 minutes in it 5 days this week. The sauna's heat creates a "fever" that kicks your body into action.

Do this meditation in the morning, when you are alone in the bathroom, before you brush your teeth.

Do a series of 3 lying yoga poses as soon as you wake up. Breathe in slowly, expanding your abdomen, then your ribcage and finally the upper portion of your lungs.

Try to find a sauna in your area and spend 10-20 minutes in it 5 days this week. The sauna's heat creates a "fever" that kicks your body into action.

A cool glass of ginger iced tea every morning will strengthen your muscles and your heart.

Drink a cup of spicy herbal tea between breakfast and lunch for a feeling of healthful heat and energy.

Try to find a sauna in your area and spend 10-20 minutes in it 5 days this week. The sauna's heat creates a "fever" that kicks your body into action.

This week increase your intake of fat-free foods. Add a handful of arugula to your dinner. Simply wash the arugula and squeeze some lemon juice onto it.

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