Nicotine patches are one of the most common and, arguably, effective methods used to quit smoking. By using a nicotine patch, you allow your body to take in the nicotine, which you would normally recieve from smoking, in order to eliminate the cigarette cravings you may experience. Although the goal is to get rid of the nicotine addiction altogether, the patch allows you to quit tobacco one step at a time, with the first step being to actually stop smoking.

The nicotine patch generally comes in several different doses between 5-25mg. It is recommended that you leave it on between 14-24 hours (at least while you’re awake). It is most effective when used while you’re awake, so put it on first thing when you wake up, however some people choose to leave it on for 24 hours. If you have trouble sleeping at night with the patch, remove it before you sleep. You can apply the patch anywhere on your body, but most people choose to place it on their hips or upper arm (make sure there is no hair in the area you place the patch).

Depending on how long you’ve been smoking and how much you smoke a day, you will need to determine which dose of the patch you should start off with. For the average smoker, who smokes between 3/4 – 1 whole pack a day, you should start off with a patch between 15-25mg and work your way down to 5-15mg after 6 weeks, and as soon as you feel you are not craving cigarettes any longer, you can stop using the patch.

A general guideline between how many milligrams of a nicotine patch you should take are how many cigarettes you smoke in a day. 1 cigarette is usually 1mg of nicotine, so if you are smoking a pack of 20 cigarettes a day, start off with a 20mg patch.

**NOTE: These are general guidelines on how to use the nicotine patch. KickSmokingASAP.com is not responsible for any mishaps that may occur by using the nicotine patch. Make sure you consult a doctor before going on the patch.

The first step to quit smoking is WANTING to quit. Millions of people start smoking every year, but millions of people also quit. If they can quit smoking, so can you! You may find yourself in the position where you want to quit but can’t pinpoint a specific reason to, or you have attempted to quit but find yourself caving every now and then.

So, for you, I have compiled a list of my 10 favorite tips to stop smoking!

1. Nicotine alternatives (the patch, gum, etc.)
2. Avoid situations where you would have smoked (eg. partying, drinking) and find alternatives
3. Chew whenever you feel like smoking. This may have its side effects (eg. weight gain) but is an effective method to quit smoking
4. Let everyone who knows you smoke that you quit. Tell them to never let you smoke, no matter what.
5. Smoke herbal cigarettes instead of regular cigarettes. Eventually stop smoking herbal cigarettes as well.
6. If most of your friends are smokers, either a) do not go out for smoke-breaks with them, b) avoid hanging out with them
7. Physical activity! Whenever you want to smoke, hit the gym or play sports. I find that picking up a sport or joining a gym is a VERY effective way to quit smoking. You will find something to do other than smoke, plus you will feel like if you keep smoking you are ruining all the progress you gain through exercise.
8. Hypnotherapy
9. Smoking support groups (it really helps!)
10. WILL POWER! This is the MOST effective method.

These are some of the best methods I have found to quit smoking. Obviously, the effectiveness of the methods depend on the individual, but I hope that these will give you an idea of how to quit and to stay smoke-free.

Feel free to post some of your favorite methods in the comments!

You don’t need to go out and buy a nicotine patch, or chew the gum to quit smoking. You could very well have everything you need to quit smoking in your kitchen (or make a quick run to the closest grocery store!). Here are some home remedies you could try to help you quit smoking:

• Orange Juice - A couple tall glasses of OJ per day should help you cure cigarette craving. The acidity of orange juice helps your body fight off and eliminate the nicotine in your system.
• Grape Juice – Very similar to orange juice. Just the taste is different
• Baking Soda and Water - Mix two table spoons of baking soda with a glass of water. Drink this with every meal and it should cure the habit.
• High Alkaline – High alkaline foods should help fight off addiction.
• Oats – Any type of oats reduce craving.
• Herbal Cigarettes – You can make your own herbal cigarettes at home to smoke instead of tobacco cigarettes! Roll your own cigarettes and, instead of tobacco, fill them with rosemary, beech tree leaves, corn silk, tonca beans, licorice, sage, marjoram or myrica gale.
• Licorice Stick - Whenever you feel the urge to smoke, chew on a licorice stick.

You may be wondering what are some home remedies to cure the EFFECTS caused by smoking. Here are a few cures:

• Grape Seed Extract – Grape seed extract helps cure the lung damage caused by smoking.
• Vitamin A, C and E – Vitamin A helps repair the mucus damaged by smoking, vitamin C is broken down by smoking, and vitamin E helps repair all the smoke-damaged cells.
• Ginger and Lobelia – Ginger and Lobelia help prevent the nausea (headrush) you recieve from smoking, reduces anxiety and helps you sweat out the toxins generated by smoking
• Coenzyme Q10 – 200mg of Coenzyme Q10 twice a day protects your lungs and heart, and increases the oxygen to your brain.

Quit Smoking Yesterday is a fantastic program which is not about using nicotine patches, or gum to quit smoking. Smoking is more of a mental addiction than physical addiction. Your reliance on nicotine makes it difficult to quit, and can create some serious psychological breakdowns. It all comes down to will power. Even with nicotine-filled smoking alternatives, you are still addicted to nicotine and the key to ultimately quitting is will power. This is why Quit Smoking Yesterday is so great!

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