The Stop Smoking Patch - Beware Of The Risks

By Author: Tim Bock
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Smoking is a major problem in the word today. One popular way people use to quit is the stop smoking patch. This is a patch that sticks to your skin and releases small amounts of nicotine. The idea is that it will satisfy your cravings for cigarettes while keeping you away from the harmful chemicals that are contained in cigarette smoke. There are various strengths available. By slowly reducing the strength you use, you will eventually no longer need the use the patch at all.

There are some potential concerns for people who use the patch that everyone should be aware of. First of all, the patch should not be used by women who are pregnant. The nicotine that's absorbed by the mother will be passed on to the unborn baby. However this is also true for pregnant woman who smoke. While the patch would be a healthier solution for pregnant woman, it would be more advisable to stay away from nicotine all together. Other people who are at risk by using the patch include; people with diabetes, severe liver problems, kidney problems, stomach ulcers or an over active thyroid gland. If you fall into this category you ...
... should consult a doctor before using any nicotine replacement product.

If you are in one of these risk categories, you should ask your doctor about using one of the new Zero Nicotine patches. They work by using an all-natural healing formula that's made up by using herbs. Not only is it completely natural, but it eliminates the body's craving for nicotine. All this happens without putting nicotine back in the body, the way traditional patches do.

No matter what method you used, if you're a smoker you should quite as soon as possible. Smoking is an addiction that is extremely difficult to stop and the sooner you try, the sooner you can start leading a healthier life.