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Expert_badge Carol Southard

Carol Southard

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RN, MSN, Smoking Cessation Consultant

Dispelling the Myths about Nicotine and Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Many smokers have misperceptions about nicotine, which often result in not using evidence-based treatments when quitting. Misperceptions about nicotine are often derived from how the harmful effects of tobacco are presented in cessation materials.  The following are key points to keep in mind when considering the use of Nicotine... Read moreChevron
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Anne Mitchell

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How to avoid weight gain after quitting smoking

When we smoke, our metabolism is falsely revved up by nicotine and all the other chemicals ingested with each drag. Our hearts beat faster and we burn more calories as our bodies struggle to maintain an optimal level of oxygenation. Our appetite is also suppressed, causing us to take in fewer calories.When we quit smoking, the body slows down... Read moreChevron
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Anne Mitchell

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How to avoid weight gain after quitting smoking

When we smoke, our metabolism is falsely revved up by nicotine and all the other chemicals ingested with each drag. Our hearts beat faster and we burn more calories as our bodies struggle to maintain an optimal level of oxygenation. Our appetite is also suppressed, causing us to take in fewer calories.When we quit smoking, the body slows down... Read moreChevron
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Anne Mitchell

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Influence of Celebrities and Smoking, Part II

Lance Armstrong is visiting Madison and Milwaukee this week to advocate for a smoke-free Wisconsin. His visit supports a proposed senate bill that bans smoking in all workplaces, including bars and restaurants. Having celebrities such as Armstrong work to help reduce this country’s leading cause of cancer is a breath of fresh air, and... Read moreChevron
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