Eliminate Bad Habits For Better Health

Quit Smoking:

You have probably heard this many times, but truth is truth! There's no other way to say it - smoking is detrimental to your health .  In fact, it's deadly!  A woman in her thirties had smoked for 10 years.  She had attempted everything from watering down her cigarettes, throwing them away, wearing a patch, chewing gum, you name it, she tried it.  She really wanted to quit but the addiction was so strong she was finding it impossible to stop smoking.

This mother of an 11-year old daughter and a 13-year old son was taken by surprise when something happened that made her quit smoking in one day.  Her son told her that he had something very important to tell her.  With a quick response of, "Okay, what is it?" he said, "No, I really need to talk to you."  She knew by the look on his face and the tone of his voice that this was something important.  Her son looked her square in the face and without wavering said, "I want you to quit smoking because I do not want you to die.  I want a mother in my life."  With that, she walked over to an ashtray, put out her cigarette, and now almost seven years later, she still doesn't smoke.  While this won't work for everyone, the next time you pick up a cigarette; take a minute to consider how your child or family would feel if you were no longer around.

Drink Wisely:

There is nothing inappropriate with a couple of social drinks or a glass of wine or beer with dinner, but if you drink, you need to be wise.  First, if you drink to the point of being drunk, keep in mind that you are causing damage to your liver.  Second, if you drink, NEVER drink and drive.  Drinking to much alcohol is disastrous to your health.

Do Not Do Drugs:

Drugs may give a temporary high but when the effects are gone they leave the person almost feeling empty.  They are never good for health and once you are hooked on to it is near impossible to get rid of it unless you have professional help.  So, say no the first time.  Drug are the worst of the bad habits and leave you a wreck.

Even Coffee Can Dehydrate:

Caffeine can dehydrate your body so try to cut it out from your daily intake.  This may require some detaching yourself from , but when done, you will feel better.  If you feel that you need something, in place of grabbing a cup of caffeinated coffee or soda, try drinking herbal tea.