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 A study of over 1 million women  conducted by The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals,  has shown that stopping smoking before age 40 cuts the risk of tobacco-related death by 90%. That figure increases to 97% if women quit before age 30.

Smoking causes heart disease, lung disease, cancer, stroke and death.

We have also heard of the dangers of second-hand smoke.

According to the World Health Organization,

• In 2004, children accounted for 31% of the deaths attributable to second-hand smoke.
• In adults, second-hand smoke causes serious cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including coronary heart disease and lung cancer. In infants, it causes sudden death. In pregnant women, it causes low birth weight.

The following is taken from the University of Minnesota’s Division of Periodontology website:

With each puff of smoke, the body is exposed to over 4000 chemicals, over 50 of which are known to cause cancer.

A few of the chemicals in cigarette smoke are listed below.

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Once again, another study has confirmed previous findings. Plavix, when combined with aspirin, doubles the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, and more than doubles the risk of fatal hemorrhaging.

As you can see below, Plavix on its own is not a winner, either.

Side effects listed on the NHS webpage about Plavix (Clopidogrel)

Common side effects of clopidogrel can include:

·         headaches or dizziness

·         nausea

·         diarrhoea

·         indigestion (dyspepsia)

·         stomach ache or abdominal pain

·         nosebleeds

·         increased bleeding (your blood taking longer to clot – for example, when you cut yourself), or easy bruising

More serious side effects can include:

·         rashes and itching

·         severe stomach ache or abdominal pain

·         uncontrolled bleeding or unusual bruising

·         vomiting with blood

·         blood in your urine

·         blood in your stools

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Anti-platelets-clopidogrel/Pages/Side-effects.aspx

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The recent news that benzodiazepine-type drugs such as diazepam (Valium) and lorazepam (Ativan) can increase the risk of dementia has many people thinking twice about whether to continue taking them.

Many don’t realize that benzodiazepines are very addictive, and can cause a number of serious symptoms if a person tries to stop taking them all at once (commonly known as going "cold turkey”). Benzodiazepine Withdrawal Syndrome symptoms can range from generally unpleasant to life-threatening.

If you decide you would like to stop taking benzodiazepines, it is vital that you consult a medical professional who knows how to wean you off them safely!

And yes, there are many natural therapies and techniques to help you get rid of the need for them.