flushing nicotine

Hi
I have been a chain smoker for around 3 years now and now I believe its high time to quit it...

Need your tips on how to flush out all the nicotine from my body and also make my lungs more stronger to avoid unwarranted repurcussions in the future...

Congratulations and well done on making such a good decision and without waiting for many years to get there.

Firstly, I have to disagree with your first respondent: nicotine only has a half life of 2 hours. That means that 2 hours after your inhale or ingest it, your body has already metabolised half of it and cleared it out. Within 20 minutes of your last cigarette, your body is starting to recover function better and the longer you go without cigarettes the better the benefits.

There are a few things you can do to help flush the residue of cigarettes out of your system. Tar is probably what the prior respondent was referring to in relation to not being able to get rid of it as it does build up in your lungs and is very difficult to get rid of ... I've heard of one case study where someone who foolishly mixed chlorine bleach and ammonia together then passed out from the effects coughed up all the tar they had inhaled over 30 years and cleaned their lungs out ... but they nearly killed themselves doing it and it was an accident!

Anyway back on track ... the main thing you should focus on is supporting your body to break the nicotine addiction, which is as much psychological/behavioural as physical. That means that you become addicted to the act of smoking, having something to do with your hands, as a ritual at certain times (after a meal, before bed, whatever) and that you get used to this as much as to the nicotine hit. You need to replace these habits with other, healthier habits. For instance when you feel the urge to smoke, go for a run/walk/jog instead or eat a piece of fruit. Try and replace the 'bad habit' with a 'good habit' so you are improving your life at the same time.

Research has shown that regular ingestion of fresh, raw apples reduces the risk of lung cancer. A study of 10,000 people over an unknown period of time demonstrated that lung cancer can be reduced by as much as 50 per cent.

Apples can also be of great benefit to those who are trying to stop smoking. The pectin in a fresh, raw apple contains chemicals that fool the body into thinking it is getting a dose of nicotine.

Drinking a glass of water is also a good thing to do as your body needs to be well hydrated in order to function well.

High doses of Vitamin C (as much as 10 g a day) has also been shown to help reduce the severity and duration of cigarette cravings during the first few weeks of quitting. If you get the suckable kind, you are giving your mouth something to do as well to help it forget about sucking on ciggies.

I hope some of this info is useful to you and good luck over the next few weeks. I wish you all the best.

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Is there anything you can take to flush the nicotine out of your body when you quit smoking?

I would suggest drinking lots of water and taking two 500 mg tablets of vitamin C with each meal for a few days, then cut back gradually. Smoking destroys Vitamin C in the body, so taking a lot of it will help repair the damage that smoking did to you.

Nobody will tell you it is easy, but you really must stay off tobacco. Good luck!

2007-06-01 04:32:25 by doris a

I am gearing myself up to stop smoking..The three days is what I dread the most..I have made it to two, but always give in..is there a way to help the process along a bit? I know drinking a ton of water, anything else? Thanks

Congratulations on deciding to stop smoking.

Here are some tips I found on http://www.anti-smoking.org/quitting.htm

DEEP BREATHING. PERHAPS THE SINGLE MOST POWERFUL AND IMPORTANT TECHNIQUE

Every time you want a cigarette, do the following. Do it three times.

Inhale the deepest lung-full of air you can, and then, very slowly, exhale. Purse your lips so that the air must come out slowly.

As you exhale, close your eyes, and let your chin gradually sink over onto your chest. Visualize all the tension leaving your body, slowly draining out of your fingers and toes, just flowing on out.

This is a variation of an ancient yoga technique from India, and is VERY centering and relaxing. If you practice this, you'll be able to use it for any future stressful situation you find yourself in. And it will be your greatest weapon during the strong cravings sure to assault you over the first few days.

This deep breathing technique will be a vital help to you. Reread this point now, and as you do, try it for the first time. Inhale and exhale three times. See for yourself!


The first few days, drink LOTS of water and fluids to help flush out the nicotine and other poisons from your body.


Remember that the urge to smoke only lasts a few minutes, and will then pass. The urges gradually become farther and farther apart as the days go by.


Do your very best to stay away from alcohol, sugar and coffee the first week or longer, as these tend to stimulate the desire for a cigarette. Avoid fatty foods, as your metabolism will slow down a bit without the nicotine, and you may gain weight even if you eat the same amount as before quitting. So discipline about diet is extra important now. No one ever said acquiring new habits would be easy!


Nibble on low calorie foods like celery, apples and carrots. Chew gum or suck on cinnamon sticks.


Stretch out your meals; eat slowly and wait a bit between bites.


After dinner, instead of a cigarette, treat yourself to a cup of mint tea or a peppermint candy.


In one study, about 25% of quitters found that an oral substitute was invaluable. Another 25% didn't like the idea at all -- they wanted a clean break with cigarettes. The rest weren't certain. Personally, I found a cigarette substitute to be a tremendous help. The nicotine inhaler (by prescription) is one way to go: it's a shortened plastic cigarette, with a replaceable nicotine capsule inside.


A simpler way to go is bottled cinnamon sticks, available at any supermarket. I used these every time I quit, and they really helped me. I would chew on them, inhale air through them, and handle them like cigarettes. After a while, they would get pretty chewed up on one end -- but I'd laugh, reverse them and chew on the other end. Others may prefer to start a fresh stick. Once someone asked me, "Excuse me, but is that an exploded firecracker in your mouth?" I replied that I was quitting smoking – and they smiled and became supportive. Luckily, I never needed the cinnamon sticks after the first three days of being a nonsmoker.


Go to a gym, sit in the steam, exercise. Change your normal routine – take time to walk or even jog around the block or in a local park.


Look in the yellow pages under Yoga, and take a class – they're GREAT! Get a one hour massage, take a long bath -- pamper yourself.


Ask for support from coworkers, friends and family members. Ask for their tolerance. Let them know you're quitting, and that you might be edgy or grumpy for a few days. If you don't ask for support, you certainly won't get any. If you do, you'll be surprised how much it can help. Take a chance -- try it and see!


Ask friends and family members not to smoke in your presence. Don't be afraid to ask. This is more important than you may realize.


On your quit day, hide all ashtrays and destroy all your cigarettes, preferably with water, so no part of them is smokeable.


To talk to a live human being, call 1-800-QUITNOW for a free quit smoking counselor, or call the National Cancer Institute's free Smoking Quitline, 1-877-44U-Quit. Proactive counseling services by trained personnel will be provided in sessions both before and after quitting smoking.


Check out QuitNet.org and go to their chat room, where those quitting are doing it together, not alone. It can be a great source of support -- like a Nicotine Anonymous meeting, but online. Quitnet was originally funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Tobacco Control Program, which was funded by a State cigarette tax increase passed by the Massachusetts legislature in the early 90's.


At Nicotine Anonymous meetings, you'll find support and fellowship, which can be more comforting than a computer screen. If this appeals to you, find a meeting near you at the website of Nicotine Anonymous -- they are all over the US. Meetings are based around the classic 12-steps, borrowed from Alcoholics Anonymous' winning formul

2008-08-27 09:01:33 by momtosix

ive had far too much and it feels like ive had hundreds of cups of coffee. the only things i can think of are, drinking loads of water, vit c, um, i dont know, maybe if i tried to "neutralise" it somehow?? any ideas?
NO i mean nicotine, in cigarettes. large doses nicotine can cause anxiety, and even make you feel like you are having convulsions, like if youve had too much caffeine, well thats its effect on me anyway.

Nicotine has a very short half life: http://health.howstuffworks.com/nicotine 2.htm

2008-11-17 07:19:49 by Bo P

my husband is having a difficult time kicking his smoking habit. the withdrawls are bad. i heard of putting cream of tartar in orange juice to help flush the nicotine from his system but i was hoping for something else.....

Marshmallow is commonly used to help cut back on nicotine cravings. You can find the plant in the form of tea or capsules at almost any drug store or natural pharmacy. If you choose to take the capsules, start with two to three 3x daily with meals, and then gradually cut back the dosage. Tea can be taken also two to three times per day, or as needed. Don't continue taking it for more than two weeks at a time, although there are no side effects, it is always safe when taking any herbal supplement to give your body a break. When my mom was trying to quit, I gave her some marshmallow tea and she claimed that it helped her tremendously. It flushes out toxins and helps with cravings. Some other herbs that may help due to their detoxification qualities are: dandelion root, yellowdock, sarsparilla, licorice root, burdock, and cayenne acts as a catalyst.

2007-07-25 09:48:25 by Tonya