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Cigarette smoking, fish consumption, omega-3 fatty acid intake, and associations with age-related macular degeneration: the US Twin Study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Seddon JM, George S, Rosner B. Arch Ophthalmol. 2006 Jul;124(7):995-1001. PMID: 16832023 Conclusions This study of twins provides further evidence that cigarette smoking increases risk while fish consumption and omega-3 fatty acid intake reduce risk of AMD

"Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption before head and neck cancer diagnosis strongly predicts the patient's future risk of death, according to published studies. Now, results of a new study show a similar effect among those who continued these habits after cancer diagnosis. "Most cancer survivors are counseled to quit smoking; despite this, many still smoke. In our study, 21 percent continued to smoke even after their cancer diagnosis, increasing their risk of death," said researcher Susan T. Mayne, Ph.D. "Similarly, we found that continued drinking increases the risk of death.""

Being overweight or seriously underweight as a teenager curbs life expectancy as much as smoking 10 cigarettes a day, a study suggests.\nSwedish researchers followed 46,000 men from the age of 18 for 38 years.

"Proanthocyanidin (PA or PAC), also known as procyanidin, oligomeric proanthocyanidin (OPC), leukocyanidin, leucoanthocyanin and condensed tannins, is a class of flavanols. Proanthocyanidins are essentially polymer chains of flavonoids such as catechins.[1] One was discovered in 1936 by Professor Jacques Masquelier and called Vitamin P, although this name did not gain official category status and has since fallen out of usage. It was Masquelier who first developed techniques for the extraction of proanthocyanidins from certain plant species. Proanthocyanidins have been sold as nutritional and therapeutic supplements in Europe since the 1980s, but their introduction to the United States market has been relatively recent. In the human body, they might act as antioxidants (free radical scavengers).[citation needed] OPCs may help protect against the effects of internal and environmental stresses such as cigarette smoking and pollution, as well as supporting normal body metabolic processes. The effects may include depressing blood fat, emolliating blood vessels, lowering blood pressure, preventing blood vessel scleroses, dropping blood viscidity and preventing thrombus formation [18]. Additionally, studies have shown that OPCs may prevent cardiovascular diseases by counteracting the negative effects of high cholesterol on the heart and blood vessels. Pycnogenol® is the name of such an OPCs commercial formulation. OPCs are available from fresh grapes, grape juice, and red wine. Although in milligrams per ounce red wine may contain more OPCs than red grape juice, red grape juice contains more OPCs per average serving size. An 8 ounce serving of grape juice averages 124 milligrams OPCs, while a 5 ounce serving of red wine averages 91 milligrams.[19][20] Many other foods and beverages also contain high amounts of OPCs, but very few come close to the levels found in red grape seeds and skins (which readily disperse into grape juice when crushed)

How could changes in diet explain changes in coronary heart disease mortality in Spain? The Spanish paradox. Serra-Majem L, Ribas L, Tresserras R, Ngo J, Salleras L. Am J Clin Nutr. 1995 Jun;61(6 Suppl):1351S-1359S. PMID: 7754987 We review and compare trends in coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke mortality in Spain from 1966 to 1990 and changes in food consumption at national and regional levels. Since 1976, a decrease in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in males and females has been observed, and standardized CHD mortality rates have fallen. Stroke mortality decreased during the same period. Trends in food consumption show increases in intakes of meat, dairy products, fish, and fruit, but decreases in consumption of olive oil, sugar, and all foods rich in carbohydrates. Although fat and saturated fat intakes increased, these changes were not accompanied by an increase in CHD mortality rates. This paradoxical situation can be explained by expanded access to clinical care, increased consumption of fruit and fish, improved control of hypertension, and a reduction in cigarette smoking. Diet appears to have an important role in this paradox, but it may not be as critical as other factors. Nevertheless, we suggest dietary guidelines for prevention of CHD in Spain.

Lemon Juice Advantages
Drinking lemon juice assists in the good digestion by eliminating body waste products very easily.
It provides relief from the constipation, diarrhea and other digestive problems by smoothing the bowel functions.
It is used in variety of ways because of its therapeutic, antibacterial, antiviral and antiseptic properties.
It has immune-boosting powers which enhances the immune functioning of the body thus protects from the various types of infections.
Lemon juice is a very good blood purifier which protects the major organs of the body as well as enhances their functioning.
Its high potassium and low sodium content availability makes the heart healthy by keeping blood pressure under control.
Because of its availability with citric acid, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, calcium, magnesium, pectin and limonene, it is a good immune booster and infection fighter.
It provides relief from various health problems like heartburn, kidney problems or gall bladder problems.
Drinking lemon juice provides instant relief from the fatigue, dizziness, exhaustion, nervousness, anxiety and tension.
It is a good home remedy for providing relief from the chills and fevers of any causes. Drink 1 lemon juice by mixing it with a cup of hot water and honey every 2 hours till it relieves the problem.
Nimbu juice is a natural detoxifier which detoxifies the liver and enhances the kidney and liver functions.
Applying paste of lemon juice and amla to the hair helps in reducing hair fall as well as dandruff problem.

Oral Health Benefits of Lemon
It protects the teeth enamel if drinking, rubbing, chewing or rinsing mouth with lemon juice half an hour before going to brush the teeth.
Lemon refreshes the one's breath just after using any spices, alcohol or cigarettes.
It provides relief from the toothache by eliminating the pain and curing bleeding gums.

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It is not easy to give up on smoking especially when it is habit of years. According to a survey almost 70% of the smokers desperately want to give up smoking and 40% of them make attempt.

The best way to give up smoking is also by concentrating on the positive effects it may show up on your health. A smoker always starts the quitting smoking process by a negative thought. This is absolutely wrong as the one negative thought will attract the other negative thought as per the "Like attract likes" theory and there will be no improvement in a smoker's condition