Podcast Synopsis:

Certified Hypnotherapist, Teresa Van Zeller joined the show to discuss the mindset, hypnosis in quitting smoking.

Teresa Van-Zeller has been intrigued about the world of hypnosis since childhood, however, it wasn’t until she started her training to become a Hypnotherapist that she realized the incredible potentials of using hypnosis and hypnotherapy to effect change in people.  She learned the values of using hypnosis from personal experience.  In the first year that she practiced self hypnosis, she overcame several issues of her own, including chronic neck and back pain, fear of flying, and insomnia–all issues that at one time were suffered on a daily basis and are now only rarely experienced, so rarely that they can only be categorized as an occasional nuisance.

What was most amazing to her was how easy it was to make changes in life and how once those changes were made, all the other areas of her life improved as well.  Using and teaching hypnosis to help others effect changes in their lives has become her passion.

Within one year after becoming a Certified Hypnotherapist, Teresa was asked to teach the National Guild of Hypnotist’s Hypnotherapist Certification course at the school she had attended.  Soon after, she was  asked to join the faculty and sit on the Board of Directors of the HypnoBirthing ® Institute. She has trained over one thousand parents and HypnoBirthing® Practitioners.  In addition, she was asked to join the faculty of Roy Hunter’s Alliance Self-Empowerment, Inc. and Teresa now has her own school where she teaches Roy’s highly acclaimed Certified Hypnotherapist course which is accepted in many colleges across the nation.

Teresa Van-Zeller discusses the following on this eHealth Radio Episode:

• How does hypnosis work, especially in regards to helping someone quit smoking?
• Is there any special treatment or steps that are different for a patirnt or client that desires to stop smoking?
• Will the hypnotist be in control of my mind?
• Have you ever had someone that couldn’t be hypnotized?
• What is the sucess ratee on smoking cessation patients?
• Don’t Miss Special Conclusion Tip…

Web Site: Hypnosis2000.com

Podcast Synopsis:

Tom Ingegno, a licensed Acupuncturist with over a decade of experience in Oriental Medicine joined the show. He was recently voted Best Acupuncturist by the Baltimore City Paper’s Reader Poll in 2010.

Tom Ingegno M.S.O.M., L.Ac. is a licensed Acupuncturist has a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine, and a Bachelors degree in Professional Health Science. Tom is nationally certified (NCCAOM) and a Licensed Acupuncturist in both New York and Maryland. He has been studying Internal Cultivation Arts including Meditation, Qi Gong, Xing Yi and Tai Chi for over 15 years. Tom has also been formally trained in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
He has taught and supervised at the New York College of Health Professions and the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York.

He is also publishing a book called “You Got Sick, Now What?” which will explain seven Oriental Medicine techniques that can be done at home if you get a cold or flu. Tom is also delving into the iPhone craze with his own app called “Serene Mind,”  designed to help people relax and fall asleep.

Tom was a Board Member of Edo Kai Traditional Acupuncture Society and frequent contributor to North American Journal of Oriental Medicine. He has been published in several different issues of North American Journal of Oriental Medicine (NAJOM) as well as consumer magazines and websites such as Baltimore Dog Magazine and HealthyLivingNYC.com. He has treated FEMA rescue workers for both pain and emotional stress during the New York 9/11 rescue effort. He has also lectured about acupuncture and Men’s Health at Baltimore’s City Hall as part of Baltimore’s TV 25 program on Men in Science as well as several Johns Hopkins groups.

As an acupuncturist, Tom uses a variety of Oriental Medical techniques combining Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Herbal Therapy, along with a gently caring nature to help patients reach their health goals.  He is also certified to treat companion animals including dogs, cats and horses. He volunteers to treat animals with several Baltimore rescues and has even been a consultant to the Maryland Zoo. Tom has even performed acupuncture on a rescued Pit Bull from Michael Vick, Camels in Egypt and even a Giraffe at the Maryland Zoo, in Baltimore. Tom continues his education by studying with prominent Acupuncturists both in the US and abroad to ensure that he continues to expand his knowledge base and skill to provide the best possible care for all sentient beings.

Tom Igegno discusses the following on this eHealth Radio Episode:

• How can acupuncture help a person stop smoking?
• Is there a specific protocol and what does it entail? How many treatments? How long until you see results?
• How successful is it?
• Who are the ideal candidates?
• What should patients know prior to starting treatments?
• Includes the Tip in Conclusion

Web Site: TryAcu.com

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Podcast Synopsis:

Richard Fast the Creator of the 29 Day Series joins the show. Richard knows what it’s like to have a detestable habit. He had one: smoking. Like many smokers, he picked up the habit as a teenager and by 16 he was committed to it. By the time he was in his early 20s he had a 60-cigarret-a-day habit. Twenty-five years later he says the greatest accomplishment of his life was kicking the habit, and from this success he set out to help others quit bad habits or acquire desirable ones.

Richard Fast knows what it’s like to have a detestable habit. He
had one: smoking. Like many smokers, he picked up the habit as a
teenager and by 16 he was committed to it. By the time he was in
his early 20s he had a 60-cigarret-a-day habit.

He loathed this part of his life, angry that he was controlled by an
utterly destructive habit. So Fast decided to quit, but not
immediately that day or by trying to gradually cut back like past
quitting attempts. Instead, he set out to reprogram his thinking
about smoking from pleasurable and impossible-to-quit to
focusing on how much he hated it and how destructive it was on
his health.

Twenty-five years later he says the greatest accomplishment of his
life was kicking the habit, and from this success he set out to help
others quit bad habits or acquire desirable ones. Fast’s “29 Days”
series is a step-by-step program that helps participants re-train
their thought process about life goals. His series currently
includes: 29 Days … to your perfect weight, 29 Days … to your life
without cigarettes, 29 Days … to save money and achieve financial
independence and 29 Days … to becoming a great listener and
communicator.

“The ’29 Days’ programs are designed to generate gentle, effortless, forward momentum – every day,”
Fast says. “These small gentle steps engage the cortex, the rational thinking brain, while simultaneously
laying down a new roadway for our subconscious thoughts. This new roadway is the superhighway that
builds new habits and lasting results.”

A prolific developer of board games, puzzles and toys, Fast is most notably the maker of the early 90s
board game MindTrap (Mattel) – which challenges players to correctly answer brain teaser questions.

Fast is a native and current resident of Ontario and a full-time writer. He is a member of the International
Listening Association and holds a black belt in jiu-jitsu. He and his wife, Michele Bertolin, co-author of 29
Days … to your perfect weight, live in Burlington. For more information, please visit www.29Daysto.com.

Tips to Help You Stop Smoking and Kick the Habit for Good

If you’ve been a smoker for any length of time, you already know how difficult it can be to quit smoking. Once addicted, the habit becomes a part of your daily lifestyle and routine.

It’s not just the physical addiction to the nicotine that makes it seem nearly impossible to quit smoking.

There’s also a psychological need to have a smoke at certain times of the day.

For example, many smokers feel compelled to light up after a meal, while chatting on the phone, during rush hour traffic, or after completing a vigorous work-out. Their mind becomes accustomed to linking a specific activity or task to smoking. Even a certain time of day can bring on the urge.

While they may be able to cut back at other times of the day, they just can’t seem to quit smoking when it comes to that particular time or task.

By recognizing what activities trigger your smoking habit, you can learn to better deal with the problem and increase your chances of stopping smoking altogether. If you view certain tasks as unpleasant or stressful, it’s very possible your smoking serves as a relaxation technique for dealing with those situations.  Consult a reputable online pharmacy such as Edrugstore.Md for some additional information if your questions go unanswerred.

Make a Commitment to Quit Smoking

In order to stop smoking, the first and most important step is to make a personal commitment to end your bad habit.

Although this may seem obvious, many smokers truly do not wish to quit smoking. While their spouse, children, or boss may constantly nag them to quit, stopping smoking is not one of their own top priorities. They may attempt to quit smoking on several occasions, but each attempt is usually short lived.

In Order to Quit Smoking, Examine Your Habits

Once you’ve made an honest commitment to stop smoking, next you need to review your personal situation.

Start by calculating the number of cigarettes you smoke per day. Do you smoke more during the week than on the weekend? If so, make a note of that and all your other smoking routines.

Create a Stop Smoking Checklist

Before making an attempt to quit smoking, you may wish to keep a record of your smoking for one week beforehand.

List each time of day you have a cigarette and tally your numbers at the end of each day. Look for certain patterns in your smoking. Do you smoke twice as much during the evening hours? Are you more likely to light up at social events than when at home alone?

Partner Up With a Friend to Quit Smoking

Some folks may be able to quit smoking cold turkey but they are in the minority. Pair up with a friend who is also trying to kick the habit or seek the encouragement of a former smoker.

While your spouse may offer kind words of support, it’s very difficult for a non-smoker to grasp the willpower and strength needed to successfully quit smoking.

Tips to Curb Your Nicotine Craving:

1. Rid your home and office of all smoking related items. If your ashtray, matches, lighter, etc. aren’t within reach, you’re less likely to give in to the urge.

2. One of the most popular quit smoking tips is to replace cigarettes with another habit. This suggestion works well but make sure you’re replacing your nicotine habit with a healthier alternative. Try exercising, reading a book, or munching on fresh fruit instead.

3. Make sure to get enough sleep while trying to stop smoking. Breaking any bad habit can be stressful. In order to increase your chances of success, your body needs to be well rested.

4. Accept setbacks. When attempting to quit smoking, most people have relapses. Don’t let a small slip crush your plan to stop smoking altogether. Simply pick yourself up, forgive yourself for slipping, and start over again.

5. Most smokers do not realize the relationship between caffeine and nicotine. Smokers are often able to handle a higher concentration of caffeine in the body than non-smokers. The nicotine breaks down the caffeine at a faster rate. When attempting to quit smoking, if you experience an increase in stress and anxiety try cutting back on caffeine consumption as well.

6. Set small goals when trying to quit smoking and focus on stopping smoking on a weekly or daily basis. Instead of saying, "I must stop smoking for good", make it your goal to not smoke for the entire week. When you reach that milestone, set another goal. As your body becomes less dependent upon nicotine, stopping smoking will seem less overwhelming.

Prescription Medications To Help You Quit Smoking

Over the years, smokers have tried various prescriptions and over the counter remedies to cure their addition. From chewing gum, to patches, to popping pills, there seems to be an endless supply of stop smoking products available.

One could easily spend a fortune trying to quit smoking. It can also be very time-consuming to research products that have the best success rate and try to figure out which one will be the "magic bullet" for your habit.

In the past, most stop smoking aids contained nicotine. These products helped patients stop smoking by gradually decreasing the amount of nicotine released. They were designed to wean smokers gradually from their dependency instead of quitting smoking cold turkey and causing a shock to their system.

That was then, this is now.

New Quit Smoking Medication: Zyban

Today there are effective and safe ways for patients to stop smoking. Medication like Zyban helps smokers break the habit without exposing them to more nicotine. And this stop smoking preparation helps eliminate your nicotine craving without producing the withdrawal symptoms common to other types of stop smoking aids.

When starting treatment with Zyban, patients are allowed to continue smoking for the first week. This allows the medication time to take effect. By the second week, trying to stop smoking is much easier.  Learn more at the Zyban FAQ page

Quit Smoking Without Extra Nicotine

Although Zyban does not contain nicotine, it does release dopamine into the brain. It is the dopamine that greatly reduces unpleasant withdrawal symptoms.

Prescription Zyban also contains bupropion, a drug commonly used to treat depression. Bupropion is believed to be a key factor in helping smokers deal with their addiction without the unbearable side effects and withdrawal symptoms.

To learn more about prescription Zyban and how it can help you stop smoking, visit our Zyban product information and order page.

You’ve probably heard negative comments from other smokers, like: "Why should I stop now? I’ve been smoking my entire life," or "My lungs are already damaged beyond repair. Stopping smoking now won’t make any difference."

Fortunately, those beliefs are myths. With a little perseverance, will power, and maybe some outside help if needed, you can kick your smoking habit and reverse a good deal of the damage. Many smokers are surprised to learn that health improvements can occur within a matter of days.

Experience Immediate Results When You Stop Smoking

While most ex-smokers will tell you the first week is the hardest, they fail to mention the immediate health benefits from stopping smoking. Smokers are often so focused on their addiction and withdrawal symptoms that at first they might not realize the positive changes taking place in their bodies.

These are some common changes that occur within the first three days of stopping smoking:

1. Drop in pulse rate and blood pressure- Smoking has been known to increase the risk of high blood pressure. Within days of stopping smoking, most people experience a drop in their overall blood pressure and heart rate.

2. Increase in energy- After breaking your smoking habit, you should notice an increase in energy. Former smokers who suffered from fatigue often see an improvement in energy and stamina.

3. Nicotine elimination- In a matter of days, nicotine is eliminated from the body. The result is a boost to your senses. Foods will seem tastier than before and you’ll be more aware of both fragrant and foul smelling odors.

4. Breathing improvements- As changes occur in the bronchial tubes, breathing will become less of a chore. You’ll find your breathing will get lighter and more relaxed.

5. Carbon monoxide reduced- Smokers have an unhealthy level of carbon monoxide in the blood. In less than a day after stopping smoking, carbon monoxide levels will start to decrease, resulting in an increase of oxygen in the blood.

6. Lung cleansing- After carbon monoxide is removed from the blood stream, the lungs begin a much needed cleansing process. The heavy tar buildup that has accumulated in the lungs slowly starts to clear.

7. Healthier skin- Did you ever notice how some smokers have a dull, pasty complexion? By stopping smoking, you can improve your skin tone and reduce and prevent wrinkles.

Long Term Health Benefits From Stopping Smoking

Since smoking takes a gradual toll on your body, it’s unrealistic to expect all health improvements to occur overnight. Although you might not feel like a million dollars right away, rest assured that by stopping smoking now you’ll eventually experience major health improvements.

Here are some of the long-term benefits of breaking your smoking habit:

1. Less coughing- If coughing and hacking are a part of your daily routine, over the next several months these problems should decrease or be eliminated as the oxygen level in the lungs increases.

2. Easier exercise- Forget about huffing and puffing just to get up the stairs. Stopping smoking will improve your circulation, thus making exercise and everyday chores much simpler.

3. Fewer heart problems- Did you know smokers are at a greater risk when it comes to heart attacks? Thankfully the chance of having a heart attack will slowly start to decrease upon stopping smoking. After about ten years off tobacco, most former smokers no longer have an inflated risk for a heart attack. Even smokers who have already suffered from heart problems can reduce their risk of an additional heart attack by stopping smoking.

4. Reduced risk of lung disease- Perhaps the most common reason for stopping smoking is the fear of lung cancer. It’s true that the lungs take the most time to recover from cigarette smoking. But generally after a period of about ten years, most smokers will have reduced their chances of developing lung cancer by fifty percent.

Increase Your Life Expectancy… At Any Age

Whether you’re 35, 50, or 70 years old, the time to stop smoking is now. While younger smokers may tend to recover better from the ill effects of smoking, people of all ages can improve their overall health and increase life expectancy.

The key to success is to stop smoking before any serious health complications arise such as lung cancer or emphysema. However, if you have been diagnosed with either of these conditions or some other tobacco related illness, you can still boost your chances of recovery by stopping smoking immediately.

While receiving treatment for a serious illness, your body needs to be in the healthiest state possible. The sooner you stop smoking, the sooner your stress levels will decline, boosting your immune system to ward off life threatening diseases and conditions.

New Medications Make Stopping Smoking Achievable

If you’ve tried to stop smoking in the past, you’re probably familiar with all the crazy tricks and gimmicks to kick the smoking habit. While some of them may work, usually the results are short lived and the craving comes back.

Designed to help you break your nicotine habit once and for all, prescription medications like Zyban have proven effective in helping smokers of all ages. Zyban comes in a pill form, an easier way to stop smoking that fits into most people’s schedule or lifestyle.

Zyban does not contains any form of nicotine. Patients who are currently using smoking patches or nicotine gum to break their habit can take Zyban at the same time.

Learn More About Stopping Smoking

To learn more about stopping smoking and the helps that are available, visit our Smoking Cessation Articles library.

Learn More About Stop Smoking Products

To find out more about effective, easy-to-use stop smoking products, prices, and how to order them online, see our product information page for Zyban.

A: Zyban (bupropion) is a prescription-only drug that helps people stop smoking. Bupropion was first developed to treat depression but was later found to also help people stop smoking. Zyban does not contain nicotine, but can be used in combination with nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) to increase the success rate of quitting smoking. It could be obtained by a doctor in person or at a reputable online pharmacy.

Q: Who should take Zyban?

A: If you are at least 18 years of age, smoke ten or more cigarettes a day and want to stop smoking with the help of a non-nicotine smoking cessation product, Zyban may be appropriate for you.  Learn more information at the Edrugstore.md Smoking Cessation Information Center

Q: How does Zyban help people stop smoking?

A: Zyban alters the level of certain chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters), to reduce withdrawal symptoms, such as restlessness, anxiety, cravings, irritability, hunger or lack of concentration, that many smokers experience when they try to stop smoking. In this way, the urge to smoke is reduced. While bupropion, the active ingredient in Zyban, is often prescribed as an antidepressant, there is no evidence to show that its antidepressant qualities are directly related to its effectiveness in helping people stop smoking.

Q: How effective is Zyban as a stop smoking product?

A: Zyban has about the same success rate as NRTs. Approximately twice the number of smokers who take Zyban stop smoking successfully compared to those who don’t take anything. Studies show that more than 33% of people who take Zyban are able to stop smoking for at least one month and more than 20% quit smoking for at least one year.

Q: What is the advantage of taking Zyban compared to nicotine replacement therapies?

A: Since Zyban does not contain any nicotine, patients will not experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms during or at the end of their treatment.

Q: Both Chantix and Zyban help people stop smoking. Are they the same?

A: Zyban and Chantix (varenicline) are both non-nicotine smoking cessation products, but they have different active ingredients and work differently to help people stop smoking. One study found Chantix to be more effective than Zyban in helping people to stop smoking, but results do vary from one person to the next.

Q: How should I take Zyban?

A: Zyban is available in tablet form and should be swallowed whole, not crushed or chewed. Chewing or crushing the tablet may cause too much of the drug to be released into the body at once, which could lead to unpleasant side effects. You should take Zyban twice daily for 1 to 2 weeks before you stop smoking. This allows the level of medication in your body to gradually build up. Continue taking Zyban according to the prescription for another 7 to 12 weeks after you stop smoking. Zyban can cause sleeplessness, so you should not take it close to bedtime.

Q: What if I miss a dose of Zyban?

A: If you miss a dose of Zyban, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the regular dose. Do not take an extra dosage to make up for the missed one.

Q: What happens if I overdose?

A: Seek immediate emergency medical attention if you think you have taken more than the recommended amount of Zyban. Symptoms of a Zyban overdose may include muscle stiffness, seizures, fainting, hallucinations, increased heart rate, breathing difficulties, heart failure or coma.

Q: What should I avoid when taking Zyban?

A: You should avoid drinking alcohol and excessive caffeine intake while taking Zyban, as these may increase the risk of a seizure. If you drink alcohol regularly, consult your doctor before taking Zyban. Also, if you are already using bupropion to treat depression, do not also take Zyban to stop smoking. Taking too much bupropion can increase the risk of a seizure. Many drugs taken in combination with Zyban can cause side effects, so it is important to inform you doctor of all other medications that you use – prescription and non-prescription drugs, as well as vitamins, minerals and herbal products.

Q: What are the possible side effects associated with taking Zyban?

A: Mild side effects can occur when taking Zyban, such as headache, migraine, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dryness around the lips or mouth, appetite changes or mild itching or skin rash. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or increase over time. Zyban may also cause dizziness and can affect your coordination during the initial stages of taking the drug, so be careful when driving or operating heavy machinery. Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects of Zyban.

Less often, using Zyban can result in more serious side effects such as seizures, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, hives or breathing difficulties. These side effects are more likely to occur in patients with certain medical conditions, or when used in combination with other drugs, including MAO inhibitors, anti-malaria medicines, antihistamines, steroids, sedatives or antibiotics. Seek emergency medical help if this occurs.

Q: What other precautions should I take before using Zyban?

A: If you are considering taking Zyban to help you stop smoking, inform your doctor of your medical history, especially if you have suffered or are suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or liver diseases, diabetes, head or spinal injuries. Avoid Zyban if you have a history of epilepsy, seizures, anorexia or bulimia. If you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Zyban.

Q: What if I do not stop smoking on the date I had planned to quit?

A: If you do not stop smoking on your planned quit date, do not give up. Continue taking Zyban and try again to stop smoking. While a normal course of treatment with Zyban lasts 12 weeks, sometimes it can take as long as 6 to 12 months, depending on the level of addiction. Do not stop taking Zyban without notifying your doctor.

Q: How do I know if Zyban will help me stop smoking?

A: Zyban is not a "magic pill." Zyban does not help everyone stop smoking, and its effectiveness depends on a person’s overall health, history of smoking, and commitment to quitting. Using Zyban in combination with another smoking cessation program or counseling service may increase your chances of successfully quitting.  Ask a Physician to alternatives to quit smoking.

For more information about Zyban, including whether it can help you stop smoking, and to order Zyban at discount prices, visit the Zyban product information page on eDrugstore.md.

I mean jeez, they stare, and they give you that condescending look as you light up, and that little sneer. "Oh, you smoke. You’re going to smoke here? It’s not enough you sacked our village, raped our cattle, swept down from the steppes of Asia to wipe out European civilization, but you’re going to give me cancer by breathing that next to me?" Self-righteous creeps, thought Atilla. Gimme a break.

Only a couple of weeks ago, before the doc gave him the prescription for Zyban, he was busy beheading a particularly rough customer in Germany and had reached for his pack.

"Ummm, excuse me, Your Highness, All Powerful One, Scourge of God," said one of the cowering little courtiers. "But this is, uh, a non-smoking palace."

"Let me get this straight," snapped Atilla, blowing smoke in the man’s face. "You Germans are giving me attitude? What, you going on a little power trip here, bud? You think anyone’s ever going to be afraid of Germany? I mean really!"

But when Atilla turned to the boys in his crew, they looked away, mildly embarrassed over his "nasty habit" of three packs a day – even Olaf, who collected ears but didn’t even bother to wash them before he put them on his necklace. Then one of the littlest Huns held up the Zyban as a hint.

With Zyban, Atilla the Hun Quickly Slashes… His Smoking

As his doctor wrote out the Zyban prescription, Atilla felt his nerves crumbling away. "Olaf!" he shouted across the tent. "How many times have I told you to clean out the cappuccino machine?"

He turned to his doctor with almost a plea in his voice. "Help me, Doc! I know I shouldn’t snap. I’ll get him a puppy tomorrow. Look, if I give up smoking that means I give up smoking breaks! You get the best gossip in the office from smokers who go outside the tent. I’m telling you, Human Resources is there, Payroll, they all dish at 10:30 am and 3:30 in the afternoon!"

"Attie, try to focus here," said the doctor. "Hey, do I capitalize ‘the’ in your name? I never know for the insurance forms." Atilla showed him how to write it, and the doctor added, "Listen, Zyban is ideal for you. Most people taking Zyban quit smoking in their second week. Don’t you need both hands free when you’re chopping and slicing limbs? You don’t want to be puffing on a ciggie and get distracted in a sword fight."

"We’re taking over France next week," said Atilla. "You think they’ll put up much of a fight? What do they got to defend themselves with? Cheese?"

The Advantages of Zyban and an Active Pillaging Lifestyle

"Okay, forget that angle," the doc tried again. "You’re really irritable trying to quit on your own. But Zyban doesn’t have any nicotine in it. So when you stop taking Zyban, you won’t have any withdrawal effects. You can also use it with other nicotine replacement products like patches or gum – but you should consult with me first."

"Don’t worry, I don’t chew gum," replied Atilla. "It’s bad for the image. Nobody takes me seriously when I use it. They think you’re a teenager in a leather jacket or something."

"Then Zyban should be perfect for your lifestyle choice," said the doctor.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!" barked Atilla. "Just what are you implying, Doc? I talked through those issues in therapy! And I did speak to my mother last week, by the way, Mr. Know-it-All!"

"I meant pillaging, burning, looting!" added the doctor quickly. "You’ll probably take Zyban twice a day for seven to twelve weeks, but your hordes only take a village once a day, right?"

"Well, if the village has a pool, sometimes longer."

"Fair enough," said the doctor. "You’re a busy guy, I know. Now, Zyban causes sleeplessness at first, so try not to take it near bedtime. You should even keep smoking for the first week after you start Zyban – that’s until the drug reaches higher levels in your bloodstream. Then you can stop the next week."

"I guess I’m doing the right thing," said Atilla. "You know I really took up smoking as a teenager because I thought it was cool. But then I grew up and matured and realized the only real cool thing in life was riding in a great horde and massacring large urban populations."

"Umm, yeah… well, we all feel that way," said the doctor carefully. "I’m telling you, Attie, Zyban will change your life."

"I’m glad," Atilla sighed in relief. "I was so sick of being a social pariah because of my habit."

Atilla the Hun clapped his doctor on the back, as his physician wrote a prescription of Zyban for him. I do feel better, thought Atilla. No more dirty looks, no more snide comments and patronizing remarks.

Just then, however, Olaf and several other Huns marched up to him.

"What’s this all about?" asked Atilla.

"Boss, we all talked about it… and we feel we should really go vegan."

Atilla the Hun groaned. It was always friggin’ something. God, he needed a cigarette. Or a Zyban. He was ready to start his treatment now.

"And we want to talk to you about opening a daycare," said Olaf.

Now you, too, can match wits with Inspector Zyban, the Non-Smoking Detective, in the strange story of….

Zyban and the Case of the Pompous Ashes

"Clearly a case of suicide," harrumphed Lord Fartwhistle, shaking his jowls as he stood over the remains of the victim in the library. He tsk-tsked and chomped down on his pipe. "My poor brother – driven mad by clues of Final Jeopardy. It’s the only explanation."

"It would be suicide," mused Inspector Zyban, nodding, "except that your brother has been reduced to a fine ash, and killing himself doesn’t explain how he neatly disposed of his remains in this expensive urn. No, this was murder! Plain and simple! And all of you appear to be heavy smokers who could have set him on fire. Everyone knows the Fartwhistles are highly flammable."

There were gasps around the room, but Zyban held his ground. Baroness Prude and Lady Penelope Skank relit their cigarette holders, while Chumly Inbred, the mysterious son born out of wedlock to a certain anonymous Fartwhistle, chewed on his cigar with a loopy grin at nothing.

"I believe the murderer wanted to divert suspicion," announced the inspector. "He hoped to make us believe the killer is a smoker, when in fact, he’s been using Zyban to reduce his cravings for nicotine and ease the withdrawal symptoms. With a prescription of Zyban, he could stop smoking the second week of his treatment and claim later he didn’t smoke at all. Then he could ignite the victim without suspicion, using a barbecue lighter."

"That’s a preposterous theory, Zyban!" scoffed Lord Fartwhistle.

"It’s more than preposterous, it’s true," replied the inspector. "Because you’re the murderer."

How did Inspector Zyban know?

Solution: Inspector Zyban closely observed that while Lord Fartwhistle apparently smoked a pipe, he was, in fact, blowing bubbles out of it. And he had excessive stains of barbecue sauce on his jacket, more than usual for an English lord.

Zyban and A Dark, Seedy Room Filled with Danger (But No Smoke)

Harry the snitch sat tied up in the interrogation room while Inspector Edgar Zyban and Chief Detective Porpoise Mayhew questioned him.

"You gave our secrets to the enemy, you traitor!" snapped the inspector. "Tell us where the rendezvous point is. How can we spot European villains in cafes if they’re all breathing easier and learning to control their nicotine cravings with Zyban?"

His partner, Mayhew, slapped Harry across both cheeks. "Damn it, man! If the French stop smoking, the only clue we’ll have to their identity is their lack of regular bathing!"

Harry slumped in the chair. "Okay, I’ll… I’ll tell you what I told them. They know that Zyban alters the level of certain chemicals in the brain to reduce withdrawal symptoms – restlessness, anxiety, cravings, irritability, hunger and lack of concentration. But it can’t help those who like Celine Dion music. No one can stop that!"

"Where’s the rendezvous point?" demanded the inspector. "Where are they picking up the latest shipment of Zyban prescriptions?"

"I’ll never tell you!" shouted Harry, wrestling against his bonds in the chair. "Never! Never! Never!" He seemed to reconsider for a moment. Then added: "Never!"

"I think you already did," murmured Inspector Zyban. "Quickly, Mayhew! To the red light district!"

What amazing clue tipped off Inspector Zyban?

Solution: Neither Inspector Zyban nor Chief Detective Mayhew tied Harry up – he did that himself. This alerted Zyban to Harry’s other cravings and habits besides nicotine, which he obviously picked up from sophisticated, open-minded Europeans like the French. But the Inspector and Mayhew weren’t comfortable talking about all that.

Zyban and A Lady Under a Cloud of Suspicion

Emma Sweetcurve offered a dazzling smile as she glided gracefully into the foyer (she was known for her talent at roller blading). "Inspector Zyban, I want to thank you so much for retrieving these scandalous pictures of me with England’s rugby team before they leaked to the press. But I still don’t understand why you had to hold on to them for so long."

Zyban cleared his throat nervously before explaining, "Evidence always has to be carefully examined first, Miss Sweetcurve."

She sighed wearily. "I guess I should call the insurance company about the diamonds I had to pay the blackmailers."

"The only person you need to call is a good lawyer," replied Zyban. "Since your diamonds are still safely hidden in the collar of your prize terrier."

"Shi Tzu!" snapped Emma Sweetcurve.

"There’s no point cursing – you’ve been found out."

"What gave me away?"

"You told me you quit smoking the very week you called the police over the threat of blackmail," explained the inspector. "But you were showing unusual amounts of anxiety, even more than normal for an extortion victim or someone trying to kick the habit. I poked around in your unmentionables upstairs and found a prescription for Zyban."

Emma Sweetcurve glowered at him. "You invaded my privacy?"

"Hey, what’s the fun of having a badge if you can’t do that?" answered the inspector. "In any case, I knew you shouldn’t have been that anxious – Zyban’s too effective for that. And especially when I saw you invite the entire English cricket team home after I took your statement. You weren’t remorseful at all over your daring behavior! It was only later that I recalled one of the cricket players said ‘That bitch really sparkles’ – I had misinterpreted the comment at the time. Plus you made another tragic mistake."

What was the fatal mistake that Inspector Zyban discovered?

Three days before her false claim of blackmail, Emma Sweetcurve picked up her first prescription of Zyban to help her quit smoking and told the London YMCA basketball team over lunch: "You know if I could figure out a cool way to commit insurance fraud, I’d be rich."

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After all the stop smoking campaigns and anti-tobacco commercials, you’d have a difficult time finding a single smoker who isn’t aware of the health risks involved. Even the tobacco companies are being forced to preach the ills of cigarette smoking.

But strange as it may seem, there is one health issue related to smoking that gets very little attention. Erectile dysfunction. ED for short.

Tell any red-blooded male that cigarette smoking can cause lung cancer or emphysema and many will just shrug their shoulders or nod in agreement before lighting up again.

But mention that smoking is one of the main causes of erectile dysfunction and you’re likely to get a much different response. Although many men aren’t frightened enough by cancer to stop smoking, threaten the symbol of their manhood and it’s a whole different ballgame.

Stop and think for a minute. Most anti-smoking campaigns focus on either the health risks involved with smoking or the fact that smoking isn’t "cool".

Now ask yourself when you last saw a Viagra commercial talking about the link between smoking and erectile dysfunction. For most folks the answer is "never". Imagine what would happen if the relationship between cigarettes and erectile dysfunction was widely advertised. It certainly would contradict the tobacco companies’ ads that portray cigarette smoking as masculine or cool. This type of campaign might even get teenage males to think twice about smoking.

Erectile Dysfunction – Not All in Your Mind

In the past, physicians and psychologists believed that erectile dysfunction was often in the patient’s head. While a doctor might prescribe Viagra to treat the condition, men might also be encouraged to try stress reducing techniques or even counseling in order to discover the underlying cause of their ED.

Today most doctors realize that erectile dysfunction is a condition mainly caused by physical factors, although psychological reasons can be responsible too. Treatment options have changed and now include lifestyle modifications such as exercising more often, eating a well balanced diet, getting the proper rest, and stopping smoking. As the body becomes healthier, the chances of erectile dysfunction are less likely.

How Can Cigarette Smoking Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

In order for an erection to occur, blood needs to flow freely to the penis. In smokers, that incoming blood flow is often restricted due to blocked arteries. Less blood flow equals a shorter performance time or no erection at all.

Another issue: once blood flows into the groin area, it must remain in the penis for an erection to occur. In male smokers, the blood tends to flow to the groin area but quickly flows back out, resulting in a much shorter erection time. Even smoking less than half a pack a day can even lead to serious erectile dysfunction problems.

Although Viagra alone can be used to treat erectile dysfunction, smokers will achieve better results and improve their overall health by quitting smoking completely.

Can I Take Viagra if I Haven’t Quit Smoking Yet?

Your doctor can prescribe Viagra even if you haven’t stopped smoking. A large percentage of men who take Viagra are either current or former smokers. Research has shown that Viagra is successful in eliminating erectile dysfunction in about eighty percent of patients.

One of the main benefits of Viagra is that you only take the pills when you need them. Patients don’t have to worry about taking their medication on a daily basis. Just take your dose of Viagra about one hour prior to sexual activity. You should never take more than one Viagra tablet in a 24 hour time frame.

Studies have shown that most men can expect results from Viagra within as little as fifteen minutes. Whether you’re in your twenties or sixties, Viagra can help improve your sex life.

Fight Back With Zyban And Viagra

Some guys may want to try quitting smoking to resolve their ED problems before trying Viagra. Fortunately for them, there are smoking cessation products on the market that can ease the stress and anxiety and make it easier to stop smoking.

One well known prescription to help you stop smoking is called Zyban. Zyban can help you kick the habit and lessen the amount of time it takes you to quit smoking for good. Once you stop smoking, you may then wish to start taking Viagra until your sex life returns to normal.

While Zyban works fast to help you quit smoking, the damage done by cigarettes usually takes some time to heal. For some former smokers, it can take up to a year before the symptoms of erectile dysfunction are fully resolved. During this time period, Viagra can be used until you’re able to rise to the occasion on your own again.

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