Error 404 - Oops We can't find what you're looking for.Please return home and try again.logo SA's leading price comparison site Browse Local Catalogues Flights Car Rental InsuranceYou are here: Dispensary- Heart HealthUp in Smoke The World Health Organisation estimates that tobacco kills almost six million people annually.If this trend continues as it stands, by 2030 this number could be as high as eight million people each year.“In general, smokers have a three times higher risk of dyingthan people who have never smoked,” says Deepak Patel, principal clinical specialist for Discovery Vitality.“Smoking results in increased premature death as it is a major cause of chronic lung disease, coronary heart disease and strokes.Smokers also age faster than non-smokers.”Quit Smoking And Live LongerSmokers who stop can add a great number of years to their lifespan, says Deepak.“Those who quit between the ages of 25 and 34 years live 10 years longer.

Those who quit between ages 55 and 64 gain four years of life expectancy.Deepak estimates that quit rates are increased by 60% when behavioural treatment is used, 100% when pharmacologic treatment is used, and by 200% when pharmacologic treatment and behavioural treatment are usedtogether.Behavioural TreatmentSuch programmes make use of counsellingto help the smoker quit.Allen Carr’s Easyway seeks to destroy the illusions of the benefits of smoking through counselling.Smokenders is a seven-week programme that uses behaviour modification and psychology to help smokers quit.Pharmacologic TreatmentThere are a number of medicines available at Dis-Chemthat can help people on their journey to becoming a non-smoker.It can also ease the burden of nicotine dependence.Some of these include nicotine patches, gum such as Nicotinell and Nicorettes, lozenges, nasal spray, inhalers and sustained-release bupropion (Zyban).“While about 70% of smokers wish to quit and some 45% make serious attempts at quitting annually, fewer than 10% quit successfully.

Smokers who wish to quit should not quit tryingStop On Your OwnThe Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) offers the following tips to help stop smoking on your own:Decide on a date to quit smoking and stick to it.Throw away all reminders of smoking such as cigarette packets, ashtrays and lighters.Become more active.e cigarette badAim to exercise for at least 30 minutes three times a week.Change your routine.e cigarette artAvoid smokers and triggers that may tempt you.Tell your family and friends that you are trying to quit so that they can offer you support.The first two to three days are the most difficult.e cigarette bethnal greenIt usually becomes easier with time.e cigarette culver city

Your cravings will subside and eventually disappear.Weight gain is not a necessary side effect of quitting.Ensure that you eat a healthy balanced diet that is high in fruit and vegetables.Do not use a crisis or special occasion as an excuse for “just one” cigarette.Don’t be too hard on yourself.e cigarette decrease nicotineQuitting is a journey so try and try again!Are E-Cigarettes The Key To Quitting?e cigarette courtenay bcStop Smoking Smoking is a tough habit to beat, but we have products to help you quit.Try our selection of products and e-cigarettes to make the change.12 24 48 Price: low to high Newest Price: high to low Top Rated Product A-Z Product Z-A Nicorette Chewable Nicotine-Resin Complex 2mg 105 Pieces 00 Out of stock SAVE 20% on selected Nicorette products.

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Please phone Customer Services on 0860 347 243  to find the store nearest to you.We do not guarantee that you will be automatically refunded.The decision to refund is solely at the discretion of the manager of the store where you return the product, having inspected the condition of the item returned.We shall have the discretion to refund the Customer by any appropriate means including cash, a gift card (electronic or otherwise) or by crediting the relevant Customer account or applicable credit or debit card.Please note Dis-Chem will not accept any returns of any products of which the packaging has been removed, opened or tampered with, and products of a personal nature due to hygiene and sanitary considerations.WARRANTYWe makes no representations whatsoever and gives no guarantees against latent or patent defects in respect of the Products, and all conditions and warranties whatsoever, whether implied or otherwise, are hereby expressly excluded.We shall not incur any liability of whatever nature arising in contract or delict from any injury, loss or damage to any person or property arising from the use of the Products.The Products supplied by Dis-Chem shall be suitable only for the purpose designed and intended and the Customer shall ensure the Products are handled, stored, installed, used, worn or otherwise dealt with in a normal and proper manner, and where applicable, in a manner consistent with the instructions given by us.No action or claim of whatever nature shall lie against Dis-Chem arising out of or in connection with any defects in, or unsuitability of, any Products.