Quit Smoking
Smoking cigarettes induce a rapid rise in both heart rate and blood pressure. After quitting smoking, one should wait around twenty minutes for their blood pressure and pulse to restore normal levels. Smoking can also increase the risk of fatty compounds known as plaque collecting in the arteries, which can lead to atherosclerosis and high blood pressure. Plaque is made up of cholesterol and other fatty substances.
The nicotine in cigarette smoke contributes significantly to the issue. It increases blood pressure and heart rate, constricts arteries and thickens their walls, and increases the likelihood of blood clotting. Support from loved ones and friends, both emotionally and mentally, is necessary to kick the habit of smoking for good. The symptoms of nicotine withdrawal are at their worst during the first two weeks after discontinuing. Hunger is unavoidable, frustration is there, and the urge to smoke is at an unprecedented extreme. During the first few days, increased control is substantially improved by the presence of work and other distractions. These health indicators show an ongoing recovery and adjustment to a new way of life.
