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(no my OC, I am attempting to help spread this that I saw first on https://programming.dev/post/33666663 because I think it helps to know that it is not too late to make changes even for major things like smoking and our health!)
(no my OC, I am attempting to help spread this that I saw first on https://programming.dev/post/33666663 because I think it helps to know that it is not too late to make changes even for major things like smoking and our health!)
Just take a 15 year break every once in a while. 🤷♂️
Actuslly, kinda curious what the risks are for someone who smokes less than 1 or 2 packs a day, because those were the only kinds of smokers I ever remember being talked about when it came to all the horrific health issues. If you only smoke 1 cigarette every 15 years, would it even take a toll on you? 🤔
One cig every 15 years would be less than all the second hand smoking and air particles you digest.
But “less than 1 or 2 packs a day” sounds it will definitely lead to health issues. I’d say 1 cig a day would be acceptable and probably without serious health issues.
That makes me think about picking up smoking again. I could keep it to 1-2 a day, right? It’s crazy I quit like ten years ago and still miss it, still get the occasional craving.
It’s always 1 a day, then 2, then a pack, and then 2. Not talking from personal experience, but the body naturally builds up tolerance.
The trick is to rotate addictions weekly ;)
It’s always 1 a day, then 2, then a pack, and then 2. Not talking from personal experience, but the body naturally builds up tolerance.
The trick is to rotate addictions weekly ;)
0 is less than 1 or 2.
Literally, yes. However you so not use this wording in natural language.
There are other health effects than heart issues examined here - e.g. there’s cancer, which occurs due to changes in the DNA of your cells, and that is a cumulative process (although e.g. outer skin layers replenish so in 15 years not the same cells, but I am not sure how long lung and other cells take to similarly replenish).