Smoke spirals curling from the end of a cigarette are like the coils of a serpent whose venomous fangs are coated with a soothing anesthetic. The victim willingly submits to the perpetual injection of slow venom, and the bites go deep to the bone.

Every drag of cigarette smoke introduces thousands of toxic poisons into our blood stream which are carried to every cell of our body. Because the adverse results of tobacco are slowly perceived, and the changes to appearance and health are so gradual, the smoker remains unalarmed. Some are concerned but seem powerless to do anything. Others prefer not to think about it at all.

The smoking habit is powerfully addictive. The physical addiction is progressive and acute, but the mental addiction may be even more profound and fixed. Smoking has become a treacherous friend. In order to quit smoking, a life-style change must occur.

Whether we stop smoking or not, we can assist our bodies in the fight against smoking toxins. Listed here are some useful supplements. If you smoke, or know someone who smokes, consider these aids to combat the emaciating effects of tobacco.

Coenzyme Q10 - CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant to protect cells of the body and lungs. CoQ10 also assists oxygen flow to the brain. Recent studies have shown that smoking may dramatically speed up age-related memory loss.

Pycnogenol

Irreversible harm to the lungs of smokers can occur before we notice symptoms. Pycnogenol helps to protect and also repair our lungs.

Grape Seed Extract

Studies have shown that Grapeseed Extract is a super antioxidant that is far more powerful than vitamins C, E and beta-carotene. This herb is considered very useful to protect and even repair the lungs of smokers.

Vitamin B Complex and Folic Acid

Smoking damages the cells in our body. Vitamin B Complex is considered useful to the enzyme system at a cellular level. B Vitamins are essential for energy production, amino acid metabolism, cell division and more.

Vitamin C and E

Vitamin C is rapidly depleted by smoking. This is because Vitamin C actively combats the negative effects of smoking on our bodies and must be continually replenished. This vitamin is critical for smokers and those quitting the habit.

reference: Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis Balch