Water

Water is critical for the human body to function properly. It makes up two-thirds of our body weight, and every cell and organ depends on it. Without water, a person would die within just a few days.

When we quit smoking, water eases several of the discomforts associated with nicotine withdrawal: Constipation Coughing Hunger/urge to eat Cravings to smokeWater also helps flush residual nicotine out of the body, and by keeping yourself well-hydrated, you'll feel better overall. That can only help as you make your way through the discomforts of nicotine withdrawal. Sources:

Water in Diet. 02 September 2005. Medline Plus.

Nurses Can Help Smokers Quit. January 1993. National Institutes of Health.

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