My colleague German Lopez wrote a piece titled Imagine if the media covered alcohol like other drugs. Heres my favorite excerpt: Whats worse, public use of this drug has become widely accepted in some circles
Alongside NRT or prescription treatments you could also try: Counselling or support groups Quitting with friends or family members Gradually reduce your nicotine intake over time rather than going cold turkey Exercising regularly Eating a balanced diet, if youre hungrier choose healthy snacks Getting enough sleep Yoga, meditation or breathing exercises Avoiding situations, people and places that make you want to smoke Staying hydrated which can help with headaches Distracting yourself with a new hobby Combining these coping strategies will help you to ignore cravings and successfully quit
The e-cigarettes ban in India: an important public health decision
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Common angles: Fragrance as prayer or blessing Oil as care, healing, or calling Stench as a sign to correct course Communion-related scents as community and remembrance Smoke as both sacred and a potential sign of obscured vision Islamic Perspectives Across Muslim communities, fragrance often carries positive associations, including cleanliness, hospitality, and honoring others
