Toxin Exposure by Bauman College

2020-05-20 17:30:45 UTC

Before smoking. Take a moment to notice how you feel. Are you irritated? Stressed? Bored? Become aware of your cravings before cigarettes and if you have one, notice afterward how you feel. Are you less stressed? Less bored? Then, as you feel ready, consider incorporating new habits to these cues.

easing off smoking

2020-08-16 14:46:11 UTC

try replacing the oral fixation of smoking with chewing on a tooth pick (tea tree tooth picks add a special treat), or chewing gum.

Exercise

2020-08-18 16:33:05 UTC

According to past smokers, exercising-even a walk-can decrease the urge to smoke.

2020-08-18 20:56:36 UTC

Find a healthy snack that you enjoy to reach for before a cigarette

Drink filtered water throughout the day

2021-01-20 23:47:16 UTC

Consider the process of quitting smoking to decrease overall toxic load.

laurelkurland — 2021-01-21 20:23:59 UTC

Work with your doctor or a medical professional to determine the best way to ease off.

wean off of cigarettes, add gentle exercise, try some breathing exercises when the craving for a cigarette arises.

2021-01-22 22:06:10 UTC

Toxin exposure.

2021-01-24 19:28:04 UTC

Drinking filtered water might be an easy’ish first step. Joining a support group to stop smoking might facilitate more social time for John and help with addiction. Paying attention to his food, I.e. clean fifteen and dirty dozen (EWG) and a thinking about how to wean himself off the painkillers. Taking a first step...

Joining a support group for eliminating cigarette and drug and alcohol abuse.

2021-01-25 00:56:22 UTC

Check-in

2021-01-26 00:27:34 UTC

Before reaching for a cigarette or a drink, check-in with yourself. Be mindful of your feelings in the moment and replace with a healthier option. Drink kombucha instead of a beer. Snack on a Carrot stick before reaching for a cigarette. Join a support group and get a good sponsor who you can reach out to.

Spend as much time as possible outdoors walkie Sadie (and partner/friends/family) in local parks or nature preserves (most which prohibit public smoking) and may help curb cravings and normalize non smoking along with increasing the amount of fresh air and sunshine and excercise.

2021-01-27 21:06:35 UTC

2021-05-11 19:14:41 UTC

Replace the cigarettes with something else that's enjoyable, like early morning walks with Tina and his dog. Let his kids know he wants to quit smoking, and ask them to keep him accountable.

What does smoking do for your?

2021-05-12 03:53:40 UTC

Think about what smoking does for you. If it's to help relieve stress, think of alternative ways to help relieve stress. Try a new morning routine or bedtime routine to help with the daily need of smoking. It only takes 21 days to start a new habit.

Seeking supports from family and close friends

2021-05-12 06:18:15 UTC

2021-05-12 16:11:50 UTC

I would suggest John look into quitting his dependence on tobacco. He might try finding a group of people working on the same thing which will decrease his use and increase his sociability.

Work to eliminate cigarette use (short term nicotine patches, therapy, hypnosis, etc)

2021-05-12 23:43:34 UTC

2021-05-13 13:43:04 UTC

John could look for ways to reduce or quit smoking. He might want to start with a reduction and see how it impacts his health and recognize certain patterns.

2021-05-13 19:31:50 UTC

Reduce cigarette use.

Toxin Exposure

2021-05-14 18:56:06 UTC

Wean off cigarettes.

2021-05-14 23:45:00 UTC

Quit smoking. Stay hydrated

Commit to reducing one toxin each day...this can be one less cigarette, one less beer, or one less opiate. Replace it with something nourishing.

2021-05-15 19:34:47 UTC

Exercising can release many beneficial hormones that could lead to better decision making, like easing off smoking slowly.

2021-05-17 01:52:04 UTC

Eat detoxifying foods to help detoxify the body as it releases the toxins from nicotine. Drink filtered water, eat fresh fruit, like blueberries and melon; perhaps, make smoothies with lots of rainbow colors of fruits and vegetables.

2021-05-17 20:18:07 UTC

Smoking is a very hard habit to break .

2021-05-19 00:17:12 UTC

John has to make quitting a personal choice and stop when he is willing and ready.

2021-05-19 00:20:14 UTC

quit smoking, spend more time in nature.

1. support for quitting tobacco

2021-05-19 06:11:34 UTC

2. invest in a water filter
3. try reducing refined and prosessed food.

2021-07-25 23:04:53 UTC

Quit smoking, and take walk breaks instead of smoke breaks.

2021-07-27 00:14:12 UTC

Reduce, if not completely eliminate, smoking.
when ready, commit to adopting healthier habits and coping mechanisms

Find something else to do every time you want to smoke a cigarette. If you can take a brisk walk and you will see how you will already feel. Limit your alcoholic drinks, ideally none but 1-2 drinks a week if you cant give it up all together.

2021-07-27 01:34:02 UTC

Let's talk about smoking

2021-07-27 23:02:42 UTC

Let's review your relationship with nicotine. How could we change it? How does it make you feel? What do you think about?

Try to smoke 1 less cigarette every few days

2021-10-29 04:35:02 UTC

2021-10-30 02:27:53 UTC

try really hard to quit smoking cigarettes

Alcohol

2021-11-02 03:02:50 UTC

Buy less beers when grocery shopping, to reduce intake during the week. Sometimes he could substitute beers with fizzy beverages like kombucha (avoid at night because of caffeine), sparkling water infused with fruit, etc.

2021-11-07 07:32:14 UTC

try to ween yourself off cigarettes little by little, not cold turkey. Get support to make change with a group or counselor.

2022-02-03 15:44:14 UTC

Help him to quit smoking

Cigarette, Alcohol and Vicodin

2022-02-06 02:14:02 UTC

I would have John start cutting back a cigarette a day until he has quit completely. During this time, he can make note of his triggers and have a healthy snack, go for walk for deep breathing exercises to help him through the craving.

For alcohol he can notice when he most wants to drink and call Tina instead to come over for dinner or a movie. They can make a nice meal together and then watch a movie.

As for Vicodin, once he has a good sleep routine, he can start weaning off the Vicodin. I would have him consult his Dr. to help him wean off the drug slowly.

2022-02-06 04:11:18 UTC

try to reduce the number of cigarettes and drinks per day & eventually phase them out altogether if you are not able to do it minimally.

2022-02-06 04:57:05 UTC

Suggest that he consider letting go of his smoking habits, and give him resources of groups he can join to help him along his journey.

2022-02-06 23:38:10 UTC

I suggest he work with a professional to quit his use of Vicodin.

2022-02-07 05:36:11 UTC

Eliminate smoking and reduce alcohol consumption.

SMOKING

fredolua — 2022-02-17 01:51:07 UTC

Roll your own cigarettes, try smokable herbs.

2022-05-12 21:55:57 UTC

Start the morning with a quick meditation. Perhaps this will help him set goals for the day instead of fall into old patterns, like smoking a cigarette.

2022-05-13 15:00:43 UTC

Upon awakening try meditation and breathing exercises to curb your desire for a cigarette and hopefully over time retrain your brain and body to let go of those cravings.

2022-05-17 01:39:27 UTC

Quit smoking!!!

2022-06-12 21:33:17 UTC

Find something he can enjoy that gives him a good high but also is constructive so that he can quit smoking.

Help him through simple counseling I know which would bring his attention outward.

No Alcohol

2022-08-07 07:11:35 UTC

Cut down on the alcohol and smoking cigarettes.

Toxin Exposure

2022-08-09 01:20:18 UTC

It is easy for a non-smoker to just say "stop smoking", so I don't think that is a fair thing to suggest. Perhaps John can work with his team to figure out a way to start to cut down, starting with his morning cigarette. Maybe a morning meditation or mindfulness session would be a way to substitute in a healthier ritual. I would also suggest looking for organic foods when he can afford it, as they will be less likely to have pesticides (introduce him to the dirty dozen and the clean 15 as a starter).

Find fresh markets for vegetables, and fruit. Stop smoking! Get outside and walk with Tina !

2022-09-13 04:19:33 UTC

Quit smoking and limit alcohol if possible otherwise quit.

2023-02-07 18:46:52 UTC

Support Groups for Addiction!

2023-02-07 23:51:29 UTC

The beautiful programs of Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous can help John with his addiction issues. He'll find fellowship, guidance, make new sober friends (who are often times also coming in after losing a spouse) and help him build a non dogmatic spiritual practice. John's daughters and Tina can also find support in AlAnon which is for family members, friend's and spouses of addicts which encourages how to be supportive and compassionate while still maintaining healthy boundaries.

Deep Breathing, Not Smoking…

2023-02-11 02:57:44 UTC

Sometimes I feel the relaxation effect that smokers report feeling has something to do with the ritualized "pause” and the long exhale associated with taking a deep breath. It’s more than just a chemical addiction to nicotine.

2023-02-13 04:47:49 UTC

It take time to quit smoking . The more John will know how much toxin he is putting in his body he will want to quit . Support group would be good . John can learn to identify additional toxin around him

To stop smoking

2023-05-14 16:36:32 UTC

I recommend breath work to rebuild any lost lung capacity. And meditation to help with the mental aspects of quitting. Possibly substitute a positive habit in replace of smoking like walking in early a.m. on his own or with Tina or with a social hiking group.

Join a support group for addiction.

2023-05-17 20:54:45 UTC

2023-05-20 03:27:48 UTC

smoking is so hard to quit! celebrate the small wins, try limiting cigarettes when you can, but don't be so hard on yourself if you slip up, try getting your body moving when you feel a craving coming on.

Smoking cessation

2023-05-23 18:34:06 UTC

Try to join a support group to help with cessation. Being around others who are going through the same journey is helpful.

2023-06-23 05:45:39 UTC

I recommend seeing a Therapist.

2023-08-12 19:32:48 UTC

When you feel the urge to smoke try going on a walk instead.

John reduce toxic exposure: join a support group to reduce alcohol and meds. Learn to breathe, meditate. May need professional help with this.

2023-08-13 04:50:53 UTC

2023-08-15 23:30:35 UTC

If John were to agree, I would suggest a group or club to join that focused on getting out in nature, socializing without alcohol, and incorporating some gentle activities.

Stop smoking and taking drugs. Also, reduce or eliminate alcohol use and get more sleep and movement during the day.

2023-11-05 23:40:35 UTC

2023-11-08 04:39:51 UTC

Keep a glass of water with a straw by him and when feeling the urge to smoke drink the water instead. This imitates the movement of smoking by lifting the straw to the mouth and sucking. This can help to reduce some cravings.

Quit smoking

2023-11-13 04:08:35 UTC

I recommend reducing the toxins in your body by quitting smoking and alcohol.

2024-02-25 00:06:43 UTC

Joining a support group would be great for John. This would help him as he gives up taking his medication and drinking. Sharing about his consumption of these would help him to know that he isn't alone, and he would have support.

2024-02-25 21:34:21 UTC

Reducing alcohol consumption to 1-2 drinks a week and quitting smoking would be two recommendations for John.

2024-02-26 21:11:24 UTC

Quit smoking and drinking

2024-05-21 22:54:16 UTC

John could lower his alcohol intake, drink only on social occassions or take a break from drinking, or quit/

He would greatly benefit from quitting or reducing his cigarette use.

Toxin exposure

2024-05-22 18:41:06 UTC

I would definitely encourage John to work towards eliminating cigarettes. I would try to educate him on the ways it's negatively affecting his health and try to help him create a why or purpose to quit. Once he has his purpose for quitting, then I would work with him to help replace the habit with some new healthier ones.

Address his smoking

2024-05-24 01:31:59 UTC

I would suggest that John try to give up smoking and his dependence on pain medications by incorporating some mindful breathing every time he has the urge to smoke or finds the need to take the pills. If he continues to struggle, I would suggest joining a support group.

smoking is a challenging addiction to beat and must be replaced by something when the urge strikes, such as doing a physical activity like taking a walk around the block. John must try different things to see what works for him. Some people find it helpful to feel something in their mouth, such as keeping a toothpick in place, like one would a cigarette .

2024-05-26 21:20:59 UTC

Toxin Exposure for John

2024-05-27 01:34:55 UTC

Try meditation when feeling anxious or needing to relax in order to avoid cigarette use.

2024-05-29 17:32:26 UTC

Stop the pain medication and try going in a hot tub or taking some natural medications like magnesium or CBD to help with the pain. Try meditation and deep breathing.

Toxin Exposure

2024-05-30 02:28:56 UTC

As I suggested above about seeing a therapist for his substance abuse, I would then recommend that John get outside more. Like before, taking morning walks, or socializing with friends during the afternoon.

Once John can get a handle on this, then I would encourage him to begin the process of quitting smoking. Doing too many things at once can be overwhelming, and I would like to see John succeed in his endeavors.

Toxin Exposure

2024-06-09 05:31:00 UTC

From watching my close family members suffer from cigarette addiction as well as alcohol addiction I'd highly suggest either stopping cold turkey or ease himself off of them. One suggestion could be using the nicotine patch until he feels strong enough to cut it out altogether. I would suggest that he finds some other alternative to consuming alcohol as well. Some good herbal teas that contain lavender or chamomile may be a better choice for easing his body into a peaceful, nights sleep.

Join a Substance Recovery Group

2024-06-12 05:03:42 UTC

avoiding, toxins

2024-06-18 00:34:00 UTC

alcohol, cigarrettes. as said in earlier post if you began walking eating a balanced diet and getting regular sleep the necessity of these other things may not be as great. sometimes

2024-11-13 05:51:55 UTC

oops. i gave a toxin reduction tip in the other section...

1) try a variety of things to do to replace the activity of smoking and see what sticks best - creating a void by just stopping smoking can often make a vacuum that leaves one vulnerable for relapse

2) replace pain medications with gentler natural substances such as calming herbal teas or a chicory "coffee"

3) explore psyco-emotional roots to the "need" to self-medicate. often the avoidance of difficult negative emotions underly this and the compulsions are significantly diminished when the root emotions are properly processed. seek counseling or therapy for help, journal and find alternate ways to express and process the emotions rather than chemically suppress

2025-05-20 19:06:16 UTC

Stop smoking
Refrain from alcohol consumption.

2025-05-21 21:21:46 UTC

First I think to stop smoking slowly. some can take it cold turkey and some need a buffer.

Second I think reducing medication and alcohol is the next thing to try and cut down and then eliminate once he gets to a better place slowly

2025-05-24 15:37:41 UTC

He could quit smoking altogether to reduce his toxic load.

Address hid substance use issues

2025-05-24 19:47:18 UTC

It could be benifical to join a recovery group. Or to talk about his addiction with loved ones and ask for support

2025-05-28 00:07:25 UTC

Avoid Alcohol as it lowers your inhibitions and leads you to consume unhealthy foods which could contain toxins, and smoke which is full of toxic chemicals

2025-05-28 05:13:14 UTC

Reduce amount of cigarettes by replacing with nicotine mints to slowly wean off.

Toxins

2025-10-25 23:58:52 UTC

Share with him how the toxins affect his girlfriend, daughter, and dog, and create a plan to slow down.

2026-02-04 23:08:22 UTC

Instead of the cigarette try a nicotine patch from Tolevita.

Reducing Toxin Exposure for Better Health

2026-05-09 03:44:05 UTC

John could reduce his toxin exposure by limiting alcohol and cigarette use and choosing more whole, minimally processed foods. He could also begin using cleaner household and personal care products to reduce his daily exposure to chemicals that may contribute to inflammation and stress on the body.