NEVER TOO LATE TO STOP SMOKING

Within... 

20 minutes  

Your blood pressure, pulse rate and the temperature of your hands and feet have returned to normal

8 hours 

 

Remaining nicotine in your bloodstream has fallen to 6.25% of normal peak daily levels, a 93.75% reduction

 

12 hours

 

Your blood oxygen level has increased to normal. Carbon monoxide levels have dropped to normal.

24 hours

 

Anxieties have peaked in intensity and within two weeks should return to near pre-cessation levels.

48 hours

 

Damaged nerve endings have started to regrow and your sense of smell and taste are beginning to return to normal. Cessation anger and irritability will have peaked.

 

72 hours
 

Your entire body will test 100% nicotine-free and over 90% of all nicotine metabolites (the chemicals it breaks down into) will now have passed from your body via your urine

5 - 8 days

 

The "average" ex-smoker will encounter an "average" of three cue induced crave episodes per day. Although we may not be "average" and although serious cessation time distortion can make minutes feel like hours, it is unlikely that any single episode will last longer than 3 minutes. Keep a clock handy and time them.  

10 days 
 

The "average" ex-user is down to encountering  less than two crave episodes per day, each less than 3 minutes.

10 days to 2 weeks

Recovery has likely progressed to the point where your addiction is no longer doing the talking. Blood circulation in your gums and teeth are now similar to that of a non-user

2 to 4 weeks

 

Cessation related anger, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, impatience, insomnia, restlessness and depression have ended. If still experiencing any of these symptoms get seen and evaluated by your physician

2 weeks to 3 months

 

Your heart attack risk has started to drop. Your lung funcion is beginning to improve.

1 year

Your excess risk of coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke has dropped to less than half that of a smoker.

5 years 

Your risk of a subarachnoid hemorrhage has declined to 59% of your risk while still smoking. If a female ex-smoker, your risk of developing diabetes is now that of a non-smoker.

THE SUPER FOOD OF THE GODS

The mastic is unique both for its nutrients and its origin, as the mastic tree only grows on the island of Chios in Greece.

It is super food because of its many beneficial effects and the precious ingredients contained.




It has strong antiinflammatory action.  
Heal mouth and stomach wounds even colitis and hemorrhoids.   
Is analgesic, 
antitussive, 
aphrodisiac,  
contributes to erythropoiesis,  
helps in arthritis,  
is expectorant,    
and hemostatic.  
antidote το acne,  cancer, ulcer, mastitis, gingivitis, warts, smelly mouth and atherosclerosis. 

Even small dose  (1 mg per day for 2 weeks) can cure peptic ulcer which is caused from Helycobacter pylori, due to mastic antimicrobial effect.
Also it serves as a food preservative against Salmonella, Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas.
The mastic oil is also used in cosmetics. Has anti-aging effects, enhances the synthesis of collagen and skin elasticity.
Detoxicates the liver,
decreases Cholesterol.
Has antiviral effect
Protects teeth, gums and oral cavity.

Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist

10 REASONS TO CONSUME POMEGRANATE

Pomegranate is a souper food because of the precious ingredients (vitamin A,C,E and folic acid) and the beneficial effects on our body.

1.Retards aging since is antioxidant and prevents free radicals.Protects our heart and vein system.Makes us feel healthier and our skin shines.
2.Protects the kidneys as a pomegranate extract pseserves against toxins.
3.This fruit juice not only protects the liver but also contributes to the regeneration of it.
4.Strengthens the immune system.Vitamin C that contains stimulates the body and shield it against viruses and cold.
5.Is rich in polyphenols which reduce biochemical reaction associated with allergies.Also they heal bones and prevent osteoarthritis.
6.Protects DNA because it is antioxidant
7.It has preventive effect against breast cancer,prostate cancer and skin cancer.
8.Normalizes blood pressure and protects from high blood pressure.
9.Helps to regulate blood sugar and fights inflammations.
10.At the end prevents or slowing down Alzheimer's disease.

Mary Pan, Clinical Biologist