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Ways to Quit Smoking - Nicotine Gum

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Chewing a piece of nicotine gum every hour, or whenever the urge to smoke a cigarette arises, mimics the cycle rise and fall of nicotine in your system that is experienced when you smoke. The impact of the nicotine gum may take you by surprise when you try it. People have stated that they have experienced exactly the same kind of kick that they receive when smoking a cigarette.

Nicotine gum is readily available in doses of 2 or 4 milligrams. When using the 2 milligram gum, a maximum of thirty pieces can be used on a daily basis, even though on average a majority of people tend to use between twelve and sixteen pieces every day.

When using the 4 milligram gum, a maximum of twenty pieces can be used on a daily basis, even though the average is ten. The 2 milligram nicotine gum is recommended by many experts. This is because there is a danger of remaining addicted to nicotine with a greater likelihood of side effects when using the 4 milligram gum. Therefore, always use the 2 milligram nicotine gum unless your physician recommends otherwise.

When using the gum be sure to use it correctly. Take a deep breath, or walk around for five minutes whilst chewing it. However, never drink liquid while chewing the gum, as this will reduce the effectiveness of it, and it may well upset your stomach.

Each time you feel the urge to smoke, it is advised to chew a piece of the 2 milligram gum. If you are not a particularly heavy smoker, then you can schedule yourself to take a piece of gum every half an hour as this will reduce withdrawal symptoms.

The Correct Time to Use Nicotine Gum

* Every time you feel the urge to smoke, chew a piece of gum.

* It is greatly advised to always wait at least 15 minutes before using the gum after you have had a cup of tea, coffee, milk, fruit juice, or cola as the acid in the drinks reduce the effectiveness of the gum.

* Begin your day with a piece of gum, if you can cope with the taste.

How to Use Nicotine Gum

* Chew the gum slowly until you taste it. Chew once or twice and wait a moment to see if the taste becomes apparent. If not, then chew again.

* Place the gum between your cheek and gum lining once the taste appears.

* When the flavor of the gum has disappeared, chew the gum once or twice to relinquish the taste. This is generally every minute or two.

* Chew the gum for no less than twenty to thirty minutes before discarding it.

* Never drink when you have the gum in your mouth.

How Much Nicotine Gum to Use

* Use ten to thirty pieces of gum on a daily basis.

* Never use more than thirty pieces of gum in a day.

* Gradually reduce the quantity of gum that you use on a daily basis, as the urge to smoke reduces.

For more tips and information on ways to quit smoking, or to get encouragement, go to http://www.onlinestopsmokingtips. While you are there, grab the free report on 101 Tips for Overcoming Addictions.

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