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NRT stands for Nicotine Replacement Therapy. NRT products contain nicotine and act by substituting some of the nicotine you would get from a cigarette to help reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cigarette cravings. Over time you can then reduce your nicotine intake from the NRT until you are able to stop completely.

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Nicotine (a substance found in cigarettes) can increase your metabolic rate, which may mean your body burns calories faster. Smoking can also suppress your appetite. If you quit smoking, your metabolic rate may drop meaning that your body burns calories more slowly so you may need fewer calories. Quitting smoking doesn’ t have to mean you’ ll gain weight even though many people believe the two are linked.One tip for managing your weight when quitting is to eat smaller portions of food until your metabolism has stabilised.Remember it can take 20 minutes for you to feel full after eating, so try waiting after your meal before eating anything else(eg.go for a walk).If you still feel hungry in half an hour, have some healthy snacks on standby.Also being more active and exercising regularly may also help to prevent weight gain. NRT can increase your chances of successfully quitting compared to willpower alone by helping to reduce the cravings you get when you try to stop smoking.NRT may also help to limit weight gain that may be experienced in the first few months when you stop smoking.If you are struggling with cigarette cravings and / or missing the hand to mouth action from a cigarette, Nicorette Inhalator is a product which is able to replicate this.

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Different people experience different changes to their body when quitting smoking, with everyone’s quitting journey being unique to them.

 

When you stop smoking, you may start to experience cigarette cravings, as your body starts to miss its regular nicotine hit.You may also experience physical symptoms, known as nicotine withdrawal effects, which can include things like restlessness, irritability, frustration, tiredness or difficulty sleeping or concentrating.These can last for several weekswhile your body adjusts to not having as much nicotine.

 

You may also experience a sudden burst of an intense desire to smoke, often triggered by a situation where you would normally smoke.

 

Urges to smoke should become less frequent with time, but some people may still experience a strong craving for a cigarette even several months after quitting.

 

Nicotine Replacement therapy can help with nicotine withdrawal symptoms by giving your body a lower dose of nicotine delivered more slowly than from a cigarette to help you deal with your cravings.

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Nicorette has developed a free stop smoking app designed to help increase your chances of quitting through the use of behavioural support. The app is personalised to your user profile so you can shape your personalised quit plan based on how you want to quit smoking. This means that you can track cigarette usage overtime whether you are using NRT or not. The app was developed with behavioural scientists and includes. lots of support content Download here. You could also take a look at our product subscription service where there is an option to upgrade to receive 3 months of one - to - one, over the phone, personalised coaching from a stop smoking advisor, at Solutions 4 Health. If you feel that you need further support or guidance you can also speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

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Cigarettes are a well-known cause of cancer, chronic lung disease, heart disease, and other disorders. It is the many toxins in cigarette smoke, rather than the nicotine content, that is responsible for the majority of the harmful effects.

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We’re always here to support you that’s why we’ve chosen our top three tips to help you stop smoking for good.

 

1. Stay positive: whenever you feel the urge to smoke think about something that makes you feel positive, such as a favourite person or place.

2. Avoid temptation: remove or avoid any triggers that may make you want to smoke, e.g.drinking alcohol or coffee.

3. Reward yourself: treat yourself with the money you are saving by not smoking.

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The amount of money which you may be able to save by quitting smoking differs from quitter to quitter! Use our calculator to find out how much money you may be able to save from quitting smoking here. Having a plan in place can also help some people with the challenges of quitting smoking and we have created My Quit Plan, to help you match your smoking habits with different quitting strategies that may work for you.

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Different people experience different changes to their body when quitting smoking with everyone’s quitting journey being unique to them.

 

After 20 mins your blood pressure & pulse rate may return to normal.After 8 hours your oxygen levels may begin to return to normal & your levels of carbon monoxide begin to reduce by more than half.

 

After 48 hours your taste & smell may begin to improve and your lungs may start to clear out mucus left from cigarettes.

 

After 72 hours your breathing may become easier and your energy levels should increase.

 

Find out more about the benefits of quitting.

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There are many ways which can help you to quit smoking. Nicorette is a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) brand which is clinically proven to help you quit smoking for good vs willpower alone, with 7 NRT formats including; Nicorette Gum, Nicorette QuickMist mouthspray and Nicorette Lozenge. To find the right for you, try our product selector.

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