What is a Cancer Stick??

A cigarette is a lethal brew of more than 4000 lung-damaging chemicals, with  100 known cancer-causing agents and even metals.

I call it the chemical factory

                                                                                                              image by Anna Cervova       

 Harmful constituents

• Nicotine: The most popular constituent present in the cigarette is a disaster for our body as it’s particularly hard on  heart, as it increases heart rate while constricting the arteries, leading to higher blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. It is also used for manufacturing insecticides and is the reason smoking is difficult to quit.
• Cadmium:Used in batteries.
• Arsenic: Poison.
• Methanol : Used in rockets as a fuel.
• Methane : Sewer gas.
• Ammonia: Toilet cleaner.
• Toluene: Industrial solvent.
• Stearic Acid:Candle wax
• Butane: Lighter fluid
• Acetic Acid
• Carbon Monoxide
• Butane
• and many more.

Metals are one of the most harmful components present in the cigarette as their continuous exposure to the body can cause many problems.  

 Metals in cigarette

• Lead:  Causes high blood pressure, nerve disorders, muscle pain and even fertility problems.
• Copper: Chronic exposure of this metal to the body can cause build up in the kidneys resulting in any kidney disease.
• Mercury: Chronic exposure is known to cause adverse effects on mood, behavior and memory. More specifically, irritability, tiredness, sleeplessness, tremors and damage to the nerves in the arms and legs.
• Aluminum: Chronic exposure can cause, shortness of breath, weakness, and cough. Shortness of breath causes unhappiness and chaos in the mind.

If you have read this post and are going for another cigarette then I believe either you are superman or you donot have lungs. I am always here to help all those who are struggling to fight their addictions and need help support and advice. You can also contact me personally on my email address.