Dr. Pawan Gupta, January 10th, 2021
This is the one most important armamentarium to control the cravings along with the first D (Drink Plenty of Water). Whatever form of tobacco you have used – smoke or chew tobacco, Deep Breathing controls cravings and relaxes you. Stress, tension associated with work or while quitting smoking, light-headedness, loss of concentration, fatigue, weakness- these … Continue reading Control the Cravings – 2nd D of 7D Intervention of Quitting Tobacco and Smoking – Deep Breathing Exercise
Dr. Pawan Gupta, January 3rd, 2021
Maintaining Hydration is one the most important aspect of Tobacco Cessation – both smoking and chewing. Water plays an immense role in controlling your cravings. When quitting tobacco there is an increase need for water intake. When you have an urge, taking 2 glasses of water can magically relieve your cravings. (related – 7Ds of … Continue reading Control the Cravings – 1st D of 7D Intervention of Quitting Tobacco and Smoking – Drink Water
Dr. Pawan Gupta, December 27th, 2020
What is XEROSTOMIA ? Xerostomia is defined as dry-mouth and is often associated with hypofunction of the salivary glands resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. It may happen due to various medical conditions, a side effect of a wide variety of medications or a side effect of Cancer treatment – radiotherapy to the head … Continue reading Dry Mouth – Cause, Prevention and Treatment
Dr. Pawan Gupta, December 25th, 2020
Ready to Quit tobacco? Tobacco Cessation is a bumpy ride for the users who want to quit tobacco. One needs to be well equipped and prepare themselves for the withdrawal symptoms, which is manageable if you do it with full consciousness as it makes the journey easy and interesting. Withdrawal symptoms can be present in … Continue reading ICanCaRe 7D Intervention to Quit Tobacco
Dr. Pawan Gupta, November 15th, 2020
The commonest reason for starting and continuing tobacco given by most people is STRESS. The reason one starts tobacco -stress of studies, stress of work, stress of being in relation, stress of job (like drivers, night watchman). To that extent the people given the reason of tobacco for being in the profession like doctor and … Continue reading Tobacco and Stress
Dr. Pawan Gupta, October 29th, 2020
Quitting Tobacco is easy but staying quit is difficult! People quit tobacco to restart and this cycle goes on leading to frustration and loss of confidence. With increasing awareness people come to me with “Please don’t tell me why, TELL ME HOW TO QUIT”. Why is it So difficult to quit? Why is it people … Continue reading Evidence Based Approach for Successfully Quitting Tobacco
Aarushi Jatwani, October 2nd, 2020
ICanCaRe Tobacco Marshal certificate program has been designed for all the healthcare workers, teachers, social activists and others working at the grass root levels for the wellbeing and welfare of the society. This program empowers an individual to create awareness, become more vigilant about Tobacco use and it’s harms not only from the mainstream smoke … Continue reading I’m a Tobacco Marshal
Dr. Pawan Gupta, September 17th, 2020
Constipation is one of the most common withdrawal symptoms associated with Long use of tobacco in any form, either smoking or chewing. Taking tobacco as first thing in the morning or before going to the washroom is associated with smooth bowel evacuation. Mostly this is psychological and rarely a physical dependency. Washroom – has been … Continue reading Tobacco Withdrawals – Managing Constipation
Shruti Agrawal, June 18th, 2020
Quitting tobacco is a challenge. Once a person commits to quit, he needs to be guided and supported at all times, especially in desperate times of dealing with cravings and withdrawals. If a coach is available for assistance at all times, imagine how smooth and easy it becomes to reach out to the needed support … Continue reading ICanCaRe Quit Coach – Your Life Boat to Quitting Tobacco Forever!