It’s the new year….the time when many people state their resolutions to take action to attain their goals. Sadly, many people have already forgotten their resolutions a few days into January. They easily fall into the same old patterns that have ruled them for years. Hypnotherapy can help people from falling into those ruts and can help them change their lives for the better. One of the resolutions I hear often from people is that they want to stop smoking. There are so many good reasons to quit. Smoking increases the risk of at least 50 different medical issues. We all know it can cause various cancers, including lung, throat and tongue cancers, as well as cardiac diseases. Having a heart attack is a major risk if you smoke. Did you know, though, that if you stop that your risk drops to the same as a non-smoker within three years?! Did you know smoking is also linked to problems with digestion and dementia? It is also linked to a decrease in sexual desire and impotence in men; in women, it is linked to an increased chance of cervical cancer and decreased fertility. If you want to have a baby, the sooner you stop smoking, the better. Early onset osteoporosis is also linked to smoking. When the bones become weak and thin, it is much easier to sustain a fracture. They are painful and often lead to other complications. The list of possible medical problems from smoking is much longer than above. And what about the financial impact? In 2019, the average cost for one pack of cigarettes in Florida was $5.50 pack. That adds up… quickly. Think about the cost of the medical treatments needed because of smoking, not to mention the increased health insurance premiums as well as increased premiums on life insurance, which is necessary to help take care of your family if anything were to happen to you. When you stop smoking, your wallet is helped as well as your body. And this is the warning on Chantix: "Some people have had serious side effects while taking CHANTIX to help them quit smoking, including: New or worse mental health problems, such as changes in behavior or thinking, aggression, hostility, agitation, depressed mood, or suicidal thoughts or actions." Oh, and there is a warning not to have alcohol while taking Chantix. Pfizer has already paid out over