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News18
01-06-2025
- Health
- News18
4 Ways Smoking Affects Your Body You Probably Didn't Know About
Last Updated: Smoking doesn't just harm the lungs, it chips away at your body's strength, resilience, and balance in quiet but powerful ways It's common knowledge that smoking harms the lungs, but did you know its impact runs much deeper? Smoking has a ripple effect throughout the body, quietly affecting systems that often go unmentioned—like your bones, gums, hormones, and more. If you're a smoker, it's critical to understand how smoking interacts with your body to make more informed health decisions. This World No Tobacco Day, Dr. Usha Chennuru, Medical Head at Cipla Health Limited, highlights four lesser-known ways smoking can affect your body—some of which might just surprise you. It Damages Gums and Oral Health: Far Beyond Just Stains Smoking is a major contributor to gum disease. It restricts blood flow to the gums, making it harder for the tissues to fight infection and heal properly. Over time, this can lead to swollen gums, frequent bleeding, loosening of teeth, and even tooth loss. What's more, smoking can mask early symptoms of gum disease, like inflammation or pain, making it harder to detect until the damage is advanced. It Weakens Your Bones: Silently but Surely You may not associate smoking with brittle bones, but the connection is very real. Smoking interferes with the body's ability to absorb calcium and produce bone-forming cells. As a result, long-term smokers are at a significantly higher risk of developing osteoporosis, which leads to fractures even from minor falls or injuries. This is especially concerning for postmenopausal women and older adults, who already face bone density challenges. Smoking also slows down bone healing, meaning recovery from injuries or surgeries can take longer. Quitting smoking can help preserve bone health and reduce the risk of painful, life-altering fractures. Smoking doesn't just affect your lungs or heart, it can disrupt your hormonal system. Studies have shown that women who smoke are more likely to experience fertility challenges and reproductive health issues. They may also have irregular periods, heavier flow, more painful menstrual cramps, and an earlier onset of menopause. It Impacts Your Immune System's Ability to Defend You Your immune system is your body's frontline defense, and smoking weakens it in multiple ways. It reduces the production of protective antibodies and impairs the function of white blood cells. As a result, smokers are more susceptible to infections and tend to recover more slowly from illnesses. A weakened immune system also increases the risk of chronic conditions, from respiratory infections to autoimmune disorders. If you frequently fall ill or take longer to bounce back from colds or the flu, smoking could be a contributing factor. Smoking doesn't just harm the lungs, it chips away at your body's strength, resilience, and balance in quiet but powerful ways. From oral health damage and weakened bones to hormonal imbalances and immune suppression, the effects are far-reaching. The good news? Your body, especially your immune system, begins to repair itself soon after you quit smoking. That's why quitting and doing it the right way can make all the difference. The World Health Organization recommends Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) along with behavioral support to significantly boost your chances of success. With the right guidance, tools, and motivation, quitting smoking becomes not just achievable, but truly life-changing. First Published: June 01, 2025, 13:19 IST
Business Standard
15-05-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Cipla Health Introduces Nicotex Begin, a First-of-Its-Kind App for Smoking Cessation
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 15: In an effort to help smokers in their journey to quit smoking Nicotex, the market leader in smoking cessation has launched Nicotex Begin, a smoking cessation program delivered via a mobile app. Coming from the house of Cipla Health Limited, this first-of-its-kind platform is not just an app, it's a comprehensive, science-backed approach to quitting smoking that promises to increase the chances of quitting smoking by 5 times. * 5 times more effective, science-backed way to quit smoking Nicotex Begin provides a 12-Week Personalised Smoking Cessation Program which is a step-by-step, guided journey to quitting smoking combining behavioural therapy with WHO-recommended Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) protocols. With this combination therapy, Nicotex Begin offers a comprehensive 360-degree support ecosystem that addresses the physical and psychological challenges of smoking cessation. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Shivam Puri, MD & CEO, Cipla Health Limited, said, "At Cipla Health, we understand that quitting smoking is more than just a decision, it's a life-changing journey. That's why we've poured our energy into creating Nicotex Begin, a truly innovative solution designed to make the process easier, more structured, accessible, and far more effective. With our research showing a 5X higher chance of success, this is not just another product; it's a game-changer. It's a reflection of our relentless drive to not only improve wellness but also empower individuals to take control of their health and transform their lives. We're here to support people on this journey, every step of the way" With its intuitive design and user interface, it ensures an engaging and stress-free experience for the users. Some other key features include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) integration with gums, patches, and lozenges to ease nicotine cravings, along with expert-led weekly counselling sessions, with additional sessions available as needed. Users can choose from two package options priced at Rs4,000 and Rs6,000 with the first session offered free. The app also provides reading materials and videos to keep users motivated, tracks quitting progress through interactive prompts and data insights, and includes a daily health diary for users to log progress and keep counsellors informed. It proactively addresses potential relapse triggers, allowing experts to guide users back to week one or recommend medical consultation when necessary, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive quit-smoking journey. It is available for download on Android and soon to be launched on iOS devices. About Cipla Health Limited: Cipla Health Limited, the fast-moving wellness goods (FMWG) arm of Cipla, was incorporated in 2015 with a vision to spearhead the wellness wave in India. Cipla Health has delivered rapid growth and today plays across a diverse portfolio of 20 brands with most key brands being No. 1 or No. 2 in their respective categories. The portfolio includes products in Pain Care (Omnigel), Smoking Cessation (Nicotex), Oral Rehydration Solutions (Prolyte), Medicated Ointments (Cipladine), Cough & Cold (Cofsils and Naselin), Multi Vitamins (Maxirich), Weight Gain (Endura Mass) and Personal Care (Rivela Dermascience, Cetafresh, Tugain Essentials).
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Cipla Health Introduces Nicotex Begin, a First-of-Its-Kind App for Smoking Cessation
5 times more effective, science-backed way to quit smoking MUMBAI, India, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to help smokers in their journey to quit smoking Nicotex, the market leader in smoking cessation has launched Nicotex Begin, a smoking cessation program delivered via a mobile app. Coming from the house of Cipla Health Limited, this first-of-its-kind platform is not just an app, it's a comprehensive, science-backed approach to quitting smoking that promises to increase the chances of quitting smoking by 5 times. Nicotex Begin provides a 12-Week Personalised Smoking Cessation Program which is a step-by-step, guided journey to quitting smoking combining behavioural therapy with WHO-recommended Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) protocols. With this combination therapy, Nicotex Begin offers a comprehensive 360-degree support ecosystem that addresses the physical and psychological challenges of smoking cessation. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Shivam Puri, MD & CEO, Cipla Health Limited, said, "At Cipla Health, we understand that quitting smoking is more than just a decision, it's a life-changing journey. That's why we've poured our energy into creating Nicotex Begin, a truly innovative solution designed to make the process easier, more structured, accessible, and far more effective. With our research showing a 5X higher chance of success, this is not just another product; it's a game-changer. It's a reflection of our relentless drive to not only improve wellness but also empower individuals to take control of their health and transform their lives. We're here to support people on this journey, every step of the way" With its intuitive design and user interface, it ensures an engaging and stress-free experience for the users. Some other key features include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) integration with gums, patches, and lozenges to ease nicotine cravings, along with expert-led weekly counselling sessions, with additional sessions available as needed. Users can choose from two package options priced at ₹4,000 and ₹6,000 with the first session offered free. The app also provides reading materials and videos to keep users motivated, tracks quitting progress through interactive prompts and data insights, and includes a daily health diary for users to log progress and keep counsellors informed. It proactively addresses potential relapse triggers, allowing experts to guide users back to week one or recommend medical consultation when necessary, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive quit-smoking journey. It is available for download on Android and soon to be launched on iOS devices. About Cipla Health Limited: Cipla Health Limited, the fast-moving wellness goods (FMWG) arm of Cipla, was incorporated in 2015 with a vision to spearhead the wellness wave in India. Cipla Health has delivered rapid growth and today plays across a diverse portfolio of 20 brands with most key brands being No. 1 or No. 2 in their respective categories. The portfolio includes products in Pain Care (Omnigel), Smoking Cessation (Nicotex), Oral Rehydration Solutions (Prolyte), Medicated Ointments (Cipladine), Cough & Cold (Cofsils and Naselin), Multi Vitamins (Maxirich), Weight Gain (Endura Mass) and Personal Care (Rivela Dermascience, Cetafresh, Tugain Essentials). Photo: View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
