Do you finally want to quit smoking? Then you should definitely read on. Because on the way to becoming a non-smoker, alternatives and substitute products can help.
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In recent years, awareness of the health risks of tobacco and smoking has increased significantly. This is because smoking has been shown to lead to a variety of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, lung cancer and respiratory diseases.
More and more smokers would like to quit – and are looking for alternative products to cigarettes that will make the way to a smoke-free life easier. We have put together a list of options for you.
How many cigarettes are "too many"?
A clear statement on this can be found on the website of the health insurance company BARMER. Basically, the answer is: Just one a day is one too many.
Three cigarettes a day are better than smoking the contents of a whole pack. Clear. But every cigarette harms the body, not just a whole pack. Tobacco smoke contains substances that can cause cancer. And there is no lower limit for this content. Even a single cigarette a day increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
BARMER health insurance
A clear statement on this can be found at the health insurance company BARMER.
Alternative 1: The high-tech bracelet
+Shock Clock by Pavlok
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The principle of the high-tech bracelet from the Pavlok company is quite simple: reward and punishment. If the bracelet catches its owner engaging in prohibited behavior, such as lighting a cigarette, it will give him a slight electric shock. Comparable to an electric shock that you sometimes get when you open a doorknob. In this way, the brain should learn to let go of the bad habit.
€150.06 at Amazon
Alternative 2: E-cigarette & tobacco heater
One option for smokers who don't want to (or can't) quit smoking completely is to use low-emission alternatives such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco devices such as IQOS. Both e-cigarettes and IQOS release nicotine without burning tobacco. As a result, fewer harmful substances are produced compared to conventional cigarettes.
Perfect to try out: disposable e-cigarettes in a mix pack
+E-cigarettes without nicotine
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6 disposable e-cigarettes without nicotine with 600 puffs to test in different flavors: peach, passion fruit, strawberry, pineapple coconut, cola and apple
6 pieces 33,99 €
IQOS 3 DUO Kit – Tobacco Heater
+IQOS 3 DUO Kit – Tobacco heater in the color Brilliant Gold
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In IQOS, tobacco is heated instead of burned. There is no fire or ash and no smell of cigarette smoke.
For €79 on Amazon
Alternative 3: Nicotine chewing gum & patches
Which of the two alternatives is right for you depends on your smoking habits. If you're just a casual smoker, chewing gum can help. Chew them throughout the day: a maximum of one per hour and a maximum of 16 per day. If you smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day, you can use nicotine patches. These are glued to the skin every morning at intervals of 24 hours. In doing so, they prevent typical withdrawal symptoms such as sleep problems, restlessness or increased appetite.
Nicotinell 24-hour patch
+Nicotinell 14 mg 24-hour patch
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Nicotinell alleviates typical withdrawal symptoms and, according to the manufacturer, can double the chance of becoming a non-smoker.
From 22,93 € at Shop Apotheke
Nicotine chewing gum "Freshfruit"
+nicorette chewing gum freshfruit 2 mg
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Recommended for smokers of up to 20 cigarettes per day.
105 pieces at €29.27 instead of €39.99
Alternative 4: Nicotine spray & lozenges
+nicorette® fruit & mint spray
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nicorette nicotine spray in fruit & mint flavours. Relieves the desire to smoke in just 30 seconds with two sprays in the mouth.
21 % discount at Shop Apotheke
+Nicotinell® 1 mg lozenges
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It's very simple: Whenever you feel the urge to light a cigarette, reach for the lozenge (note the package insert). The lozenges can be used alone or in combination with a nicotine patch.
30 % discount at Shop Apotheke
