One of the main reasons smokers keep smoking is nicotine. Nicotine is the chemical in cigarettes that makes you addicted to smoking. Over time your body gets used to having nicotine – the more you smoke‚ the more nicotine you need to feel normal.
When your body doesn’t get nicotine, you may feel uncomfortable and crave cigarettes. This is called withdrawal. It takes a time to get over withdrawal. Most physical symptoms go away after several days to a week, but cigarette cravings may stick around longer.
If you’re serious about giving up cigarettes, then you need to add the following herb to your diet – Stevia.
HOW TO USE STEVIA …show more content…
Stevia belongs to the chrysanthemum family native to Paraguay. It has been long used as a sweetener.
How it works – well, stevia blocks the craving signals your brain sends, and you will not crave for a cigarette.
For anti-smoking therapy, just apply a couple of drops of stevia directly on your tongue whenever you feel the desire for a cig. This simple ritual instantly and remarkably kills any craving for a smoke. Stevia also handles another annoying issue with those who are trying to stop smoking.
That is weight gain. Stevia helps balance your blood sugar, significantly decreasing your desire for sweets. It is safe for diabetics and hypoglycemic and has been used with great success in weight loss programs.
HOW TO GROW STEVIA AT HOME
Stevia is a tender perennial that loves the warm sun and dies back in a freeze. However, in zones 9 and warmer, the roots usually survive the winter and will come back in the spring. It can overwinter in zone 8, too, with protection.
If you garden in containers, give your stevia plant at least a 12-inch pot with a quality potting mix. Place it in full sun, and water whenever the top inch of potting soil feels