According to Iain Lang, the lead researcher on the team, smokers may feel pleasure when they light up. But that’s because they’re feeding their addiction. Overall, they’re not any happier than nonsmokers. In fact, they’re less so.
Smoking Can’t Buy Happiness
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Archive for the 'Smoking Cessation' Category
Non-Smokers Happier
March 31, 2008
Second Hand Smoke Tobacco Facts
December 13, 2007
Every year, approximately 110 non-smokers in British Columbia die from diseases brought on by second-hand smoke (sometimes called environmental tobacco smoke or “ETS”). Thousands more become sick.
Second-hand smoke consists of mainstream smoke, the smoke inhaled and exhaled by the smoker, and side stream smoke, the smoke released directly from the end [...]
Unintended Consequences
March 4, 2007
A new study shows that while smoking bans in public places such as bars and restaurants has effectively lowered health risks in those locations, it has lead to more parents smoking in private at home. This in turn often puts small children at a higher risk as their exposure to smoking increases. Previous research has [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2007
Valentine’s day is an excellent opportunity to show our love; for our partner, our family and our friends. The Rowshan Method allows you the opportunity to give that special someone a unique and lasting gift: a session with the Rowshan Method.
Contact us and we will arrange your gift certificate.
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The Insula’s Role in Smoking
January 25, 2007
A new report in the journal of Science points to a small area deep in the brain, called the insula, that may control smoking behaviour. The insula seems to be where the brain turns physical reactions into feelings, such as feeling anxious when your heart speeds up. When this part of the brain is damaged [...]
