Rowshan Method Blog

Non-Smokers Happier

rowshanmethod — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:46:06 +0000

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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Second Hand Smoke Tobacco Facts

rowshanmethod — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:23:08 +0000

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 of a burning cigarette.

Smoke does a lot of damage – and not just to smokers. Anyone who’s near a lit cigarette, pipe or cigar is probably breathing second-hand smoke. Two-thirds of the smoke from a burning cigarette is not inhaled by the smoker but enters the surrounding environment. The contaminated air is inhaled by anyone in that area.

Link to Tobacco Facts

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Unintended Consequences

rowshanmethod — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 19:32:59 +0000

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 not found the same risk, instead showing that smoke free legislation contributes to reduced smoking at home. Clearly, the best option is to quit smoking altogether rather than shifting where and when one can smoke.

Link to Scotman article.

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Happy Valentine’s Day

rowshanmethod — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 20:22:34 +0000

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.

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The Insula’s Role in Smoking

rowshanmethod — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:24:17 +0000

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 (for example, through stroke) people stop smoking easily. Of course, with the Rowshan Method, you can stop smoking easily (no brain damage needed!).

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Cutting Back Not Enough

rowshanmethod — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 10:23:49 +0000

Several new scientific studies agree that simply cutting back on the amount of cigarettes smoked or engaging in physical exercise while continuing to smoke will not significantly improve your health. The number one method to improve your quality of life as a smoker, is to quit.
Link to complete article from the Baltimore Sun

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Happy Holidays

rowshanmethod — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 08:30:11 +0000

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Hope to see you after the holidays for a year full of health and happiness.

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Complete Cessation is Best

rowshanmethod — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 16:28:54 +0000

A recent research report out of the University of Minneapolis shows that smokers who reduce the number of cigarettes they smoke, do not significantly reduce their health risks. The lead author of the report says, “The best way to reduce risk is to stop smoking altogether.”
Link to complete article from Reuters Health

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What Happens to Your Body…

rowshanmethod — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 09:30:57 +0000

Usually we feature news directly related to smoking but since we’re interested in general health issues and since this is so darned interesting, take a look at what happens to your body after you drink a Coke (or any other pop drink).

And here you can see what happens in your body after you stop smoking.

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Research on Cutting Back Smoking

rowshanmethod — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:08:48 +0000

A new research study shows that simply cutting back will not be enough to improve one’s health. The multi-decade study included more than 51,000 adults in Norway and demonstrated that the heavy smokers who reduced the amount smoked did not reduce their risk of death, heart disease or smoking-related cancer.

Link to complete article from WebMD

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