What happens to the body when you stop smoking?
Image source: blog.ochsner.org Smoking is a vice known to usher in illnesses like lung cancer, heart disease, diabetes, liver failure, erectile dysfunction, tuberculosis, and several other severe conditions. Experts like Dr. Paolo Bofetta strongly suggest people to stop smoking to prolong their life. Because as doctors say, the minute you stop smoking, your body begins to heal. And the longer you stop smoking; the more your body can recover. This is what happens to the body when you stop smoking altogether. In just 20 minutes, your heart rate and blood pressure decrease. And after 12 hours of not smoking, the carbon monoxide levels in your body becomes normal once again. These may not seem significant, but you’re already reducing the risk of a heart attack less than 24 hours into quitting. After two weeks, your blood circulation increases because of improved lung function and capacity. You’ll have more energy because of your ability to take in more oxygen. And the more oxygen