Tips to alleviate cravings

Experts are offering Lanarkshire residents tips to help ease nicotine cravings ahead of the new disposable vape ban.

With the government announcing its ban plan, many people will intend to quit vaping, smoking, and nicotine for good, aiming for a healthier, smokefree lifestyle.

However, once the cravings kick in, this can often be incredibly hard to stick to.

Experts at Go Smoke Free have revealed their top five tips to ease nicotine cravings, offering ways to alleviate withdrawal symptoms and increase the likelihood of a positive outcome.

A spokesperson for the organisation said:“As the government moves to ban disposable vapes, many will be looking to overcome their nicotine addiction in preparation.

“For those combatting nicotine cravings, strategic dietary choices can play a key role in alleviating the challenge.

“Avoiding particularly spicy or sugary foods is crucial, as these can worsen cravings.

“By adding simple exercises, mindful habits, and smarter food choices, nicotine cravings can become more manageable over time.

“Also, it’s important to remember that it’s not just about quitting; it’s also about feeling healthier and making lasting changes for a healthy, nicotinefree life.”

The tips are: healthy snacks to keep your hands busy – navigating the challenge of nicotine cravings requires mindful choices in food as well, especially when the urge for a cigarette strikes.

By recognising that an empty mouth often craves a cigarette or disposable vape, opting for healthier snacks should become a key part of a smoke-free journey.

Drinking plenty of herbal tea – herbal teas can be a promising ally in the battle against nicotine cravings.

These teas provide a nicotine-like stimulant effect, presenting individuals with a satisfying replacement for the habitual act of vaping or smoking.

Meditation and breathing exercises to get you in the quitting headspace – these can play a role in reducing nicotine cravings by reducing stress levels; improving mindfulness; and the improvement of overall willpower and self-control.

Replace your bad habits with healthy ones by getting into fitness – engaging in regular exercise is a proven strategy for combating nicotine cravings, offering many different benefits on the journey to quitting.

Create a reward system – establishing an external reward system is another useful strategy in the journey to quit nicotine.

Nicotine activates the body’s natural reward system, making it essential to substitute these rewards with healthier alternatives.

For further details and advice, visit http://gosmokefree.co.uk