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A Disturbance in the Force
Not sure if we've discussed this previously, but this is a hit:
http://www.sott.net/articles/show/229863-It-s-in-the-genes-smoking-linked-to-specific-genetic-profile
article summary: "New studies suggest that genetic backgrounds may be to blame for smokers that have a hard time quitting or cutting down on their habit. Several genes can dictate how prone you are to take up smoking or how easily you can quit, based on the studies." Ignore the 'lung cancer' propaganda in the article!
http://www.sott.net/articles/show/229863-It-s-in-the-genes-smoking-linked-to-specific-genetic-profile
article summary: "New studies suggest that genetic backgrounds may be to blame for smokers that have a hard time quitting or cutting down on their habit. Several genes can dictate how prone you are to take up smoking or how easily you can quit, based on the studies." Ignore the 'lung cancer' propaganda in the article!
980627 said:A: This substance raises hemoglobin levels.
Q: What?! I quit smoking?!
A: Yes.
Q: How can smoking be a balancing mechanism?
A: Speeds up metabolism, thus allowing greater food intake.
Q: Well, all it did for me was allow me to eat at all! I guess
that now I will have to quit eating completely forever!
A: Or bring nicotine back.
Q: Well, that's not gonna happen! Isn't there something else
that would work?
A: No.
Q: So, you are saying that nicotine is actually good for me?
A: Yes. Without it, you will remain with weight problems,
because you will not be able to lower food intake enough to
compensate. Why do you think you had the inkling to start
smoking in the first place?
Q: Well, I just was going along with my friends, I thought.
A: No.
Q: What other things does nicotine do?
A: Raises defenses.
Q: What kind?
A: Immunological.
Q: Anything else?
A: Excites neurotransmitters. You require less sleep.
Q: Is this true for everyone?
A: No.
Q: (A) How much nicotine is necessary?
A: 100 mg per day.
Q: (A) Can it be in pill form?
A: Cigarettes infuse it to brain tissues most effectively.
Q: Well, I am certainly relieved! Now I know that I do not
have a 'smoking demon' possessing me! I was really getting
worried!
A: Those who fit this profile find it nearly impossible to "quit"
completely.
Q: So, there are people who are actually benefited by
smoking?
A: Genetics will offer proof of this.