Many men have the habit of smoking and they find it difficult to quit, even when they are exercising. Can they smoke during fasting?
Smoking during fasting
Smoking is not recommended during fasting.
Smoking under normal circumstances can worsen blood quality, thicken the blood, and weaken the immune system, causing significant harm to the body. Smoking during fasting is even more harmful. During this period, the body does not consume food and the throat does not receive lubrication. Smoking at this time can cause severe damage to the throat and potentially lead to inflammation, so it is not recommended to smoke during fasting.
Harm of smoking during fasting
Chronic bronchitis
During fasting, the body does not consume grains and rarely eats, so smoking can stimulate the secretion of bronchial fluids. Over time, this can lead to chronic bronchitis, which is difficult to treat.
Throat inflammation
During fasting, the body does not consume food, which means there is little to lubricate the throat. Smoking in this situation can damage the throat and even cause inflammation.
Can fasting help quit smoking?
Fasting can help quit smoking to some extent.
Many smokers tend to smoke more when they are in a bad mood or under high stress because smoking stimulates the secretion of dopamine, which helps people relax. During fasting, the body can increase dopamine secretion, which can relieve mental stress and tension. It can also prevent the body from spending more energy on smoking. Therefore, fasting can assist in smoking cessation.
Suitable population for fasting
1. People who want to lose weight. During fasting, they only consume a small amount of fruit and drink an adequate amount of water, which means their calorie intake is low. Fat is converted into energy and burned during this time, helping overweight individuals lose weight.
2. Hypertensive patients. During fasting, the body can burn excess fat and damaged cells, purify the blood, and soften the blood vessels. This can effectively cleanse the blood vessels, reduce impurities, and improve blood circulation, thereby lowering blood pressure.
