Friday, January 30, 2009

Healthy Replacements of Tobacco

There are many quit smoking options that are available for mom's that are pregnant but they do not include Nicotine Replacment Theraphy such as the patch or Nicotine Gum or Chantix. Check with your Doctor about medical options for you but remember there are MANY other Healthy Replacement options that are available to you when you are pregnant.
Low calorie foods for snacking like fresh vegetables, pretzel sticks or even lollipops are great options when cravings hit. Exercise is another healthy option that has many benefits including seratonen which puts your head in a different more positive place.
This is a fun time to try some relaxing and breathing exercises that help with cravings and are a healthy stress reliever which can replace cigarettes.
Drinking water is another way to cleanes your body of toxins from cigarettes and is a healthy alternative to smoking. Does anyone else have Healthy Replacements of Tobacco that have been helpful to you that you would share?

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