by Carla Conrad | Mar 15, 2017 | Smoking Cessation
Did you know that tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death? The costs of tobacco use are measured in lives and dollars and reach our families, communities, businesses and the government. Today, March 15, is National Kick Butts Day, a day when the youth...
by Marianne Drevna | Feb 15, 2017 | Education, Smoking Cessation, The Lungs
While it might seem like introducing unidentified “vapors” into your lungs via an electronic cigarette can in no way be healthy, there is still a lack of consistent evidence. There are more than 500 brands of e-cigarettes, making it difficult to gather data. However,...
by Carla Conrad | Dec 22, 2016 | Smoking Cessation
When counseling individuals about methods to help them quit smoking or chewing, I’m often asked about whether or not I recommend hypnosis or acupuncture. Hypnosis has existed for hundreds of years, and its clinical value has been debated over time. It is described as...
by Carla Conrad | Nov 21, 2016 | Education, Smoking Cessation, The Lungs
Vaping, or the inhalation of vapor from an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), is a controversial topic that advertises many positive health effects. Seen as a healthier alternative to smoking, vaping has been promoted as a replacement to tobacco cigarettes. There are...
by Carla Conrad | Aug 10, 2016 | Smoking Cessation
On August 8, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took its first steps toward regulating electronic cigarettes, making them subject to extensive review and harder to get into the hands of minors. So, why does the FDA have the authority to regulate these...
by Carla Conrad | Mar 16, 2016 | Smoking Cessation
March 16, 2016 is Kick Butts Day, an initiative created by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, which encourages youth to stand up against tobacco. In Pennsylvania, we’ve come a long way in reducing tobacco consumption rates. Consider this ⎼ in 2012, 14% of high...
