Smoking and your health Features

Hypnotherapy stopped me smoking

One smoker tells her tale of how a session of hypnosis helped her kick the habit

I've put on weight after quitting smoking

iVillage expert Angie Newson explains how the right kind of exercise after giving up smoking can prevent you from gaining weight

Is it safe to smoke marijuana?

Pregnancy and marijuan

Is smoking a few cigarettes dangerous?

Smoking in pregnanc

Is there an easy way to quit?

Interview with Allen Carr, where he describes how he gave up smoking

iVillage Voices - real life stories

Feeling stuck or unsure which way to go? Why not get a variety of opinions on a subject to see the bigger picture. Get topical and informative advice here from members of iVillage on a range of topics from relationships to financial issues

Manage your cravings

here's how to deal with your craving to smoke when you're trying to give up

Nicotine gum or patches

Nicotine and pregnanc

No Smoking Day

It's No Smoking Day 2004 and Cancer Research UK look at the positive health benefits of giving uo smoking for good

Phone a friend at Quitline

Talking to someone while who stop smoking has been found to greatly increase your chances of quitting.