Dr. Richa on how to quit smoking

<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Episode #737</p><p>In this episode of #TheHabitCoach, Ashdin is joined by Dr. Richa Mittal, Consultant, Pulmonary Medicine at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital. In the light of Anti-Tobacco day, Dr. Richa and Ashdin discuss the ill-effects of smoking cigarettes, vape and hookah. Continuing from the previous part of this episode, in this episode they discuss how we can abstain from smoking.</p><p>Dr. Richa shares a few steps we can take to help our loved ones quit smoking. First, is to get to know their willingness to quit, what zone they are in - pre-contemplation, contemplation, if they want to act on it, or are they planning on it already. Next, is to make them aware about the adverse effects of smoking - not just how it physically affects your body but also economically. Then get an appointment with a professional and keep up with the follow-up appointments. Further, they discuss more aspects of quitting and more tips to stop smoking.</p><p>You can get in touch with Dr. Richa Mittal here:</p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rfhospital" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/rfhospital</a></p><p>Email - <a href="mailto:Richa.Mittal@rfhospital.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Richa.Mittal@rfhospital.org</a></p><p>Contact number of National Tobacco Quit Line Services (NTQLS) - 1800 112 356 (TOLL FREE) or you can give a missed call at 011-22901701.</p><p>Check out the Awesome180 website: (<a href="http://awesome180.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://awesome180.com/</a> )</p><p>You can follow Ashdin Doctor on social media:</p><p>Twitter: ( <a href="https://twitter.com/Ashdindoc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/Ashdindoc</a> )</p><p>Linkedin: ( <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashdin-doctor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashdin-doctor/</a> )</p><p>Instagram: ( <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener