Hope this article that was bumped the other day will help to uncover how our lungs and other vital organs continue to heal when we stop inhaling hte residue of burning tobacco leaves (and numerous other chemical additives).
Smoking's Impact on the Lungs 106 3 imageJoel.

6/18/2007 7:31 PM

Also, here are two articles that hold special import for many of us who have made the decision to NTAP more than a little too late:

My near 90 year-old Dad who is Double Gold today has both emphysema and advanced COPD. He coughs up mucous and residue of his 75 years of nicotine addiction constantly. He has used supplemental oxygen for the last year. Whatever the consequence of past actions or symptoms arising from healing or trigger to past associations - there is no justification to rationally consider going back to slowly killing yourself with tobacco. Celebrate and be thankful for your healing journey - every day you stick to your decision to NTAP!