13 Wonderful Ways Your Body Changes When You Quit Smoking

Two Hours After Quitting Smoking Your Blood Pressure Returns To Normal

People with high blood pressure often do not show symptoms. Some people might experience dizziness or a pounding feeling in the head or chest. High blood pressure puts additional strain on the heart and blood vessels and causes heart and kidney disease, some forms of dementia, and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Smoking causes high blood pressure by increasing the amount of fat circulating in the blood and limiting the blood’s ability to carry oxygen with the carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke. The good news is that after only two hours of quitting smoking your blood pressure will return to normal. Quitting smoking will reduce your blood pressure levels by five to ten points. You will quickly begin experiencing improved circulation of the blood, and your fingertips and toes may begin to feel warm.