Gutka is a combination of lime, tobacco, betal nut and other flavours. People especially males who use Guktka often are unaware of its harm to their health. People get easily attracted towards gutka products as they are very cheap, easily available, packed attractively, have sweet taste & give misleading advertisements.
- Most important step to stop Gutka is 'will power'.
- Betal nut elevates the chances of cancer of the gums, mouth, throat, lung, liver and stomach etc. It has a lot of side & psychological effects to the person consuming.
- If you really want to stop cosuming Gutka, set a date to stop and make plans for your first day without it.
- Also find supporting persons (friends/family members) who really care about your health. This will make you think of your family and impact on their future.
- Try to keep away cigarettes, gutka, paan etc. Involve yourself doing something else like reading books/magazines, watching your favourite shows, walking, meditating etc.
- Consuming a lot of water and breathing deeply will keep you away from cigaretts, gutka, paan etc.
- Whenever you feel to have gutka, put something else to eat which do not harm your health like chewing gum, sweets, pepermints etc.
- Addicted persons should decrease the quantity of consuming them every day or week. They should not suddenly stop.