IT isn't uncommon to see smoking already becoming a habit for people, especially when they're stressed, when they're together with friends or even when they want to lose weight. But if people want to keep their body strong and fit throughout their lives, they must be mindful of what they do with it — from the food they eat to even the substances they take such as cigarettes and alcohol. People can be happy and healthy even without hurting their health.

Although it has many negative effects, smoking can be addictive. Dr. Dexter Macalintal, lifestyle medicine specialist, explains that this is because of the chemical, nicotine.