Peter Gray

Acupuncture to Stop Smoking - Does It Work?

For centuries, the Chinese have been using acupuncture to bring the body back into balance. Applying small thin needles of different lengths and inserting them into the skin at various depths and precise pressure points, practitioners claim that paths in ... Read >

Side Effects of Quitting Smoking

We now have learned a great deal over the past number of years about the horrific effects of smoking.  There is more than ample research that proves that this addiction shortens your life and can easily result in death in one form or another.  Stopping ... Read >

Should You Use Zyban to Quit Smoking?

Most people who smoke would like to quit.  It's not only a nasty habit due to the smell it leaves, and the potential risk to others you meet, but also it is expensive and directly leads to other health risks.  The evidence is so clear that the sooner yo... Read >

How Not to Gain Weight When You Quit Smoking

Lots of people fear that after you stop smoking extra weight is just around the corner.  For some men and women this can be true and for others there isn't any weight gain at all.  Every person is different and your individual reaction to quitting smoki... Read >

Will You Gain Weight When You Quit Smoking?

Some people worry that when you stop smoking putting on weight is probably around the corner.  For many men and women this is true and for some others there isn't any extra weight at all.  Every individual is different and your individual reaction to qu... Read >

How to Ease Withdrawal Symptoms When You Give Up Tobacco

A lot of us give up smoking cigarettes with a firm feeling of resolve, only to be overpowered by an unforeseen variety of withdrawal symptoms that we never anticipated. The most usual symptom is a strong need for cigarettes and the nicotine they have, but... Read >

Using Acupuncture to Quit Smoking

For many centuries, the Chinese have been using acupuncture to bring the body back to harmonious equilibrium. Employing tiny, thin needles of various lengths and inserting them into the skin at many different depths and specific pressure points, practitio... Read >

Should You Use Chantix to Quit Smoking?

We have all heard the saying that "you can't teach an old dog new tricks", but for people who smoke, breaking their habit is not just tough, it can be the hardest fight of their lives.  The medical research is as clear as can be - smoking is a lethal add... Read >

How to Draw with Pencil

Finding out to sketch with pencil is easy and anyone can learn. Pencil sketching is an ideal creative outlet for people who are just starting to explore their creative side.. One of the reasons that pencil sketching is so good for new artists is because... Read >

Lifelike Portraits from Photographs - How to Draw Them

There is more than one technique to draw lifelike portraits from photographs. You can use a grid or you can simply look very carefully. Here I will demonstrate how to make portraits from photos that are quite realistic. We will use the lattice method... Read >