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Electronic Cigarettes: The Benefits.
Article by Richard Brennan
We are at present seeing an increased amount of interest in the electronic cigarette. The interest is, of course, largely amongst smokers. These fall into two groups: those who want to stop smoking, and those who wish to continue smoking, but in a safe way that is not subject to anti-smoking legislation. The electronic cigarette fulfills both these needs.
So, what are the benefits of electronic cigarettes?
First, there are over four thousand chemical substances in tobacco smoke, many of them harmful. These include: benzene, tar, carbon monoxide, acetone and arsenic. The least harmful substance in tobacco smoke is nicotine, which is found in many natural products including tomatoes and tea. By comparison electronic cigarettes contain only nicotine, propylene glycol and water. In other words electronic cigarettes do not contain any of the harmful components of tobacco cigarettes. Note: propylene glycol is the substance used to produce “smoke” in theatres and film sets, and has long been considered safe in these areas.
As described above, nicotine is the least harmful component of tobacco smoke, however, it is the nicotine that smokers need to satisfy their craving. Electronic cigarettes satisfy the needs of smokers without any of the harmful effects of tobacco smoke.
Second, there is a general consensus that secondary smoking is harmful to those individuals who are in the proximity of tobacco smoke. This is not the case with electronic cigarettes as they do not contain any of the harmful chemicals found in tobacco smoke. Further to this, electronic cigarettes do not impart any odour to clothing or upholstery. Clearly the electronic cigarette should be welcomed by both smokers and none smokers alike – they all benefit from a safe and odourless smoking alternative. No smoke, no smell and the smoker still gets the nicotine fix. Could there be a better alternative to smoking electronic cigarettes?
Third, did you know that smoking related fires are the largest cause of fire death in the UK? The anti-smoking charity ASH has been campaigning for some years for cigarette manufacturers to produce cigarettes that go out if not actively smoked. The manufacturers, however, continue to make cigarettes that burn right down to the tip, this increases their profits. The electronic cigarette is not a fire hazard as it has no burning parts. The nicotine, glycol, water mixture is vapourized at high temperatures, but this happens inside the atomizer that is protected within the body of the electronic cigarette. Therefore, in terms of fire hazard electronic cigarettes are completely safe.
Fourth, there are many nicotine replacement therapies available to smokers who want to quit the habit. These include nicotine patches, nicotine gum, etc., but the problem that many smokers experience with these products is that they are slow acting and can take up to one hour before they “kick in”. By contrast the electronic cigarette gives the smoker the instant nicotine fix that they need, only much more safely. Further to this the smoker is still using the e-cigarette in the same way they would use a real cigarette, i.e., using their hands, making it a complete replacement therapy.
Fifth, for the smoker who does not want to quit electronic cigarettes offer all the advantages of the real thing without any of the dangers, and can be smoked anywhere. Stressful day at the office? Then you no longer need to go out in the cold for a quick fix.
Sixth, freedom of choice. The generally accepted rule is that we should be free to do what we like as long as it does not harm others. Electronic cigarettes harm no one and should be the product of choice for those who want to quit smoking and those who wish to continue smoking but in a safe way.
About the Author
Richard Brennan is the webmaster, internet marketing consultant for: Cig-E’s Electronic Cigarettes
GreenSmoke Electronic Cigarette Review
This article is a short review of green smoke electronic cigarettes.
Greensmoke electronic cigarette have been around since 2006 (a good guess to the best of my knowledge) and is a unique device designed to provide smokers with a healthier option. Although they have not yet been approved by the FDA (as of this article) apparently some folks think they might help to reduce smoking and in fact, quit smoking altogether.
The Green Smoke electronic cigarette delivers the nicotine to the user. Although they haven’t been tested yet, one could assume they have far fewer than the 4,000 or so carginogins like regular cigarettes. In addition they look, taste, and feel just like regular cigarettes.
In addition to being less intrusive than traditional cigarettes, is the fact that electronic cigarettes are completely legal. Because green smoke electronic cigarettes do not involve tobacco, you can legally smoke them just about anywhere that traditional cigarettes are prohibited such as bars, restaurants, the work place, possibly even on airplanes.
The nice thing about greensmoke as opposed to say, nicotine patches or gum is that e-cigarettes provide the user with the oral hand to mouth fixation that smokers desire, while satisfying their nicotine cravings as well. When you take a drag from an electronic cigarette, you actually feel your lungs fill with a warm tobacco flavored smoke. When you exhale the smoke expells just like regular tobacco smoke. The difference is, greensmoke is actually nothing more than water vapor that quickly evaporates and therefore does not stink or is not offensive to others in your immediate area.
Electronic cigarettes look, feel and taste much like traditional cigarettes, however, they function in a much different way. Electronic cigarettes do not burn tobacco. Instead, when you inhale the vapor from an e-cigarette, you activate a “flow censor” which releases a water vapor containing nicotine. The user recieves the nicotine along with a little propylene glycol, (a common ingredient found in cakes mixes and other foodstuff). It?s a very ingenious, albeit very simple process that allows the Green Smoke electronic cigarette to deliver the most realistic smoking experience that it does. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to make the assumpition that they should be a better alternative that a tobacco cigarette.
GreenSmoke e-cigs offer a unique and patented 2-piece design. Messy liquids and clogged atomizers are not an issue with this brand as it is with others. You just unscrew the filter cartridge, throw it away as you replace it with a new one. Each filter has a fresh and clean atomizer built into it and is equal to about 1 pack of regular cigarettes. A rechargeable battery (with an LED light at the tip which glows red when you puff) and you can smoke for hours without a recharge. A charger is also available for your car as well as for your PC.
There are a variety of flavors from chocolate to vanilla as well as traditional tobacco. Strenghts can vary as well. The 16 mg cartridges simulate the strenth of a non filtered tobacco cigarette. Cartridge strengths can be purchased down to filtered, lights, ultra lights as well as 0 nicotine for those trying to wean themselves off nicotine altogheter.
The company name of GreenSmoke indicates that it is environmentally-friendly. We all want to do our part to help our environment stay green. When you GreenSmoke, you are ensuring that there are no stinky cigarette butts, no nasty toxins and no risk of fire should you fall asleep smoking one. GreenSmoke even recycles their cartridges. OneGreen Smoke electronic cigarettes can replace thousands of tobacco cigarettes over time. It is cetain to help in keeping a greener planet.
GreenSmoke seems to be just a tad bit more expensive than a few of the other brands, but the general consensus among users is that the cheap Chinese knockoffs are not worth the cheaper price. Clogged atomizers are a common complaint. With most brands, you only get one atomizer for the life of the product and they get clogged from repeated use. GreenSmoke gives you a new atomizer with every new cartridge. Some say it’s a no brainer to go with a two piece design.