25Mar 2016 by Quit Smoking Advisors
Smoker’s Cough: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

Smoker’s Cough: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

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So you have a smoker's cough? We feel you. Many of us deal or have dealt with it in the past and we understand how much it sucks. We're going to go into the what smoker's cough is, why you get it, provide you with some more information on smoker's cough, then finally tell you how to STOP smoker's cough. What is Smoker’s Cough? The infamous smoker’s cough isn’t like what happens when you have a chest cold. It means that you’ll have a persistent cough all day long that just doesn’t ever go away. This isn’t the kind of cough where a cough drop or cough suppressing medicine can give you relief!  Early on, particularly if you’re not a heavy smoker, the cough associated with smoking will be dry and won’t produce…
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25Mar 2016 by Quit Smoking Advisors

Portable Vaporizer Reviews and Guide (Handheld & Pocket Vapes)

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Portable vaporizers are the most popular form of vaporizer in 2016. They are small, compact and powerful as technology advances. Today we're going to go over our Top 10 Portable Vaporizers. We take into account quality, price, convenience and performance in our rankings, as well as user reviews and feedback on other sites. Without further ado, let's jump into it. $150 to $300 Range (Best Quality-Price Ratio) $100 to $150 Range If You Have $399 to Spend Top All-in-One Vaporizer TOP The Haze V3 Dual Vaporizer $249 Beginners and Advanced VapersDry Herb, Oil and Wax Concentrates Out of all the all-in-one vaporizers out there, the Haze V3 proved to be the best option for those who are looking for quality and flexibility. A masterpiece from Haze Technologies, the Haze V3 is…
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25Mar 2016 by Quit Smoking Advisors

Nicotine Withdrawal Timeline

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If you are thinking about quitting smoking, than I highly recommend that you read through this timeline. We worked really hard on it and we think it does a great job of getting people excited to quit and ready to take on the challenge. It's not as bad as you think, I promise you that. So give it a read, see what you think. Nicotine addiction truly is an addiction, and shouldn’t be pushed to the side as simply a ‘habit’ that only requires willpower to overcome. In fact, scientists find that nicotine addiction and withdrawal is on par with or above addictions to cocaine and heroin. These substances may cause a more intense high than nicotine, but the addiction itself - how the body becomes dependent upon it - is equally…
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25Mar 2016 by Quit Smoking Advisors

A Look at Stroke Risk Associated With Smoking

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Smoking puts your brain at major risk by dramatically increasing the chances of having a stroke, and stroke is a major concern because it’s the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. Smoking is one of the greatest risk factors for having a stroke; however, your risks multiply if you also have other risk factors such as being overweight, having high blood pressure and cholesterol, and getting too little exercise. Smokers are at risk of having a stroke nearly 10 years younger compared to the non-smoking general population. Fortunately, the National Stroke Association says that as many as 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by addressing your lifestyle risks. What Smoking Does to Your Circulation Smoking reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood, which is one…
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25Mar 2016 by Quit Smoking Advisors

Smoking Weed while Pregnant – Is It a Good Idea?

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Marijuana use during pregnancy is a controversial issue, but it really should not be. There are those who use and support marijuana that likes to say marijuana has no more effect on infants and developing children than it does in full grown adults. But that is categorically untrue. Studies conducted on rats, various other animals and humans have shown that brain development is especially hindered and altered while marijuana is used. Marijuana enters the bloodstream when used, and that means it goes straight from the using mother to the developing child and affects how that child matures. For those who may not be all that concerned about how their child is going to be affected by marijuana during pregnancy, a look at the potential side effects may be enough to…
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25Mar 2016 by Quit Smoking Advisors

Quit Smoking Community Scholarship

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Do you have something special to share with the world that can help bring awareness to the hazards of smoking? If yes, Quit Smoking Community has good news for you: we’re offering $3000 in scholarships every semester to those, who bring awareness to the dangers of smoking. According to CDC, approximately 40 million adults in the US smoke tobacco cigarettes. That’s a staggering 17% of the entire population. Moreover, every one in five deaths is caused by cigarette smoking, which makes it by far the biggest avoidable cause of disease and death. Ironically, smokers are well aware of all the perils of smoking, however, getting rid of the addiction isn’t a walk in the park. This is why success rate for quitting smoking is extremely low. According to estimates, the success rate for people who try…
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25Mar 2016 by Quit Smoking Advisors

Best Electronic Cigarette Brands and Ecigs for 2017

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Quit Smoking Community believes that electronic cigarettes have great potential. By publishing these reviews on the top e-cigarettes, we hope that you will consider switching from traditional cigarettes to e-cigs. Electronic cigarettes are not a smoking cessation tool. Disclosure: Our e-cig reviews are based upon the experience, testing, and skill of our trained paid staff. Links from QuitSmokingCommunity.org to one of the reviewed products or brands will allow you to purchase directly from the provider. We receive commissions from these providers; this does not affect your price and helps to pay for the operations of this informational website. To learn more click here. Thank you! eCigarette Rankings and Reviews for 2017 #1 V2 E-Cigs (Top Brand of 2017) V2 Electronic Cigarettes is the best e-cig brand there is at present and…
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25Mar 2016 by Quit Smoking Advisors

How to Quit Smoking Cold Turkey

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Quitting smoking cold turkey means stopping smoking – but it could also mean drinking, drug-taking – immediately, without any preparation, and without the use of any quit-smoking aids like patches, gum or medication. It is one of the oldest, if not the first, smoking cessation method. For smokers, going cold turkey means smoking one day and not smoking the next. Some succeed. Others do not. Now that there are NRTs and pills to help with withdrawals and cravings unassisted cessation is not as popular. Only many people still try with varying results. Table of contents: Cold Turkey ExplainedDoes Going Cold Turkey Work?Choosing What Works Best Cold Turkey Explained Going “cold turkey” sounds very easy: a person stops doing something they do not want to anymore. It does not involve seeing…
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25Mar 2016 by Quit Smoking Advisors

Vaping vs. Smoking: Which is Better For You?

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One of the most frequently asked questions is, “What is better vaping vs. smoking?” Electronic cigarettes are considered to be safer than regular cigarettes, as they are positioned by manufacturers. But nonetheless, you have heard the buzz about the e-cigarettes and are excited about quitting cigarettes and giving vaping a try, right? However, before you jump straight in and join the vaping team, it is vital that you thoroughly examine the facts. Table of contents Is Vaping Better Than Smoking? Vaping vs. Smoking: The Chemicals How Is Vapor Different From Smoke? How Much Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking Vaping vs. Smoking: Cost Implications Health Benefits of Vaping vs. Smoking Final Thoughts About Vaping vs. Smoking Is It Better to Vape or Smoke?? Vaping is still pretty new to the market, only having been around for about a…
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25Mar 2016 by Quit Smoking Advisors

Cartomizers vs Atomizers vs Clearomizers: Ultimate Guide

Electronic Cigarettes
There is a lot confusion surrounding electronic cigarettes, what their benefits are and how they work. This is partly because they are making their way into the mainstream and becoming more and more popular. But not helping the confusion is the lack of clear information regarding clearomizers, atomizers and cartomizers. These are essential parts of vaping that many people are in the dark about. Many people have no idea what they do or what the difference between them is. But understanding these components of electronic cigarettes is the key to making smart purchasing decisions and ensuring you have the best vaping experience. So we will break down for you exactly what these devices are, what they do exactly and how they can change your electronic cigarette use. Then, we’ll recommend what…
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25Mar 2016 by Quit Smoking Advisors

Is Nicotine Bad?

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If you spend time online, you know that a lot of health news is accompanied by attention grabbing “click bait” headlines.  Paranoia sells and it gets lots of readers. So you may have rightly started to distrust news stories that talk about the latest dangers to your health. After all, everything from air to gluten has been linked to serious health risks. You may now be wondering just how bad nicotine really is for your health. Here are some things to consider about the risks associated with nicotine. Damage is Cumulative It’s a misconception that cigarettes labeled as “lights” or “milds” are somehow safer than other cigarettes. As a popular joke about those products goes, there’s no such thing as light or mild cancer! Light or mild in describing cigarettes…
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22Aug 2015 by Quit Smoking Advisors

Nicotine Free Cigarettes – A Good Idea?

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Nicotine free cigarettes seem like they could be the ultimate compromise when you want to smoke. Because they don’t contain nicotine, they don’t have the same physically addictive component of regular tobacco. However, when you look beneath the surface, it turns out that nicotine free cigarettes may not be all they’re cracked up to be. What They Are Nicotine free cigarettes are not the same thing as electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes).  There is a type of nicotine free cigarette that is a plastic cylinder shaped like a cigarette and contains herbal aroma oil; these are popular in Europe. Nicotine free cigarettes contain herbs instead of tobacco and are sometimes called herbal cigarettes. Some of the herbs that are used in herbal cigarettes include the following: Passion flower Rose petals…
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