Nicotine Patch: A Top Tool for Quitting

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Quitting smoking can be tough. In addition to having to break the psychological part of the habit, you also have to deal with nicotine addiction. Getting off of nicotine is a difficult process no matter what, and it can be so brutal if you take the abrupt “cold turkey” method that many smokers just can’t get through it. Nicotine replacement methods can help smokers kick the habit by allowing them to step down on the amount of nicotine they consume. How it Works That’s where the concept of the nicotine patch comes in: the patches stick on to your skin and you absorb the nicotine through your skin, into your bloodstream. This method, called transdermal, releases nicotine into your system as a replacement for smoking. The nicotine patches have a pad…
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Smokers of Light Cigarettes, we Have Something to Tell You

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Researchers from Ohio State University, have shed some new light on the so-called light cigarettes. This is the result from their latest research project. Before diving into their discovery, let us investigate the distinction between regular and light cigarettes first. Not That Light After All They have the name “light” for two main reasons. First, it is that the makers consider them to have simply lighter, weaker flavor. The second reason lies in the fact that these cigarettes contain lower level of tar, nicotine, and other chemicals. They had their introduction to the market in the 1970s, and many smokers simply call them “Lights”. The tobacco industry introduced for some reasons. First, it shows their customers that they care about people’s health. Second, it is for their profits by introducing a new line of cigarettes.…
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This Ad Exposes the Power of Addiction and Smoking

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_YZ_PtMkw0 The adults were shocked and told them all of the terrible short and long term effects of smoking. Yet they'll be lighting up again within minutes or hours. That, my friends, is the sheer power of addiction. It's so easy to see why smoing is such a tremendous challenge for smokers and public health officials. ⇐ Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms: Not As Bad As You Think Electronic Cigarettes and Harm Reduction ⇒
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Always wanted to try vaping but didn’t want to pay an arm and a leg for an expensive vaporizer or vape juices? Enter a giveaway and win free vape starter kit! Legal Information: In our effort to comply with the latest FDA regulations, the prize in this giveaway is a gift card that will allow you to get the selected vape kits from our sponsors. Loading... Last Giveaway Winners Are: If you didn’t receive the automatic notification, please get in touch with us using the contact form here: ►  Jason Butler ► Donna Franklin ► James Gomez ► Laura Holly ► Garrett Marvin ►George Vazquez ►Michael all ►Ronald Cox ►Jerri Goodwin ►Haley Hoyt ►Clyde Dix ►Ryan O’Donnell ►Mary Schreiber ►Bert Wedel ►Steven Zielinski ►Elizabeth Safford ►Ava McMurry ►Felix White ►Patricia Moultrie ►Michele Bannister Loading...
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Tobacco Facts – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

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About The Plant Tobacco belongs to the nightshade family of plants, and are wildly varied. Some, like potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, and some peppers, are common food items for humans, while others, like petunias, are ornamental. Nightshade plants contain high levels of alkaloids. In nature, these alkaloids work as a pesticide, and are a natural defense against being eaten. The nicotine in tobacco is an alkaloid. Alkaloids can also be toxic or deadly to humans. Although there are many types of tobacco plant out there, only two types are used commercially to produce tobacco products like cigarettes and cigars. Nicotiana Tabacum is the most commonly used one, but Nicotiana Rustica is harvested is well. Many different varieties of tobacco used for human consumption have been cultivated since it became a domesticated crop. Currently,…
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UC San Diego Study Shows Indoor Air Deadly, Here’s How

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You think with cars and factories, the outside air might be bad for your health. A University of California, San Diego study shows that indoor air can be just as deadly. Do you have any guesses why? Let’s investigate. Cigarette Smoke Damages Air Quality When it comes to indoor air, we might think that it is surely healthier and less polluted than those outside. It is facing environmental crisis. Anyway, the comfort of our own home certainly should not have all the threats and toxins of the outside air. Right? Actually, this belief is rather false. Our indoor environment is full of hidden hazardous particles. They include dust, decorative sprays, asbestos, fireplace, heaters, paint, and rug fibers. Any one of these can be a threat to our body and overall health. Believe it…
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Benefits of 100% VG (Vegetable Glycerin) E-Liquid

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Benefits of 100% VG (Vegetable Glycerin) E-Liquid Most e-liquid companies will use some sort of mix between vegetable glycerin (VG) and propylene glycol (PG). Each of these bases has their own benefits and drawbacks, but there are certain advantages to using only VG. No Need for Sweeteners VG already has a slightly sweet taste to it. It makes fruit liquids taste sweeter and dessert juices taste a bit more delectable. Many times, in a PG base, the manufacturers will add some sorbitol or other artificial sweetener to make the juice more palatable. But these can contain manmade chemicals that, while approved by the FDA for human consumption, are not completely understood. There may be side effects to them that have yet to be discovered because we simply do not fully…
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Weekly overview: From Air Pollution to Design Solutions

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Protecting the Youngsters Not far behind us, May 31st marked the World No Tobacco Day. Prior to this date, there were introductions of many new laws. The main actors included health commissioners, practitioners, lawmakers, and legislators. East Point, Georgia, banned smoking from its parks and recreational areas in order to honor this important date. Moreover, with this law East Point aspires towards continuous education. With this initiative, the city sees great potential in battle against smoking. Soon afterwards, there were tests on places where there was a ban on smoking. The results showed up to 10 times cleaner air than they had before the ban on smoking. It is not a wonder then that air pollution caused by smoking, and leading to health damage was a concern for researchers from San Diego. They identified smoking as the number one indoor…
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Benefits of Medical Marijuana – Is Cannabis Good for You?

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hasn’t yet approved cannabis for medicinal use, but you can find medicines that contain cannabinoids, one of the chemicals found in marijuana plant. As new researches help reveal medical marijuana benefits and stigma attached to weed declines, its popularity is going up. Does that mean the herb is totally safe, and will be legalized soon? About legalization, we are not so sure, but as for its safety, the short answer is it mainly depends on how you use it while the rest of the guide explores the detailed answer. However, we recommend that you should consult with your physician to choose your method of consuming medical cannabis. 7 Little-Known Medical Marijuana Benefits There are some potential health risks of marijuana such as it…
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The Truth About Secondhand Smoke

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Even if you know all about the dangers associated with smoking, you might think that you’re safe from harm if you’re not a smoker. However, if you live with someone who smokes or spend a lot of time in an environment where others are smoking, you could be damaging your health nearly as much as if you smoked yourself. This form of passive exposure to smoke is also called secondhand smoke, and it can be dangerous to your health. Here are some ways secondhand smoke puts you at risk – and how you can fight back to minimize those risks. What Types of Smoke are Risky? The smoke that comes from the end of a lit cigarette is called sidestream smoke and the smoke exhaled by a smoker is called mainstream smoke. Although both…
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Nicotine Patch: A Top Tool for Quitting

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If you ever wonder what is a nicotine transdermal patch, how nicotine patches work, what are the side effects of nicotine patches or have any other question about the magical patches, this guide has got you covered. You will find out that although its pros outweigh its cons, and it can be very helpful in smoking cessation, a nicotine patch still has some side effects. You can minimize these side effects by acting on best practices and by choosing the best quality products. So, in addition to valuable info and tips, this guide will also review some of the very best nicotine patches in the end. Nicotine Patch: A Top Tool for Quitting? Quitting smoking can be tough. In addition to having to break the psychological part of the habit,…
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