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Smoking is bad for you. It will do all sorts of things to your body in old age. You will regret having taken that first puff. These are all things smokers and non-smokers alike hear about cigarettes from time to time. They heard it from their teachers, parents, and pretty much everyone else in charge of them. But what exactly is it that makes cigarettes bad for you? Let’s take a look. Short-Term Damage You will start to notice some changes right away as soon as you use cigarettes. Your fingers will yellow, your breath and hair and clothes will smell like smoke, and your teeth will stain. You may also develop a hacking cough and suffer many of the symptoms of allergies, such as runny nose, fever, itchiness and…

Even if you’ve been around the vaping circles for some time, you already know that getting the best deals and the best equipment is never an easy thing. You’re always on the look-out for new gadgets, the most comprehensively stocked stores, good prices, discounts, and sales. Worry no more! Your search has finally come to an end with this guide on the best online vape stores. Not only will this guide help you learn about the best stores for vaping gear and what makes them so great, but you will also get an overview of trend-setting gadgets and what may be missing out on. Either way, you’ll be completely up-to-date. Best Online Shops for Buying Vaping Gadgets There are hundreds of online shops that offer vaping gadgets, and more are…

What is Emphysema? When you think about the long term damaging effects of smoking, certain diseases come to mind. Emphysema is one of the most common diseases that results from smoking cigarettes. Emphysema is a progressive lung disease that destroys the capillary blood vessels. When this happens, it limits the amount of air that you can get into your lungs because air and blood can’t mix, which reduces the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Symptoms of Emphysema Emphysema is a sub-type or earlier stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.  The symptoms of emphysema include the following: Shortness of breath Wheezing Coughing Chest tightness or pain At first, these symptoms will be most noticeable when you’re exercising or being active. However, as the disease progresses, eventually you will…

All of the talk recently has been all about vapor pens with little notice given to their hard-hitting big brothers desktop vaporizers. The name makes you think about a device the size of an old computer tower but they more closely resemble laptops. Certainly too complex to use on the go, most do come with quality carrying cases, making them easy to transport and then use when somewhere safe – perhaps a friend’s house. Disclosure: Our desktop vaporizer 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…

It is now common knowledge that a cigarette isn’t just rolled tobacco; there are some 599 other ingredients in your average cigarette other than the tobacco leaf. Additionally, there are a mind-boggling 4,000+ chemicals in cigarette smoke, 250 of which are harmful, and another 69 are known to cause cancer. Despite the fact that these figures are repeated over and over again, the numbers seem meaningless to many. Placing a numeral on a problem gives it anonymity, when what is needed is clarity and explanation. So, how do we get from a tobacco leaf to an additive laden, poison producing cigarette? To start with, the tobacco plant picks up naturally occurring contaminants as it grows. Pollutants like pesticides also contribute to the chemical content of tobacco. Before it is ever…

Chewing tobacco, snuff or plugs are products that have enjoyed fairly widespread use for decades. They have never achieved the massive popularity of cigarettes, but many people use them as an alternative to smoking. As we examine the health risks involved with chewing tobacco, we will see that it is definitely not a safer choice and shares many similar health risks as smoking does. Short-Term Effects It doesn't take very long for chewing tobacco to start to have negative side effects. Because it injects nicotine directly into the bloodstream through the mouth, it starts the addiction process right away. Some people will become severely addicted after just a few uses, while others will be more resistant. But eventually, any user will suffer addiction to the nicotine within the tobacco. Nicotine…

Playboy Vapor ECig Speed Review We know not everybody has time to read our full reviews. So here is a quick category by category breakdown of the Playboy Vapor ECig followed by a quick synopsis. Vapor Production – 80% Vapor Flavor – 75% Size & Portability – 85% Batter Life – 65% Overall Rating – 75% It may be odd to see a major commercial company like Playboy throw their hat into the e-cigarette production ring, but that is exactly what has happened here. Their iconic logo brands a new line of disposable e-cigarette products.So is their logo just being slapped on a shoddy product, or does it really live up to the iconic name? We tried out their line to give you the verdict.  Check Them Out What You Get  With…

The  Harm Reduction Journal is an organization dedicated to researching and implementing methods of reducing harm related to drug abuse. Essentially their message is that if drug use cannot be completely stopped, than we have to help keep those safe who are at risk. And considering that tobacco is the world's leading cause of preventable death, I would say that the e-cigarette issue is a extremely relevant to their quest. Here's the summary of their full initial analysis on electronic cigarettes as a possible harm reduction technology. You can read the entire publication and even download it the eBook here. Summary The dream of a tobacco-free, nicotine-free world is just that—a dream. Nicotine’s beneficial effects include correcting problems with concentration, attention and memory, as well as improving symptoms of mood impairments. Keeping…

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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,…

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…

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…