subject: Electronic Cigarettes: A Healthy Alternative To Tobacco [print this page] Electronic Cigarettes: A healthy alternative to tobacco
Lighting up in public places is increasingly becoming taboo, not to mention illegal. And even at home, the harmful effects of cigarette smoke and burnt tobacco on non-smokers and smokers alike cant be over-emphasized. Electronic cigarettes are a healthy and green alternative to the dirty and dangerous tobacco that has serious long-term health implications for smokers. According to medical experts, more and more people are turning to electronic cigarettes not just as a safe and carcinogen free way to satisfy their cravings without irritating others, but also as a way of weaning themselves off the habit.
What are Electronic Cigarettes?
* Electronic cigarettes are battery-powered devices containing a nicotine solution and an atomizer that vaporizes the solution to provide a pleasant sensation akin to smoking, without adding the thousands of harmful chemicals and tar that are inevitable when using tobacco products. These nicotine solutions are available in multiple flavors, so the user has a wide range of choices at his disposal. Instead of smoke, the user puffs the vapor and can thus smoke it anywhere without irritating people around him. Some devices come with a switch for the atomizer, but certain advanced models contain a sensor that activates the atomizer when air-flow is detected, i.e. when the user inhales. This helps save battery life by keeping the device in standby mode when not in use.
Safe, Clean and Healthy
* Electronic cigarettes can be smoked anywhere, because they do not produce second-hand smoke. Thus, these devices help smokers and non-smokers alike because while smokers can puff away in peace, non-smokers do not get disturbed by the ugly smell of burning tobacco. Moreover, they use no fire or flame, but rather have a heating element to convert the solution to vapor and are less dangerous overall.
Just Like the Real Thing; Only Better
* Electronic cigarettes are the better choice for the health conscious consumer; however, they dont dilute the general experience of smoking. They generally look and feel exactly like real cigarettes and give off a vapor that simulates smoke without containing harmful chemicals that can cause debilitating diseases. They are reusable and that makes them cheaper than most ordinary cigarettes without compromising on the experience. Additionally, users can even choose a zero-nicotine solution if they want the healthiest option.
These devices save money as well as have less of an impact on the consumers health. They are clearly the smarter option for many smokers who would like to cut down on their consumption of tar, burnt tobacco and other carcinogens as well as prevent accidents like burnt clothes and books that plague all who smoke traditional cigarettes.
