Wednesday, June 9, 2010

E-Cigs - Benefits Provided By Safer E-Cigarette Smoking Alternative

By Mary Kay Rivers

The FDA issued vague warnings about the benefit of electronic cigarettes as it bowed to pressure of highly paid tobacco lobbyists. Such misinformation has led consumers to question the benefit of e-cigarettes but that cloud of suspicion is gone once buyers learn the truth. Many myths about electronic smoking products are spread by big tobacco and big pharma in an attempt to damage or ban what they now know is a competing product in the U.S. market.

Consumers see through the paltry attempts to dismiss electronic cigarettes and the benefits they offer to smokers. The groups who speak out against e-smoking stop short of recommending tobacco as a better alternative to e-cigarettes. Considering the 4000+ chemicals released with the smoke from burning tobacco, such a claim would be foolhardy. As they learn the truth, smokers are increasingly turning to e-cigarettes as a logical and safer tobacco alternative.

Electronic cigarettes contains only about 20 ingredients and use propylene glycol to create the vapor that delivers nicotine and flavor to the e-smoker. Though opponents of e-cigarettes have insinuated PG is antifreeze that is simply not the truth. The main ingredient used in antifreeze is ethylene glycol which is a different chemical compound.

Propylene glycol has been accepted as a safe ingredient for human consumption since 1942 and has been tested extensively in inhalable form. PG does not accumulate in the body or irritate mucous membranes of the throat. In fact, there is some indication that propylene glycol may actual be beneficial in prevent some respiratory diseases.

The vapor mist created by electronic cigarettes quickly disappears like the steam created by boiling water. There is no environmental risk and no second hand smoke that might harm those around you. There is no smoke generated at all but only a fine mist of vapor for the e-smoker to inhale.

You can smoke in the comfort of your home or office without the foul stale odor associated with burning tobacco. There is no need to stand outside in inclement weather to have a smoke. Your clothing and your hair will never acquire that nasty smell of old cigarettes.

E-smokers will not start a fire in their home if they fall asleep while smoking and there is not need for matches and lighters to be left where children might them. Safety is an important focus for many homeowners and e-cigarettes offer a safe smoking option. No more ashes to drop and no more holes burned in your favorite piece of clothing when you buy e-cigarette (s).

The popularity and sales of e-smokes have risen rapidly as the price of tobacco has increased. A bad economy and need for cash has led to increases in tobacco taxes at the federal level and in many states. It is common for a smoker to pay $5-10 for one pack of standard cigarettes. Even the best e-cigarette will cost the equivalent of $2 per pack. The cost advantage is clear and is reflected in the rapid increase in sales of e-cigarettes and supplies.

The benefit to be found in smoke an e-cigarette is not only the health concern but also the ease of use, acceptability, and the cost when compared to expensive tobacco. It is this combined of benefits that is driving the popularity of the the best e-cigarettes.

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