Are Electronic Cigarettes Worth It?

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Are Electronic Cigarettes Worth It?

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E-cigs (also known as e-cigarettes) are a relatively new invention that - with recent improvements in the technology - has become quite popular in recent months. The idea behind the electronic cigarettes is that they simulate the traditional smoking experience, but rather than burning tobacco, a nicotine based (optional) water vapor is released when you inhale. T

The fact that electronic cigarettes do not burn any tobacco means that they are completely legal and can be smoked anywhere that traditional cigarettes are prohibited including bars, restaurants, the workplace; they are even approved by the TSA which means that they can be smoked on airplanes.

And while not technically a smoking cessation product, the fact that you can get the refill cartridges in varying degrees of nicotine offers some obvious benefits to those who would like to avoid the nasty effects of smoking tobacco. In fact, electronic cigarettes do not emit any cancer causing agents which is certainly one of its most significant benefits.

But the question at hand is, does it actually work?

I was sent a sample of the black cigarette style E-cigarettes with a range of nicotine strengths and flavors. I figured I would be disapointed at first sight, but to my surprise the design, and feel was quite pleasing. It didn’t look exactly like a cigarette, however it was similar enough, and its basic size and feel did satisfy that oral fixation that is a large part of the smoking experience.

I very liked the overall performance of the electronic cigarette very much. There were a few differences, for example, I needed to draw on the e-cig slightly harder than a regular cigarette. However I was not turned off by the difference. And while I can’t say that the flavor was on par with the finest tobacco, it was a reasonable simile, and would certainly get me through a long stretch without my regular smokes. The Menthol refill cartridge being the closest to a normal cigarette, and surprisingly Apple was very enjoyable also.

If you are hoping to quit smoking tobacco, I would highly recommend the electronic cigarette as a healthier alternative. And for smoke

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