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Are Electronic Cigarettes A Better Alternative To Traditional Cigarettes?

By Marilyn Katz

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These new devices which use water vapor to deliver nicotine to users are getting a lot of attention lately. They are electronic, but simulate the experience of smoking cigarettes.

Electronic cigarettes, more commonly called E Cigs, are one alternative to smoking regular cigarettes. In the big debate over E Cigs vs. cigarettes, one big thing that always gets mentioned is the fact that e cigs have no smoke! That is right. Instead of smoking, the electronic device produces a water vapor that also contains nicotine. Since there is no smoke, there is no actual flame, and there is no second hand smoke that may disturb people around you. After using a vapor device, you won't have to worry about having smelly clothes or hair either, and this is one big advantage.

The fact that the devices do not actually admit smelly smoke means that you may able to use them in places where smoking is prohibited. You can take a puff in a restaurant, non-smoking office, or in a home. Now you may still get a funny look because these devices look a lot like cigarettes. The tip even lights up! Also, they emit a water vapor that has been colored with an FDA approved food coloring in order to resemble smoke.

The fact that they do resemble cigarettes, means that they simulate the actual experience of smoking. For long time smokers, who have had a hard time kicking the habit, this can be a big advantage. Nobody can really argue that they will help a person kick a nicotine addiction because they do contain nictotine. However, there are also other factors that go into a smoking habit, and they may provide a better alternative for smokers.

According the US government, there is no proof that vapor cigarettes are healthy. However, there is a lot of proof that regular cigarettes are very unhealthy. Tobacco smoke contains countless chemicals, and many of these are toxic. The vapor devices should only have water vapor, nicotine, and food coloring. There has been some arguement about that from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), so it is important to check the paritcular brand you want to use. I would look for a US company that has a vested interest in following strict safety standards if you want to buy an electronic cigarette starter kit.

The devices were actually invented in China. However, today, a few US companies have started producing and distributing them. You have probably seen them in smoke shops or at a kiosk in your local shopping mall. In order to find cheaper e cigs, you may want to comparison shop online too. It is very convenient to order starter kits and supplies so you can have them delivered to your door.

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