5 Dangerous Ingredients in Cigarettes - Keep the Fire Burning

Knowledge is the key to everything and knowing how smoking affects each part of your body can aid you in making informed decisions. However, if by the time you finish reading this and you'd still want to smoke, its up to you. At least now you know the consequences of your actions.

There are around five main components present in cigarette residue.

The first is Arsenic, which was ironically a popular method of assassination. This poisonous metal was responsible for the deaths of many important figures in history like King George III of England and Napoleon.

Butane - One other component in cigarette residue is Butane, which is the odorous liquid used in lighter fluids. One would be surprised to know that Butane is not only used in lighting up sticks of cigarette, but it can be found within the cigarette as well. Inhaling Butane with each drag of a cigarette is very harmful to a person's respiratory system.

Another ingredient - which you wouldn't believe is actually inside cigarettes - is DDT. I'm sure you're wondering what pesticide like DDT is doing in every stick of cigarette. This erstwhile popular insecticide was banned by law in the 1970's after studies revealed the pesticide was responsible for many birth defects, was very harmful to mother earth, and was counterproductive to a person's health. It is ironic then that it was okay to place Butane in cigarettes so people could inhale these pesticides and not only fill their lungs with it, but exhale it into the air, where children and pregnant women might inhale it too.

Formaldehyde is one more ingredient found in each stick of cigarette. This is the same stuff used in embalming corpses in order to preserve a person's physical appearance so it won't wither, wrinkle up, and smell before and during the funeral. Though it is questionable if the effect is the same when formaldehyde is inhaled by people who are alive.

The last major component of cigarette is Toluene. This is a chemical that is frequently mixed with gasoline to make benzene. The same chemical is also used in making paint thinners. Toluene hinders the proper functioning of a person's central nervous system, which can result in a plethora of discomfort from minor ones like migraines and dizziness, to more serious ones like depression and fatigue.

The scary thing about it is these five are not the only components found in cigarettes. These are but a few of the things one inhales with each cigarette that is smoked. The sooner one decides to give up smoking cigarettes, the better. This is a difficult feat for some people and if it is not done properly, there is a big chance a person would just relapse back into smoking soon after quitting.

If I dare you to take a drag of some formaldehyde, I'm sure you wouldn't do it. If I handed over some DDT to you and challenged you to take a whiff of it, I'm sure you wouldn't listen to me. Why then do smokers do this daily and by their own free will, while at the same time having to pay for the right to take these into their bodies?

Now... I'm not here to judge or trying to force anyone to quit smoking cigarettes as I know I didn't and I am still. Yes, I did not quit smoking cigarettes but I have found the way to stop those bad chemicals flowing into my system. I haven't smoke the cigarettes for almost 8 months since I found my smokeless electric cigarettes. It's cool for me, I can still smoke and not getting the same bad effects that regular smokers get.

What's the difference, I hear you say... Well, the difference is that e-cigarettes doesn't give you the same harmful chemicals that you are getting from regular cigarettes. It's a new way of smoking and enjoying the nicotine fix without having people around you going crazy off secondhand smoke.

No tar or carbon monoxide - No all these cancer causing chemicals - I hate cancer and I think it is nasty.

No second hand smoke - the number 1 biggest reason for you to stop smoking is because you are killing other people. However, do you think they should ban all cars in all the big cities in the world because pollution is killing people's air? Not anytime soon in the near future, but since I'm done with the regular burning cigarettes, I don't have nothing to worry about.

Easy to use and maintain - this is the part I really like about the electric cigarette. I actually hated it when people tend to flick their cigarettes around, which dirty the environment. As the society makes most smokers feel guilty about their habits, having an e-cig can change the way people (especially me) feel about this controversial issue.

No more bad odors on clothes or breaths - among other factors and negative effects that non-smokers love to complain about, this is one of the all-time favorite pet peeves. Most people don't really care if you die of lung cancer. Let's be real about this... most people won't tell you that you will die of obesity if you don't stop eating. Instead, what they do is try not to talk about it so it won't hurt your feelings. However, when it comes down to cigarette odors, they don't like it because it affects them directly... that's why cigarettes receive such bad reps.

Cost efficient - I live in New York City, and if you don't know, a regular pack of cigarettes cost almost $10 (at the moment of this post). I used to smoke a pack and a half a day. That would be $450 a month just for cigarettes. With the electronic cigarette brand that I'm using, it only cost half of the price. Yes, half of the price and less of that harmful chemical that will kill me and my friends and family... I wouldn't even think twice.

For all of those people out there that are willing to really quit this bad habit because you hate it, I suggest you would better off doing that. But for those people who actually enjoy smoking, and nobody has the right to tell anybody what to do with their lives, please change the way you smoke. This is the new style of the future - smoke without fire.

Keep the fire burning but stop the smoke from killing.

Read more about electric cigarette stories of the same people that were struggling to get acceptance from public view about their smoking habits. and A healthier option altogether it seems, though the benefits don't end there. Due to the fact that electric cigarettes are not emitting any dangerous substances, toxins or real smoke for that matter, they are perfectly legal to smoke in public.

My name is Jessica Thomas. I'm a part-time writer and secretary. I love to learn and share knowledge about health, beauty and relationship topics. For more info about Green Smoke electronic cigarette, click here.

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Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe: Tell Us What You Think

Let’s be honest, when it comes to electronic cigarettes, smokers want to know about safety. Forget all the talk about the taste, the feel, and the cost saving advantages.
If you currently smoke tobacco cigarettes, there is little doubt that you are committed to your current brand.  It has the taste and flavor you want. And if pricing was really an obstacle, you would have quit smoking when the cost for a pack of cigarettes first began to creep above the four dollar mark.
The Facts About Tobacco Every Smoker Ignores
But somewhere in the back of your mind – deep in the recesses no tobacco smoker wants to address – lie all the facts about the harmful effects of tobacco cigarettes.
For the most part, smokers are aware that tobacco cigarettes contain over 5,000 chemicals and account for hundreds of thousands of deaths in the United States each year.1 These facts are backed by tons of research, case studies and real world examples. And just about every smoker knows at least one person whose life has been affected from a lifelong habit of tobacco smoking.
What if there was a smoking alternative?
This of course brings us to back to the topic of electronic cigarettes, their safety, and any possible health effects. A simple internet search will reveal any number of articles and studies on the subject. Some of which are good journalistic pieces based on supported facts and information. Others are unfortunately based on misleading information or even completely incorrect data.
The question becomes, what do you believe? As either an electronic cigarette smoker or tobacco smoker, what is your opinion on electronic cigarettes?
Are you intrigued by their no smoke, no tobacco feature? Or the fact that electronic cigarette brands like blu only have a half dozen ingredients? Or are you still hesitant, wary of making the switch because all the facts and research is not yet in.
Let us know what you think.
1-http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/health_effects/effects_cig_smoking/
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E-Cig Conversations: Who’s Saying What about Electronic Cigarettes

Just like you might expect from any relatively new electronic device, electronic cigarettes, and the surrounding debate on how they should be regulated and marketed, have sparked quite a number of articles, blog posts and forum threads. The following is a just a small sampling of the much larger conversation taking place:

Cigarettes vs. e-Cigarettes: Which Is Less Environmentally Harmful? This piece by the National Geographic takes a look at the environmental impact of traditional cigarettes. For instance, did you know that a single butt from a tobacco cigarette can take anywhere from 18 months to 10 years to decompose? Compare this to electronic cigarettes, which for the most part use recyclable flavor cartridges. FDA’s partial truths and exaggerations endanger health This article from CASAA points out that while some anti-vaping studies and news stories may seem like they are backed up with sound reasoning, they are merely propped up with half-truths and misleading statistics. Remember, before you accept anything as truth, you should always do a little bit of your own self-investigation. Should e-cigarette smokers follow traditional tobacco etiquette? A couple of staffers over at Digital Trends had a nice little debate over electronic cigarette use and the etiquette involved. As electronic cigarette use continues to grow (and trust us it is growing at quite the remarkable rate), these types of debates are only going to become more commonplace. But as always, as a vaper, you should be aware of those around you, and how your actions affect them. Lawmakers Targeting Electronic Cigarettes The convenience store industry weighs in on the various laws banning or restricting the sale of e-cigs. The folks over at Convenience Store Decisions have put together a nice little piece on the new, but growing industry. In addition to growth predictions, this article breaks down some of the laws and regulations by various states and localities.  Why Australia needs to ban outside barbeques NOW This tongue in cheek blog post by the Ashtray Blog helps to illustrate the absurdity of  the arguments for banning outdoor smoking and vaping in certain public areas.

What conversations are you hearing about electronic cigarettes? Please share them.

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How to Charge E Cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes are a revolution for smokers; giving a healthier, cheaper alternative to traditional cigarettes and enabling them to smoke in places where real cigs are banned.

The electronic cigarette consists of a battery (which looks like the long, white part of a cigarette), the atomiser (which is the middle part and contains the e cigarette cartridge) and the inhaler (which is the brown plastic mouthpiece and looks like the brown filter of a real cigarette). The electronic cigarette uses the small lithium battery to atomise the liquid nicotine solution contained in the refill cartridge. This electronic circuit activates the atomiser when the cigarette is inhaled by mouth. A light at the tip of the product is also lit when inhaling. As soon as you stop inhaling, the atomiser stops working and goes on standby in readiness for you to inhale again. A vapour is produced when you inhale which gives the smoker the throat hit and nicotine fix that have made this new invention so popular. The batteries are recharged with a small charger that comes with a power line and plug, or can be charged by car charger or usb charger.

It is usually recommended to have at least two batteries; one to use and one that can be on charge in readiness when the first battery stops working and requires charging. The batteries usually last on average for approx 200 puffs before needing to be recharged. When it needs recharging, the battery tip will flash. If you continue to draw on the e cig after the tip has flashed, it will eventually stop lighting up altogether which means that the battery is flat.

Recharging the batteries is easy. There are several options; as the majority of starter kits come with a charger that comes with a powerline and a plug, you simply plug the charger into the mains, unscrew the battery from the atomiser and screw the battery into the charger. The charger has an indicator light on it that displays green when the charger is idle. As soon as you screw a battery into the charger, the light changes to red - indicating that the battery is being charged. The light will eventually turn to green which indicates that the battery is fully charged and can be removed from the charger. DO NOT overscrew the batteries into the charger as they can be overtightened and this will result in the battery and charger needing to be discarded as the charger will not release the battery. Charging usually takes from 1 to 3 hours depending upon the age of your battery. Newer batteries charge in less time than older ones.
There are other options for charging on the move. Most companies offer car chargers and very popular is the usb charger that can be used at your workdesk, or plugged into your lap-top etc. All work on the same principle with an indicator light telling you when the battery is charged and ready to use.

If you are a heavy e smoker, then it is recommended to own 3 or more batteries. This will allow you to have several ready charged (for example on a night out when it would be difficult to get to a charger). This also allows for a battery malfunction or failure. Having a couple of spares on hand is always useful.

Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who writes for a number of UK businesses. For a great range of electronic cigarettes he recommends The E Cigarette Company.

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How To Quit Smoking Using Electronic Cigarettes

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Smoking vs Electronic Cigarettes: An Infographic

Thinking about making the switch to electronic cigarettes, but unsure of the advantages?
Tired of explaining to your friends, coworkers, or that annoying neighbor down the street what exactly an e-cig is, and how it compares to smoking tobacco?
Looking for some hard-hitting evidence to convince your boss that “vaping” should be allowed in the workplace?
Or, do you just want to impress your friends with some cool, but pointless, trivia facts?
If you have answered yes to any of the above questions, than this e-cigs infographic from the folks here at blu might just be for you.
Whether you are looking to save money, concerned about the effects on the environment, want to increase productivity in the workplace or would like a less offensive smoking solution, electronic cigarettes offer a number of advantages:
Pack a day smokers can save up to  $1,200 a year by making the switch600 million trees are destroyed to provide fuel for drying tobacco4.5 trillion cigarette butts get tossed each yearTobacco smoking accounts for 64 minutes of lost daily workplace productivityTobacco Cigarettes contain more than 7,000 chemicals
So why do you want to make the switch? Check out the infographic below for a quick hitting, graphical look at electronic cigarettes and the advantages they offer over traditional cigarettes:

Cigarettes vs. E-Cigs, FAQs

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Are Electronic Cigarettes Safe: Tell Us What You Think

Let’s be honest, when it comes to electronic cigarettes, smokers want to know about safety. Forget all the talk about the taste, the feel, and the cost saving advantages.

If you currently smoke tobacco cigarettes, there is little doubt that you are committed to your current brand.  It has the taste and flavor you want. And if pricing was really an obstacle, you would have quit smoking when the cost for a pack of cigarettes first began to creep above the four dollar mark.

The Facts About Tobacco Every Smoker Ignores

But somewhere in the back of your mind – deep in the recesses no tobacco smoker wants to address – lie all the facts about the harmful effects of tobacco cigarettes.

For the most part, smokers are aware that tobacco cigarettes contain over 5,000 chemicals and account for hundreds of thousands of deaths in the United States each year.1 These facts are backed by tons of research, case studies and real world examples. And just about every smoker knows at least one person whose life has been affected from a lifelong habit of tobacco smoking.

What if there was a smoking alternative?

This of course brings us to back to the topic of electronic cigarettes, their safety, and any possible health effects. A simple internet search will reveal any number of articles and studies on the subject. Some of which are good journalistic pieces based on supported facts and information. Others are unfortunately based on misleading information or even completely incorrect data.

The question becomes, what do you believe? As either an electronic cigarette smoker or tobacco smoker, what is your opinion on electronic cigarettes?

Are you intrigued by their no smoke, no tobacco feature? Or the fact that electronic cigarette brands like blu only have a half dozen ingredients? Or are you still hesitant, wary of making the switch because all the facts and research is not yet in.

Let us know what you think.

1-http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/health_effects/effects_cig_smoking/

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5 Best Electronic Cigarettes for 2011 - Revised Electronic Cigarette Review Guide

2010 to 2011's E-Cig Reviews

Although the best electronic cigarettes on the market have largely retained their status on our ratings over the past year, we have seen many technological developments and newcomers arrive on the scene. Still, customer service, starter kit price, replacement cartridge price, warranties and guarantees are the driving factors in our ratings. Below is a sampling of our best electronic cigarette reviews for the beginning of 2011:

#1 Top E-Cig for 2011 - Green Smoke (Overall Value):

Green Smoke has consistently rated a top e-cig because among all others in the industry, it has the highest ratings in each category. Their customer service department responds quickly to all issues, honoring the warranty and product guarantees with quick replacement shipping for any technical problems. Somewhat related to this is the fact that we have seen an improvement to both the battery and the cartridges this month, showing a devotion to enhancing their product line. And of course, in terms of cost, the Green Smoke replacement cartridge still offers the best bang for your buck.

#2 Best Electronic Cigarette - Smoke Tip (Economical):

Smoke Tip offers a product that we have long recommended to cost-conscious shoppers. For those not yet committed to switching from traditional to electronic cigarettes, Smoke Tip sells starter kits at significantly lower prices than competitors, with a better than average quality product. Replacement cartridges are also sold at a good price for their actual life. And while their customer service system may be less sophisticated than others, we have yet to receive any negative reports from customers regarding the product warranties and guarantees.

#3 Top E-Cig - Safe Cig (Best New E-Cig):

This year we wanted to make sure some of the newer companies received a mention in our ratings, and Safe Cig has been a pleasant surprise. Already, this company has come out with a similar product to Green Smoke, utilizing the simpler and less maintenance-intensive 2 piece design. And while flavor choice is a bit less than its competitors, we have been impressed with the range of cartridge strengths offered through Safe Cig. And that is how Safe Cig has captured our number three spot.

#4 Best Electronic Cigarette - South Beach Smoke (Most Innovative):

Another newcomer to the bunch, South Beach Smoke arrived on the scene with a plan we could definitely get behind. This is the first company to offer a premium starter kit with the opportunity to spread the entry cost over several months (much like subsidized mobile phone plans). Additionally, the customer is able to tailor automatic shipments of replacement cartridges to his use of the product, eliminating the need to go online periodically to order more cartridges. We believe that South Beach Smoke will be a major player this year as the company expands its customer base.

#5 Top E-Cig - NJOY (Established Brand):

Like any older company in an industry, NJOY is one of the brands that created the electronic cigarette market. We wanted to mention this group because they still offer a great electronic cigarette, with great flavor and product variety, and demonstrate a dedication to innovation (having introduced their own 2 piece design this year). We also like NJOY because they are on the front lines of the battle against government intervention into the market, having been through some of the FDA seizures and in other e-cig related litigation. They are definitely a group we admire.

Full E-Cig Reviews for 2011:

Above we have highlighted some of the factors we believe you should know going into an electronic cigarette purchase. For more information check out our full electronic cigarette reviews linked below in the author box:

Chief editor of the best electronic cigarette reviews at quit-smoking-comparison.com

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E-Cig Conversations: Who’s Saying What about Electronic Cigarettes

Just like you might expect from any relatively new electronic device, electronic cigarettes, and the surrounding debate on how they should be regulated and marketed, have sparked quite a number of articles, blog posts and forum threads. The following is a just a small sampling of the much larger conversation taking place:

Cigarettes vs. e-Cigarettes: Which Is Less Environmentally Harmful? This piece by the National Geographic takes a look at the environmental impact of traditional cigarettes. For instance, did you know that a single butt from a tobacco cigarette can take anywhere from 18 months to 10 years to decompose? Compare this to electronic cigarettes, which for the most part use recyclable flavor cartridges. FDA’s partial truths and exaggerations endanger health This article from CASAA points out that while some anti-vaping studies and news stories may seem like they are backed up with sound reasoning, they are merely propped up with half-truths and misleading statistics. Remember, before you accept anything as truth, you should always do a little bit of your own self-investigation. Should e-cigarette smokers follow traditional tobacco etiquette? A couple of staffers over at Digital Trends had a nice little debate over electronic cigarette use and the etiquette involved. As electronic cigarette use continues to grow (and trust us it is growing at quite the remarkable rate), these types of debates are only going to become more commonplace. But as always, as a vaper, you should be aware of those around you, and how your actions affect them. Lawmakers Targeting Electronic Cigarettes The convenience store industry weighs in on the various laws banning or restricting the sale of e-cigs. The folks over at Convenience Store Decisions have put together a nice little piece on the new, but growing industry. In addition to growth predictions, this article breaks down some of the laws and regulations by various states and localities.  Why Australia needs to ban outside barbeques NOW This tongue in cheek blog post by the Ashtray Blog helps to illustrate the absurdity of  the arguments for banning outdoor smoking and vaping in certain public areas.

What conversations are you hearing about electronic cigarettes? Please share them.

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Ring in the Baseball Season: Peanuts, Crackerjacks and Electronic Cigarettes

This weekend marks the kickoff of America’s national pastime. And while home openers are veritable unofficial holidays in big league cities around the nation, often times the tobacco cigarette smoker is left on the outside looking in – quite literally.

As fans pack the stadiums of their favorite ball clubs, they are greeted by a myriad of sights, sounds, and smells: The green grass, the crack of the bat, the shouts of the hot dog vendor, and the smell of fresh air. And, with hope springing eternal, fans fanatically embrace these signs, as they dig in for one of the sports world’s most grueling seasons.

But for the tobacco smoker, there is one sign that sticks out, slaps them in the face and shouts “you are not welcome.”  This the “No Smoking Sign.”

Smoking Bans at the Ballpark

Overlooking the fact that city sin taxes helped directly fund the building of many of these sporting venues, smoking is prohibited or limited in the vast majority of ballparks, stadiums and arenas. Oft considered the pariah of the modern society, tobacco smokers are then forced to designated smoking areas, or outside the stadium all together. In a game where fortunes can change on a single pitch, this is a banishment which seems far too harsh.

Electronic cigarettes can help you avoid this banishment. Producing no offensive odor, no smoke, and no ash, electronic cigarettes offer an alternative in areas where smoking is prohibited.

If you are unsure of whether the stadium you are visiting permits e-cigs, you may want to visit their website and view their smoking policies. For your convenience, the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation (ANRF) is offers a listing of Major League Baseball Stadiums and their smoking policies.

While it appears that at least five of Major League stadiums – Safeco Field, Petco Park, Kauffman Stadium, The Great American Ball Park, and Chase Field – have a policy that directly addresses the use of electronic cigarettes, many other ballparks do not. So while you may want to ask before you pull out your e-cig and begin vaping away, e-cigarettes can offer you a way to watch your favorite team, enjoy a e-cig,  and never miss a pitch.

Cigarettes vs. E-Cigs, FAQs

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5 Dangerous Ingredients in Cigarettes - Keep the Fire Burning

Knowledge is the key to everything and knowing how smoking affects each part of your body can aid you in making informed decisions. However, if by the time you finish reading this and you'd still want to smoke, its up to you. At least now you know the consequences of your actions.

There are around five main components present in cigarette residue.

The first is Arsenic, which was ironically a popular method of assassination. This poisonous metal was responsible for the deaths of many important figures in history like King George III of England and Napoleon.

Butane - One other component in cigarette residue is Butane, which is the odorous liquid used in lighter fluids. One would be surprised to know that Butane is not only used in lighting up sticks of cigarette, but it can be found within the cigarette as well. Inhaling Butane with each drag of a cigarette is very harmful to a person's respiratory system.

Another ingredient - which you wouldn't believe is actually inside cigarettes - is DDT. I'm sure you're wondering what pesticide like DDT is doing in every stick of cigarette. This erstwhile popular insecticide was banned by law in the 1970's after studies revealed the pesticide was responsible for many birth defects, was very harmful to mother earth, and was counterproductive to a person's health. It is ironic then that it was okay to place Butane in cigarettes so people could inhale these pesticides and not only fill their lungs with it, but exhale it into the air, where children and pregnant women might inhale it too.

Formaldehyde is one more ingredient found in each stick of cigarette. This is the same stuff used in embalming corpses in order to preserve a person's physical appearance so it won't wither, wrinkle up, and smell before and during the funeral. Though it is questionable if the effect is the same when formaldehyde is inhaled by people who are alive.

The last major component of cigarette is Toluene. This is a chemical that is frequently mixed with gasoline to make benzene. The same chemical is also used in making paint thinners. Toluene hinders the proper functioning of a person's central nervous system, which can result in a plethora of discomfort from minor ones like migraines and dizziness, to more serious ones like depression and fatigue.

The scary thing about it is these five are not the only components found in cigarettes. These are but a few of the things one inhales with each cigarette that is smoked. The sooner one decides to give up smoking cigarettes, the better. This is a difficult feat for some people and if it is not done properly, there is a big chance a person would just relapse back into smoking soon after quitting.

If I dare you to take a drag of some formaldehyde, I'm sure you wouldn't do it. If I handed over some DDT to you and challenged you to take a whiff of it, I'm sure you wouldn't listen to me. Why then do smokers do this daily and by their own free will, while at the same time having to pay for the right to take these into their bodies?

Now... I'm not here to judge or trying to force anyone to quit smoking cigarettes as I know I didn't and I am still. Yes, I did not quit smoking cigarettes but I have found the way to stop those bad chemicals flowing into my system. I haven't smoke the cigarettes for almost 8 months since I found my smokeless electric cigarettes. It's cool for me, I can still smoke and not getting the same bad effects that regular smokers get.

What's the difference, I hear you say... Well, the difference is that e-cigarettes doesn't give you the same harmful chemicals that you are getting from regular cigarettes. It's a new way of smoking and enjoying the nicotine fix without having people around you going crazy off secondhand smoke.

No tar or carbon monoxide - No all these cancer causing chemicals - I hate cancer and I think it is nasty.

No second hand smoke - the number 1 biggest reason for you to stop smoking is because you are killing other people. However, do you think they should ban all cars in all the big cities in the world because pollution is killing people's air? Not anytime soon in the near future, but since I'm done with the regular burning cigarettes, I don't have nothing to worry about.

Easy to use and maintain - this is the part I really like about the electric cigarette. I actually hated it when people tend to flick their cigarettes around, which dirty the environment. As the society makes most smokers feel guilty about their habits, having an e-cig can change the way people (especially me) feel about this controversial issue.

No more bad odors on clothes or breaths - among other factors and negative effects that non-smokers love to complain about, this is one of the all-time favorite pet peeves. Most people don't really care if you die of lung cancer. Let's be real about this... most people won't tell you that you will die of obesity if you don't stop eating. Instead, what they do is try not to talk about it so it won't hurt your feelings. However, when it comes down to cigarette odors, they don't like it because it affects them directly... that's why cigarettes receive such bad reps.

Cost efficient - I live in New York City, and if you don't know, a regular pack of cigarettes cost almost $10 (at the moment of this post). I used to smoke a pack and a half a day. That would be $450 a month just for cigarettes. With the electronic cigarette brand that I'm using, it only cost half of the price. Yes, half of the price and less of that harmful chemical that will kill me and my friends and family... I wouldn't even think twice.

For all of those people out there that are willing to really quit this bad habit because you hate it, I suggest you would better off doing that. But for those people who actually enjoy smoking, and nobody has the right to tell anybody what to do with their lives, please change the way you smoke. This is the new style of the future - smoke without fire.

Keep the fire burning but stop the smoke from killing.

Read more about electric cigarette stories of the same people that were struggling to get acceptance from public view about their smoking habits. and A healthier option altogether it seems, though the benefits don't end there. Due to the fact that electric cigarettes are not emitting any dangerous substances, toxins or real smoke for that matter, they are perfectly legal to smoke in public.

My name is Jessica Thomas. I'm a part-time writer and secretary. I love to learn and share knowledge about health, beauty and relationship topics. For more info about Green Smoke electronic cigarette, click here.

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How to Charge E Cigarettes

Electronic cigarettes are a revolution for smokers; giving a healthier, cheaper alternative to traditional cigarettes and enabling them to smoke in places where real cigs are banned.

The electronic cigarette consists of a battery (which looks like the long, white part of a cigarette), the atomiser (which is the middle part and contains the e cigarette cartridge) and the inhaler (which is the brown plastic mouthpiece and looks like the brown filter of a real cigarette). The electronic cigarette uses the small lithium battery to atomise the liquid nicotine solution contained in the refill cartridge. This electronic circuit activates the atomiser when the cigarette is inhaled by mouth. A light at the tip of the product is also lit when inhaling. As soon as you stop inhaling, the atomiser stops working and goes on standby in readiness for you to inhale again. A vapour is produced when you inhale which gives the smoker the throat hit and nicotine fix that have made this new invention so popular. The batteries are recharged with a small charger that comes with a power line and plug, or can be charged by car charger or usb charger.

It is usually recommended to have at least two batteries; one to use and one that can be on charge in readiness when the first battery stops working and requires charging. The batteries usually last on average for approx 200 puffs before needing to be recharged. When it needs recharging, the battery tip will flash. If you continue to draw on the e cig after the tip has flashed, it will eventually stop lighting up altogether which means that the battery is flat.

Recharging the batteries is easy. There are several options; as the majority of starter kits come with a charger that comes with a powerline and a plug, you simply plug the charger into the mains, unscrew the battery from the atomiser and screw the battery into the charger. The charger has an indicator light on it that displays green when the charger is idle. As soon as you screw a battery into the charger, the light changes to red - indicating that the battery is being charged. The light will eventually turn to green which indicates that the battery is fully charged and can be removed from the charger. DO NOT overscrew the batteries into the charger as they can be overtightened and this will result in the battery and charger needing to be discarded as the charger will not release the battery. Charging usually takes from 1 to 3 hours depending upon the age of your battery. Newer batteries charge in less time than older ones.
There are other options for charging on the move. Most companies offer car chargers and very popular is the usb charger that can be used at your workdesk, or plugged into your lap-top etc. All work on the same principle with an indicator light telling you when the battery is charged and ready to use.

If you are a heavy e smoker, then it is recommended to own 3 or more batteries. This will allow you to have several ready charged (for example on a night out when it would be difficult to get to a charger). This also allows for a battery malfunction or failure. Having a couple of spares on hand is always useful.

Derek Rogers is a freelance writer who writes for a number of UK businesses. For a great range of electronic cigarettes he recommends The E Cigarette Company.

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