Ecigs and e liquids – Smoke without…smoke?!

Quitting smoking is, as anyone whos been through it knows, an absolutely nightmare! No matter who you are, there is one habit associated with smoking that is extremely difficult to shift. Maybe it’s the nicotine rush, the action of lifting a cigarette to your lips and drawing back the smoke, maybe it’s the actual habit of taking 5 minutes to light up a smoke.

Some find it difficult to actually find something to do with their hands.

Whatever it is, whatever that sticking point is, you can do it! Each and everyday opf not smoking is another day your lungs repairing and your skin getting oxygen. It’s another day of not smelling like stale smoke or having bad breath. Stubbing out that final cigarette to not craving a smoke can be as long, drawn out process. So what can you do in the meantime? Well there is a multitude of aids and pieces of equipment that can help. But today, we’re going to quickly run through electtronic cigarettes, e liquids and refillable cigarettes.

What are they?

Electronic cigarettes are devices that provide a toxin-free vaper filled with nicotine, allowing the user to fulfil the craving of nicotine without inhaling the multitude of toxics, tars and other nastys that are present.

Devices range in size, style and ability. Many will be familiar with the cigarette-looking cartomizers, with each cartridge delivering 30-40 puffs. On the other side of the spectrum, there are mechanical mods and “pro equipment” that provide a stylish and more hobbiest approach to vaping.

The inbetween is where the modern vapers are heading; an electronic cigarette with a tank that is filled with E Liquid. Available in a range of flavours and sizes, e liquid is burnt by a wick and allows the user to inhale and intake the nicotine.

Many online retailers and local shops carry a huge range of e liquids with flavours being anything from menthol to a mixture of sour and tongue-tingling mixes. This customisable approach has seen a meteoric rise in seasoned smokers.

Are they safe?

There is a lot of up-roar lately with a number of councils and countries considering banning vapers from public spaces due to them imitating smokers and undermining the EU smoking bans. Because they’re also extremely new, there is a small fear about the long term affect they’ll have on people.

But consider this; would you rather smoke a cigarette or would you rather inhale vapour? We must stress that electronic cigarettes shouldn’t be used as a replacement, but they should be used as an aid to help quit smoking. The ultimate goal should always be nicotine-free. That freedom and knowledge of not being reliant on a chemical.

But electronic cigarettes aren’t the only quit-smoking aid available! We’ve used patches previously, which worked amazingly well to help us ween off the habit of smoking. There are also gums, lozenges and mouth vaporizers that all deliver that much-needed dose of nicotine in a time of crisis.

About the author: 

Jason is the marketing manager for Cybercig, the UKs up-and-coming online retailer for electronic cigarettes.