My first reaction when I first heard about the electronic cig was that this is a novelty item and should not to be taken seriously.  But upon closer investigation, I recognized that this is an ingenious invention that has the inherent possibility to revolutionize the way people smoke forever. Green smoking is better for the environment!

What exactly is electronic e cigarettes?  Here is a explanation of what it is, how it works and how it can possibly and potentially benefit you or a loved one.

E-cigarettes is a battery powered mechanism that looks, feels, tastes, and reacts like a cigarette… but it’s not a real cigarette!  It even distributes nicotine but without the harmful tar, smoke, and chemicals related with real tobacco smoke.  The nicotine is inhaled via a clean odorless vapor.

An electric e cigarettes is typically composed of three parts:

1. Atomizer

2. Battery

3. Nicotine Cartridge

NOTE: Some of the newest electronic cig models incorporate the atomizer and nicotine cartridges as one disposable unit.  The improved advantage of this is that you always have a fresh atomizer rather than a single atomizer that can become clogged and less efficient over time.  A fresh atomizer will assure that you get the highest volume of vapor on each puff, adding to a more satisfactory smoking experience.

Let’s go over what each segment does:

1. Atomizer. The atomizer heats up and vaporizes a compound mixture of liquid nicotine.  The sensation of inhaling this vapor is very coincidental to real cigarette smoke but minus the same health risks.  It has a warm feeling to it which adds to a realistic experience. The vapor produces a cloud that resembles smoke but is actually just a mist that quickly evaporates and disappears. E-smoking also referred as vaping, can even produce smoke rings.

2. Battery.  Simple and nothing too complicated here, just a rechargeable lithium battery that powers the atomizer. It is shaped to display like the body of a real cigarette.  The lifespan of batteries varies from model to model and how you use it.  The lifespan depends on the number of mouth puffs.  Typically you can get 200 – 400 puffs before having to recharge the battery.

3. Nicotine cartridge.  The nicotine cartridges are made up of a water/nicotine solution.  A single cartridge is generally the equivalent of 1.5 – 1.75 packs of tobacco cigarettes.  Different nicotine strengthsin a electronic cig are attainable in high, medium, or low, comparatively configured in 16mg, 8mg, 6 mg, 4 mg and 0mg.  Most manufacturers also offer a variety of flavors ranging from traditional tobacco flavor, menthol, vanilla, chocolate, coffee and fruity flavors.

Electric cigarettes is comparable to the real thing except without the same health risks.  There is no lingering, smelly, offensive odor. It’s also cheaper, a lot less expensive than tobacco cigarettes.  Combined with the fact that you can use e cigarettes anywhere makes e-smoking a sensible, greener and healthier alternative – one worth giving consideration either for yourself or a loved one.

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