Friday, December 10, 2010

What is an electronic cigarette?

An electronic cigarette, for those who haven't yet heard of them, is a battery operated device that heats a nicotine or non nicotine liquid into a vapor.

The unit allows for the hand to mouth, inhaling and exhaling actions of smoking and looks quite similiar.  However, electronic cigarettes contain no tar, carcinogens or other toxic chemicals.  Most liquids or cartridges contain propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin, nicotine (generally less than 4% per solution), distilled water and kosher food flavorings, tobacco flavoring or menthol flavoring.

The majority of smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes experience the same health benefits of quitting smoking, without the severe withdrawal symptoms or stress. 

There has been a lot of controversy around these amazing little devices, but despite that they are growing in popularity at a rate that boggles the mind.

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