Smoking Alternatives: The Electronic Cigarette

The electronic cigarette is the latest addition to the fast-growing market of smoking alternatives. With the electronic cigarette, smokers enjoy the taste and feel of an actual cigarette, but without the harmful additives. In addition, it is safe, convenient and costs far less than real cigarettes.

Benefits

• The electronic cigarette is safe. It does not contain any cancer causing agents or toxins, and does not need any matches or lighters.

• The electronic cigarette is convenient. It is smokeless and odorless, and it can be used almost anywhere without exposing others to dangerous second-hand smoke.

• The electronic cigarette is cheaper than actual cigarettes. A refillable, rechargeable electronic cigarette be purchased for less than a few packs of real cigarettes.

How It Works

• The batteries, which are lithium-ion rechargeable, power the heating element. They also help simulate the glowing end of an actual cigarette by “lighting” the tip.

• The atomizer is the heating element that activates when the user takes a “drag”. It heats the air that flows into the device and vaporizes the solution in the nicotine cartridge.

• The nicotine cartridge has a mouthpiece and a reservoir for the nicotine solution, which mostly contains nicotine, water, propylene glycol and flavoring. Cartridges are available in a wide variety of flavors and nicotine levels.

Where to Buy

Developed in 2003 by a Beijing-based firm and introduced to Europe in 2006, the electronic cigarette is now widely available online. Be sure to research and compare prices before purchasing.

Here you will find further information: Electronic Cigarette by New Smoke