Blog# 6
What's up steemians? It's me again, 
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Smoking is a practice in which a substance is burned and the resulting smoke breathed in to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream. Most commonly the substance is the dried leaves of the tobacco plant which have been rolled into a small square of rice paper to create a small, round cylinder called a "cigarette". Smoking generally has negative health effects, because smoke inhalation inherently poses challenges to various physiologic processes such as respiration and a high probability of having a lung cancer. That's why the Government always says "cigarette smoking is dangerous to your health".
Vape
is a jargon word for Electronic cigarette or E-cigarette its a handheld electronic device that tries to create the feeling of tobacco smoking. It works by heating a liquid to generate an aerosol, commonly called a "vapor", that the user inhales. Using e-cigarettes is sometimes called Vaping. The liquid in the e-cigarette, called e-liquid, is usually made of nicotine(Optional), propylene glycol, glycerine, and flavorings. But not all e-liquids contain nicotine. As of now, the health risks of e-cigarettes are uncertain, but they are likely safer than tobacco cigarettes. Their long-term health effects are not known yet according to scientists. But vaping can help some smokers quit. There is also a limited evidence known that, they are safer than conventional cigarettes.
Credits to Wikipedia, according them: The modern e-cigarette was invented in 2003 by Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik, and as of 2015 most e-cigarettes are made in China. Since they were first sold in 2004 their global use has risen exponentially. In the United States and the United Kingdom their use is widespread. Reasons for using e-cigarettes involve trying to quit smoking, reduce risk, or save money, though many use them recreationally. A majority of users still smoke tobacco, causing concerns that dual use may "delay or deter quitting". About 60% of UK users are smokers and roughly 40% are ex-smokers. In the UK use among never-smokers was negligible. Because of overlap with tobacco laws and medical drug policies, e-cigarette legislation is debated in many countries. A European directive of 2016 set standards for liquids, vaporizers, ingredients and child-proof liquid containers. As of August 2016, the US FDA extended its regulatory power to include e-cigarettes. There are around 500 brands of e-cigarette, with global sales in excess of US$7 billion.
If you are not yet convinced regarding the information provided, here's a video reference from youtube comparing the different effect of smoking and vaping to our health.
Video Credits to Backcountry Vapor
As a former Smoker, I personally known the fact that smoking kills. But I still smoke, before. Its like something that you are craving for once you started smoking. Well obviously the nicotine itself is the culprit of all the cravings you are experiencing when you haven't smoke for like hours or so.. And I regret that. But now, I haven't smoke a single cigarette for like, a year and a half if I'm not mistaken. Because I bought and started Vaping December 15, 2016, when my colleague from my previous work advised me to stop smoking and start vaping instead. Before I started vaping, I have a problem when it comes to smell, like I can't really recognize the smell of a food, seriously! And I always have a phlegm and I cough every single night. Honestly, it didn't let me sleep properly. But when I started vaping all of them are gone and I no longer crave for smoke, I just vape casually when I like it. ;)
The photo above was the first Mod I have called Cuboid by Joytech. (Trivia: Mod is a jargon word of vapers for Modifier(A box shaped e-cigarette). Lol!)
Here's my Mod I bought last year, it's commonly called tube type Mod or Mechanical Mod since there's no digital reading in it. The brand name is SOB Brotherhood from the SOB Family it's originally made from the Philippines.
Decide before its too late. If you want to help yourself on how to quit smoking or having a hard time leaving it in your system then start vaping. :) I swear this really helps.
PS: Please see safety precautions first before doing so to avoid any accidents and only 18+ above are allowed. Not Sale for Minors! ;)
So that's it guys! I hope you like this blog and you learn something from it, stay tuned for some more! Steem up your day and Vape safe!
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