An electronic cigarette is an alternative to smoking that some consider to be a healthier choice.  Of course the jury is still out on this belief as there is no scientific evidence to back it up, but experts think it might be a possibility worth exploring.

We simply can’t know if it is healthier until the electronic cigarette has been around for much longer and we can see what kind of impact it is having on human health, if any at all.

In general, many smokers find that smoking electronic cigarettes helps them fulfill the need to smoke while saving money and perhaps even helping them quit in the long run.  We still do not know for sure if electric cigarettes do help people quit, so we are waiting for scientific evidence to tell us if this is the case.

How does an Electronic Cigarette Work?

Electronic cigarettes are simple in their design.  An atomizing chamber turns a nicotine solution into a vapor, which is then inhaled as the smoker puffs on the device.  Some companies offer cartridges that do not have any nicotine in them, along with several other levels of cartridges that all have varying levels of nicotine in them.

Most electronic cigarettes have rechargeable batteries, which serve to power the atomizing chamber and also light an LED light on the tip of the device, causing it to glow just like a traditional cigarette.

What are the Benefits of Smoking Electronic Cigarettes?

While science is still on the fence about the electronic cigarette as far as its potential health benefits versus traditional smoking, there are plenty of benefits that are certainly plan for all to see.  First of all, smokers begin taking advantage of the savings off of traditional cigarettes immediately.  Instead of $5 or more per pack of traditional cigarettes, smokers end up paying an average of $2 per replacement cartridge, which is roughly equivalent to a pack of standard cigarettes.

Currently there is a social stigma associated with smoking, and many restaurants and entire cities and towns are banning smoking in public places.  This social stigma is largely connected with the offensive odor associated with traditional cigarettes.  However, the vapor given off by e-cigarettes is odor-free, which means there’s no smoker’s breath, no smoke, and no odors left behind on clothes.  Smokers do have a lot more freedom and can smoke almost anywhere with a lot fewer restrictions.

Electronic cigarettes also leave behind a lot less waste, eliminating the need for ashtrays because there is no ash or stub left behind.  Also no smoke means no fire or flame, which makes the electronic cigarette much safer than traditional cigarettes.

Choosing the Best Electronic Cigarette

All smokers understand what it means to select a brand and stick with it, so it is very important to choose a starter kit you will be able to use for a very long time.  Always try to find an electric cigarette that is easy to use.  Nothing will make you want to give up on it than having to spend time assembling it every time you insert a new cartridge.  Green Smoke is one brand that is exceptionally easy to use because it only uses two pieces that screw together rather than several pieces that have to actually be put together by hand. 

Also be sure that the device you choose offers a simple way to replace the mouthpiece and the atomizing chamber.  Both parts are essential to the longevity of the device, so having fresh ones with each cartridge will make it last longer and continue to operate at its best.

If you are looking for the best e-cigarette, I would highly recommend the one from Green Smoke. I have written a review about it here.

Mary Kay Rivers