There is a lot of talk these days about the new e-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) and e-cigars that have hit the market. The electronic cigarette is advertised wherever you look and there are more and more stories involving e-cigs in the news. The health benefits, the cost savings and just simply the fact that you can smoke them anywhere are all big news lately. But the question becomes, is the safe cig really safe? I suppose the most honest answer to that question is no. The sad fact is that no matter how hard anyone tries, there will be no completely safe cigarette.
Nicotine is the addictive drug in cigarettes that we crave. Unfortunately nicotine has its own health dangers. It is essentially a stimulant that will increase the heart rate. An increased heart rate raises the chance of high blood pressure, heart attack or stroke. These are realistic side effects of using the drug nicotine.
This being said however, the safe cig is much safer than the traditional cigarette. Although the safe cig does control nicotine it is completely smoke and chemical free. The most dangerous part of a cigarette is the smoke, for everyone. The smoke is what contains all the toxins and carcinogens that affect you, your family and the environment. It is the actual burning of the cigarette that transforms the cigarette ingredients into toxins. This is what blackens your lungs, and causes all sorts of respiratory disorders because your bodies are constantly irritated by the smoke and its components. By being completely smoke free, the safe cig has proven to be a much safer cigarette choice for those who aren’t willing or simply cannot quit.
So while there are no completely safe cigarettes, the safe cig itself is proving to be a much healthier cigarette if you have to smoke. Quitting smoking is always the best option for your health, but the safe cig e-cigarettes and e-cigars are becoming an acceptable alternative for those smokers who want to enjoy their habit as safely as they can.
