Is Vaping Safe?
At Ascent Chiropractic our goal from the beginning has been to work with our patients to maximize the way their body works, and that means implementing suggestions on what to do as much as what not to do.
And when it comes to smoking, I’m not breaking any new ground when I tell my patients straight-out that smoking has no place in their lives. It’s no secret that cigarettes are bad for your health; along with breathing in burned tobacco and tar, smokers inhale toxic chemicals like cadmium and beryllium along with metals like nickel and chromium, all of which are naturally present in tobacco.
Smoking destroys your body. No other habit has been so strongly tied to death.
The ‘Healthy’ Alternative?
So it’s no surprise that most available research suggests that ‘vaping’, which lets smokers get their hit of nicotine from vaporized liquid instead of burned tobacco, is at least somewhat healthier than cigarettes. Studies also suggest that e-cigarettes and vape pens might be helpful for those trying to quit smoking, although the evidence is limited.
And partly because it’s perceived as the ‘healthier option’, the use of e-cigarettes and other alternative vaping devices has exploded over the past five years, particularly among teenagers. In fact, in a survey conducted in December 2017, almost 7% of 8th graders, 13% of 10th graders and 17% of 12th graders had reported vaping in the past month.
What The Evidence Says
Unfortunately, most of those who vape have zero knowledge of what else these devices contain and how they can affect your body and brain. But a handful of studies published over the past year are illuminating the potential health effects of e-cigs.
One of the most worrisome outcomes of that research is a study from the Society of Research on Nicotine and Tobacco that links daily vaping to a 2x risk of experiencing a heart attack compared to those who don’t vape or smoke. In comparison, those who smoked daily had a 3x increased risk, and ‘dual users’ – those who both vaped and smoked cigarettes – had a 5x increased risk.
The Same Toxic Metals From Cigarettes Also Found In E-Cigs
E-cigarette cartridges and vaping fluids contain nicotine and flavorings dissolved in propylene glycol and glycerol, but research out of John Hopkins published last month found that many of same toxic metals and metallic elements found in conventional cigarettes – lead, cadmium, manganese, nickel and even significant amounts of arsenic – are also present in e-cigarette vapor.
Repeated exposure to these metals has been tied to health problems in the lungs, liver, immune system, heart, and brain, as well as some cancers, according to the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration.
The Bottom Line
The truth is, we don’t know yet exactly what kind of long-term damage vapers are doing to their health; people just haven’t been using e-cigarettes long enough to answer that question. Studies show that if you’re going to choose one, conventional cigarettes are still significantly worse for your health, but there’s still reason to be seriously concerned that kids and adults alike are being exposed to high levels of toxic metals by vaping.
So yes, while there are benefits to switching from traditional cigarettes to an electronic version, the long-term health consequences of vaping are far from fully understood, and studies suggest the effects could range from less than safe to extremely dangerous. This much is clear: if you’re not a smoker, now’s not the time to start!
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I think vaping is a true alternative to tobacco cigarettes. They are cheap and provide the necessary shot of nicotine without the side effects of tobacco cigarettes. These cigarettes seem a perfect aid for everyone who wants to quit smoking.
its very difficult to cut out the habit of smoking, switching to e-cigarettes can never be a complete alternative indeed. Need a strong will to quit it in order to have a longer life , you have to make these hard decisions
Well Right now E-Cigs are alternate of quitting of tobacco but yes that’s true we don’t know yet that what it is doing with the health or it is not affecting the health but sooner or later something will come out regarding this…
Many people think that vaping is bad for health but I think that vaping helps people to quit smoking. It really helped me a lot to quit smoking and start vaping.
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It is said that vaping is far better than smoking cigarettes because it helps people to quit smoking. Also, many doctors recommend it to quit smoking.
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I have been smoker for many years i was like addicted to it than i start facing some health issues related to smoking so i decide to quit smoking it was hard at first but i kept going than a friend suggest me to vape as a alternative and it works form that day onward i didnt smoke i just vape and i feel so much better now.
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There’s not enough scientific evidence that proves E-Cigs are bad for one’s health. However, I’ve managed to quit smoking 10 years ago thanks to it. I experienced withdrawals along the way, but I overcame those also through working out and dieting. In my opinion, the first step in quitting is to have the mental toughness or the willpower to quit. It is necessary to have a solid long term plan in place to be nicotine free. Now, I am happy with the way I live and I plan to inspire people to take to quit smoking and live a healthy lifestyle.
That is why I managed to create my own website that talks about health and wellness. Feel free to check it out http://www.fitoptions.net/.
I think you mean “now’s NOT the time to start” smoking. We have heard from many customers who tried other methods of quitting that vaping got them off cigarettes. Our online vape shop has been selling vaping products since 2013, and have not heard of any vaping related health issues.
Inhaling any type of smoke has to be worse for us than inhaling flavored steam. Sure, there could be some issues with the flavoring elements and VG, PG entering the lungs, but I’d bet those effects are less damaging than smoke damage.
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Vaping seems to be a healthier alternative for cigarette smokers. These electronic cigarettes are available online at affordable rates. For instance, you can browse through a variety of e-cigarettes and related products at Ruze Vapor online store.