Thursday 26 November 2009

Smoking Vs. Vaporization: Which Should You Choose?

By Robert McGregor

Should you abandon smoking and use a vaporizer now? Which is best for your health? How do the two methods compare?

Unless you stay on the dark side of the moon, the ill effects of smoking are well understood. This nasty habit is the top cause of plenty of serious diseases like emphysema, heart attacks, erectile dysfunction and birth defects to name a few.

One common ailment that has been identified with smoking is cancer. Thirty percent of all deaths from cancer are the result of cigarette smoking. In fact, 11 kinds of cancers are triggered by smoking, such as cancer of the esophagus, mouth, pancreas, bladder and kidney. Of these, the most dreaded is lung cancer which victimizes both men and women. Eighty-seven percent of lung cancer deaths are traced to smoking.

The cardiovascular system is also damaged by smoking which can bring about coronary artery disease. This occurs because smoking increases blood pressure and blood clotting, and limits the amount of oxygen that travels to the heart. High-density lipoprotein or the "good" cholesterol is likewise lowered by smoking.

In addition to this, smoking damages the skin and causes wrinkles. This is because nicotine impedes blood flow to the skin. With few oxygen and blood flow, the skin sags and this paves the way for premature aging. Tobacco smoke also wreaks havoc on skin fibers that make the skin strong and elastic.

It's not difficult to understand why smoking causes so much damage. One cigarette has more than 4,000 chemicals, a huge number of which are harmful to health and toxic. These chemicals trigger a host of diseases including cataracts, reduced fertility, and peptic ulcers among others. It's known everywhere that smokers have bad breath, yellow teeth and nails, and a pale complexion.

Sadly, in spite of these known dangers, many people continue to smoke. Tobacco is used by one billion people worldwide. Among smokers, 30 percent are men and' percent are women. Children under 15 are not spared from the bad effects of smoking either since a hundred thousand take the habit daily.

If you're concerned about the ill effects of smoking, maybe it's time to kick the habit and use a vaporizer instead. Unlike smoking, this device is generally safe to use and has none of the side effects associated with smoking. In vaporization, the active ingredients of a plant or herb are released by means of heating. As the active ingredients are vaporized, they are released into the air for users to inhale them through a hose or pipe.

Since the vapor is colder than smoke, it won't irritate sensitive lung or throat tissues. The soothing vapor doesn't contain combustion byproducts like tar, carbon monoxide and other cancer-causing agents. Because of this, the vapor is cleaner and is quickly absorbed by the body.

The healthy effects of vaporization are often used in aromatherapy, an alternative healing method that relies on fragrant plant oils to treat nausea, pain and stress. These make vaporization a good substitute for smoking.

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