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Should President Obama be allowed to smoke cigarettes?

by Jason Jagoda

Barack Obama’s is now president and presidential staffers have to be asking themselves one very important question: With smoking forbidden in the White House, where can the big guy go for some much-needed nicotine relief? Previous presidents have smoked, but Obama has already vowed to abide by the ban imposed by soon-to-be-Secretary of State and former first lady Hillary Clinton. A healthier smoking alternative might be the best way to take the edge off the stress of being the leader of the free world.

When smokers bend to social pressure, they go to great lengths in their attempts to give up tobacco smoking. This means turning to prescription drugs or other methods to quit. Unfortunately, these treatments come with a litany of possible side effects including indigestion, nausea, flatulence, throat and skin irritation, muscle aches and stiffness, headaches and even – in extreme instances – seizures. Going through all of this hardship in an attempt to avoid the stigma of being a tobacco smoker seems pointless when healthier, socially acceptable smoking alternatives are available.

There is little outrage when a coworker brews a pot of coffee, but fire up a cigarette in the office and one can expect banishment to a cold doorway or a drafty smoker’s tent. It’s not because caffeine is healthier than nicotine – they are both stimulants. The difference in attitude comes about because of the litany of health concerns associated with tobacco smoking. If one could remove these peripheral issues – second-hand smoke, lingering odors, the potential for lung cancer – then a cigarette could once again become as socially acceptable as a cup of joe.

When it comes right down to it, many smokers actually enjoy the act of smoking. Companies are beginning to realize that throwing the baby (nicotine) out with the bathwater (tobacco smoking) isn’t necessary. Safer smoking devices have been developed to address public health concerns while allowing smokers to continue partaking in their stimulant of choice. These new devices make nicotine consumption as safe as drinking a morning cup of coffee.

Introducing HealthyCigarettes.Org, a new website that is going to change the way people view cigarettes. Now there is a way for smokers to get their nicotine that is safer and healthier for everyone. These new healthy cigarettes are not only safer for the individual smoker, they are better for the environment. Because these cigarettes are non-flamable and tobacco free, the “smoke” that comes from these devices is actually just harmlesss water vapor. Therefore, these cigarettes are pollution free, cancer free, and devoid of all the harmful side effects from traditioanl cigarettes.

The potential benefits of these new electronic cigarettes are tremendous. Smokers who have lost nearly all of their rights due to recent legislation now have something to be happy about. These new devices allow smokers to enjoy their nicotine almost everywhere that currently bans tobacco use. Because these devices don’t contain tobacco and are non-flamable, the smoking bans don’t apply. Smokers are now free to get their nicotine in public places again. Because these cigarettes do not emit any harmful carcinogenics, there is no more dangerous second hand smoke. No reason for others to complain about smokers poisoning and polluting the air. This also means that there is no more dirty ashtrays, lighters, or foul tobacco odor. Its easy to imagine how these new cancer free cigarettes are going to change the culture of smoking.

For our new president, a little nicotine ‘pick-me-up’ might be the only reprieve throughout a busy day of dealing with domestic and international issues. These new safer smoking devices allow one to obey the White House ban on tobacco smoking while permitting Barack to enjoy the occasional cigarette in peace. As an added bonus, the First Lady won’t have the need to search the Rose Garden for hidden cigarette butts.

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Determination Ways to Quit Smoking

by John K Lam

Whenever you are been trying to quit smoking, there are many possible ways available today for you to try. In recent years, the bad effects of smoking have been brought into the public’s eye more than ever before.

Government agencies are putting laws making smoking illegal in many public places. Nowadays very few public places still allow people smoking with the exception of a few taverns, restaurants and bars. Even these places are fighting legislation to let them the right to make their own choices according the smoking banning.

In the same time, if you are a smoker, you probably find it very difficult being in places where you are not allowed to smoke. Therefore if you are like most, you are looking for an effective way to quit smoking.

I was a smoker for over 20 years and always try to look for ways to quit smoking. Each method I tried seemed to be work for a first few days and then the old cravings would come back and I am start up again. Every time I heard of some new method on the television, radio or newspaper, I was there in line for waiting to try the product however none of them worked for long. What I did not realize that unless I was 100% committed to quit smoking, no product will going to work.

If you are ready to quit smoking for good, you will find many different ways to quit smoking easily. You may be one of the lucky ones who can quit smoking on your own without the aid of supplements and products. However because of the physical chemicals which go into the cigarettes today, our bodies have produced a physical dependency on cigarettes and making it very difficult to quit smoking cold turkey.

There are many quit smoking methods available that can make this process become easier for you. Many sites online will give out some CDs and DVDs to assist you in quitting smoking. They are like meditation program that also offer a help line for you to call once you feel yourself weakening. Many individuals get it very useful to talk with others who have the same smoking addiction.

Hypnosis programs have also been helpful to many smokers today. Your hypnotist may give you as many lessons as they or you feel are needed. You may feel that hypnosis is quite expensive however if you think about the cost of smoking and the danger it poses to your health, the fee does not seem to be quite so high. Once you are done with the hypnosis, you are done paying too unlike smoking that continues to take your money.

Other stop smoking products include gums, tablets or patches and each of these has their own benefits. They provide your body nicotine to help lessen or eliminate the withdrawal symptoms however you are not getting the damage to your lungs. The unfortunate thing about these products especially the patch is that there are some side effects. Ask your doctor before taking any of these products. Your doctor may be able to help you in quitting smoking with a safe way.

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Can Herbs Help In Quit Smoking?

by John K Lam

If you are trying to quit smoking, you may want to get a stop smoking herb as opposed to use some of the products advertised in the media for quitting smoking.

Quit smoking is something that most people find it very hard. Moreover some say that it’s the hardest thing they’re every done or tried to do. Many stop smoking products on the market show that they can help you quit smoking easily. Since most of them may be successful, many of them also involve putting other substances into your body system in one method or another. The unlucky thing about this is that many dangerous side affects come with the substances we’re putting in our bodies.

Nowadays more and more people are choosing to use healthy products in their daily life as a way to further improve their health and promote further good health. Health stores are making more sales than they have ever done in the past.

Herbs have been used for hundreds years for almost any disease there is. Many smokers have selected herbs in their battle to stop smoking as well. One of the most popular stop smoking herbs available is licorice root.

Licorice root is a safe non-toxic herb which has a sweet taste. Other names you may have heard it referred to as are Radix Glycyrrhizae, Kan-Tsao, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Fisch or Gan Cao. Whenever you’re doing research on this herb, you may be able to get more information by using the many other names as well.

Other general uses for licorice root are for Addison’s disease, vital energy tonic and sore throat. While many of these symptoms are same with smokers, this becomes the reason why licorice roots have become good as a stop smoking herb. Moreover this product can be buy from most health food stores.

Another famous stop smoking herb is Lobelia which comes from the Lobelia plant. Lobeline is a substance like nicotine which replaces the nicotine in your body without causing an addiction like the one you get from nicotine. An advantage of using Lobelia is that you can fulfill your craving without the usual withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit smoking. This herb is strong however you should consult with your doctor before you start taking it. Lobelia is available in a few different forms like gums, pills and even an inhaler.

Many other stop smoking herbs are also available in the market. Some may not make you quit smoking however are effective with the withdrawal symptoms. Mimosa is one of the stop smoking herbs that can help with nervousness, depression, anxiety and headaches.

Smoking is a physical thing as well as an emotional thing as any smoker will attest. Most of the stop smoking herbs will help not just your body however also your habits as well like Indian Tobacco.

As you smoke Indian Tobacco, you are getting your smoking sensation however you are not getting the harmful nicotine. Other recommended stop smoking herbs are Horehound, Coltsfoot and Mullein. These herbs will cause you to cough that will help clean out your lungs. Regardless of which stop smoking herb you will choose, any of them surely will be healthier than smoking.

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