As a smoker, you may have considered the idea of trading smoking for vaping. While it’s true that vaping has its downsides, swapping traditional cigarettes for e-cigarettes has many benefits that make it a worthwhile substitute. This post takes a look at some of the main reasons as to why you should make the transition to vaping.
Less harmful
It’s no secret that smoking is bad for your health. But just how much better is vaping than smoking? While vaping does still expose the lungs to chemicals, many experts agree that it is far less harmful than smoking. In fact, Public Health England has stated that it’s 95% safer, due to the much lower amount of toxins found in e-cigarettes. Research suggests that vaping can still cause damage to the heart and lungs due to chemicals like formaldehyde. However, a lack of tar and carbon monoxide greatly reduces this damage and makes vaping a healthier alternative.
Save money
Switching from smoking to vaping could be a financially healthier decision too. In fact, it can be 70% cheaper – with the UK smokers saving £780 per year on average. A refillable vape kit is the most economical option. Many kits cost less than £20 upfront and you then just have to pay for refills and charging. It’s much cheaper in the long run than having to buy packets of cigarettes.
More variety
There are many different vape brands and some of these offer a range of flavours. In fact, there are over 30 Lost Mary flavours ranging from blackcurrant apple to mint tobacco. Being able to try all these different flavours makes vaping more exciting. You also have more freedom to customise the nicotine levels – some have as much nicotine as cigarettes while others have little or no nicotine, making it possible to gradually wean yourself off.
Less smelly
Smoking can make you, your clothes and your home stink. It may not be a smell that smokers notice, but it is one that non-smokers notice. Vaping produces a sweeter and more fragrant smell that is more pleasant and doesn’t linger as much. This is another great reason to swap smoking for vaping.
Fewer restrictions
There is a nationwide ban on smoking indoors, and many public places also limit where you can smoke outdoors. Vaping doesn’t present the same second-hand dangers and is therefore less restricted in many public places. Many buildings still don’t let you vape indoors (and it is often seen as courteous not to even in those that allow it), however most places have no outdoor restrictions. There are also vape shops where you can try different flavours and freely vape indoors. Just don’t use this as an excuse to vape more than you would smoke!
Conclusion
Ideally, it is best to not smoke or vape. However, vaping is definitely the lesser evil and can provide a stepping stone for many people wanting to quit nicotine altogether, while cutting out many toxins and saving you money in the process. Therefore, if you are a smoker, you should definitely consider taking up vaping instead.