Propylene Glycol and electronic cigarettes: FDA approved substance or Chinese conspiracy?

On August 22, 2010, in Opinion, by Smokey the Barrister

What the heck is propylene glycol?
Propylene glycol is used as a ‘humectant’ which means it maintains moisture levels in food products, cosmetics and tobacco products. Humectants are what make hair conditioning products work as well as create the ‘moisterizing’ effects of many common cosmetics and consumer products we take for granted such as: make [...]

eCigarettes studied as alternative to smoking

On May 30, 2010, in Opinion, by Smokey the Barrister

A recent study by University of Alberta researchers found that smokers who wanted to quit but were unable to quit, found e-cigarettes a compelling alternative to tobacco. Moreover, smokers who supplemented their cigarette usage with the electronic versions noted that their health was improved, their sense of smell, breathing, throat soreness and the like. While [...]

Harvard Spends Millions to Discover Tobacco Companies Lied about Nicotine.

On May 21, 2010, in Opinion, by Smokey the Barrister

A recent Harvard study claims that major tobacco and cigarette manufacturers intentionally increased nicotine levels in cigarettes. The late Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy promised he would reintroduce a bill that would allow the FDA to regulate cigarettes; last round the bill failed in the House after receiving Senate approval. Cigarette maker Philip Morris released a [...]

Electronic cigarettes: all about ecigs

On May 2, 2010, in Opinion, by Smokey the Barrister

An electronic cigarette is technology that delivers a controlled dose of nicotine without the negative combustion effects associated with traditional tobacco products.

Dopamine, Nicotine and Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT).

On March 18, 2010, in Opinion, by Smokey the Barrister

Learn about what makes nicotine addicting, alternatives to smoking tobacco and the likelihood of success that nicotine replacement therapies promise.

Is Nicotine an Anti-Aging cure? Research suggests “yes!”

On February 8, 2010, in Opinion, by Cindy Rella

For years anti-smoking critics have argued that “smoking makes you look older.” But what they didn’t tell you is that nicotine had nothing to do with it. In fact, nicotine might have precisely the opposite effect.

Green Tea Reduces Lung Cancer in Smokers

On February 7, 2010, in Opinion, by Cindy Rella

Researchers found that smokers who did not consume green tea had a 1300% higher risk for developing lung cancer compared to smokers who drank green tea.

While Jerry Brown jousts at e-cigs, he overlooks present dangers to child safety.

On January 22, 2010, in Opinion, by Smokey the Barrister

California’s children are under attack. Child obesity has reached epidemic proportions driven, in part, by the overabundance of high fructose corn syrup in snacks pushed on public school campuses. What is Mr. Brown doing to address this? Suing electronic cigarette makers, of course.

Daily Kos blows smoke about e-cigs. A directed misinformation campaign?

On January 21, 2010, in Opinion, by Smokey the Barrister

For those of you that don’t know of the Daily Kos, it is an impossible to navigate political blog with a decidedly liberal slant. In a recent post entitled “Have some diethylene glycol with that e-cigarette” the author clearly introduced important misinformation and many outright lies.
The author cites an FDA research project where they tested [...]