Quit Smoking with Smartphone

 In 21th century most people use smartphones and cannot imagine their lives without it. Smartphone is more than cell phone, it is like a personal computer — you use it to talk with friends via skype, receive and send e-mails, check your facebook, place images on Instagram, listen to music, make online purchases, read books and magazines, and more. If you want something special, you may always install an app on your smartphone.

There were developed a lot of apps for quitting smoking with various interfaces and options. Some are free, and some are paid. Generally, they provide next information:

    Tips for quitting;
    Information about the health effects of smoking ;
    Time and money you save by not smoking ;
    The number of days added to your life after quitting ;
    Benefits of quitting
    Images of diseased lungs, decayed teeth, cancers;
    Online support  and chat with other people who quit.

Here are three of them:

1. My Last Cigarette
 This is most popular quit smoking app. You should introduce your personal info into My Last Cigarette app and it would create a plan for you. The app shows data updates in real-time and you will always know how well you are doing without your cheap Camel cigarettes. Also it shows motivational messages.medical facts of smoking, and other useful info.

2. QuitSTART  - the App for Teenagers
 This is unique application, different from others with the special approach towards teenagers. Teenage needs are taken into consideration here. The app helps young smokers to recognise smoking triggers and tracks cravings and moods. The app shows teenager's achievements and awards for staying smokefree.

3. Livestrong MyQuit Coach
This free app creates a personalized quitting plan and provides  for the smoker his personal progress charts along with tips and inspirational photos.

Phillip Morris to Produce Marlboro Marijuana Cigarettes

Some time ago I revealed the secret of Marlboro Blend #420 which was believed to contain marijuana. Probably you got upset when you found out that this blend is nothing but a myth. Now things are going to change due to recent legalization of marijuana in Colorado.

This week Phillip Morris, the manufacturer of Marlboro, announced about their plans to start  production of marijuana cigarettes under the brand name “Marlboro M”. The cigarettes will be sold in marijuana-licensed outlets in Colorado and soon in Washington after it legalizes marijuana later this year.

According to Serafin Norcik, Vice President for Marketing for Phillip Morris, the legalization of marijuana opened new opportunities for the tobacco company to start making new products in order to satisfy customers. He told that at the moment they are looking for marijuana distributors in such countries as Mexico and Paraguay, that are world's largest marijuana producers.

As you know, these days in the USA tobacco products are banned from advertising on TV and mass-media, therefore Phillip Morris counts on new marijuana products. The company plans to invest $15 billion in promotion of “Marlboro M” which is going to be released in 2015. Get ready, guys!

Generally, the legalization of marijuana rises more questions. What will be consequesnses of this? Will Colorado become a place for coming numerous marjuana lovers? And now new question appears — will Philip Morris reaaly intends to make cigarettes with marijuana or it is just a joke? Time will show. Till then I will continue to enjoy one of my favorite varieties of Marlboro, Marlboro Reds :)

What Menthol Cigarettes Are

 Everyone of you have ever heard about menthol cigarettes. Probably many of you felt their smoke and even know their taste. Those who did smoke them once say their taste is so unusual and recognizable that they may easily tell with closed eyes menthol cigarettes from regular ones. 

It is not about profound knowledge in tobacco but about sensations. Smokers who choose menthol cigarettes are attracted by sensation of coolness which these cigarettes provide. The sensation is really cool and pleasant.

Why do you feel this delicate coolness while smoking menthol cigarettes? The secret is hidden in menthol, the chemical substance which is obtained from natural extract. 

In lungs menthol is divided into undangerous compounds and then easily released from the body. Most of you have used cough syrups in production of which is used menthol! Yeah, menthol is used in pharmaceutical industry.

Modern tobacco market offers a large assortment of menthol cigarettes from cheap to expensive ones. Different brands, different packages, different tastes, different prices.... 

The only common things which connect them are slim shape, mild strength and menthol. You are free to choose among most popular cigarette brands that produce menthol cigarettes in the line with other verieties:

Esse Super Slims Menthol

Kiss Superslims Menthol

Vogue Super Slims Menthe

Glamour Superslims Menthol

Karelia Slims Menthol

Menthol cigaretttes are worth tasting. Once you inhale them you will feel relaxed and peaceful.

The History of Tobacco [iNFOGRAPHICS]

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Source: http://www.tobaccospecialists.co.uk/

Are E-cigarettes Safe?

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-powered devices which use no tobacco at all for smoking. They appeared in the USA in 2007 and were presented as a perfect alternative to tobacco cigarettes with many advantages and one of them was their safety. Exactly this statement made these devices popular among smokers. Are e-cigarettes really safe?

When you look at electonic cigarette you observe its resemblance to tobacco cigarette. It has the same shape and looks like it has a filter. It may be white or black by color. However, the major difference is obvious — it is electronic. Another difference is they use no tobacco for smoking. E-cigarettes have a special mechanism which heats up liquid nicotine and transforms it into vapor. This vapor is inhaled and exhaled by smoker.

Manufacturers of e-cigs say they are safe because no tobacco is burning. However, experts say to not hurry with such conclusions because little studies were made in the field.

Due to the fact thay have no tobacco, they may be smoked in different places. Tobacco cigarettes are banned from smoking in public places and e-cigarettes are not, and this is another advantage of these devices that manufacturers do mention. Many smokers who tasted e-cigs, said they will never exchange tobacco cigarettes for e-cigarettes. They just love to feel true tobacco taste.

The FDA warns about e-cigarettes usage because they may contain toxic ingredients that are not safe for people. It is very important to study what effects have e-cigarettes on human body because smokers inhale nicotine but, as you know, nicotine is addictive. Besides this, it is important to know how much nicotine is inhaled by a smoker and what is the amount of potentially harmful substances in these liquids.

Conclusion. 

Do not belive ads that say e-cigs are safe. It is too early to speak about this until studies are made. Choose tobacco cigarettes and feel real tobacco taste! Buy cigarettes online at dotcigarettes.com and save your money.

Perfect Smoking Related Gifts for Fathers Day

With father’s day less than a week away, time is running out for you to buy your dad the perfect present. Father’s day is the ideal time to show your dad you appreciate him and to utterly spoil him for a change. Buying a present is just one of the ways you can show your father you care and a personal gift is probably one of the greatest he will get, allowing him to treasure it forever. Here is a list of some of the best presents for your dad.

As a gift that is personal to them you could buy a personalised cigar set. It is possible to buy a box of his favourite cigars, in a lovely box that could be kept as a keepsake after the cigars have been used. This is also a perfect option for smokers who are starting out and can be the perfect opportunity to find what brand is their favourite with a variety box. These will range in price but are a great way of telling your dad your care.

For a smaller, novelty gift a personalised zippo is a sentimental keepsake that some people like to collect. Zippos are arguably the most popular brand of lighters and a personalised one, maybe with an image, which is personal to him, and a father’s day message would be a lovely present. While it isn’t recommended that you light a cigar with a zippo lighter, this present is more appropriate for cigarette smokers as they are also a practical present that they will use every day.

As an experience day you could find a cigar master class, which is great for both novice and experienced smokers and will allow your dad to find the cigar perfect for his tastes and the best pairings for his cigar. Whiskey is one of the most popular drinks for some when they are smoking their cigars, however it may all depend on the cigar he smokes. An experience will give him memories that will last for a very long time and is a great way for him and a loved one or friend to have a good catch up.

There are also accessories available that make great gifts for a cigar smoker, which are also very practical. Every cigar smoker needs a humidor and there are some very elegant and sophisticated ones that can make him the envy of his friends. A humidor will keep his cigars at fresh due to the constant temperature of the box. There are a number of other accessories a cigar smoker needs and a humidor is just one. With a little bit of research you are sure to find the present perfect for your dad in no time.

Author: Phoebe Willan

Switching From Cigarettes to Snus

Today cigarette smokers get interested in snus. They want to know more about this tobacco product.

There are a lot of smokers who love taste of tobacco but when it comes to cigarettes they may start cough. In this case snus is perfect for them.

Let us first define what snus is. In one of my articles I wrote about other tobacco products where is mentiones snus. Snus is a smokeless tobacco product that is produced in Sweden.

Is it easy to switch from cigarettes to snus? The switching may take some time to get used to. Find out from where to start.

Choose a snus with a strength similar to cigarettes you got used to. There are a lot of snus brands that have a strong taste. They are a perfect choice for those who got used to smoke strong cigarettes such as Paliament Night Blue which has 10.0mg of tar and 0.8mg of nicotine. People who love light cigarettes such as OK Nano Blue would certainly appreciate light snus. Remember that only original snus will give you a true nicotine rush.

On the market you will face a vast range of snus brands available. Such popular cigarette brands as Marlboro and Camel do produce snus besides cigarettes. However, they are not best choice for the beginners as they are too sweet and do not have a real Swedich taste. It is better to choose try-out boxes with different tastes to try. There is no try-out boxes among cigarettes.

Though it may take some time to get used to snus but it is worth it. Numerous studies have shown that snus is a great thing to use for quitting smoking. Most important is that you may use snus everywhere without disturbing anyone else.