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		<title>Techniques For Finally Kicking The Smoking Habit</title>
		<link>http://habits.tv/2011/08/11/techniques-for-finally-kicking-the-smoking-habit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Troy Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most smokers want to quit at some point. But soon the feelings of wanting to quit go right out the window. We all like to turn our head from things that cause us stress or that are difficult. But it's completely logical, and that's because nicotine is said to be more addicting than heroin. This doesn't even begin to take into account the many chemicals that are added to cigarettes to make them extremely addictive. The good news is that there are tons of products and techniques out there that can help you quit. We understand so much about this addictive habit that there are many things you can try to stop smoking.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most smokers want to quit at some point. But soon the feelings of wanting to quit go right out the window. We all like to turn our head from things that cause us stress or that are difficult. But it&#8217;s completely logical, and that&#8217;s because nicotine is said to be more addicting than heroin. This doesn&#8217;t even begin to take into account the many chemicals that are added to cigarettes to make them extremely addictive. The good news is that there are tons of products and techniques out there that can help you quit. We understand so much about this addictive habit that there are many things you can try to <i>stop smoking</i>. </p>
<p>We have talked about quitting cold turkey in other places, so it is only fair to make mention of gradual quitting. If you eventually elect to stop smoking gradually, then be very sure to give yourself a firm quit date. That is critical to following through on your actions. We have known people who did gradually reduce with &#8220;out&#8221; a stop date, and they just smoked less and eventually returned to previous levels. So you need to commit to stopping on a date. Then, give yourself plenty of time to have a complete strategy in place that includes all the products and support system you need. </p>
<p>When it comes to quitting cold turkey and quitting as a gradual process, people are very different in the way they react. Just try the different methods to see which ones are successful for you. There are good points to both techniques. Therefore, you need to determine what you prefer. You are going to be under a lot of stress when you <b>quit smoking</b>, and that is why you should find something to take that edge off. You can also find products that support either quitting cold turkey or quitting over a period of time. </p>
<p>You also want to make any necessary changes to eliminate as many smoke triggers that you had. There are some differences and similarities on that one. Many people associate drinking coffee or alcohol with smoking. A favorite time to smoke is after eating, as any smoker will tell you. So don&#8217;t sit in your favorite chair for smoking after you are done with your meal. You must do whatever it takes, and sometimes that means getting up to go sit somewhere else. You must find out what your triggers for smoking are and then avoid them however you can. </p>
<p>You now know how to quit in ways that helped people before. Not every technique works for everyone, however. If you really want to <b>quit smoking</b> forever, then you should try to discuss things with your doctor. Your doctor knows the best ways to quit, and especially the best ways for you specifically.</p>
<p>Are you currently going through a tough time struggling to kick the habit of tobacco smoking? Act today and study <a href="http://www.howtoquitsmokingx.com/">how to quit smoking</a> successfully. Find out more about the numerous solutions you may easily utilize for <a href="http://www.howtoquitsmokingx.com/behaviour-modification-towards-smoking-cessation.html">smoking cessation</a> at howtoquitsmokingx.com.</p>
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		<title>Why You Shouldn&#8217;t Smoke During Pregnancy.</title>
		<link>http://habits.tv/2011/08/10/why-you-shouldnt-smoke-during-pregnancy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:59:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Taylor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are smoking while you are pregnant you could be putting your baby at risk. You may not realize it but there are many problems that go right down the line including adverse effects during birth and even after. Many women will not heed our advice to quit immediately upon discovering they are pregnant which is unfortunate. The benefits of quitting for both you are your baby are tremendous. You will have much easier time succeeding with a good support team. the risks and dangers of smoking during pregnancy is the topic of this article.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are smoking while you are pregnant you could be putting your baby at risk. You may not realize it but there are many problems that go right down the line including adverse effects during birth and even after. Many women will not heed our advice to quit immediately upon discovering they are pregnant which is unfortunate. The benefits of quitting for both you are your baby are tremendous. You will have much easier time succeeding with a good support team. the risks and dangers of smoking during pregnancy is the topic of this article. </p>
<p>If you are pregnant and smoke, and you want to quit, the best thing to do is see the doctor who is overseeing your pregnancy, or your family doctor. There are very many methods, approaches, and products available to help you <b>quit smoking</b>. Be aware though, that some smoking cessation products do still contain nicotine. If you wear a nicotine replacement patch, for example, the nicotine that enters your bloodstream will still be absorbed by your baby. This is better than inhaling hundreds of carcinogenic chemicals but the nicotine is still a health threat to your child. Discussing what is best for you with your doctor is your best option. </p>
<p>One of the possible birth defects caused by smoking is cleft palate, cleft lip or both. Because the mother choose to smoke while pregnant she is taking the chance of her baby being born with a birth defect. A cleft in any tissue is a result of incomplete closing during development or growth before birth. The future effects on your child will be tremendous, various speech problems and social stigma will negatively impact your child. </p>
<p>There are a host of possibilities, and all of them negative, when a pregnant mother smokes during pregnancy. The main culprit is the cigarette smoking, but that can be further broken down into more specific causes. The baby will suffer from less blood flow because nicotine constricts the blood flow. Your heart rate increases to compensate for the reduced blood flow. Decreased blood oxygen serves to compromise the baby&#8217;s brain as well as cardiovascular system. </p>
<p>While the effects of smoking are severe there are no roads around them. Where your child is concerned you aren&#8217;t giving them a fighting chance if you are smoking during pregnancy. Your breast milk is also affected adversely by nicotine so avoid smoking after pregnancy too. If you are pregnant and smoking, then we hope you will learn more about how serious this is. Seek the help of your doctor so you can find a way to quit, no matter how hard it is for you. </p>
<p>Be a responsible parent-to-be, learn about <a href="http://www.howtoquitsmokingx.com/">how to <b>quit smoking</b></a> before you give birth to your infant. This really is the very best present you ever give to your unborn baby as well as to your own personal health and wellbeing.</p>
<p>Are you currently going through a tough time hoping to give up smoking cigarettes? Act today and find out how to <a href="http://www.howtoquitsmokingx.com/stop-smoking-articles.html"><i>stop smoking</i></a> successfully. Have a look at the numerous approaches you can easily utilize for <a href="http://www.howtoquitsmokingx.com/behaviour-modification-towards-smoking-cessation.html">smoking cessation</a> at howtoquitsmokingx.com.</p>
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		<title>Exactly why Coaching will be the Way to Go in Team Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 10:54:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz Ainsworth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you hear the word "coach", what comes first and foremost into your mind? Do you ever envision a basketball team having a man/woman screaming out instructions? Or perhaps a football team having a man/woman pacing back and forth and calling the names of the players?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you hear the word &#8220;coach&#8221;, what comes first and foremost into your mind? Do you ever envision a basketball team having a man/woman screaming out instructions? Or perhaps a football team having a man/woman pacing back and forth and calling the names of the players? </p>
<p>Coaching has stopped being reserved for sports teams; it is now one of the key principles in leadership and management. Why is coaching well-liked?</p>
<p>Coaching levels the playing field.</p>
<p>Coaching is one of the 6 emotional leadership styles suggested by Daniel Goleman. Moreover, it&#8217;s a behavior or role that leaders use in the framework of situational leadership. As an effective leadership style, coaching is used whenever the members of a group or workforce are experienced and enthusiastic, but don&#8217;t have an thought of the long-term objectives of an organization. This involves two levels of coaching: team and individual. Team coaching helps make members work collectively. Within a collection of people, not everyone may have or display the same degree of competence and commitment to a goal. A group might be a mix of extremely competent and modestly proficient members with varying amounts of commitment. These differences can cause friction amongst the members. The training leader helps the members level their expectations. Likewise, the coaching leader handles differing perspectives so that the common goal succeeds over personal goals and interests. In a big organization, leaders need to align the staffs&#8217; personal values and goals with that of the company so that long-term directions can be pursued.</p>
<p>Coaching increases self confidence and expertise.</p>
<p>Individual coaching is usually an example of situational management at the office. It aspires to mentor one-on-one strengthening the self confidence of members by re-inifocing great performance throughout normal feedbacks; and increase expertise by helping the participant assess his/her good and bad points towards career preparing and professional development. Based on the individual&#8217;s degree of proficiency and dedication, a leader might physical exercise much more coaching behavior on the less-experienced members. Usually, this happens in the case of new staff. The primary supervisor gives much more defined tasks and provides consistent feed-back for the new staff, and gradually lessens the amount of coaching, </p>
<p>Coaching stimulates personal and organization excellence.</p>
<p>Excellence is a product of recurring good practice. The regularity of group meetings and effective feedback is essential in developing habits. Members catch the habit of continuously evaluating themselves for their strengths and places for betterment which they themselves perceive what understanding, skills, and attitudes they need to get to achieve team objectives. In the procedure, they attain individually excellence as well. An example is in the case of the musical orchestra: every member plays a different instrument. To be able to accomplish harmony of music from the various instrument, members will polish their portion within the piece, aside from rehearsing as an ensemble. Consequently, they enhance as a musician </p>
<p>Coaching builds up high commitment to shared objectives.</p>
<p>A coaching leader balances the accomplishment of immediate targets with long-term goals towards the vision of an organization. As said before, using the alignment of personal objectives with company or team objectives, personal interests are kept in check. By continuously communicating the vision via formal and casual interactions, the members are inspired and persuaded. Setting short-term team goals aligned with organizational objectives; and making an action strategy to attain these goals can help sustain the increased motivation and dedication to common objectives of the members.</p>
<p>Coaching produces effective leaders.</p>
<p>Leadership by example is vital in coaching. A coaching leader sheds credibleness when he/she cannot practice what he/she preaches. This indicates that a coaching leader ought to be well organized, extremely capable is his/her niche, communicates candidly and encourages feedback, and has a transparent idea of the organization&#8217;s vision-mission-goals. By vicarious and calculated studying, members catch the exact same good practices and attitudes from the coaching leader, turning them into coaching leaders themselves. Whenever a member experiences good coaching, he/she is most most likely to do the exact same things when entrusted with official leadership tasks.</p>
<p>Some words of caution although: coaching is just one of the styles of leadership. It may be carried out in combination with the other 5 emotional leadership styles depending on the profile of an promising team. Furthermore, coaching as a management style demands that you are physically, emotionally, and mentally fit most of the time since it entails two stages of coaching: personal and group. Your members anticipate you to be the final 1 to give up or bail out in any scenario particularly throughout times of crises. A coaching leader must be mindful that coaching entails investing time on every person, and on the whole team. Additionally, that the responsibilities are greater because whilst you are coaching members, you are also creating future coaches as well.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.lifebydesigncenter.com/Coaching.html">Individual and Group Coaching</a>   <a href="http://www.lifebydesigncenter.com/">traditional coaching methods</a></p>
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		<title>Benefits to Using E-Cigarettes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:39:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gareth Jale</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have been having a hard time kicking the habit of smoking, E-Cigarettes is possibly the solution to your trouble. Unlike most other procedures presented to try to quit the nasty habit, E-Cigarettes still offer you with the addictive components contained in cigarettes, meaning that your appetite for "real" smokes is extinguished. In addition, when using an e-cigarette, you'll feel the "hit" much like a regular cigarette. Yet, just like all other things, taking a puff of E-cigarettes has positives and negatives]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have been having a hard time kicking the habit of smoking, E-Cigarettes is possibly the solution to your trouble. Unlike most other procedures presented to try to quit the nasty habit, E-Cigarettes still offer you with the addictive components contained in cigarettes, meaning that your appetite for &#8220;real&#8221; smokes is extinguished. In addition, when using an <b>e-cigarette</b>, you&#8217;ll feel the &#8220;hit&#8221; much like a regular cigarette. Yet, just like all other things, taking a puff of E-cigarettes has positives and negatives</p>
<p>For hard-core smokers, a large benefit of electronic cigarettes is that nothing is burned and there is no actual smoke. Instead, e-cigarette afficionados breathe and exhale water vapor. Consequently, smokers will no longer have to take &#8220;cigarette breaks&#8221; outside and can steer clear of the trouble of poor weather and uncomfortable areas. In addition, if a smoker has a family, the kids won&#8217;t be exposed to secondhand smoke. Fortunately, E-cigarettes don&#8217;t actually contain any tobacco, making them safer and healthier than the cigarettes of old.</p>
<p>Because e-cigarettes still provide nicotine, smokers will not be tempted to go back to regular cigarettes. Most e-cigarettes are battery operated, which means that smokers will not need to spend money on ignition items like lighters and matches. Most people who smoke retain a terrible aroma on their breath and outfits; electronic cigarettes don&#8217;t leave a bad odor in their path. E-cigarettes are also available in a range of flavors, ranging from German chocolate cake to lemon. Given a certain amount of time, ecigarettes are also more affordable that traditional cigarettes. Unfortunately, e-cigarettes also have their flaws.</p>
<p>Once an e-cigarette is purchased, a smoker has to pay for a kit that has items such as the actual e-cigarette, e-juice, Atomizers, and other peripherals that are important for the e-cigarette to function.</p>
<p>The starter kits can be higher priced, ranging from $50-$200. However, the <b>electronic cigarette</b> was not yet approved by the FDA and various research has shown that the electronic cigarette may contain harmful ingredients. It is of importance to consider that though the e-cigarettes prevents the ingestion and exposure of harmful toxins found in standard cigarettes, it does not relinquish the desire for nicotine. As a matter of fact, research has shown that the electronic cigarette may possess a much higher concentration of nicotine than regular cigarettes. Even though at first it may seem like a benefit, the fact that it can be used anywhere can also become a drawback. Although the e-cigarette contains no real smoke, the vapor it allows smokers to inhale and blow out looks very similar to actual smoke. If the e-cigarette is seen being used in an area designated as non-smoking, it could be confused for a real cigarette causing a fair amount of drama. Side effects for e-cigarettes, if any exists, have not been found even though it is quickly becoming more popular.</p>
<p>When considering whether or not to use the electronic cigarette, it&#8217;s important to consider the long term effects of smoking, what your budget can handle, and if you&#8217;d rather <b>quit smoking</b> all together or find a healthier, less invasive alternative.</p>
<p>Want to <b>quit smoking</b>? Visit OnlyEcigarettes for the latest <a href='http://www.onlyecigarettes.com/'>ecigarettes</a> on the web. Also browse the different flavored <a href='http://www.onlyecigarettes.com/e-juice.html'>e-juice</a> available.</p>
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		<title>How Ecigarettes can Help Stay Clear of Damages Caused by Flame-Based Traditional Cigarettes</title>
		<link>http://habits.tv/2011/08/07/how-ecigarettes-can-help-stay-clear-of-damages-caused-by-flame-based-traditional-cigarettes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:19:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gareth Jale</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of the time maximum amount of attention is focused on the health risks associated with smoking. However, for those who have not yet switched to e-cigarettes, there are some serious accidents that can caused due to the use of traditional flame-based cigarettes.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of the time maximum amount of attention is focused on the health risks associated with smoking. However, for those who have not yet switched to e-cigarettes, there are some serious accidents that can caused due to the use of traditional flame-based cigarettes.</p>
<p>One of the major accidents that can result from not switching to ecigarettes is in the form of fire. And, these fires can not only cost in millions of dollars of damages, but also in human life. Not using e-cigarettes, but sticking to traditional cigarettes can also cause automobile accidents. It is the basic structure of the traditional cigarette that can help you better understand the seriousness of the accidents that it can cause. A tobacco-based cigarette is generally made from dried and finely ground tobacco leaves. The tobacco and other chemicals are then wrapped and rolled inside a paper that controls the rate of burning. The main objective of the chemicals is to keep the cigarette burning. On the other hand, ecigarettes use <b>e-cigarette</b> atomizers and cartridges which are refillable with e-juice which is safe.</p>
<p>The temperature on the sides of a burning cigarette can be as high as 752F and at the core of the cigarette it can reach more than a thousand degree Fahrenheit. Comparatively, there is no fire or flame inside an <b>electronic cigarette</b>. It is this fire inside a traditional cigarette that has lead to lots of property damage due to accidental fire. As per a report in 2007 the loss of property due to fires originating in the use of traditional cigarettes in a period of 5 years in 6 states was more than $139 million.</p>
<p>Road traffic accidents are mainly caused due to inattention during driving. And, the accidents arising out of smoking-linked activities also come under this category. Contrary to e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes need to be lighted using a lighter. Drivers who engage in tasks like lighting and extinguishing a cigarette have 2 to 3 times more risk of causing an accident. When, using an e-cigarette all that the user is required to do is to press a button with a single hand, and with some models it is even easier by just taking a puff.</p>
<p>Using electronic cigarettes also helps in avoiding any chances of causing forest fires. Forest fires have often been reported to be triggered due to burning cigarettes being thrown at the edge of the forest. Every year thousands of acres of forests get gutted, leaving apart the loss of wildlife as an additional cost. But, when you are using an e-cig near a forest there is no threat of a fire because e-cigs don&#8217;t contain any flame or smoke, but water vapors.</p>
<p>When using an e-cig, you don&#8217;t have to worry about any burning damage. Additionally, even when you are driving, you don&#8217;t have to get concerned with your e-cigarette because you can continue to use it without using both of your hands. All you have to do in order to use an e-cig is to take a puff or press a button.</p>
<p>Looking for an alternative to tobacco cigarettes? Visit OnlyEcigarettes and browse the largest selection of <a href='http://www.onlyecigarettes.com/'>ecigarettes</a> on the web. Make sure to pick up an extra <a href='http://www.onlyecigarettes.com/e-cigarette-battery.html'>E-cigatette battery</a> to make your electronic cigarette last longer.</p>
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		<title>Quitting Smoking Through Electronic Cigarettes: Possible or Not?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 11:31:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gareth Jale</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Electronic cigarettes, or ecigarettes as they are more commonly known, is indeed a good stepping stone to your goal of quitting your old smoking habit. By using these electronic cigarettes, you can reduce your cigarette intake and also lower your dependency on nicotine, which is one of the main ingredients found in ordinary cigarettes. Nicotine is an addicting substance which can relax the mind and body of the smoker, but can also be harmful if taken in great amounts. That is why the necessary step is to regulate your dependency on nicotine first before you can proceed on quitting your smoking habit entirely.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Electronic cigarettes, or ecigarettes as they are more commonly known, is indeed a good stepping stone to your goal of quitting your old smoking habit. By using these electronic cigarettes, you can reduce your cigarette intake and also lower your dependency on nicotine, which is one of the main ingredients found in ordinary cigarettes. Nicotine is an addicting substance which can relax the mind and body of the smoker, but can also be harmful if taken in great amounts. That is why the necessary step is to regulate your dependency on nicotine first before you can proceed on quitting your smoking habit entirely.</p>
<p>It is true that electronic cigarettes contain nicotine as well, but it contains lower nicotine amounts compared to that of an ordinary cigarette. With less nicotine content, you are sure to reduce your dependency and addiction to nicotine. Having significantly less nicotine content does not affect the taste nor the smoking experience at all; in some cases, it can somehow add up to your smoking experience. With electronic cigarettes, not only can you smoke your favorite cigarette brand, but can also try out other cigarette brands, and also other unique flavors such as fruit flavors (apple, banana, melon, etc.) and even chocolate or other sweets! This is possible through the introduction of &#8220;e-juice&#8221;, which allows you to refill the empty <b>e-cigarette</b> atomizers and cartridges with these substances. The refills only cost around $5-$20, depending on the <b>electronic cigarette</b> type you are currently using.</p>
<p>Also, if you opt to switch to using electronic cigarettes, you can save money as well. Regular smokers usually spend around $40-$50 per month, depending on how many packs the smoker buys. But with electronic cigarettes, you can just spend a meager $5-$20 (as mentioned above) per month, which is almost 50% off your smoking budget. With electronic cigarettes, you can save up to $240 just by using electronic cigarettes per year! Some people have even reported that they saved even more upon using electronic cigarettes over ordinary cigarettes. Switching to electronic cigarettes is a real money-saving move.</p>
<p>Electronic cigarettes may be helpful in curbing your smoking habit, but this is still not recommended. Electronic cigarettes, if taken regularly, can still develop into a bad habit. It is important that you use electronic cigarettes only when needed and if necessary. Be cautious on using these devices as well.</p>
<p>Lastly, before you can use these electronic cigarettes, you should see a doctor or a licensed practitioner first. These professionals will advise you on when to use it, as well as how to use it properly. Be sure to follow their instructions, as well as keep the right mindset, so that you can kick the old habit of smoking.</p>
<p>Visit OnlyEcigarettes for all of your electronic smoking needs. We carry everything from <a href='http://www.onlyecigarettes.com/'>ecigarettes</a> to <a href='http://www.onlyecigarettes.com/e-cigarette-mods.html'>E-Cigarette Mods</a>. With the largest selection on the web, there is no need to go anywhere else.</p>
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		<title>Using Electronic Cigarettes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:48:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gareth Jale</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ecigarettes is just another word for electronic cigarettes. An electronic cigarette basically looks like a real cigarette. It even gives you a "smoke" like substance through heating elements known as e-cigarette atomizers, and a refillable liquid known as e-juice, which is used to produce the vapor in ecigarettes. This means that you will still see the smoke and get the nicotine that a traditional cigarette has, minus the health issues. This does not necessarily let the user know what the benefits are.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ecigarettes is just another word for electronic cigarettes. An <b>electronic cigarette</b> basically looks like a real cigarette. It even gives you a &#8220;smoke&#8221; like substance through heating elements known as <b>e-cigarette</b> atomizers, and a refillable liquid known as e-juice, which is used to produce the vapor in ecigarettes. This means that you will still see the smoke and get the nicotine that a traditional cigarette has, minus the health issues. This does not necessarily let the user know what the benefits are.</p>
<p>First of all, people who smoke are likely to consider switching to e-cigarettes because they run on batteries, since they are electric. There is no need for any type of fire starter like a match or lighter. This means that you do not need to deal with risky fire that can be a fire hazard. Most e-cigarettes, in contrast, will have a small light at the end of the cigarette that will glow when you take a puff.</p>
<p>This means that in case you drop it, you do not need to worry about it starting a fire. Beyond reducing the risk of fire in your environment, you also save money through e-cigarettes, since you will no longer need to buy matches, lighters, or lighter fluid. Some smokers are very anti-pollution so that is why many of them prefer to use e-cigarette because they do not pollute the air.</p>
<p>The rechargeable batteries that are used are also good for the environment. Smokers who want to be able to enjoy the pleasures of smoking but who do not want to harm nature any more than they have to are particularly drawn to e-cigs as a result, as are smokers who simply want to save a few dollars a day over the rapidly rising costs of traditional cigarettes.</p>
<p>There is also the social factor to consider, which in all truth probably leads to just as many people switching to e-cigarettes as the fiscal or environmental draws. Simply put, it is hard to get away with smoking in public these days. You become somewhat of a pariah if you aren&#8217;t careful, what with the entire buzz about second hand smoke and all that. If you want to smoke in public, an e-cigarette makes it much easier, since you will not emit smoke from your cigarette, but rather a vapor that just looks like smoke. Once people know you aren&#8217;t really emitting smoke, they will not try to stop you.</p>
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		<title>How Safe are Electronic Cigarettes?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:41:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gareth Jale</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These new devices are able to work by combining e-cigarette atomizers with a nicotine cartridge that allows for the atomization of nicotine into a vapor. This vapor is inhaled much like a traditional cigarette but does not contain the tars or smoke. Some of the newer models use the atomizer when a replacement cartridge is needed. The atomizers can also be recharged by either placing them into a charger. If the current cartridge runs out, more 'e-juice' can be purchased in a variety of flavors.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These new devices are able to work by combining <b>e-cigarette</b> atomizers with a nicotine cartridge that allows for the atomization of nicotine into a vapor. This vapor is inhaled much like a traditional cigarette but does not contain the tars or smoke. Some of the newer models use the atomizer when a replacement cartridge is needed. The atomizers can also be recharged by either placing them into a charger. If the current cartridge runs out, more &#8216;e-juice&#8217; can be purchased in a variety of flavors.</p>
<p>One of the great aspects of these e-cigarettes is that they offer all of the same pleasures without any of deadly dangers that are associated with smoking. Ultimately, smokers want the nicotine buzz that is found in traditional cigarettes but do not need the smoke or heat. When smoking an <b>electronic cigarette</b>, the most noticeable difference is the reduction of heat and smoke that would otherwise cause problems to the pulmonary system. Ecigarettes do not contain of these combustibles and makes it relatively harmless.</p>
<p>A study conducted in 2010 by the Boston University School of Public Heath showed that these electronic cigarettes are less dangerous than traditional cigarettes and may help in the elimination of smoking. The research also showed that there was about 1,000 times less the amount of deadly carcinogens found in these electronic devices than what you would find in a tobacco cigarette.</p>
<p>Another study conducted by the University of East London showed that there was no difference in the effects between the two. In fact, this research also showed that many users were able to reduce the craving for a regular cigarette when smoking an electronic cigarette. Health Canada has stated that these are just as addictive as regular cigarettes and they have issued a warning very similar to ones found on traditional cigarettes. In the United States, researchers agree that this device may be able to drastically reduce the counts of mortality that are caused by regular cigarette smoking.</p>
<p>It is important to note that these cigarettes are not an actual means to nicotine cessation. These products, however, are able to reduce the amount of heat and tars that are pulled into the lungs versus traditional cigarettes. Many groups and organizations across the world have jumped on board with electronic cigarettes claiming that they are a healthier way to smoke.</p>
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		<title>Best way to lay off smokes cold turkey</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gerad Sumestine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quit smoking can be complicated and doing it cold turkey can be rather more - if you do not plan your giving up process. First off you need motivation. Your motivation will be the main factor for you to achieve success. How ever the knowledge of risking cancer and expose your youngsters, family and friends of passive smoke should be sufficient to motivate you. But it can still be very hard to quit.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Quit smoking</b> can be complicated and doing it cold turkey can be rather more &#8211; if you do not plan your giving up process. First off you need motivation. Your motivation will be the main factor for you to achieve success. How ever the knowledge of risking cancer and expose your youngsters, family and friends of passive smoke should be sufficient to motivate you. But it can still be very hard to quit.  </p>
<p> These tips may help you build up motivation for quitting so that you can <a href="www.get-healthy-now.info/quit-smoking/"><b>quit smoking</b></a> cold turkey: </p>
<p><b> </b><b></p>
<p> Plan a date  </b></p>
<p> Plan a date at least 14 days from now.  This is going to help you build up your motivation towards that day, and enjoy your last cigarettes.  </p>
<p><b> </b><b></p>
<p> Towards the day  </b></p>
<p> Keep control of how many days left before quitting. Remember these days, are each steps to your new and more healthy way of life. </p>
<p><b> </b><b></p>
<p> The day before the stopping day  </b></p>
<p> Depending how much you smoke, purchase your last packet(s) of cigarettes. Remember this is the last time you&#8217;ll buy cigarettes, so try to make it as special as you can. </p>
<p><b> </b><b></p>
<p> The quitting day  </b></p>
<p> This day is the day that you&#8217;ve been waiting for &#8220;hopefully with great joy, but properly also a bit tense. This is completely normal. It is vital that you do something special this day. You have got to celebrate this is <b>the last day</b>. Make a nice dinner and enjoy it with some of your buddies.  </p>
<p> Before going to bed and no later than midnight, smoke your last cigarettes. You do not have to smoke each one in the package. If you have got any left, then break them and through them out.  </p>
<p><b> </b><b></p>
<p> The days after  </b></p>
<p> The first week is going to be hard. But thinking back at the day of giving up as one of the most special days in your life will get you through the first week.  </p>
<p> Best wishes.</p>
<p>Gerard and his wife each smoked about two packets of smokes a day.  But when they were told that he and his other half were having a baby they both made a decision to <a href="http://www.get-healthy-now.info/stop-smoking/"><i>stop smoking</i>.</a> This is 7 years from now and they have not smoked since and are <a href="http://www.get-healthy-now.info/">living a healthy life</a>.</p>
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		<title>A Fairly Easy And Efficient Way To Avoid Wasting For Your Next Vacations In Porto: Give Up Smoking.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachelle Lamartine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You've never been able to save a few thousand dollars to go for your holiday dream in Porto.  Unfortunately, there are always unexpected expenses that come amputate your holiday budget, such as a car accident, the boiler in your home goes down and so on.  But when it comes to buying your daily pack of cigarettes and spent a few dollars here and there does not seem to bother you too much.   Have you thought that merely to stop smoking would save enough for you your trip to Porto.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;ve never been able to save a few thousand dollars to go for your holiday dream in Porto.  Unfortunately, there are always unexpected expenses that come amputate your holiday budget, such as a car accident, the boiler in your home goes down and so on.  But when it comes to buying your daily pack of cigarettes and spent a few dollars here and there does not seem to bother you too much.   Have you thought that merely to <i>stop smoking</i> would save enough for you your trip to Porto. </p>
<p>The last several years have been filled with increasing warnings about health hazards associated with smoking, yet even though people know this, their addiction is hard to shake off. In this wise, some kind of ban or fining might be the only way some will ever quit; but for the gentler hearts, treatment might yet do it for them.</p>
<p>If you are trying to stop smoking, especially because you are aware that your life is at risk because of your addiction, it will certainly help to know that your chances of dying from smoking-related disease decreases with each year that you are able to abstain. Hold on to that little piece of information and don&#8217;t let it go. It might just be what you need to help you stop smoking.</p>
<p>Anything that will get your blood flowing and it could be helpful in making you stop the cigarette smoking habit. I know of a few people who deal with it using exercise. True, this does not work for everyone, but have you tried it on yourself first? You might be one of the lucky few.</p>
<p>If you feel like smoking, you could say some encouraging words to yourself, and then simply refuse to pick up the stick. This takes a bit of conscious effort, but it works. Some doctors might even suggest that if you still were thinking about it in 30 minutes, then go get it. It means that that technique is not working and you need another one.</p>
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