Electronic cigarette as an option for quitting...

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When first heard about this I was sceptical. Started to hear more and more on the subject and finally got testimony from a neighbor user. A lady from an adjacent business use to come outside for her smoking cravings and suddenly she completely dissapeared. Some of her coworker mentioned she ordered the epuffer and never touched a cigarette since. They also mentioned she was looking healthier, not coughfing anymore etc... On the same day, I spoke with her and she pointed out that she didn't miss the typical cigarette smoking (burning of tobacco). I then proceed to look at the below site and see what they had to offer. Anyway, I tought maybe I should share my finding and experiment with fellow DHCers.

htp://epuffer "dot" com/ (don't want to be in trouble again, this will lead you to their web page without pricing but I am not sure how DHC would react again so I am not taking any chances with the devil )

http://www.epuffer.com/electronic-ci...cigarette.html

I kind of like the below review as it somewhat shows what I have been experiencing. I never opened any cartridge yet though (I think I might try open a used one this weekend):

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoID=46312021

There are many other reviews but what is real and what is actually company sponsored/marketting???

http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=...epuffer+review

1. I tought this was a good thing:

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ePuffer 30 Day Money Back Guarantee!

We're so confident you'll love your new ePuffer Electronic Cigarette, we'll let you test drive it for 30 days with no risk. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can return it for any reason within 30 days of the receipt date.

2. The nicotine cartridges look somewhat like a quitting aid I purchase years ago but you had to suck the nicotine from your own power and the taste was awfull (sucking pure nicotine):

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[What is ePuffer Electronic Cigarette?

E-Puffer electronic cigarette (or “e-cig “/ "e-cigarette") is an alternative to smoked tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. It is a battery-powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by delivering a vaporized nicotine solution. In addition to nicotine delivery, this vapor also provides a flavor and physical sensation similar to that of inhaled tobacco smoke, while no tobacco, smoke, or combustion is actually involved in its operation.
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When using this method, it does actually feel like you are really smoking. The feeling of the warm smoke going into your mouth, throath and lungs is very similar to the actual cigarette burning but without the choking.For other people, it also looks like you are really smoking. I was at my usual restaurant and there were 2 police men having lunch at a table. While paying for my take out lunch, I decided to trick the waitress with this gadget. As I sucked on it like I would on a real cigarette, her eyes came as big as you could imagine and she turned and looked at the policemen way. I really tricked her and we had a big laugh afterward I did similar at the office and my cooworker tought I was trying to get fired

3. Additional to nicotine, my quick research gave me concerns only to Propylene Glycol since the other 2 additives are widely found in food products and are described as non hazardous to the human body.

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What is inside ePuffer and is it safe for humans?

The ingredients of e-liquid (the juice that is used in our electronic cigarette cartridges) are: Nicotine Liquid, Propylene Glycol, Acetyl Pyrazine, Damascenone and flavor. Most of the ingredients could be found in many fruits and vegetables and are known to be safe for humans.

4. Four steps method for quitting

The user guide suggest this method:
1. Use high nicotine level (8mg) for 6 weeks by normal smoking habit...
2. Use medium nicotine level (6mg) for 12 weeks...
3. Then use low nicotine level (4mg) for 4 more weeks and then...
4. Finally use a cartridge without nicotine for 2 weeks as the goal is to lead to smoking abstention.

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Is this a quit smoking aid?

E-Puffer has helped many people who wanted to quit, cut down or simply smoke healthier. Our product is unique and totally different from nicotine gums, patches or any other solutions that are available on the market today. On average, it takes about 5 months for one to move down from High to Zero nicotine intake and once you are at zero nicotine, it is up to you how you want to handle your habit. You can simply stop (no more nicotine cravings), or continue your habit smoking zero nicotine cartridges when you feel like it.

I am a fairly heavy smoker and therefore started with extra strong level of nicotine (16mg) which is closer to real smoking. Yet, I have tried nicotine patches, gum and inhaler. I also tried laser theathment all of which were unsuccessfull. I am not sure where this epuffer will lead me but yet the smoking craving isn't there. When I received the epuffer, I still had 1/2 a pack of cigattes left which I always kept in my coat pocket but that seems to be inexistant since I started to use the epuffer. Yet, I still go outside when I have the urge for nicotone, still hang around the usual crowd of smokers but use the epuffer instead. I am already starting to notice how strong and stinky the burning of a cigarette is however, it doesn't really bother me.

When I ordered my starter package I also ordered some sample of coffee and chocolate flavored cartridges but while they do not cost more ordering them is a waiste of time as the flavoring is BS.

While I realize smoking is totally un-healthy, I figure this is a good alternative to conventional smoking. NOT aggressive to NON smokers in any ways (none of them complained, they even were quite positive having me suckning on this while they were around me). I don't have the usual smoking cough, I breathe better and sleep better at night Anyway, I sure would hope that this time, this placebo would lead me away from the smoking habit once for all but only time can tell I have to admit disciplining my self to quit always been hell but for some reason it doesn't seem so hard this time around. Again, time will tell?????????????

I hope this may help some of us hard smokers to move away from the habit!

Cheers!
TK