Showing posts with label Tobacco. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tobacco. Show all posts

Friday, 24 July 2015

The Contents Of A Cigarette

This feature is somewhat alarming but so important for everyone, especially smokers.  As is often the case, once we know what actually goes into the stuff we consume, it gives us food for thought.  Many a time we realise that some of the contents of these so-called pleasure giving treats are downright harmful.

Friday, 16 May 2014

E-Cigarettes and Mental Health

E-Cigarettes are much in the news today.  They were supposed to be the answer for Smokers to quit the habit or reduce the amount of cigarettes that puffed each day.  It now has been revealed that they also carry dangers to Mental Health Patients.  The article below highlights some of the concerns by the Medical Profession in relation to the use of E-Cigarettes.


E-Cigarettes and Mental Health

Monday, 17 March 2014

Third-Hand Smoke

A few days ago I shared an article about passive smoking.  Here is another, highlighting the dangers of Third-Hand Smoke.  This should bring home the fact that smoking is dangerous not only for those who smoke but those who are around the smokers.


It is a shame that this, like so many addictions is so hard to break.  But in the interest of good health and safety it is worth a try to give up.


Major ‘Third-Hand Smoke’ Compound Causes DNA Damage — and Potentially Cancer