All articles by Vanessa
Voopoo Argus Z Review: Compact and Practical
Voopoo is a brand predominantly known for two juggernaut series of vape kits that redefined the industry. You have the Drag series, the first kind which gave us fantastic mods like the Voopoo Drag X and S with their push-fit PnP coils. And then you have the Argus range, which is now a complete set...
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Smokefree by 2030 – Ambitious or Unrealistic?
Back in 2019, the UK government announced bold plans for England to become ‘smokefree’ by 2030, meaning an adult smoking prevalence rate which falls to 5% or less of the population. Fast forward four years and only seven at the time of writing from that target date, is the plan an ambitious achievable one or now...
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How Many Cigarettes Are There in a Disposable Vape
Each year we know that roughly 76,000 people die from cigarette habits. Organisations like the NHS are trying to put a stop to that by offering services and alternative products that can help smokers quit. One of those recommended products is e-cigarettes, which also contain nicotine (an addictive substance) like cigarettes. But there has always...
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The Pros and Cons of Vaping in the UK: Is It Safe and Effective?
The debate rages on about the risks of vaping in the UK compared to picking up a packet of cigarettes from your local shop. While decades of research have highlighted the dangers of smoking to the general public, as well as to those in a passive nature, what can be said of vaping, which is...
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Is Smoking Bad for the Environment?
As the years pass, the shocking truths about smoking cigarettes continue to highlight why it is not just bad for general health and those around you but also for the environment. With eight million lives a year lost globally from tobacco, that alone is enough evidence to suggest the danger that smoking poses. It’s the...
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Swap to Stop Scheme – UK Government Introduces Free Vape Kits
The UK is taking another step forward as the pioneer in anti-smoking legislation with the announcement of the ‘Swap to Stop’ scheme. This initiative involves giving out one million free vape kits to share among the six million current smokers in the UK. Costing £45 million to the taxpayers, which will be funded by the...
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Voom Pod Kit Review
The reason behind this blog is to provide a source of informative content that helps people quit smoking, by using vaping as a safer cessation tool without combustible tobacco or the buildup of tar in the lungs. While we know that the motive is often there for smokers to give up cigarettes, the actual task...
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A Guide to Mixing E-Liquids to Create Bespoke Flavours
Every vaper’s experience will be different, as will their journey to finding the right equipment and accessories. Some start off with a clear idea of which device they want to use and which e-liquid they like the taste of, while it takes others a longer period of experimenting with different options. Whether this process is...
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How Nic Salts Can Help You Quit Smoking
When an innovation arrives on the vaping scene, it’s easy to be sceptical. After all, it isn’t always easy to tell which refinements will meaningfully improve vaping and which changes will… well, prove to be mere fads. However, it looks like nic salts could be here for the long haul. What exactly are nic salts?...
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Is Life Insurance for Vapers the Same as for Smokers?
Taking up vaping has become a popular means to help quit smoking. From a 2020 study, research suggests the UK had roughly 2.7 adult million vapers. It’s widely seen by health professionals as a safer way to reduce your nicotine and stop inhaling cigarette smoke. However, the sceptics still remain while further research is carried...
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Public Health England E-Cigarettes 2021 Update
We are soon seeing the end of Public Health England (PHE), with a rebrand to the ‘National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP)’. For now, all the talk is about the Coronavirus pandemic, which is a large reason for the change in direction. However, that hasn’t stopped the current government agency, whose mission is a responsibility...
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What Does the USPS Shipping ‘Vape Mail’ Ban Mean For Vapers?
Time and time again, we’re seeing the narrative change in a negative way in the USA regarding the vaping industry. In comparison to Europe and Asia, where e-cigarettes are hugely popular, the United States of America is imposing as much legislation and media coverage as possible to create a negative light around vaping. This now...
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‘Leaving No Smoker Behind’ – A Study and its Results
Smoking has been prominent in society for decades, taking the lives of millions a year through a variety of illnesses. This can range from lung disease to cancer. The issue is being tackled, with smoking declining year on year based on recent statistics and the Covid-19 pandemic. The latter is a predominantly a lung-related risk,...
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Will Young Smokers Increase Because of Vaping?
At the height of the pandemic, and even before that, we have seen a rapid rise in people given up smoking due to health concerns. The damage it does to the body is clear from the millions dying from tobacco use each year. Nevertheless, there has been a concern among the public. Could vaping misinformation...
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Innokin iTaste Kroma-R Zlide Review
Vapers looking for the best mod can spend hours comparing different devices before finding the right fit. Typically mods are designed for more advanced vapers but still considered by all levels. With mods, you can adjust the settings till it hits the spot. When a mod ticks multiple boxes in terms of size, coil variation...
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Vaping Misinformation and its True Damage
Any misleading bad press about vaping creates confusion and fear. As it spreads like wildfire, the damage is difficult to repair. Is vaping really bad for you – and worse than smoking? Plenty of research backs up its use as a better cessation technique to quit cigarettes. Changing nicotine quantity, alongside natural ingredients like PG...
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What Now for Vaping After Public Health England Switch?
Debate in office about end of Public Health England (PHE) switch to National Institute for Health Protection (NIHP) In 2020, the UK is in the middle of a crisis. Because of the Coronavirus, the UK and beyond face great difficulties – not just socially but also economically. As we see businesses close, people losing jobs...
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How Online Vape Stores Helped Create China’s First Vaping Billionaires
With vape stores lining high streets and online vape stores surging in popularity, it comes as no great surprise to learn of vaping first billionaires. With an unending choice of electronic cigarettes, vape pens, e-liquid and accessories for vapers to choose from, we look at how popular vaping has become as well as why it’s...
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