The rise of vaping has brought plenty of debates about its impact on health, but one angle people don’t often think about is the skin. Many Canadians who switch from cigarettes to vapes notice changes in their complexion, leading to the question: does vaping cause acne? It’s not a simple yes or no, but there’s […]
When talking about smokeless tobacco, two products that are consistently mentioned by many nicotine users are snuff and chewing tobacco. Both products have been around for centuries, shaped by culture, tradition, and personal preferences. Some people enjoy the ritual and social aspect of chewing tobacco, while others gravitate towards the convenience and discreetness of snuff. […]
Many smokers and nicotine users still rely on tobacco and nicotine products as their main source of nicotine, making it one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world. And despite the dominance of cigarettes as the main source of tobacco use, alternative smokeless tobacco products such as snus have likewise captured the […]
Imagine real quick that you’re a player in the CFL. It’s a cold, damp evening in Manchester. Floodlights blaze over the pitch. The stadium is roaring like a furnace, and down on the sidelines a striker, hair slick, boots muddy, slips something small under his lip. It’s not gum. It’s not candy. It’s snus. A […]
Today, nicotine pouches serve as a smoke-free, spit-free, and discreet alternative to combustible cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products, making them popular here in Canada. Some even use them as a substitute for nicotine replacement therapy products since some users tend to react positively with these tobacco leaf-free pouches as opposed to nicotine lozenges, nicotine gums, […]
If you’re planning a trip to Mexico, one of the questions you might be asking yourself is whether vaping is actually legal there. Rules around smoking and nicotine products can feel a little tricky, especially when you’re traveling. This guide breaks it all down so you know exactly what to expect, from the current laws […]
If you’re new to nicotine lozenges, you might be wondering how you’re actually supposed to use them. Do you just pop one in your mouth and swallow it like a mint, or is there a different method? Honestly, I get why it’s confusing. They’re small, they dissolve, and they feel kind of like candy. But […]
Imagine yourself stepping outside in the middle of a Canadian winter, jacket zipped up to your eyeballs, lighter in one hand, cigarette in the other. You spark it up, take that first drag, and instead of calm relief—bam! A sudden jab in your teeth like someone just poked a nerve with a hockey stick. Not […]
There’s this odd thing a lot of people notice but rarely talk about. You grab your vape, enjoy a few pulls, and instead of feeling sharp or at least steady, your eyelids start getting heavy. Not exactly the outcome you expected from something advertised as giving you a little buzz, right? It almost feels like […]
Fasting has been a practice for centuries, typically done by voluntarily abstaining from consuming food and even drink for a particular period of time. Many people fast for different reasons. Some would do it as part of their religious obligation like Ramadan, while others fast as a Christian spiritual discipline. There are also a number […]