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 […]
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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 […]
Quitting smoking doesn’t usually come with fanfare or some cinematic moment of clarity. For most, it starts with a simple, quiet decision: “I don’t want to do this anymore.” That thought snowballs into research, maybe some anxious pacing, and eventually lands on something like nicotine lozenges. They’re unassuming—small, slow-dissolving, and tucked away in a pocket […]
When most Canadians think of sugar, cigarettes probably aren’t the first thing that come to mind. Yet, sugar plays a surprisingly intentional role in the modern tobacco industry. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes into a cigarette beyond tobacco and nicotine, this article will walk you through the lesser-known ingredient list — with a […]
So, you’re sitting on your porch in Moose Jaw, coffee in one hand, nicotine pouch tucked under your lip, contemplating life’s weird little questions—like, “Do nicotine pouches have calories?” It’s not exactly the kind of thing that keeps you up at night, but once the thought lands, it kind of lingers, doesn’t it? Like that […]
Cigarette smoking provides a number of calming effects to smokers. One reason behind this is nicotine, which is naturally produced by the tobacco smoke from cigarettes. Nicotine is a highly addictive substance that can reach your brain as quickly as possible. As the cigarette smoke enters the lungs, its nicotine content is being absorbed. This […]
When talking about tobacco products, most people would first think of cigarettes, cigars, and other combustible products. Some even mistake vaping devices or e-cigarettes for tobacco products. Tobacco enthusiasts, however, know that another group of tobacco products exist.Smokeless tobacco is another group of tobacco products that have surprisingly captured a lot of adult tobacco users. […]