Propylene glycol inhaling?

[thatgirlblu]

Hi, I am brand new here and just discovered these e-cigs. I wanted to leave my two cents for what its worth..

As for inhaling PG, my best guess is, it's not good. Inhaling any type of chemical isn't good. But on the one hand, I think most of us would agree that we'd rather inhale PG & water vapor every day than the hundreds and hundreds of toxic chemicals in cigs....and the tar and carbon monoxide.

Saying "everything in moderation" is absolutely right. And maybe if were so concerned about it, we need to make some sacrifices. If ingesting or inhaling too much PG is a concern but you still want to smoke, then maybe you could try to cut down on other things you use and eat and ingest that contain PG (mouthwashes, certain foods, beauty products, etc.) you can buy more natural products without PG. And just maintain over all good health, and make better choices. If your only vice is smoking, but you eat healthy balanced meals, and excersize, and try to reduce stress and live a healthier lifestyle (besides the smoking) that will really help. Most people who die from smoking related diseases or complications also have other factors, i.e. bad health, don't excersize, over stressed, don't drink enough water, don't get enough vitamins, etc.

So my idea is, eat healthy, take vitamins, excersize, enjoy life, smile, and if you have to smoke, then smoke. But knowing you are compromising your health with one thing, try to make up for it in other ways.

This is common sense, and sorry you knew all this already but just figured id mention it.

-Blu
XoX

[TropicalBob]

Please read the "germ-killing vapor" thread and the final Health New Zealand test results. This is a very old, somewhat outdated thread you posted to, and the newer threads should thoroughly convince anyone that that PG is not only NOT BAD but might actually be beneficial to you. I was a worrier for months -- I no longer have even the slightest concern about PG. Nicotine? Yes. PG? No. Please read the science (not the opinions) and see if your views don't change.

[karenwest1961]

I hear ya, T-Bob. I'm good to go with the PG too. I've been vaping for awhile now and I'm just fine.

[Sheepra]

Howdy!
I am also new, and exploring whether or not to venture in to the e-cig world.
I quit smoking about 2 years ago after 35 years of smoking menthols. I am doing okay except for a couple of things. I think it has contributed immensely to my having more difficulty with food cravings and I find that I still suffer in social situations not having that 'prop'.
The e-cig sounds like it could help me with those problems if I use the zero nic cartridges. But since it seems so 'iffy' on safety, I wonder if I am better off not to start up. Maybe it would be okay if I didn't do it often or if I didn't inhale (though I think that would be hard). But I really long for that sensation of inhaling and then blowing out the vapor I see described in the vids. Even the little end lighting up makes me all aflutter!
I guess the bottom line is that I want to do it but I'm scared.
I am trying to figure the safest way to do it, exploring super pure flavors and even considering trying the colloidal silver I make in it, since that has been shown to do wonders for lungs in vapor form (anyone know about that?).
Advice, recommendations, etc will be greatly appreciated!
Blessed, healthy, prosperous & FREE be,
B'Shem Yeshua,
from
Sheepra

[SMILIN]

[quote=Sheepra;64211]Howdy!
I am also new, and exploring whether or not to venture in to the e-cig world.
I quit smoking about 2 years ago after 35 years of smoking menthols. I am doing okay except for a couple of things. I think it has contributed immensely to my having more difficulty with food cravings and I find that I still suffer in social situations not having that 'prop'.
The e-cig sounds like it could help me with those problems if I use the zero nic cartridges. But since it seems so 'iffy' on safety, I wonder if I am better off not to start up. Maybe it would be okay if I didn't do it often or if I didn't inhale (though I think that would be hard). But I really long for that sensation of inhaling and then blowing out the vapor I see described in the vids. Even the little end lighting up makes me all aflutter!
I guess the bottom line is that I want to do it but I'm scared.
I am trying to figure the safest way to do it, exploring super pure flavors and even considering trying the colloidal silver I make in it, since that has been shown to do wonders for lungs in vapor form (anyone know about that?).


If you are not smoking now, do NOT start here. I am a nic addict, was smoking 60-100 kools day, I have been kool free for over a month. This is what these are for....cutting down/quiting.'

Keep up NOT smoking anything IMHO

Good luck

[e-pipeman]

The big danger would be that, having tried a no-nicotine cartridge, your curiosity would be aroused and you'd end up either on nic cartridges or (worse) back on tobacco. If I were you I'd resist, only trying it if you felt sure that you'd revert to tobacco if you didn't. That last sentence is as clear as mud

[Kate]

Only do it if you find yourself craving tobacco, it's not proven safe but is probably better than smoking.

I know what you mean about the habit/prop and blowing smoke, I personally think I could quit nicotine sooner than give up the ritual.

[dnakr]

I would agee - if you can stay away from all "smoking". Yes IMO the e-cigarette is better than a real cig and I agree with Kate - it would be easier for me to give up nicotine than it would be to give up the ritual.

If you do decide to try this - only use zero nicotine or order VG and flavoring and prepare you own mix. If you are not extremely careful - you will be back on nicotine before you know it.

[ladybug51]

What is VG?

[BadSeed]

Vegetable Glycerine. It's commonly used in baking. Certainly here in the UK you can find it in the baking section of supermarkets. You can use it instead of propylene glycol to create the smoke like vapour.