I like this writing approach to issues at hand.
E-cigarettes May (Not) Be A Healthy Alternative To Smoking
E-cigarettes May (Not) Be A Healthy Alternative To Smoking
E-cigarettes May (Not) Be A Healthy Alternative To Smoking
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Great article. Thanks for posting!
Science 2.0 has had a bunch of common sense articles on ecigs, including this one, from which I pulled a snippet that goes in all my advocacy letters:
«While science requires evidence of harm, e-cigarette critics insist on proof of safety, a standard that can't be met by any product.»
Science 2.0 has had a bunch of common sense articles on ecigs, including this one, from which I pulled a snippet that goes in all my advocacy letters:
«While science requires evidence of harm, e-cigarette critics insist on proof of safety, a standard that can't be met by any product.»
You have to check this out. Dr. Joseph Mercola, (A BIG voice on health issues) sent out this email to all of his subscribers today absolutely trashing vaping, lumping it with synthetic ......... and a bunch of other nasty stuff. The lack of substantiation is mind blowing!!!
(Screwed up the link- will try to repost)
mercola.com/ The article is right on the front page.
Don't get me wrong, Mercola has been on the forefront in the fight against GMO's, big pharma, the FDA and a dozen biggies, but he REALLY blew this one. I hope this link works for you. If not, you should be able to track it down w,Google.
This man needs to hear from All of us. Spread this to to other forums if you can.
(Screwed up the link- will try to repost)
mercola.com/ The article is right on the front page.
Don't get me wrong, Mercola has been on the forefront in the fight against GMO's, big pharma, the FDA and a dozen biggies, but he REALLY blew this one. I hope this link works for you. If not, you should be able to track it down w,Google.
This man needs to hear from All of us. Spread this to to other forums if you can.
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The money quote for me was:
(Referencing previously one of those 'but we don't know' statements)
"This logic is in defiance of what studies accomplish. Studies seek to show something is harmful and/or to show that it is more effective than a placebo and competing treatment."
Which was really the gist of the piece, as I read it.
It's also interesting that quite a few advanced degreed scientists have developed a peculiar thought tick and in particular the "no evidence" statements when discussing the vape. There's also no evidence that the vape is actually harmful, either. Many are trying to find such evidence and in the process often implicitly ignore the instances where there couldn't possibly be harm from X, Y or Z chemical (because they're simply not present in the first place), but there's been no smoking gun, so to speak.
There also seems to be a clear divide between the oh-so-quotable public health types, and say, the primary care physicians who aren't quoted but many of us have heard from, and often quite favorably. It's been interesting to watch this play out - it's not a strictly scientific fight.
For me so far, I do like the science. I quite personally enjoy seeing all of those zeros, e.g. .0002, .004, .00001, .0006, etc...
(Referencing previously one of those 'but we don't know' statements)
"This logic is in defiance of what studies accomplish. Studies seek to show something is harmful and/or to show that it is more effective than a placebo and competing treatment."
Which was really the gist of the piece, as I read it.
It's also interesting that quite a few advanced degreed scientists have developed a peculiar thought tick and in particular the "no evidence" statements when discussing the vape. There's also no evidence that the vape is actually harmful, either. Many are trying to find such evidence and in the process often implicitly ignore the instances where there couldn't possibly be harm from X, Y or Z chemical (because they're simply not present in the first place), but there's been no smoking gun, so to speak.
There also seems to be a clear divide between the oh-so-quotable public health types, and say, the primary care physicians who aren't quoted but many of us have heard from, and often quite favorably. It's been interesting to watch this play out - it's not a strictly scientific fight.
For me so far, I do like the science. I quite personally enjoy seeing all of those zeros, e.g. .0002, .004, .00001, .0006, etc...
I can't stand this anymore! I have ASTHMA and COPD. I had a recent 6 minute walk test for oxygen saturation and I tripled my distance and needed NO supplemental oxygen during the walk. Unlike last year when my 02 dropped to 90% after 2 minutes and they had to connect me to an 02 tank. My sat rate now is 98% versus 92% 6 months ago. I use PG only and haven't felt this good in years. I no longer heave for a breath when I am walking in 90 degree humid weather. It certainly is better than those cigarettes that robbed be of my air after walking 10 feet. Humbug.
Sorry for the off topic but I have to ask.. Why the straight PG? What does that accomplish for you more than using a blend?
Thanks!!
From what I've read of the guy he's one if those who appears to say the right things, but when you look into it it's clear he has no idea what he's talking about.
Take gmo's for instance - he speaks against them "because of evil corporations" and not a reasoned, scientific argument. I wonder what kind of Dr he is... Perhaps some engineering field?
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I stopped reading after this:
Poisonings from E-Cigarettes and Synthetic {OTHER STUFF} Are Surging
(Yes, it's the title).
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Nice article, good find. I left them a nice comment...
I noticed your comment, Stosh, good work!
When a good article comes along it's important to show our appreciation. Comments are one way for the publisher to gauge the interest in the story. Lots of comments telling them how good a job they're doing, makes them want to do more of the same.
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Agreed.
I CAN NOT STAND shill "physicians" . Go practice medicine and shut up.
Knowledge is Power...
So basically a chiropractor... Half step ahead of a podiatrist and about as qualified as a mechanical engineer to evaluate the risks and benefits of vaping... These ANTZ make a fine bunch.
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