2021 has finally arrived and it is fair to say that we are all hoping for a much better 12 months in-store. In order to help, many people will have made New Year's resolutions to follow. A common one for those who smoke is vowing to give up cigarettes for good. We all know the health risks of smoking now and it has even been reported that giving up cigarettes can help lower COVID-19 risks. However, quitting is sometimes harder than it sounds - especially if you have been smoking for a long time. E-cigarettes are a very handy tool...

Over the festive period, it’s all too easy for those who have quit smoking to get drawn back into the familiar and comforting habit. This year, the challenges and temptations are likely to be stronger than ever because of the unusual Christmas and New Year that we will all be experiencing due to the covid-19 pandemic. In this blog, we take you through some of the most common triggers and pitfalls that you will encounter over the holiday season. Knowing exactly what to look out for in advance can help you avoid slipping back when you are faced with temptation....

Until a cure or vaccine is found, it is your responsibility to protect yourself from the deadly coronavirus. As you continue adhering to the protective measures given, you should also try to strengthen your immune system. Here are a few tips on how you can boost your immune system to prevent Covid-19. Get your daily dose of vitamin C and D When trying to strengthen your immune system, vitamin C and vitamin D are vital. Vitamin C is readily available in citrus fruits, guavas, berries, bell peppers, tomatoes, etc. On the other hand, vitamin D is rarely found or absorbed...

Smoking has always been dangerous, but there is no better time to quit than this year. Smokers are categorised as immunocompromised, similar to cancer and HIV patients, which puts them at risk of getting severe Covid-19 symptoms.   This pandemic has forced many of us to change how we live, and it could be time for you to do the same. Here is everything you need to know about smoking and Coronavirus. Smoking increases your chances of getting infected To protect ourselves from Covid-19, we are advised not to touch our face as the water molecules which contains the virus...

There has been a lot of talk around vaping and how it is more beneficial for your health than smoking. This is certainly true and one of the reasons so many people are switching to vaping. Many people now are also beginning to think about the positive benefits of vaping in relation to the environment. But is vaping really better for our planet than smoking? The simple answer is yes. Vaping really is better for the world we live in than smoking cigarettes. But why is this? Cuts back on cigarette buttsWhen you vape, you do not leave behind cigarette butts....

Millions of people in the UK have successfully used E-cigarettes to get get away from cigarettes, but there are some common pitfalls that can stop you from getting the most out of your e-cigarette. Today we are looking at the most common things you should keep in mind when switching from smoking to vaping.   Here at SMOKO we believe there will be a perfect e-cigarette for you, but it won't necessarily be the one you originally wanted or even the one you try first. After all smokers don't all use the same brand of cigarettes, so why would every vaper...

The smell of stale smoke is just one of the mundane annoyances that smokers have to live with. It gets everywhere, your clothes, your hair and even your skin. It can be especially bad if you smoke indoors or in your car, as the smell gets embedded into the fabric and can permanently ruin it.   From a health perspective as well stale smoke is terrible, as it is an indication of 3rd hand smoke. We talk more about 3rd hand smoke here, but essentially it has the same potential to harm like 2nd hand smoke but sticks around longer in...

Cigarettes hurt us in a huge number of ways, from strokes, heart disease, lung disease and cancer. But today we are going to highlight one of the lesser known effects of smoking, Diabetes.   To be more specific Type 2 diabetes, due to the fact that smokers have a 40% higher chance to develop this than non-smokers.   And what makes it worse is that not only does smoking significantly raise the chance of developing this, but also cigarettes also make the chance of developing serious health issues with it much higher.   Developing Diabetes with cigarettes The cause of type 2...

It might not be the first thing you think of when the dangers of smoking are brought up, but cigarette smoke can have a huge effect on your throat and vocal cords. After all your mouth and throat are the first hit by cigarette smoke and the first to be affected by the 4000+ chemicals and 50+ carcinogens in each cigarette.   According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (or NIDCD) “Smoking is a form of vocal cord abuse.”   In fact studies show that former and current smokers are about three times more likely to have a voice disorder than people...

A new study has found that e-cigarettes are almost twice as likely to help you quit for good compared to patches, gum and all other nicotine replacements. The study found that by replacing gum, patches, lozenges, sprays or inhalators with an E-cigarette, the percentage of people who were able to completely quit almost doubled from 9.9% for those using nicotine replacement product to 18% for those who switched to e-cigarettes! This is great news for people who want to quit and for the health community as well, as it gives them real evidence to show how much more effective E-Cigarettes...

We all know that smoking is one of the most harmful things we can do, it’s the leading cause of preventable death after all! But what a lot of people don't know is that smoking is also the leading cause of premature ageing as well. Cigarettes not only age you on the surface with wrinkles but can actually age you from the inside as well. But if you don’t believe us, then have a look at the study of twins, one smoking and one non-smoking.   HOW SMOKING CAUSES WRINKLES Though wrinkles are obviously not anywhere as serious as many of...

Whether you're a key worker or self-isolating throughout the coronavirus lockdown and are worried about your smoking habit then this might be the time to think about an alternative.   You may already know the health and social issues associated with your smoking habit, but now that most of us are in lock down the issues around cigarette can become worse.   That's why we want to suggest doing something positive during this time, use this opportunity to finally make the switch from smoking and be able to call yourself a non-smoker for the first time in years! CAN QUITTING...