VAPE BLOG

It seems that back in the Golden Age of Hollywood, smoking cigarettes was the “in” thing to do and all of the cool celebrities could be found chain smoking their way through movies, television series and nightclubs throughout Hollywood, New York and London. I suppose that was back when we didn’t fully understand the damage caused by cigarette smoke. Today, we know better and technology has brought us many new options. From patches and nicotine shots, to the more accepted version of smoking we all know as vaping, smoking has definitely evolved and modern day celebrities have taken to vaping and made it more than just an alternative to cigarette smoking, they have made it cool.

Just which celebs vape and which ones don’t? I feel that a Top Celebs Who Vape list is in order so you can see if your favorite TV and movie stars are part of the vaping community. Although this list doesn’t include everyone who vapes, we did bring you some of the more popular celebrities.

1. Gary Oldman- English actor, filmmaker, musician and author who has performed in theatre, film and television.

2. Leonardo DiCaprio – American actor and film producer vaping.

3. Katy Perry – American singer and songwriter vaping.

4. Charlie Sheen – American actor vaping.

5. Greg Gutfield- American television personality, author, magazine editor, and blogger.

6. Jack Nicholson – American actor and filmmaker, who has performed for nearly 60 years and now vaping.

7. Katherine Heigl- American actress, film producer and former fashion model.

8. Johnny Depp – American actor, producer, and musician vaping away.

9. Bruno Mars- American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and choreographer.

10.Paul Scheer- American actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, and podcaster.

Why did we choose these celebs for our list over others? Vaping has become so popular, especially among celebrities, that we couldn’t include everyone on our list so we chose some of today’s more relevant celebrities from a wide range of industries. From movie and film stars, to musicians, comedians and more, the vaping community is growing every day and we are all proud to be a part of it. If you are new to vaping and you have questions, contact The Vape Shop now or leave a comment below and let one of our vapers assist you today!

Vapers are a proud lot. They like to show off their vaping abilities showing those around them just how much “smoke” they can produce and all of the vape rings, hearts and other shapes they can make by contorting their mouths with each exhale. They feel that they are an essential part of the vaping culture and they must vape as often as possible. But how do you know if you are a hardcore vaper? One that lives the vaping lifestyle every day and that wants to convert every cigarette smoker to e-cigarettes? Here is a list of things that the hardcore vapors out there know very well.

* You are only willing to date people who vape because they “get you”.

* You find people way more attractive if they are vapers.

* You find it annoying when people tell you to stop smoking. It’s NOT smoking!

* Seeing others in public vaping is like finding others in your tribe.

* You get overly excited when publicly vaping; it’s just such a thrill when you’ve been treated like a leper for smoking all those years.

* You are only motivated to get the mail when you know there’s vape mail waiting.

* You are sure that you can never have enough e-liquid flavours.

* Your non-vaping friends think your hobby is weird, but they tell everyone they know who smoke cigarettes how great vaping is.

* You know a wide range of vape tricks.

* Leaving your vape pen and/or e-liquids and/or a charger at home is absolutely the last thing you want to do so you keep spares with you wherever you go.

* You’ve spent more than £1,000 in vape pens.

* You’ve taken way too many vape selfies.

* A little part of your soul sings every time you see a new celeb using e-cigarettes or a vape in public. Are you a hardcore vaper? If so, then The Vape Shop was created for you. Shop our Sub Ohm e cigarette selection and become an even harder, hardcore vaper today!

  If you are considering using e-cigarettes as a way to help you stop smoking, you’re in good company. Every day, more and more people are turning to vaping as an alternative to cigarette smoking and many say that it has helped them stop smoking altogether. If you need some help deciding if vaping is right for you, here are some of the top benefits of vaping over smoking.

1. Health

This one is obvious. Cigarettes contain nicotine, tar and many other harmful chemicals that are known to cause cancer. Smoking cigarettes is also addictive due to the high amount of nicotine that they contain. Choosing e-cigarettes instead, can help reduce the risk of cancer and help your lungs become healthy and more effective again.

2. Flavours

Cigarettes come in two flavours, tobacco and menthol. E-cigarette e liquids come in a wide range of flavours from cherry, cinnamon and pineapple, to chocolate, coconut and more. You can even purchase traditional tobacco and menthol flavours if you like. With more options to choose from, you can customise your vaping experience.

3. Odour

Have you ever left a club and realised that your clothes smelled of cigarette smoke? Are you a smoker that chooses to smoke outside so their home doesn’t smell bad? That should be an indicator that you should stop smoking traditional tobacco cigarettes. The odour produced by tobacco cigarettes is strong and lingers. E-cigarettes do not produce odour and residue like cigarette smoke and many e-juice flavours leave a pleasant smell behind. This is especially important if you live with a non-smoker.

4. Safer

E-cigarettes are much safer than traditional tobacco cigarettes as there is no flame required to light one and if you drop your e-cigarette or fall asleep while vaping, you don’t have to worry about burning down your home.

5. Value

Finally, e-cigarettes are much less expensive than traditional tobacco products and they tend to last longer. One bottle of e-liquid costs less than a pack of cigarettes and can last as long as 5 packs depending on how often and how long you vape. The savings alone makes vaping a better option to smoking.

With all of the benefits to vaping, we believe that we will see more people than ever quit smoking and start vaping for the health, safety and value that vaping offers.

There are many different rules and regulations around vaping across the world making it difficult for smokers of e-cigarettes to know where they can vape when they travel. While some countries have an outright ban on e-cigarettes, others regard them as tobacco products, and others still have a more relaxed approach.

In the UK it’s estimated that over 2.5 million adults use e-cigs. EU rules that came in last year put some additional restrictions on vaping because the products are classed as tobacco related. Other private companies have also implemented bans on their property when it comes to vaping. The bans have proven controversial because in most cases they are implemented to avoid confusion with ‘real’ cigarettes rather than on health or legal grounds.

While you can vape in the UK, where else in the world are you free to use your e-cigarette?

Europe

The majority of Europe has similar regulations in place as the UK, allowing you to vape but some restaurants, bars or other venues may not allow you to use your e-cigarette indoors, similar to the rules around traditional tobacco products. It’s also worth noting that some countries have a two-tier system, having more relaxed regulation around non-nicotine products, or ban the sale of e-cigarettes but allow you to take your own for personal use.

North America

Across states in the US and Canada vaping is mostly legal, although some states are now implementing new regulations, including New York, where it is not allowed in any places where regular smoking is banned. The importing and sales of e-cigarettes are also banned in all of Mexico.

Australasia

In New Zealand and Australia using non-nicotine products in generally allowed, although it does vary depending on states. However, both countries operate a two-tier system and using nicotine e-liquids may be prohibited depending on where you visit.

Africa

The majority of the continent of Africa doesn’t have any legislation regarding e-cigarettes, meaning they’re completely legal and free to use. However, tourist destinations Egypt has banned sales and South Africa has banned e-liquids that contain nicotine.

Asia

Vaping is banned in a few Asian countries, including Thailand, Malaysia and Taiwan. Other countries have some restrictions, in Japan, for instance, sales of nicotine refills are banned and in China e-liquids are banned in some regions, while sale and possession of e-cigarette products in Hong Kong can carry a prison sentence and hefty fine.

Central and South America

Most of Central and South America has yet to introduce laws regarding vaping and those that do typically don’t enforce them. Both Brazil and Argentina have a complete ban in place though.

A new study has linked nicotine and improved memory function, suggesting that targeting nicotine receptors in the brain could prevent Alzheimer’s memory loss. The research gives hope to those suffering from the disease and their families.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, with symptoms including memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. In the UK alone there are more than 850,000 people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and this number is predicted to rise to over two million by 2051 if action isn’t taken to address the symptoms and research a cure.

It is a progressive disease, meaning that gradually more parts of the brain are damaged and symptoms become more severe or new ones develop over time. A number of factors can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, such as increasing age, previous severe head injuries and a family history of the condition, and while there is currently no cure for the disease, medication can temporarily reduce symptoms or slow the progression in some cases.

Nicotine may improve memory…
While a breakthrough cure is yet to be discovered, research suggests that nicotine could hold the key for slowing or preventing memory loss, a common symptom that affects many suffering from the disease. Memory lapses are often one of the areas that concerns patients and their families the most and can be a scary and difficult aspect of the disease to deal with.

The latest research, conducted by Institut Pasteur, a private foundation focussed on preventing and treating diseases, and the French National Centre for Scientific Research, indicates that nicotine could provide a solution for preventing Alzheimer’s related memory loss. The research will no doubt give new confidence to those that have experienced the impacts of memory loss, both first hand and through family members, that a solution is close at hand.

The scientific research team found that by blocking the nicotine receptors in the brain, memory and cognitive issues linked to Alzheimer’s disease do not develop. Models indicated that the blocking meant individuals were protected from the toxic effects associated with Alzheimer’s developing. The study now aims to develop a therapeutic molecule that resembles nicotine.

The study isn’t the first to indicate that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function but it shed some additional light on the link by determining the precise structure of nicotine receptors in the brain.