June Edition | Jvapes Newsletter
A Brief History of Vaping and Present Outlook
A Brief History of Vaping The history of vaping can be viewed from many different angles. Looking back on it, it wasn’t too long ago that vaping was nothing more than the brainchild of scrapyard worker and inventor Herbert A. Gilbert. It was Gilbert who has been credited with patenting his invention of a “smokeless non-tobacco cigarette,” initially in 1963. It was an invention with a high promise that never gained any ground. This wasn’t too long after a Philip Morris (owners of the Marlboro brand, et al.) scientist admitted that heavy smoking was contributing to lung cancer and that the first company to come up with “a cigarette claiming a…
May Edition | Jvapes Newsletter
Jvapes is Partnering with ASFA and Save the Family for Families In Need
Here at Jvapes, we realize that our community is our lifeblood. We’re continually looking for ways to give back and help out. We’re happy to be able, through our partnership with the Arizona Smoke Free Business Alliance, to team up with the Save the Family Foundation of Arizona to do just that on Mother’s Day. From now until May 4th we’re accepting donations of some much-needed items for an event to help mothers and fathers in need at both our Prescott and Prescott Valley Jvapes Lounge locations. A full list of donation locations can also be found below. Items that are being sought for donation include, but are not necessarily…
Beyond The Headlines: Reading into Scientific Vapor Studies
Whether in vaping or another industry, the importance of scientific studies is almost immeasurable. Proper research can lead us toward answers that we simply could not get otherwise. Sometimes these studies can lead us to new questions, a better understanding of the subject matter, or definitive answers to specific questions. Conversely, though, a bad report can lead things in the wrong direction, especially when it comes to public opinion. The worst part of it all is that it’s not exclusively bad scientific work that can end up hurting the cause. Because of this, here are a couple things to consider next time you see a headline about a new report…
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With the recent Advanced Notice of Proposed RuleMaking (ANPRM) announced by the FDA in regards to flavor restrictions, many vapers feel the things they care about most could be in jeopardy. While the FDA has been seeking public comment on the opinion of flavors in vaping, a new survey has also been conducted by two doctors who have constantly fought for vaping to be better understood than it has been to this point. Drs. Konstantinos Poulas and Konstantinos Farsalinos, in conjunction with the Consumer Advocates for Smoke Free Alternatives Association, put together an extensive survey for users of vapor products. The idea behind their survey was to grab extensive answers…
April Edition | Jvapes Newsletter
FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb sits down with CNBC To Discuss Plans Involving Vaping
On March 28, FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb sat down with CNBC’s Meg Tirrell to discuss a variety of topics. In the 30-minute interview Dr. Gottlieb touched on just about every aspect of the FDA’s reach, including some topics related to vaping. For the general consumer, it might not seem like much, but when the head of the FDA speaks about the vaping industry which they’ve been working to regulate in different ways, listening is important. When it came to the conversation about e-cigarettes, Dr. Gottlieb was quick to talk about the regulations they’ve put in place. He admitted that the initially instated regulations were “foundational” to get the actual…
Vaping Safety: Do You Need to Worry About Your Battery Blowing Up?
The FDA recently released a new report on the potential harms of vaping. In this study, the FDA examined the number of emergency room incidents that resulted from vaping, primarily involving batteries “blowing up.” While there’s been concern about the integrity of vape batteries recently, this isn’t exclusive. The recent concerns of cell phone batteries as well have shed light on how important the manufacturing and care of these powerful batteries really is, regardless of industry. There’s a few ways to keep any worries of your battery blowing up at bay, but we’ll first look at how much of an issue this currently is. The FDA study, which analyzed data…
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