Regarding the smoking, I seem to recall the bad guys not liking the taste of smokers. That implies that perhaps it is the residue left in the lungs (smokers breath).
However, there has been some good research on nicotine and its benefits. Nicotine is also an insecticide (that's why the tobacco plant produces it).
An important question should be whether it is the nicotine that is the primary element of protection. If it is the nicotine, then the previous post regarding snuff and chewing tobacco is very much on point for those who do not wish to ingest smoke into their lungs.
A person can try a bit of chewing tobacco AND NOT HAVE TO SPIT. I emphasis the last part of the sentence as many people have some Hollywood image of cowboys spitting juice any chance they get. I would suggest a leaf tobacco like Redman as a starter. Take only a very small amount, about half the size of a pea, and place it in between their lip and gum. The juice is sweet and you may find it pleasant. You swallow the juice.
If it is the first time you have tried chewing tobacco, you may find the affects of the nicotine very strong and have to spit the tobacco out after about 10 minutes (you'll know what I mean if you try it).
I dip snuff. My favorite brand is 'Skoal Long Cut Straight'. 'Long Cut' refers to the length of the tobacco pieces, the smaller the pieces, the faster the nicotine hits you, but the small pieces are also easier to get lost in you mouth - try the Long Cut first.
You can get snuff in all sort of flavors. I also like Mint and Cherry, but Spearmint is also very popular with many people.
However, there has been some good research on nicotine and its benefits. Nicotine is also an insecticide (that's why the tobacco plant produces it).
An important question should be whether it is the nicotine that is the primary element of protection. If it is the nicotine, then the previous post regarding snuff and chewing tobacco is very much on point for those who do not wish to ingest smoke into their lungs.
A person can try a bit of chewing tobacco AND NOT HAVE TO SPIT. I emphasis the last part of the sentence as many people have some Hollywood image of cowboys spitting juice any chance they get. I would suggest a leaf tobacco like Redman as a starter. Take only a very small amount, about half the size of a pea, and place it in between their lip and gum. The juice is sweet and you may find it pleasant. You swallow the juice.
If it is the first time you have tried chewing tobacco, you may find the affects of the nicotine very strong and have to spit the tobacco out after about 10 minutes (you'll know what I mean if you try it).
I dip snuff. My favorite brand is 'Skoal Long Cut Straight'. 'Long Cut' refers to the length of the tobacco pieces, the smaller the pieces, the faster the nicotine hits you, but the small pieces are also easier to get lost in you mouth - try the Long Cut first.
You can get snuff in all sort of flavors. I also like Mint and Cherry, but Spearmint is also very popular with many people.