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Snus is a form of smokeless tobacco which has been created through the air-drying of a mixture of many different tobaccos from around the world, or occasionally from a single country. Snus is enjoyed in many countries around the world and whilst some debate it, there are many who swear by its health properties and the many benefits that it can offer such as relaxation and help with anxiety, many of the health benefits have in fact been conformed by a number of European committees.

Generally speaking the snus is placed underneath the top lip and then the nicotine absorbs into the body, before discarding of the loose snus. There are in fact a number of different types of snus which we are going to look into today.

Swedish Variety

Swedish snus is by far one of the most commonly used and purchased around the world and in Sweden it is a very heavily used product, they actually consume more than any other nation. This is a moist snus which is placed under the lip and unlike some others there is no requirement for spitting to get the snus out once it has absorbed. The snus here usually has flavorings added to it sushi as citrus, bergamot and juniper berries which give it a distinctive smell and flavor.

American Snus

Snus has been made in the USA since around 1990 and it very much takes its inspiration from the Scandinavian form. Usually you can expect the snus which is made in the United States of America to be less moist than the Swedish variety, thus meaning that there is less absorption. Unlike the Scandinavian variety the snus from the USA is usually flavored with spearmint, vanilla or red fruits which give it depth of flavor.

Confusion

There exists some confusion between the snus that we are discussing here and another variety of tobaccos which is named snuff. This confusion is easy to understand because the translation in Swedish for snuff is snus, yet the two products are in fact different from one another. Snuff usually refers to the smokeless tobacco products which are ingested through the nose, rather than through the mouth. Chewing tobacco is often referred to colloquially as snuff as well, yet of course that is a very different product altogether.

Types

Snus generally comes in powdered form but it is far more popular these days to have a portion of snus which comes pre-packaged. This will feature a tin of snus which has many portions inside it which are placed inside a sachet which is akin to a teabag, which then dissolves once placed in the mouth. This is a far cleaner and far more popular way to take snus and it far outsells the powdered form.

If you find yourself in Sweden or the USA, this is a great product to try out for the first time whilst you are enjoying a cold beer or a coffee.

Keep your vitality. A life without health is like a river without water- Maxime Lagacé

The deadly pandemic has made us all stay at home. Though we all are fighting with COVID-19, we still need to understand that, being at home we tend to fall into bad habits such as bad sleeping disorder, not eating healthy and above all not doing any exercise. During these difficult scenarios, your mental and physical health needs to be taken care of. So, we’ve gathered some tips on how to stay fit and healthy during lockdown. Read on!

Get Fresh Air

No, this doesn’t mean go down on the roads and get surrounded by people. You can get some fresh air on your balcony or garden here. It is good for your physical and mental health. Again, plan it in your schedule so that you are doing it every day. Moving out of the house will make you feel better and you don’t have to sit in your room the whole day. Do it daily in the morning and evening.

Eat Healthy

While eating healthy when you are at home and you try to learn one or the other skill, cooking has emerged as one of the most favorite among many people in lockdown. Yes, its understood that you all crave junk food but you should understand in such a situation eating unhealthy food is not good for health and the immune system.

A healthy diet can help reduce the likelihood of heart diseases, diabetes, obesity as well as depression and anxiety.

Exercise is a Must!

As you all know, gyms are closed and many people are doing workout from home. Because your local gym or fitness center is closed, it does not mean that you cannot go indoors. In fact, many people and celebrities are doing indoor activities to stay fit and healthy. So, it doesn’t matter if you can’t hit the gym, follow any youtube video and start exercising.

Keep yourself Hydrated

Getting enough fluids helps your body to function properly. You must have 6–8 glasses of fluids a day. If you are exercising then drink a little more.

Stay connected with your loved ones

In such a situation, it is important to connect with your loved ones. If you can’t meet them in person there are still many ways by which you can stay connected with your loved ones. Where possible, call them regularly using video calls. Staying at home with family or flatmates can be challenging at times. If problems arise, try to talk and respect each other. And try to enjoy the luxury of spending more time with the people you live with.

If you know people who live alone, especially elderly or people who are insecure, get in touch with them by giving them a call.

Even on festivals or occasions like Mother’s day, Father’s day or Raksha Bandhan, connect with your family and wish them digitally. If by any chance, they are staying abroad, you can send gifts and rakhi to Australia, Canada, Uk or wherever they reside. 

Staying at home is the most important thing we can all do right now. Stay home! Stay safe! Stay healthy!