Shisha 4k

[Holly Coffell]

TodayI tell you a secret: I collect pipes, opium ones, and more traditional models. I like them since childhood when in the evening I sat watching my grandfather on his wicker chair in the kitchen struggling with his pipe. It was almost a ritual. I like them as an object, I like the gestures linked to them, and I like the calmness typical of those who smoke them.

In my collection, unknowingly began during my first stay in Chiang Rai, I also have two hookahs, the water pipe of the North African and Middle Eastern tradition, called shisha, from Turkish bottle. The first comes from Morocco, purchased while sipping mint tea during a long and entertaining negotiation in a narrow street of Essaouira. According to them, the second is really new, purchased in a trivial supermarket in Dubai for a few dirhams (the same model in the souk was, according to them, worth about ten times the price!).

The hookah is originally from Egypt from where it widespread in most neighboring regions during the sixteenth century. In these countries, smoking shisha is a real ritual that symbolizes friendship and brotherhood.

A relaxing break with friends, to be lived comfortably at home or more often in dedicated spaces, coffee shops, or, as it happened to me in the desert near Dubai, in an equipped area with carpets and pillows with views of the starry sky.

Usually, you smoke it for about an hour, gathering around one or more pipes. In more fancy coffee shops in Dubai or a riad in Marrakech, they serve the hookah with more pipes attached to it to have one. In contrast, in cheaper places, the pipe will be unique, but you will be given plastic interchangeable spouts so you can pass it from one to another.

Traditionally the tobacco smoked in shisha is Virginia, soaked in a mixture of molasses, honey, and sugar and placed in a special ceramic container on top of the glass pipe and then covered with a perforated aluminum sheet on which you put some charcoal embers.

Hi there! My name is Silvia and after 15 years between the Paris Opera and the Palau de les Arts in Valencia I now run a boutique hotel in Cinque Terre, deal with tourism management and blogging, sail, horse-ride, play guitar and write about my solo trips around the world. For more info about me and my travel blog check my full bio.

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Tobacco is a preventable cause of morbidity and mortality across the world. A recently infamous way of smoking tobacco is shisha. Shisha smoking is also known as water pipe, hookah and Narghile smoking. The percentage of shisha smokers is on the rise rapidly spanning the globe. A literature review was conducted to identify all evidence on the epidemiological variations and health effects of shisha smoking. "Pub med" is used as a searching tool to identify all relevant empirical studies conducted worldwide. A qualitative overview of evidence is presented. Exposure to Shisha smoking is significantly associated with low infant weight, heart rate variations, hyperglycemia and hypertriglyceridemia. Increased risk of carcinoma is also leagued with it including carcinomas of the pancreas and lung being at the forefront. In conclusion, this review identifies grounds of several adverse conditions being associated with the habit of shisha smoking. It also evaluates the relevant epidemiological variations around the globe. The review culminates in the importance of enlightening shisha smokers regarding its deleterious effects.

Embroidery was one of the first crafts I learned growing up. I've gone back to it at various times throughout the years, but I have to admit it's been a while since I've even picked up an embroidery needle and thread.

But when I saw the Shisha Ornaments project in the brand new DIY Holiday magazine I knew I had to try it. There was something about the look of the beautifully embroidered shisha mirrors that spoke to me.

I dove in, digging first through my stash of felted wool. I love felting wool sweaters that I find at thrift stores, and then repurposing them into projects. I chose different felt pieces for the front and back, just to add some interest. I enlarged the heart pattern 200%, cut it out, pinned it to the wool, and sewed around it. I have to admit, I've never sewn something this way, but it worked out really well. Look at that heart-could it get more perfect?

After stuffing the heart and sewing it closed I embroidered a fly stitch on the seams. Truth be told, I was a little intimidated by the Cretan stitch that goes around the mirror, and I was procrastinating by crafting. I was craftcrastinating.

I didn't have any shisha mirrors, so I used a mother of pearl button instead. I stitched it onto the heart to steady it, then made stitches that criss-cross the button like a hashtag. It took me a couple of tries, but after a few minutes I got the hang of the Cretan stitch.

Here's a tip: When following the stitch pattern, pay attention to the positioning of the needle and the thread, noting whether the needle is over or under the thread. When I did that, the pattern immediately clicked.

When I finished embroidering around the button I felt like a complete rock star. It actually looked good, and I was so happy that I mastered something new. I see so much potential for this technique: embellishing clothing, pillows, accessories-even shoes.

Instead of embroidering a traditional pattern around the button, I went for something more freestyle. I actually had no idea what I was going to do, but I threaded my needle with variegated pearl cotton and started making scrolls, using a chain stitch.

Exploring a region that starkly contrasts with your familiar surroundings draws attention to numerous intriguing peculiarities. These nuances, often overlooked by the locals due to their routine existence, stand out for a visitor, akin to a tulip blooming amidst a field of sunflowers.

The exact origins of hookah are unclear. The development of similar smoking devices occurred independently in different cultures such as India and Persia (Iran). Influenced by the exchange of ideas along trade routes, cultural interactions, and the social practices of different regions, hookah culture spread far and wide.

As hookah smoking gained popularity in the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century, which included parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Europe, the Mughal rulers in India introduced hookah to the Indian subcontinent. It became a status symbol and a popular pastime among the elite in both empires.

For the excessive amount of attention these hubbly bubbly waiters pay to you, they are tipped separately. The pipe and smoking itself are actually rather cheap. Overall, the attention paid to the pipes and the complete process in hookah bars all over Lebanon amazed me.

To set yourself up for a successful, satisfying, and safe hookah experience, start by choosing a reputable and well-established lounge or cafe. Ask locals for suggestions of places with high cleanliness standards that use quality equipment and employ knowledgeable staff.

Smoking flavored tobacco can cause the same immediate side effects as regular tobacco smoke. Side effects vary per person but include dizziness and lightheadedness, increased heart rate, dry mouth, nausea, headache, and elevated blood pressure.

Additionally, all tobacco products contain numerous toxic compounds, including nicotine and carcinogens, which come with potential long-term health risks. Some of those risks include addiction, respiratory issues like chronic bronchitis, heart disease and other cardiovascular issues, oral health issues, cancer, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

According to a BBC report on the subject, one session of shisha smoking resulted in carbon monoxide levels at least four to five times higher than the amount produced by one cigarette. Keep in mind that secondhand smoke exposure still poses the same health risks.

This is exactly how I learned about all of these things in this article. Traveling exposes you to diverse cultures, traditions, and ways of life. Learning about different cultures enhances your understanding of the world, fosters tolerance, and promotes cultural sensitivity.

A fascinating look at an element of culture in Lebanon. What about lung cancer statistics? It seems to me that there would be a very high rate of it considering the importance placed on the hubbly bubbly.

As a Lebanese, i can say that smoking the shisha is a great past time. The Carbon from the shisha is mostly the result of the wood charcoal. In lebanon a special kind of shisha charcoal is made from coconut, 100% natural. This charcoal is called coconara. It is now available in Australia as i came across it on the web the other day. WEll all i can say is this , atleast smoking the shisha is a bit less harmful now ?

their website is

-nara.com.au

Thanks for a great post. Smoking hookah is part of every day living in Middle East. You referenced the BBC report on health issues associated with hookah. Hookah is not safe, what most of those reports fail to mention is the fact that the hookah tobacco is washed quite a bit, a hookah smoker doesnt typically inhale the smoke, and shisha doesnt have all the additive chemicals as cigarettes does.

It is really a very enjoyable article. Although, smoking is harmful for our health. I am also addicted in smoking. In the ancient time smoking hookah is a traditional thing. Moreover, it is a wonderful article and the overall enjoyment is more enthusiastic. Thanks for sharing a joyful article.

13-3622. Furnishing of tobacco product, vapor product or tobacco or shisha instruments or paraphernalia to minor; minor accepting or receiving tobacco product, vapor product or tobacco or shisha instruments or paraphernalia; illegally obtaining tobacco product, vapor product or tobacco or shisha instruments or paraphernalia by underage person; classification; definitions

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