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Whew~...it's been quite a long time since I stop updating this blog. I was thinking to post something interesting so I always bring my phone along with me wherever I go, and saved all the ideas in the phone's notes application.
A few weeks ago when I was having dinner with my parents at a restaurant, I kept looking at some teenagers; they only ordered Shisha instead of other tasty foods.
So, what is Shisha? Shisha refers to
the flavoured tobacco used in the smoking process using a hookah
(commonly known as hubble bubble and narghile). It is believed to
have originated in Turkey over 500 years ago while others claim it came
from Syria and India.
The tobacco is soaked in fruits
shavings such as apples and strawberries. A hookah consists of
a base, pipe, bowl and hose or a mouthpiece. Tobacco is placed in the
bowl, which is at the top of the pipe structure. An aluminium foil
covers the bowl and small charcoal pieces are then placed on the foil,
which is punctured using a pin to gently heat the tobacco. When smoked
using the hose, smooth, sweet-smelling vapour is filtered through the
base containing water. It also comes in floral flavours such as
coconut, vanilla and rose. (Source: The Star)
I was thinking, is Shisha harmful; I mean for our health? Some people I know said it's safe but actually medical experts say otherwise
as tobacco product in any form contains nicotine and nicotine is
addictive. Tobacco products are dangerous as it contains chemicals
which are toxic and carcinogenic. The common belief is that
smoke is filtered by the water when in actual fact, nicotine is not
water-soluble. The water filter is a gimmick hence the smoke is inhaled
by a smoker.
Reuters reported last week that the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that a single session of smoking Shisha yields a nicotine intake equivalent to more than one pack of cigarettes.
It is also reported that Shisha smoke retained all the carcinogens of cigarette smoke while adding more carbon monoxide and a separate set of carcinogens from the use of burning coals to keep the nicotine flowing, coupled with the risk of infection with tuberculosis or hepatitis from shared mouthpieces.
Reuters reported last week that the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that a single session of smoking Shisha yields a nicotine intake equivalent to more than one pack of cigarettes.
It is also reported that Shisha smoke retained all the carcinogens of cigarette smoke while adding more carbon monoxide and a separate set of carcinogens from the use of burning coals to keep the nicotine flowing, coupled with the risk of infection with tuberculosis or hepatitis from shared mouthpieces.
Now, are you dare to order a Shisha for dinner or as a snack? I hope your answer is a 'no'. And also, the smells of Shisha smoke totally doesn't pleased me, the same goes to cigaratte too. Together; say NO to both cigarette and Shisha for a healthier life style \(^0^)/
