Do you really understand Hookah?

Hookahs

• Overview
• Compared with Cigarettes
• Health Effects
• References
• For Further Information

Overview

• Hookahs are water pipes that are used to smoke specially made tobacco that comes in different flavors, such as apple, mint, cherry, chocolate, coconut, licorice, cappuccino, and watermelon.1,2

• Although many users think it is less harmful, hookah smoking has many of the same health risks as cigarette smoking.1,2
• Hookah is also called narghile, argileh, shisha, hubble-bubble, and goza.1,2
• Hookahs vary in size, shape, and style.2
• A typical modern hookah has a head (with holes in the bottom), a metal body, a water bowl, and a flexible hose with a mouthpiece.3,4
• Hookah smoking is typically done in groups, with the same mouthpiece passed from person to person.1,2,3,4

Tobacco users should quit all tobacco products to reduce health risks.

Hookah smoking is NOT a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes.1

Hookah Use

• Hookah use began centuries ago in ancient Persia and India.1,2,3,4
• Today, hookah cafés are gaining in popularity around the world, including Britain, France, Russia, the Middle East, and the United States.1
• Hookah use by youth1,2,3 and college students is increasing.5
• In 2010, the Monitoring the Future survey found that among high school seniors in the United States, about 1 in 5 boys (17%) and 1 in 6 girls (15%) had used a hookah in the past year.5
• Other small studies of young adults have found high prevalence of hookah use among college students in the United States. These studies show past-year use ranging from 22% to 40%.5
• New forms of electronic hookah smoking, including steam stones and hookah pens, have been introduced.
  • These products are battery powered and turn liquid containing nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals into a vapor, which is inhaled.6
  • Very little information is currently available on the health risks of electronic tobacco products.6

Health Effects

Using a hookah to smoke tobacco poses serious health risks to smokers and others exposed to the smoke from the hookah.

Hookah Smoke and Cancer

• The charcoal used to heat the tobacco can raise health risks by producing high levels of carbon monoxide, metals, and cancer-causing chemicals.1,4
• Even after it has passed through water, the smoke from a hookah has high levels of these toxic agents.4
• Hookah tobacco and smoke contain several toxic agents known to cause lung, bladder, and oral cancers.1,4
• Tobacco juices from hookahs irritate the mouth and increase the risk of developing oral cancers.4,7

Other Health Effects of Hookah Smoke

• Hookah tobacco and smoke contain many toxic agents that can cause clogged arteries and heart disease.1,4
• Infections may be passed to other smokers by sharing a hookah.2
• Babies born to women who smoked water pipes every day while pregnant weigh less at birth (at least 3½ ounces less) than babies born to nonsmokers.5,8
• Babies born to hookah smokers are also at increased risk for respiratory diseases.8

Hookah Smoking Compared With Cigarette Smoking

• While many hookah smokers may think this practice is less harmful than smoking cigarettes, hookah smoking has many of the same health risks as cigarette smoking.1,2
  • Water pipe smoking delivers nicotine—the same highly addictive drug found in other tobacco products.2
  • The tobacco in hookahs is burned (exposed to high heat) and the smoke is at least as toxic as cigarette smoke.1,2
• Because of the way a hookah is used, smokers may absorb more of the toxic substances also found in cigarette smoke than cigarette smokers do.1,2
  • An hour-long hookah smoking session involves 200 puffs, while smoking an average cigarette involves 20 puffs.1,2
  • The amount of smoke inhaled during a typical hookah session is about 90,000 milliliters (ml), compared with 500–600 ml inhaled when smoking a cigarette.4
• Hookah smokers may be at risk for some of the same diseases as cigarette smokers. These include:3,4
  • Oral cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Cancer of the esophagus
  • Reduced lung function
  • Decreased fertility

• Hookahs and Secondhand Smoke

  • Secondhand smoke from hookahs can be a health risk for nonsmokers. It contains smoke from the tobacco as well as smoke from the heat source (e.g., charcoal) used in the hookah.1,5,9

  Nontobacco Hookah Products

  • Some sweetened and flavored nontobacco products are sold for use in a hookah.10
  • Labels and ads for these products often claim that users can enjoy the same taste without the harmful effects of tobacco.10
  • Studies of tobacco-based shisha and “herbal” shisha show that smoke from both preparations contain carbon monoxide and other toxic agents known to increase the risks for smoking-related cancers, heart disease, and lung disease.10,11

  References

  1. American Lung Association. An Emerging Deadly Trend: Waterpipe Tobacco Use . [PDF–222 KB] Washington: American Lung Association, 2007 [accessed 2013 Dec 17].
  2. American Lung Association. Hookah Smoking: A Growing Threat to Public Health Issue Brief. . [PDF–1.34 MB] Smokefree Communities Project, 2011 [accessed 2013 Dec 17].
  3. Akl EA, Gaddam S, Gunukula SK, Honeine R, Jaoude PA, Irani J. The Effects of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking on Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Epidemiology 2010;39:834–57 [accessed 2013 Dec 17].
  4. Cobb CO, Ward KD, Maziak W, Shihadeh AL, Eissenberg T. Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking: An Emerging Health Crisis in the United States. American Journal of Health Behavior 2010;34(3):275–85 [accessed 2013 Dec 17].
  5. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office on Smoking and Health, 2012 [accessed 2013 Dec 17].
  6. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Electronic Cigarettes (e-Cigarettes) [last updated 2013 April 25; accessed 2013 Dec 17].
  7. El-Hakim Ibrahim E, Uthman Mirghani AE. Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Keratoacanthoma of the Lower Lips Associated with "Goza" and "Shisha" Smoking. International Journal of Dermatology 1999;38:108–10 [cited 2013 Dec 17].
  8. Nuwayhid, I, Yamout, B., Ghassan, and Kambria, M. Narghile (Hubble-Bubble) Smoking, Low Birth Weight and Other Pregnancy Outcomes . American Journal of Epidemiology 1998;148:375–83 [accessed 2013 Dec 17].
  9. Cobb CO, Vansickel AR, Blank MD, Jentink K, Travers MJ, Eissenberg T. Indoor Air Quality in Virginia Waterpipe Cafés. Tobacco Control 2012 Mar 24 doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050350 [cited 2013 Dec 17].
  10. Shihadeh A, Salman R, Eissenberg T. Does Switching to a Tobacco-Free Waterpipe Product Reduce Toxicant Intake? A Crossover Study Comparing CO, NO, PAH, Volatile Aldehydes, Tar and Nicotine Yields. Food and Chemical Toxicology 2012;50(5):1494–8 [accessed 2013 Dec 17].
  11. Blank MD, Cobb CO, Kilgalen B, Austin J, Weaver MF, Shihadeh A, Eissenberg T. Acute Effects of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Control Study. Drug and Alcohol Dependence 2011;116(1–3):102–9 [cited 2013 Dec 17].

  For Further Information

  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
  Office on Smoking and Health
  E-mail: tobaccoinfo@cdc.gov
  Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO
  Media Inquiries: Contact CDC's Office on Smoking and Health press line at 770-488-5493.

The 5 Healthiest Winter Fruits and Vegetables

by Keri Gans, R.D.N.

It seems every year when winter approaches, many of my patients complain, "There just aren't as many fruits and veggies available." I, of course, beg to differ. Yes, the farmers markets and supermarkets aren't booming with an assortment of colorful berries (at least tasty and inexpensive ones), tomatoes, or corn, but they still have plenty of healthy options. These five are delicious and provide the greatest nutrition bang for your caloric buck. You just might miss them come summer.




1. Beets: The problem with beets is that many people avoid them because they think they are high in sugar. However, that really isn't so: One raw beet has 5.5 grams for 35 calories. Plus they are a good source of magnesium and calcium (both important for bone health), iron (which you need for energy and to prevent and hair loss), fiber (to help to fill you up), and folic acid (necessary for the production and maintenance of new cells in our bodies, and especially important for pregnant woman). Beets are especially important during the winter because they have a unique source of phytonutrients, called betalains, which provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support to help keep your immune system strong.



2. Brussels sprouts: A member of the cabbage family, Brussels sprouts have seen a recent rise in popularity, and that's a good thing. (I wonder what took everyone so long-I love them!) They are an excellent source of bone-strengthening vitamin K and may give you a glow thanks to the vitamin C, which supports collagen production and products against free radicals. A cup also provides 15 percent of your daily iron and 13 percent of your recommended fiber.






3. Cauliflower: Ever since we were told to load our plates with color, white foods have been getting a bad rap. Cauliflower doesn't deserve it. It is an excellent source of folic acid and vitamins C and K, and also contains lots of iron, fiber, potassium for efficient muscle function, and B vitamins, which play a role in everything from hair growth to red blood cell creation to carrying oxygen and nutrients to cells of our body.



4. Clementines: I know the winter season is upon us when I see the boxes of clementines, a cross between a mandarin and an orange, in the supermarket. So easy to peel, they make the easiest grab-and-go citrus fruit this time of year. Besides being a excellent source of vitamin C, they also contain calcium and potassium, and are a great low calorie fruit: a serving of two clementines is only 80 calories.



5. Pears: I think pears are an overlooked fruit, with so many more people grabbing apples at this time of year. One of the highest-fiber fruits, a medium pear offers about 6 grams, which can help with blood sugar control and promote weight loss. An excellent source of vitamins C and K, pears are also packed with B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and manganese.

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The 8 Biggest Fitness Myths You Still Believe

 by Jay Cardiello for SHAPE.com

There is no shortage of opinions on the best ways to lose weight and get into shape. Over my career I have heard some fitness myths over and over again, and still hear them today! To help decipher fact from fiction, here is some more information about eight persistent assumptions that might be holding you back. 1. It's better to use a machine. Machine-only based programs train your body in a single, linear motion. These one-dimensional forms of exercise make you more susceptible to injury. Think about it: We live in a multi-dimensional world. Completing multi-joint exercises such as weighted squats, lunges, and deadlifts will prepare your body better for real life. 2. Losing weight only happens in the gym. It takes 250,000 crunches to burn one pound of fat. I believe that 80 percent of all fitness success happens in the kitchen, not the gym. If you spend one hour (or just four percent) of your day working out, you have the rest of you day to nullify your hard work. Nothing you do in the gym is going to combat the rest of the equation when it comes to weight loss. That equation of course includes fitness, as well as diet, sleep, hydration, and stress management. RELATED: 10 Unbelievable Diet Rules Backed By Science 3. You can spot reduce. This is a myth that has withstood the test of time, even after it's been reported time and again as being completely false. So I repeat, you cannot select certain places on your body to reduce fat. Crunches are not going to target the fat in your core region. Fat is burned through a combination of cardiovascular and strength training that decreases your body's overall fat content when coupled with a healthy diet. 4. Running is the best form of exercise for weight loss. A lot of people think steady-state cardio is best form of exercise to lose weight, but strength training combined with short spurts of high intensity cardio creates more damage on your muscles and thus a better after-burn effect due to more required repair. Read: More calories burned at a faster rate, even after the workout is over. 5. Staying fit takes up a lot of time. Speaking of which, science has shown that high-intensity interval training really works when it comes to building muscle and burning calories in less time. Also, there are simple exercises, like jumping rope, that burn major calories in not a lot of time. (One minute of jumping rope burns 11 calories!) The long drawn-out days in the gym are over. Try one of my JCORE workout DVDs and you'll see what I'm talking about. They're just 20 minutes long-you have time for that! RELATED: 8 Benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) 6. Women will get "bulky" if they lift heavy weights. This is another misconception that I've heard many times over the years and still hear over and over again. Enough! Heavier weights will not make you bulk up and they are not just for men. Reason: Women and men are not created equal. It's cliché, but it's especially true when it comes to our biology. Testosterone is a key component to muscle building, and women have up to 20 times less testosterone than men. Because of their low levels, it's almost impossible for women to get that bulky effect. 7. You need a gym membership to stay in shape. Bodyweight exercises and workouts are all the rage lately, and for great reason. You can get a better workout more safely when you use just your body to challenge yourself than when you use a machine or equipment you may not know how to use correctly. Also, this style of exercise allows your body to work on all different planes and challenge muscles from all angles. So forget the idea that you can't get a workout if you don't go to the gym. Pull out a mat in your living room and get to work! 8. If it works for her, it's going to work for me. Everybody's body is different. I hear many people talk about a certain celebrity's favorite workout or quote someone else's trainer about a new training plan or workout they should try. However, the main reason anyone finds success in their fitness routine comes down to more than just what type of workout they're doing. It's because they've adapted it into their lifestyle, it keeps them committed, and they're comfortable with it. Find a workout that does the same for you and you will reach your goals.

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Protect Your Skin When You Go to the Gym

You hit the gym to improve the health and appearance of your body, but you might be inadvertently sending your skin into a tailspin. It’s no secret that showering after your workout is the number-one way to prevent body breakouts, but these tips can help you achieve and maintain a glowing, radiant complexion long after you head home.

The Skin Guru

by Leslie Baumann, M.D.

 

Proper prep

Not only does full-on foundation look silly when you’re working out, body heat causes pores to dilate and prompts your skin to produce extra oil. With makeup in the mix, you have a recipe for acne. Wash your face with a salicylic acid cleanser before you work out to clear pores of makeup and debris that can cause acne when combined with sweat and bacteria. If possible, do not wear foundation or color cosmetics when you exercise. And always wash your face again after exercising.
If going for a run or doing any physical activity outdoors, don’t forget the sunscreen. You don’t need extra moisturizer because your sunscreen and natural oils produced during exercise will hydrate your skin. If you are in a very dry or cold climate or will be subjected to cold wind, you should apply moisturizer over or under your sunscreen. Moisturizer can create a barrier that protects your skin from the potentially irritating salt in your perspiration and can protect your skin from the cold air. If you are in very harsh conditions, such as skiing in very cold weather, applying a layer of safflower oil, argan oil, or Aquaphor over your skin will protect it.
If you have rosacea, apply an anti-inflammatory mist followed by a moisturizer. Vichy’s thermal water mist can help alleviate redness thanks to its anti-inflammatory selenium. SkinMedica Redness Relief CalmPlex is a good choice layered over the Vichy thermal water prior to exercise.

Post-workout skincare

If your sensitive skin gets red (rosacea) and irritated after exercising, wash with an anti-inflammatory cleanser immediately after working out. (I like La Roche-Posay’s Rosaliac Cleanser.) You can also use SkinMedica Redness Relief CalmPlex or a cream that contains caffeine such as Replenix Power of 3 to help blood vessels constrict to counteract the flushing. If you have dry skin, argan oil is a wonderful antioxidant-rich post-workout moisturizer (but don’t use it before the gym as it can clog pores).

Ingredients to avoid

Although some skin types can benefit from moisturizer before exercising, there are certain ingredients to avoid, since they can lead to stinging and irritation, especially when you break a sweat. Glycolic acid, retinoids and vitamin C are the main offenders, and you should save these for nighttime or days you skip the gym so your skin can reap the maximum benefits. Avoid hair conditioners with isopropyl myristate because sweat can make the hair product drip on your skin and this ingredient is well known to cause acne.

Avoiding infection

Foot fungus, herpes, and warts are often transmitted in gyms. Washing your hands and body with GCP Skincare Cleanser  prior to exercise and after exercise will help protect it from these infections. Wear flip flops in the gym shower to decrease your risk of getting plantar warts and foot fungus that thrive in these warm, moist environments.

Clothing

Remove sweaty clothing as soon as you can. Wearing dry-fit and lightweight cotton will help prevent heat rash. If you get a rash from your sports bra or underwear, it can be due to the elastic band that becomes allergenic after multiple washings. Throw old sports bras and underwear away because newer pairs will not cause this irritation.
Exercise is good for body—and your skin on many levels. Simply following these precautions can help prevent skin problems, so you can look and feel your best!

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5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk 8/24/13

GET MOVING THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH WITH THE 5K RUN & 1 MILE FUN WALK FOR GOOD HEALTH   Please join us in walking and running towards good health sponsored by of our community partner First Congregational Church, this Saturday, August 24th.  The Registration fee is $20.00 for adults and $10 for youth 16 and under.  The Registration, snacks and "Celebrity Warm Up" with Kymberli Campbell beginningat 8:00 AM!   All activities begin at First Congregational Church 105 Courtlandt Street, NE,  Atlanta, GA  30302   To register or for more information contact  Bette Graves Thomas or Walter Mitchell at 404.659.6255

Health Outreach at Atlanta Hair Show

Mentoring in Medicine and the American Heart Association wants to work with you to distribute healthy living information at the Bronner Brothers Hair Show in Atlanta. Over 25,000 women from all around the world will be in Atlanta from Friday, August 16th until Monday, August 19th. 

Register at https://mimoutreach.eventbrite.com/

need your help to:
Coordinate walking programs
Take blood pressure readings with an automatic machine
Distribute information from the American Heart Association

How to Eat Healthy When on a Budget By Victoria

Organic food is more expensive than a bucket of KFC. This is part of the reason why so many people are unhealthy. Becoming a paragon of health seems so difficult whereas sitting down and ordering in seems easy. It’s even harder if you’re on a budget as you simply can’t afford a lot of healthy food. This is no excuse to continue paying homage to McDonald’s though!

You can eat healthy on a budget. Here are some of the ways you can eat healthy without spending a lot of money.

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Whole Foods
Whole foods are foods which haven’t been processed. They’ve been harvested and thrown in a box, essentially. These are cheaper as they don’t go through the usual processes to add more flavorings and preservatives. As someone who is aiming to eat healthier, it’s better for you because you have full control over the ingredients. You don’t have to worry about anything which has been added to the recipe.

Whole foods apply to any type of food, such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.

Choose Cheap Proteins
Getting your daily intake of protein is the biggest expense as proteins are commonly associated with meats. Steaks are expensive and will leave a hole in your wallet. For day-to-day use, get your protein through cheaper alternatives like eggs and whey. It might not be as tasty but it’s much cheaper.

You should consider buying a variety of cheap proteins to take care of your daily intake. You need at least 1g of protein for every pound of body weight to maintain muscle. If you’re trying to gain muscle you’ll need slightly more.

Buy Frozen
A lot of healthy eaters never consider frozen foods. We’re often told these are bad because they’re less nutritious. Part of the reason for this belief is because we often criticize frozen food like fish sticks. It isn’t the freezing process causing the problems. It’s the fact the food was never healthy in the first place.

Frozen foods have a number of advantages to them. Firstly, they’re always prepared before being frozen. You don’t have to waste time cutting them and removing anything before they’re ready for cooking. They also have a longer shelf life so you can buy them in bulk. Frozen food is roughly half the price of fresh food. Buy frozen food in bulk from independent stores to take advantage of bulk discounts.

What a lot of people don’t know is frozen food locks nutrients in. The nutrient richness of fresh food declines over time, from the moment it’s harvested. Frozen items lock the nutrients in, so you can actually get more nutrients from frozen foods.

Buy Own Brand
Store brand items are not lower in quality. The only real difference between store brand and big brand is a lack of advertising. Once you get used to the taste of store brand you’ll wonder why you were paying so much for well-known brands before. The nutrient content is often exactly the same as their star-speckled counterparts.

Switch to Supplements
Supplements like fish oil can help you fulfill your need for vitamin B12 and other obscure minerals, but you shouldn’t rely on them. Yes, they’re cheap, but they don’t have any calories. You should only use these if you’re meeting your need for calories yet failing to meet your need for specific minerals.

Use the Seasons
Fruit and veg have different seasons. If you buy some strawberries in the winter it will cost a lot more than in the summer. Grocery stores need to import the strawberries from other countries when they can’t be grown in the US. This adds on to the overall price you pay. If you eat the same thing all year, you could be unwittingly throwing money away.

Work out the seasons for each of your favorite foods. Only buy these foods once they’re in season. It won’t seem like much. A few cents here and a few cents there. Over the course of a year, it would equal a few hundred dollars.

Calorie Dense
Buy calorie dense foods like potatoes and pasta. They aren’t necessarily going to fulfill your needs for vitamins and minerals, but they’ll fill your belly quickly. This method is ideal for smaller people who want to gain weight and bulk up. They’re full of carbohydrates the body can break down.

The problem with eating healthily is we all have the stereotypical image of eating lots of greens. Most green vegetables don’t have a lot of calories in them. They’re packed full of nutrients, but they won’t fill your belly. It’s why you would need to spend a lot of money to sustain a diet eating fruit and veg exclusively.