Inside Hookah - Online Hookah Lifestyle Magazine

The Truth is self – explanatory, it is a section dedicated to spreading Truth! Each month we will bring you Inside knowledge and rare facts about interesting topics, both hookah and non-hookah related, that you may not have otherwise known about.

We at Inside Hookah may not always support the points of view from the writer who submits the piece; however, we are devoted to dispelling the misnomers that create negative clout. You can count on us to bring you The Truth monthly with: Bridging the Gap, History, and Hookahs Then and Now.

History - The Silk Road

History - The Silk Road

In antiquity the movement of goods was as important as it is today. Using the natural resources available locally, each region in the world created products that were unique. For example: Badakshan, in what is now northeastern Afghanistan, is rich in the precious opaque, deep blue gem: Lapis Lazuli. This gem was often used to construct trinkets and other keepsakes for royalty, but was also used as a spice for cooking. As a result Badakshan became known as the Lapis lazuli ...
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Real Talk - Hookahs & Health

Real Talk - Hookahs & Health

A critique of the WHO TobReg's "Advisory Note" report entitled: "Waterpipe tobacco smoking: health effects, research needs and recommended actions by regulators"1

While hookahs are most popularly known as a source of entertainment and a social centerpiece, they are also a serious part of many people’s culture and way of life. Of late there have been several debates and controversy regarding the health benefits and/or hazards of hookah smoking. Tobacco consult...
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Bridging the Gap - Culture to Culture

Bridging the Gap - Culture to Culture

“At the end of the night, together with the help of the host, Hanz rolled up the rug and carried it away. (It should be noted that Persian Rugs are generally considered to be the best and most valuable hand-made rugs in the world.)....”