Nevine A. Abaza's Blog

Cell Safe Banking Stem Cells for a Healthier Future Published in Identity Magazine October 2010 Written by: Nevine A. Abaza Based on an interview with: Dr. Hisham Issa, General and Medical Manager of Cell Safe Cord Blood Bank It breaks our hearts when dear ones die from an incurable disease. When we first hear the news, we know they are doomed, and we feel helpless as we watch them fade away from our lives. For every disease there is a cure; only some cures are yet to be discovered. Only a few years ago did we start learning of what seemed like a new medical fad that gave hope to a healthier future, promising a cure for some incurable diseases by simply storing our babies’ cord blood in a special blood bank. People stood still in wonder: are we being hoaxed? Is it only a fad? The truth is, it is a medical blessing in discovery, and the technology is available within our reach. Cell Safe, the first cord blood bank to open in Egypt, offers us hope for a healthier life. What Is Cord Blood...

Do you feel that your teeth are too short? That your gum line is uneven? That when you smile there is just too much gum showing? If you keep your mouth closed while smiling to keep your gummy smile from flashing out, then you’ve got nothing to worry about—change is here! Now you can have that gorgeous smile you’ve always dreamed of, without letting your excess gums ruin your look. Periodontal procedures are now available to restore and improve your smile by improving your gum line; this is called esthetic crown lengthening. What Is Esthetic Crown Lengthening? It is a periodontal plastic surgical procedure where gums (gingival tissue) are removed or repositioned in a more symmetrical manner to effectively reduce the appearance of a gummy smile, giving the patient the proportional smile they’ve always dreamed of. Treatment varies from one patient to another, depending on their case and the cause of the gummy smile. The Different Causes of Gummy Smiles Overgrown Gums (Altered Passive Erup...

You know you are gifted. Your soul elevates to a pure haven when you use your talent, be it music, dance, art, cooking, writing, sports, or whatever talent you possess. For those few moments you know who you are, you have no doubts about your identity, or where you belong. You just know that there is nothing in the world that can make you feel more in harmony and in peace. You are gifted, but people that surround you don’t encourage you, even if they do admit that you are talented, but they see it as nothing more than a hobby, something to do when you have nothing better to do; they just don’t get it.

By: Nevine A. Abaza Published in Identity Magazine . July 2011. When I first heard about how “eco-friendly” and “green” El Gouna is, my honest first thought to myself was “what a typical cliché, its just another marketing scam”! But my thought was instantly corrected and changed during my interview with Sherife Abdel Messih, the Environmental Advisor of the Chairman of ‘Orascom Hotels and Development’ on renewable energy projects, and the founder and CEO of ‘Future Energy Corporation’, the leading company serving renewable energy industry in the Middle east and North Africa. El Gouna quite simply is an environmentally friendly, zero waste, energy saving, green, beachside resort, with no compromise on comfort or style.

The best thing about being in a relationship is that you get to be all tacky and yet super cute. On a day that is haunted by tackiness and cheesiness like Valentine’s day, it is very easy to turn into a stinky cheesy person who makes people in need of urgent ventilation. Planning on making people sick? Here are some tips on how to do just that!

By: Nevine A. Abaza Published in  Identity Magazine Asses Yourself Sit down with yourself. Jot down what you think are your pros and cons, dreams, life goals, write down everything, don’t limit yourself or holdback. Start setting a plan and figure out the changes you need to do. “Everybody is a genius. But if you Judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Albert Einstein Motivate Yourself Constantly remind yourself of your dreams and goals. Stay strong and don’t wait for anyone else to motivate you or to believe in you. Push yourself forward, break your old habits, and move on to being who you want to be. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle

HEY WOMEN YES, NOW I'M TALKING TO YOU! Published:  Identity magazine You meet a guy and you think he’s cute. You day dream about him, talk to your friends about how attractive and smart he is. Your dreams come true and he finally starts doing those steps that show he is into you, and what do you do? You find yourself backing off, treating him differently, getting out of your way to avoid him, do your best to talk to other guys when he’s around, and when you find him talking to another girl you decide he’s not into you, and you will let her have him. Wait a second, what happened there?! No wonder guys think we’re insane! Let me tell you exactly what happened...

HEY MEN YES, I'M TALKING TO YOU! Published in  Identity magazine . You meet a girl, and think she’s the one. You can’t stop thinking about her, yet she seems to have no clue, and you don’t know what to do to catch her attention. One thing for sure is that she is no psychic, and even if she is, it’s quite impossible to know that a guy likes you just cause he says, “Hi, how are you?” Do you have any idea how many people say that? We can’t walk the earth believing that every guy that ever says hi and asks how we are has a crush on us, secretly we are his one and only love, and the girl of his dreams. If you love a girl you have to let her know.