2014 SILVERADO AND SIERRA GET LEAN AND MEAN VIDYA BALAN PHOTOSHOOT NAMRATA JOSHIPURA'S SNOW- INSPIRED DESIGNS AT WIFW Foods that are bad for your teeth Add some feathers to your wardrobe DRESSES Like skirts, dresses can have feathers in them. Feathers can make an otherwise plain little black dress interesting and fun. Rihanna was seen wearing a short feather dress during a stage performance, and boy did she rock the look! HATS For a long time now, feathers have adorned the hat in many ways and this is perhaps one of the classiest ways to flaunt them. Queen Elizabeth II might even have a lesson or two on that. SKIRTS One very innovative and stylish way to wear a skirt is to have feathers on it. It not only ups one's style quotient, but also takes the look to a whole new level. MASKS The first thing that comes to your mind when you mention feathers in fashion is the Venetian mask. Now that New Year is just around the corner, masquerade parties will be the talk of town and ‘ FASHION HAS ALWAYS TAKEN INSPIRATION FROM NATURE EVERY NOW AND THEN. WHILE ANIMAL MOTIFS HAVE FOUND THEIR WAY TO FASHION, ANIMAL-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES ARE QUITE POPULAR TOO. BUT FEATHERS SEEM TO HAVE BECOME MOST POPULAR AND ARE PRESENT IN ALMOST EVERYONE'S WARDROBE IN ONE FORM OR THE OTHER. EARRINGS AND HEADBANDS ARE THE MOST COMMON WAYS TO WEAR FEATHERS. HERE ARE A FEW MORE DIFFERENT WAYS TO ADD THEM TO YOUR WARDROBE. L ike athletes who burn fat and build muscle to become more competitive, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 strategically replaced traditional steel with lightweight, high-strength steels for improved capability, safety and fuel efficiency. High-strength and ultra-high-strength steels make the Silverado and Sierra’s fully boxed frames and cabs lighter and stronger, helping the trucks deliver the best fuel efficiency of any V-8 pickup, with consumption as low as 8.7 L/100km highway. They also have class- leading towing capability of up to 5,443 kg (12,000 pounds) when equipped with the available 6.2L V- 8. Similarly, making the most of mass also enables Silverados and Sierras equipped with the 4.3L V-6 to tow up to 3,447 kg (7,600 pounds), the highest for any standard V-6 in the segment, with fuel consumption rated as low as 8.4 L/100km highway “Our customer tell us they want better fuel efficiency, but only if it doesn’t come at the expense of capability,” said Jeff Luke, executive chief engineer of the Silverado and Sierra. “By using lightweight materials like ultra-high-strength steel and aluminum for key structural parts and components in our new trucks we were able to improve both capability and efficiency.” It’s been said that stronger muscles and bones help prevent injury, and the same can be said of the high-strength and ultra- high-strength steels that make up two-thirds of Silverado and Sierra’s cab structures, including A-pillars, B-pillars, rocker panels, roof rails and underbody. High-strength steel is several times stronger than mild steel. T he Wanderer collection consisted of easy and contemporary silhouettes. Jumpsuits, skirts and cocktail dresses in colours like ice blue, snowy white, dust and sunset gold had a cooling effect. The metal dresses and shorts were as appealing as the ones in hues of blue. "Fabrics are mostly georgette and silk. I've used metal weave like the ones used for chairs," Namrata told reporters here after the show. these masks are just the thing to wear. So get one for your party now! T-SHIRTS Feathers are thought to go well with cocktail and party wear, but you can also take the casual route by wearing them on T-shirts. JACKETS Yes, feathers can also be worn with jackets. However, one should keep in mind that since they are normally of a slightly formal kind, they can be worn for meetings or FOR BEST DEALS AND INFORMATION SEE PAGE 36 ‘ DESIGNER NAMRATA JOSHIPURA TOOK INSPIRATION FROM SNOW, CLOUDS AND ICICLES TO PRESENT HER SUMMER LINE ON THIRD DAY OF WILLS LIFESTYLE INDIA FASHION WEEK ( WIFW) HERE ON FRIDAY. cocktail parties. SHOES Feathers are delicate and feminine and can adorn shoes well, especially the high-heeled variety. They can be great for party wear, but don't forget to be careful with them. CLUTCHES/BAGS Give a classy touch to your bags and clutch with that feathered look. You can also go goth with feathers, depending on which look you would like to sport. CANDIES, CARAMEL, LONG-LASTING SWEETS Since hard candies stick and cling tenaciously to the surfaces of your teeth and also take a long time to dissolve, it is very harmful. Dr Dabholkar warns, "Hard sweets might probably crack a tooth when you bite into them." Dr Jaradi adds, "It isn't the amount of sugar taken which is d a m a g i n g but how often the intake is." ACIDIC FOODS If you thought sucking on lemon wedges is a home-remedy for tooth whitening then you need to rethink, says Dr Dabholkar, because it is very harmful. He suggests that after eating oranges, lemons, tomatoes and grapefruit, teeth should be rinsed thoroughly. CHEWABLE PILLS There are chewable vitamin tablets that have concentrated acids which harm teeth as they clings to them. Even health drinks and vitamin waters are bad for dental health. STARCHY FOODS We tend to consume a lot of junk, starchy food without knowing the after-effects. Potato chips, white bread, pizza, pasta and burgers can easily get lodged between teeth and in the crevices between two teeth. Agreed they are not sweet nor sugary but the starch in these foods soon begin converting into sugar almost immediately because of the predigestive process that begins in our mouths. The sugar is harmful and our enamel starts becoming decalcified. SODAS, SPORTS DRINKS Sugary drinks like carbonated beverages, sports drinks are especially bad for teeth if one has them regularly. Dr Jaradi says, "Soft drinks are the leading source of added sugar among children and adolescents. Besides being laden with sugar, most soft drinks contain phosphoric and citric acids that erode tooth enamel."
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2014 SILVERADO
AND SIERRA GET
LEAN AND MEAN
VIDYA BALAN PHOTOSHOOT
NAMRATA JOSHIPURA'S SNOW-
INSPIRED DESIGNS AT WIFW
Foods that are badfor your teeth
Add some feathers to your wardrobeDRESSESLike skirts, dresses can havefeathers in them. Feathers canmake an otherwise plain little blackdress interesting and fun. Rihannawas seen wearing a short featherdress during a stage performance,and boy did she rock the look!HATSFor a long time now, feathers haveadorned the hat inmany ways and thisis perhaps one ofthe classiestways to flauntt h e m .Q u e e n
Elizabeth II might even have alesson or two on that.SKIRTSOne very innovative and stylishway to wear a skirt is to havefeathers on it. It not only ups one'sstyle quotient, but also takes thelook to a whole new level.MASKSThe first thing that comes to your
mind when you mentionfeathers in fashion is the
Venetian mask. Nowthat New
Ye a r
is justa r o u n d
the corner,m a s q u e r a d e
parties will be thetalk of town and
‘FASHION HAS ALWAYS TAKEN INSPIRATION FROM NATUREEVERY NOW AND THEN. WHILE ANIMAL MOTIFS HAVE FOUNDTHEIR WAY TO FASHION, ANIMAL-INSPIRED ACCESSORIESARE QUITE POPULAR TOO. BUT FEATHERS SEEM TO HAVEBECOME MOST POPULAR AND ARE PRESENT IN ALMOSTEVERYONE'S WARDROBE IN ONE FORM OR THE OTHER.EARRINGS AND HEADBANDS ARE THE MOST COMMON WAYSTO WEAR FEATHERS. HERE ARE A FEW MORE DIFFERENTWAYS TO ADD THEM TO YOUR WARDROBE.
Like athletes who burn fatand build muscle tobecome more competitive,the 2014 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500strategically replaced traditional steelwith lightweight, high-strength steelsfor improved capability, safety andfuel efficiency. High-strength andultra-high-strength steels make theSilverado and Sierra’s fully boxedframes and cabs lighter and stronger,helping the trucks deliver the bestfuel efficiency of any V-8 pickup, withconsumption as low as 8.7 L/100kmhighway. They also have class-leading towing capability of up to5,443 kg (12,000 pounds) whenequipped with the available 6.2L V-8. Similarly, making the most of massalso enables Silverados and Sierrasequipped with the 4.3L V-6 to towup to 3,447 kg (7,600 pounds), the
highest for any standard V-6 in thesegment, with fuel consumptionrated as low as 8.4 L/100km highway“Our customer tell us they wantbetter fuel efficiency, but only if itdoesn’t come at the expense ofcapability,” said Jeff Luke, executivechief engineer of the Silverado andSierra. “By using lightweightmaterials like ultra-high-strengthsteel and aluminum for key structuralparts and components in our newtrucks we were able to improve bothcapability and efficiency.” It’s beensaid that stronger muscles and boneshelp prevent injury, and the same canbe said of the high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels that make uptwo-thirds of Silverado and Sierra’scab structures, including A-pillars,B-pillars, rocker panels, roof rails andunderbody. High-strength steel isseveral times stronger than mild steel.
The Wanderer collectionconsisted of easy andcontemporary silhouettes.Jumpsuits, skirts and cocktail
dresses in colours like ice blue, snowywhite, dust and sunset gold had acooling effect.The metal dresses and shorts were asappealing as the ones in hues of blue."Fabrics are mostly georgette and silk.I've used metal weave like the onesused for chairs," Namrata told reportershere after the show.
these masks are just the thing towear. So get one for your partynow!T-SHIRTSFeathers are thought to go wellwith cocktail and party wear, butyou can also take the casual routeby wearing them on T-shirts.JACKETSYes, feathers can also be worn withjackets. However, one should keepin mind that since they arenormally of a slightly formal kind,they can be worn for meetings or
FOR BEST DEALS AND INFORMATION SEE PAGE 36
‘ DESIGNER NAMRATA JOSHIPURATOOK INSPIRATION FROM SNOW,CLOUDS AND ICICLES TO PRESENTHER SUMMER LINE ON THIRD DAYOF WILLS LIFESTYLE INDIA FASHIONWEEK ( WIFW) HERE ON FRIDAY.
cocktail parties.SHOESFeathers are delicate and feminineand can adorn shoes well,especially the high-heeled variety.They can be great for party wear,but don't forget to be careful withthem.CLUTCHES/BAGSGive a classy touch to your bagsand clutch with that featheredlook. You can also go goth withfeathers, depending on which lookyou would like to sport.
CANDIES, CARAMEL, LONG-LASTING SWEETSSince hard candies stick and cling tenaciously to the surfaces ofyour teeth and also take a long time to dissolve, it is very harmful. DrDabholkar warns, "Hard sweets might probably crack a tooth whenyou bite into them." Dr Jaradi adds, "It isn't the amount of sugartaken which is d a m a g i n g but how often the intake is."ACIDIC FOODSIf you thought sucking on lemon wedges is a home-remedy fortooth whitening then you need to rethink, says Dr Dabholkar,because it is very harmful. He suggests that after eating oranges,lemons, tomatoes and grapefruit, teeth should be rinsed thoroughly.CHEWABLE PILLSThere are chewable vitamin tablets that have concentrated acidswhich harm teeth as they clings to them. Even health drinks andvitamin waters are bad for dental health.STARCHY FOODSWe tend to consume a lot of junk, starchy food without knowing theafter-effects. Potato chips, white bread, pizza, pasta and burgers caneasily get lodged between teeth and in the crevices between twoteeth. Agreed they are not sweet nor sugary but the starch in thesefoods soon begin converting into sugar almost immediately becauseof the predigestive process that begins in our mouths. The sugar isharmful and our enamel starts becoming decalcified.SODAS, SPORTS DRINKSSugary drinks like carbonated beverages, sports drinks are especiallybad for teeth if one has them regularly.Dr Jaradi says, "Soft drinks are theleading source of added sugaramong children andadolescents. Besides beingladen with sugar, most softdrinks containphosphoric andcitric acidsthat erodet o o t henamel."
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Turn things around, make sure that they do theirshare. Social activity should be on your agenda.Social activity with friends and relatives will be most
successful. Try to calm down and listen to your par tner's complaints.Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.
Take care of chores that have been hanging overyour head. Residential moves will be favorable, andlarger quar ters the most probable direction. Com-
for t is a necessity.Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
Avoid getting involved with married individuals. Youwill have no problem getting your point across to thosein a position to help you. Verbal abuse may lead to
walkouts; don't make any rash statements you may regret later.Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
You might find that the extra cash will come in handywhen an oppor tunity to invest comes along. Youmust take care not to over exert yourself if involved insports. You should catch up on correspondence. Escapist
tendencies will result in a poor reputation and a lack of confidence.Your lucky day this week will be Friday.
Beware of colleagues who don't have your bestinterests in mind. Take care of your personalneeds. Be cour teous if you wish to avoid majordelays. Arguments will flare up if you get backed
into an emotional corner.Your lucky day this week will be Friday.
You can make major gains professionally by com-pleting projects on time. You can gain distinction;however, it may be for the wrong reasons. Prob-lems on the home front might be a little disconcer t-
ing. You can make headway in the workforce if you put your mind to it.Your lucky day this week will be Sunday.
Look into ways to better yourself through improv-ing your dietary habits and daily routines. You maybe for tunate while traveling. Be careful that you don'toverextend yourself. Job changes are in order. Go
for interviews or send out resumes.Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
You will have to be careful not to fall into traps setby jealous colleagues. Try to keep to yourself; workdiligently on domestic chores and responsibilities. Youshould be traveling to that exotic destination you've been
dreaming about. You can make sound financial investments if you act fast.Your lucky day this week will be Tuesday.
You could easily lose your temper at work. Don'tpush your opinions or ideas on others. Dream alittle this week. You may have difficulty trying to getyour mate to understand your position. You should
avoid getting involved in the personal problems of colleagues.Your lucky day this week will be Saturday.
Traffic will be busier than you anticipated, so try toget a head star t if you have made plans to travel.Don't let your emotions inter fere with completingyour chores. Your ability to dazzle others with your
unique and innovative ideas will attract attention. You can become obsessedwith detail and must be sure to divide your time appropriately.Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
Do not allow colleagues to hinder your ambitions.You would be wise to consider attending lecturesthat will broaden your awareness concerning yourprofessional direction. Secret affairs may only cause
complications in your life. Set aside any decisions regarding yourpersonal life this week.Your lucky day this week will be Thursday.
Opportunities to make advancements through goodbusiness sense are evident. Travel will be on yourmind, but you should be sure that you've got all yourwork up-to-date. You will not be able to contain your
emotions this week. Don't let your partner get you going. You are bestto travel or attend lectures or seminars.Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday.
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INTERESTING FACTS♦♦♦♦♦ Psychologically, damaged people are the
strongest b/c they know they can surviveanything. Pain strengthens the mind.
♦♦♦♦♦ There are actually seven different types oftwins: Identical, Fraternal, Mirror-Image, PolarBody (Half Identical), Mixed Chromosome,Superfecundation, and Superfetation.
♦♦♦♦♦ There are enough restaurants in New York Cityto try a new restaurant every night for 50 yearsand never visit the same place twice.
Pimples? Go for garlicjuice or mud pack Sleeping (too much/little)
Sleeping for less than five hours or more than nine hourscan elevate your blood pressure and stress level. Moreover,it also increases the risk of coronary diseases.DepressionAll of us have to go through a moment of stress, depressionand tension, due to some reason or the other. Naturally, youcan't get away with these emotions easily, but the way youhandle these emotions can take a toll on your heart health.SnoringBesides being annoying, it is also a sign of sleep apnea.People with sleep apnea have an increased risk of heartproblems because they usually breathe in intervals,which causes the blood pressure to increase.Over exercisingExercising past your limit puts a strain on your heart,which results in heart fatigue or fainting. Hence, neverpush yourself beyond your limit. However, since themajority of people everywhere usually exercise belowor up to moderate activity levels, this is a problem thatonly exists for a very minor group.Oral hygieneBad oral health can give you bad breath and can alsoincrease the chances of cardiac arrest. Wondering howboth are related? It is because bacterias from the gumspass through the blood vessels, which narrows thepassages and reduces the blood flow, which furtherrisk your heart health.Over eatingObesity is the leading cause of heart problems. And obesityis caused because of eating too much and not exercising.Hence, try to eat less, avoid sugary and high calorie fooditems, to live a healthy life.SmokingSmoking even one cigarette a day, can double the risk ofheart problems. Besides, heart problems, it causes cancerand many other pulmonary diseases.
7 Habits that canharm your heart
If pimples and acne scars on the face are bothering you, try puttingsome garlic juice or a mud pack. Or if you are game for medicalhelp, laser treatment and chemical peels are an alternative, say
dermatologists. The acne problem usually starts around the age of10-13. Though many get rid of it by their 20s, for some it lingers.
"In teenagers, there are two things that trigger acne problem.First is hormonal changes in their body. In boys, it is the increasedsecretion of testosterone and in girls, the levels of both testosteroneand oestrogen rises," Chytra V. Anand, cosmetic dermatologist,Kosmoderma Clinics, Bangalore, said in an interview.
"Due to these hormones the oil secretion in the body increasesand the skin becomes oily and more prone to acne and breakouts.The other trigger for acne is bacterial infection," she added. Anandsays about 90 per cent of teenagers suffer from acne in varyingdegrees of severity. It has a psychological effect on youngsterswho want to have clean and clear skin.Various medical and naturaltreatments are available. "Medicated creams and face washes arethere. Topical treatments for teenaged acne include benzoyl peroxide,sulphur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid are there. The US Food andDrug Administration ( FDA) has found these effective for treatingacne," said Meenakshi Agarwal, a Mumbai-based cosmetic surgeon.
If the condition worsens, doctors prescribe oral antibiotics forbacterial infection, hormonal pills and light therapy with lasers. Thelasers can cost Rs.5,000-Rs.10,000. "Chemical peels andmicrodermabrasion are used to lighten post-acne scarring and costanything between Rs.1,500 and Rs.3,000," said Indu Tolani,dermatologist, Clinic Dermatec. "Post-acne scars can be cleared byclean-ups with salicylic or glycolic acid at a clinic. Gentle exfoliationwith these acids helps in taking out blackheads and whiteheads.Also, the skin becomes acidic and the bacteria doesn't grow in anacidic environment," said Anand. But she warns teenagers againstrandom treatments at beauty salons, saying: "It is important thatthe clean-up should be undertaken under the guidance of adermatologist in a clinic."
Some natural remedies like garlic juice, clay packs and lemonjuice also help in avoiding acne and lightens scars.
"To avoid acne, wash your skin twice a day. Make sure thatyou use a mild face wash that is meant for your skin type. Washingyour face too frequently, especially with harsh cosmetics, canaggravate your acne. Try to avoid processed foods like white breadand noodles as they often trigger outbreaks," Agarwal said in aninterview. "Use a face pack made of Fuller's earth (non-plastic clayor claylike earthy material) at least once or twice a week. This willhelp extract excess sebum and is therefore one of the best naturalmethods to treat acne. "You can also apply a little garlic juice onyour face, for about an hour at least once a week. Although garlicjuice will kill off acne-causing bacteria, do not keep it for too longas it can aggravate sensitive skin," she added.
Mix equal parts of milk cream and lemon juice and apply onyour face, says Anand. The lactic acid and citric acid in these two(respectively) help in lightening the scars. Tolani says naturalremedies help, but medical treatments are more efficient.
"A lot of people try out natural, home-based remedies like claypacks to cut back the oil from their face. Some use gram flour toscrub away the debris and acne-laden skin, but these treatmentsare not sufficient and can't replace the efficacy of medicaltreatments," she said.
How about a splash of black in your home?Black is indisputably the
colour that spells suavestyle and sophistication.
But does it really work that wellwhen you pull it out of thesartorial confines, into the wallsand upholstery of your homes?
Most interior designers anddecorators state tha t b lackdoes make a statement but ithas its own drawbacks too. Thecolour has the quality to makethings look smaller than they areand that is why it is hugelypopular among the well-endowedmen and women. They bankupon this dark colour toindiscreetly take away a fewpounds off them! And this is justwhat black does even to yourhome. It tends to make it looksmaller.
Ketki Passi, interiordesigner, explains, "Any darkcolour makes rooms look smaller.And I believe that a black flooror ceiling is not really advisable.When you choose to use black,it is wise to accent it with otherbright colours." Using accentsis essential when you have a lotof black in the room.
Designer Krsna Mehtasays, "I prefer charcoal to thebasic black. Charcoal wall looks
bedroom is black you can usethis colour for decorative itemssuch as throw pillows, or assource of contrast on a colouraccent wall.
Young singer-actor AdityaNarayan is a hardcore black fan."I have been obsessed with thiscolour since my teenage daysand had always wanted to use itin my home. Now almost theentire decor at my house is doneup in this colour. I designed myhouse all by myself and everylittle thing in my home has beenhand-picked by me." Thetalented young man has twoblack cars and has alreadybooked a third one of the samecolour! Though like many otheryoungsters he loves the brightsunny and windy outdoors;when it comes to interiors hewants everything to be dark. Hesays, "I don't like it to be toobright. Here I am writing songs,singing, listening to music,watching TV or sleeping, so I likeit to be muted and dark. Somemay call it bizarre but I love it."Using black and its shades canbe tricky but you can incorporateit all in nicely when you useaccents. So go ahead and getblacked out!
great and so does deep gray.Absolute dark black may notwork well for walls. But blackaccents can change the look ofany room." He advises that whena room has charcoal walls, thenthe furniture could be fuschia orteal or an oatmeal or cement-coloured upholstery.
Interior designer MohitNissar adds that lighting playsan important role in a home,where the decor ispredominantly black. "A blackand white combination workswell," says Ketki, adding "Sinceblack compliments anything, oneis free to use any colour alongwith it — like matte gold orsilver." When it is the livingroom that we are talking about,cushions, curtains, rugs ofbright colours go very well.
A bedroom should alwayshave some warm elements, so it'sbest not to have black and whiteas the only colours in thebedroom. A fuschia carpet or rugcan look great on a glossy blacktiled floor. Actress Koena Mitrahas used black for her home witha lot of red.
Deciding to use colouraccents like a red or a white etc,in your room can help. When the
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What to have post workoutConfused about the best
options to eat and drinkafter hitting the gym?
We guide you... Do you sweat it out at
the gym and then gorge on yourfavourite food? Not many peopleare aware of what theyshould eat afterworking out.It's extremelyimportant toeat right - atthe right time -
after exercising. Not doing somakes it difficult for you to loseweight, and also deprives your
juices - are the best after-workout options.
Those who do strenuousexercise for more than 45 minutesshould ideally have ready-madedrinks that contain electrolyte.This resets the water andelectrolyte balance of the bodyfaster than plain water. Otheroptions are lemon juice with salt,or coconut water, says generalphysician Dr Poonam Shah.
Some energy/sports drinkscontain protein and/orcarbohydrates. These are usefulafter strenuous bodybuildingexercises for longer periods. DrShah says those suffering fromhypertension should avoiddrinks with higher sodiumcontent. Also, liquids withcaffeine should be avoided latein the evening as they may leadto sleeplessness. Diabeticsshould avoid drinks with highercarbohydrate content. Fruit
body of nutrition and energy.Here's a list food items that willhelp your body replenish itsenergy in a healthy way.
What to drink?"When you exercise for an
hour or more, the body loses alot of water, depending on the
intensity of theworkout. This
may lead todehydration,"says altitude
e x p e r tN e v i l l eW a d i a ,w h oa d v i s e sconsumption
o f 250 ml of fluidwithin 30 minutes of exercising.This is in addition to 200 ml offluid, consumed every 10 to 20minutes, during the workout.According to Wadia, energydrinks - not sports drinks or fruit
juices contain energy in theform of sucrose, which getseasily converted into fat. So,they are not an ideal option forthose attempting weight lossand weight maintenance.Diabetes patients and thosewho have undergone bariatricsurgery should also avoid fruitjuices.
When to eat?Some people believe that
they shouldn't eat after aworkout. "I recommend eatingproteins and good carbs afterexercising, preferably within 45minutes, or maximum an hour.That's the time when musclesabsorb maximum nutrients andwhen glycogen, an energyreserve in your muscles, isreplaced most efficiently. Thismakes your metabolism burn fatfaster and more efficiently,"says Pilates expert SamirPurohit.
Moisturisers are available in a mind-boggling range withthe goodness of ingredients such as vitamins, minerals,sunscreens, almonds, milk cream and plant extracts like
vanilla, liquorice, berries, cherries and even exotic herbs. They softenour skin and help in maintaining its healthy glow. Yes, moisturizersare available in a plethora of variants today; some claim to brightenyour skin tone, some work hard to reduce the flakiness, some comewith anti-ageing properties; whatever be their USP the bottom line isthat moisturisers increase the skin's watercontent and encourage anorderly shedding of cells in the topmost layer resulting in silk-smoothskin. Moisturisers protect our skin from drying up. When used regularly,they help in slowing down the skin'ageing process. Dry skin is moreprone to wrinkles; since, in dry skin the normal barrier function of theskin is disturbed, the layers of lipid in the stratum corneum are notformed normally. This means that water can more readily evaporatefrom the skin's surface, allowing the cells to dry out. It further leads to
cracking and shrinking of skinsurface and reduces the abilityof the skin to act as a naturalbarrier against the entryof allergens, irritantsand microbes in ourbody.
Mechanism of moisturisersIrrespective of the variety, most moisturisers work in one or more
of the following ways:OcclusiveContain oils such as liquid paraffin, soft paraffin, lanolin, coconut
oil or emulsifying wax. These provide a layer of oil on the surface of theskin that prevents water evaporating from the skin surface.
These will not absorb fully into the skin and may make clothesgreasy but they are very effective, particularly if applied overnight.
How moisturisers affect your skin
2014 Chevrolet Corvetteis all About the Aero
Purposeful beauty in new design contributes high-speedstability, track capability The precisely sculpted design ofthe all-new 2014 Corvette delivers more than just stunning
good looks - every line, vent, inlet and surface has been optimizedfor performance. "The all-new Corvette integrates more high-performance aerodynamic features than ever before, many takendirectly from Corvette Racing," said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chiefengineer. "For example, the front grill and radiator flow pathsreduce lift, improving vehicle stability at high speeds by keepingthe car pressed to the pavement. In addition, functional ventsincrease track capability by channeling air to the brakes, as well asheat exchangers for the transmission and differential." To developthe aerodynamic package, engineers started with data gleanedfrom years of on-track, high-speed performance from the CorvetteRacing program - the most successful program ever in theAmerican Le Mans Series and the 2012 GT Class champion. Thesetechniques were applied to the production car using some of theindustry's most advanced computer-aided modeling programs topredict and track airflow over, under and through the newCorvette's body.
"Its sculpted design excites in all the ways that a Corvettehas for six decades, with elements carefully shaped in the windtunnel to increase airflow potential and improve cooling for asystem that is as efficient as possible," said Kirk Bennion,Corvette exterior design manager. "It's said that form followsfunction, but in the case of the aerodynamic 2014 Corvette, formand function work cohesively to produce beautiful purpose."
Chevrolet will introduce the 2014 Corvette on Sunday,January 13, 2013.
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HOW BINGE DRINKING HARMS YOUR HEALTH
Abstaining from drinks allweek and getting drunkon the weekend is not as
good an idea as you think it is.Men and women have
different drinking capacities andbeing drunk slows down yourreaction time and ability to processinformation. Clinical psychologistSeema Hingorrany says that bingedrinking is a common pattern ofexcessive alcohol use and refersto drinking heavily over a shortperiod of time with the intention
of getting drunk, resulting inimmediate and severe intoxication."The National Institute on AlcoholAbuse and Alcoholism definesbinge drinking as a pattern ofdrinking that brings a person'sBlood Alcohol Concentration(BAC) to 0.08 grams per cent orabove. This typically happenswhen men consume five or moredrinks, and when women consumefour or more drinks, in about twohours," she says.
Obesity surgeon Dr Manish
Motwan says that binge drinkingis most common among 16 to 24-year-olds. "Consuming largequantities of alcohol in a shortperiod of time is getting verypopular today but can haveseveral consequences," he says.
