Bloom Magazine Qatar October 2016 by Ravi Nair

A BRIGHT LIFESTYLE

October 2016

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FASHION

Alice & Olivia Fall 2016 collection

JEWELLERY CATWALK

Dramatic couture looks from

Ralph & Russo CHAT

Biofeedback gaining acceptance in managing migraine

Petite or plus size: Choosing the right pearls for your body type

HAIR CARE

Blow-drying or air-drying? Top hairdresser dispels the myths

TRAVEL Should you turn your phone off during a flight?

BEAUTY Sculpting your face with the magic techniques of contouring

Dramatic couture looks from RALPH & RUSSO

ack to school usually means back to structure. Moms put in a lot of effort because they want the new school year to be positive and exciting for their kids. But it’s also important to take care of themselves, even during the busy back-to-school season … schedule a massage, mani & pedi for your nails, take a different yoga or dance class you’ve never done before or practice your favorite hobby!

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FA S H I O N

On the following pages we will show you the latest fashion and style trends, in addition to some hair and beauty myths, in addition to a diverse range of articles about fitness, health, simple strategies to meet your daily stress with a calm and more focused mind. By taking time for yourselve, you are re-energizing for whatever comes your way and being a better parent for your children.

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C AT WA L K

ALICE & OLIVIA Stacey Bendet’s Fall 2016 Collection

M E N FA S H I O N

CH Fall / Winter 2016 Men's Collection

STYLE

MATERNITY CLOTHING: How baby-bump fashions have changed

J E W E L L E RY

DIOR’S NEW HIGH JEWELRY COLLECTION Takes Inspiration from the Splendors of Versailles

AC C E S S O R I E S

H E A LT H

COSMETICS

MICHAEL KORS To Release Fall 2016 Collection

TROUBLE SLEEPING? Experts give tips on finding rest at night

An exclusive look at the latest launches in the beauty industry FITNESS

12 Easy ways to burn calories

Healthy lunch recipes

Get a taste of New York's ice cream museum while you can

CUISINE

T R AV E L

W H E R E TO S TAY

A Summer of Fun and Discovery at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

LITTLE STYLE

DOLCE & GABBANA: Fantacy Fashion For Children

CATWALK

Dramatic looks from

Ralph & Russo Australian fashion house Ralph & Russo showed their fall/winter 2016 collection at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.

Design duo Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo showcased a red carpet-ready collection with an old school Hollywood glamor feel to it. The magnificent show featured beautiful gowns that were feminine and floral. A variety of the other dresses also had delicate embroidery on sheer fabric. Additionally, feathers and lace were popular mediums in the collection. 5

FASHION

Alice & Olivia

Fall 2016 collection

Stacey Bendetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall 2016 collection for alice + olivia is set in the cultural playground that was and is downtown New York City. For Bendet, this collection is a modern ode to the late seventies downtown art scene; where rock and roll edge meets geek chic glamour. New York was bleak and dangerous, financially bankrupt but culturally rich as the art and music scenes boomed. The air was filled with perilous possibilities and a melting pot of cool culture. 6

The collection is comprised of an eclectic sensual mix of pieces with a palette referencing the kaleidoscope of colors by the artist Frank Stella. Bendet has created a world of underground subway stations, artist studios, and rock and roll vinyl backdrops for this strong and vibrant collection. Multi-colored knits and robust prints add exciting elements to this collectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s framework. Leopard and romantic florals are the focus, easily offset by the more playful graphics incorporated into this season. There is a sense of personality and sophistication in Bendetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thoughtfully embellished pieces. Silhouettes range from strong suiting to soft feminine embellished midiskirts, beautifully embroidered gowns, brocade shift-dresses, beaded bell bottoms and feminine bow-tie blouses creating a well-balanced collection. Sweet separates make layering look and feel effortless while adding an element of individuality.

JEWELLERY

Petite or plus size:

Choosing the right pearls for your body type When you pick the right jewelry for the right outfit, it will make a stunning combination.

When it comes to this year's fashion trends, opulence is set to be big in the second half of this year - especially for jewellery. Eye-catching pearl necklaces and earrings are already dominating the catwalk right now. However personal shopper and fashion consultant Sonja Grau says that certain body types are better suited to certain pearl sizes. Petite women getting in on the opulent jewellery trend should opt for smaller pearls, since bigger ones could appear too dominant and overwhelming. The reverse is also true, as bigger beads will look better on bigger women, Grau says.

Keira Knightley Lands Another Chanel Campaign

A brand ambassador for Chanel for several years now, British actress Keira Knightley now has a new role as the face of Chanel Fine Jewelry. The 31-year-old star will appear in the upcoming Coco Crush campaign directed by Mario Testino and set to be released in fall 2016. In the past, Keira has appeared in campaigns for Coco Mademoiselle perfume and the Rouge Coco lipstick collection.

Dior’s New High Jewelry Collection

Takes Inspiration from the Splendors of Versailles Imagine for a moment that you might be able to pluck a drop from a chandelier at the Chateau de Versailles and transpose it into an earring, ring, or a necklace. Then imagine that you could travel 250 years or so back in time and see a jewel as it might appear dancing in candlelight. Getting the past to speak in the present tense is the feat that jewelry designer Victoire de Castellane has pulled off for her latest collection of high jewelry at Dior. Further along, other highlights include the Chambre du Roi (King’s Bedroom) necklace anchored by an important sapphire, and the Salon de Mercure bracelet in platinum, pink gold, darkened silver, diamonds, and ruby. “That was a challenge for the atelier, because they know I like it when the metal disappears and the ribbon conveys movement, plus it has to stay light,” de Castellane noted. “These pieces prove that we’re working with the best ateliers in the world.”

ACCESSORIES

CAROLINA HERRERA FALL/WINTER 2016

A woman with travel and style on her mind makes a perfect match for the Fall Winter 2016 CH Carolina Herrera collection. With #CHic pieces in rich fabrics and sleek silhouettes; the collection lends itself to uncomplicated dressing. From a top handle style to a shoulder bag, the accessories have features that allow you to style them your way. Sleek leather bags, decorated with abstract prints and fur touches, make for the must have accessory of the season. Sleek shoes run the range from suede knee high open toe boots to a T- strap stiletto, punctuating the collection with statement pieces adding a fun new flare and spirit.

MICHAEL KORS To Release Fall 2016 Collection Individual style is the theme of the Fall 2016 Michael Kors Collection advertising campaign, shot by Mario Testino. “This season, we’re throwing out the rulebook,” says Michael Kors. “From flirty feathers to textural tweeds, it’s all about individual style and clothes with personality.”

For Michael Kors Collection, Testino captured Freja Beha Erichsen in the backseat of a luxe vintage car. With everything from chain detailing, feathers and oversized fur on show, the images highlight the bold texture and statement-making detailing of Fall’s clothes and accessories. The campaign imagery stays true to the glamorous Michael Kors campaign aesthetic of recent seasons—a portrait of a woman having a private moment while traveling in the utmost luxury—with Erichsen’s inimitable look and personality bringing a fresh, modern mood.

DSQUARED2 FW16

From the unexpected collection influences of samurai, Victoriana and combat, women’s accessories convey a mix of the Dsquared2 women’s distinct characteristics: individual, feminine and tough. Inspired by the samurai fighter; sharp heels, bags, belts and cuffs are armored with metal and leather plates, laced with ropes and brightly colored swinging tassels. Structured rectangular leather bags are laden with details—tassels and leather and metal loops like those found on a samurai’s armor together with the interlinked pair of Ds. Extraordinary craftsmanship is behind the Victorian vintage- style clasped bejeweled purses and decorative sandals, in embroidered organza, lace and velvet. Tassels swing from earrings, and necklaces and brooches are a detailed with gleaming black beads and ribbon.

Mulberry

introduces the new CAMDEN

EYEWEAR

Mulberry’s Creative Director Johnny Coca has just released a new bag of the season, The Camden. which is designed for fast paced urban living and comes in Mulberry’s trademark striking colour ways Clay, Burgundy, Indigo & Black as well as tri colour options – Dune, Burgundy and Canary or Caramel, Emerald and Midnight in smooth calf leather. The beauty of the Camden is that you can really change the look and the feel of the bag to suit your style and look.

The new salvatore ferragamo collection combines timeless elegance with contemporaneity to encapsulate the brand’s unmistakable style. 11

CRAFTSMANSHIP

Elie Saab partners with MBC to produce

‘Project Runway Middle East’

Hanan Ghazwani

he wait is finally over. Gearing up to showcase the Arab world’s future stars of the fashion industry, ‘Project Runway Middle East (ME)’ finally arrives on MBC 4 and MBC MASR. The debut season of the highly anticipated reality TV programme will see 15 contestants battle it out over 13 weeks, all with the number one goal of impressing a judging panel of industry luminaries with their designs, and reaching the grand finale.

And it certainly won’t be an easy task; every assignment will take place under the watchful eyes of world-renowned celebrity designer Elie Saab – appearing on the show as head judge – along with Tunisian fashion icon, actress and television presenter Afef Jnifen. A surprise judge – either a celebrity guest or fashion expert – will join the duo every episode. Rounding up the ‘Project Runway ME’ line-up, Saudi Arabian creative expert Faris Al Shehri will mentor the participants every week, while Lebanese-Australian model and former Miss Australia Jessica Kahawaty will present the programme. During the Launch Event Afef Jnifen greeted attendees, offering them more information on her role in the

Afef Jnifen: beauty lies in simplicity Elie Saab: you have to be constantly planning and innovating in order to remain successful.”

programme, and mentioning that it was Elie Saab himself who convinced her to join the show. Detailing her experience on ‘Project Runway ME’ so far, Jnifen said it has been “very positive”.She continued: “I’m used to a high standard of professionalism in Italy, but after doing this production with MBC, I’ve seen a whole other level [of professionalism]. As for her advice to up-and-coming designers in the Middle East, Jnifen noted: “Young designers here are very talented, but they need to work more on the little things – like paying close attention to details and trying to avoid going overboard. Personally, I believe that beauty lies in simplicity.”

Also appearing at the event was none other than Elie Saab who, despite being known for shying away from the limelight, took part in an exclusive panel moderated by Mazen Hayek, MBC Group’s Official Spokesman. Hayek continued: “’Project Runway ME’ is the latest arrival to build on the success of the current roster of talent and reality television entertainment offered by MBC Group across its channels and other platforms. It’s also no doubt a welcome addition to the multitude of MBC’s other shows and local productions, plus special reports that have always been unique offerings to the world of fashion.” He concluded by thanking Dubai Design District (d3) for its support, “the best destination for promoting and nurturing emerging local talent, and providing a creative hub for established international luxury and fashion brands.” Addressing questions by the media, the Lebanese celebrity couturier touched on several topics, most nota-

bly his experience on ‘Project Runway ME’ so far, and revealing the main reasoning behind wanting to take part. “I’ve always wanted to be able to celebrate my success with the people of my country and the rest of the Arab region, so I am very optimistic about ‘Project Runway ME’,” he said. “I have great respect for every contestant who took part in Season One, because they all come from regular backgrounds [the majority with no specialist fashion training], and so I know it has been challenging for them.” He continued: “Back in the day there were no classes or fashion schools in the region, and so with this programme, I am keen to teach and open the doors for future generations in order for them not to experience the difficulties and challenges that I had.” And the ability to go global doesn’t just lie in the contestants’ hands, the designer said. “In terms of achieving success in the future, it’s not just up to the contestants – it will depend on the viewers as

well,” he explained. “Every single person watching the show on MBC – getting behind their favourite contestants – has the power to get Arab design onto the global stage. Plus, I think this programme will inspire many individuals to get into fashion and design.” “I’ve never stopped believing in what I do, and I’ve never stopped striving for something better,” Saab revealed. “I’m constantly planning tomorrow. Our industry is extremely difficult and challenging; I present eight collections a year, so you have to be constantly planning and innovating in order to remain successful.” He continued: “I’m very critical of myself, and I work a minimum of 14 hours a day. I advise young designers to work hard, remain humble and not let fame get to your head.” “I consider success a plethora of achievements – there’s not a single ‘highlight’ for me,” he elaborated. “I’m satisfied [with my career], but I feel I could have done more [years ago]. I wasted time in the beginning I think.” n

MEN FASHION

Loewe Fall Winter 2016

Men’s Presentation Paris Saint Sulpice For Fall Winter 2016 Jonathan Anderson explored how to articulate familiar silhouettes against an abstract, ostensibly natural world. The result —presented here amid mushroom-shaped sculptures and modular elements in the process of morphing— is an exaggerated normality, manifest in garments and accessories that have been blown up to become bigger versions of themselves.

For tough guys with a twist

GRAHAM THE VANTAGE OF VINTAGE

Sophisticated high-performance is the domain of a G1747 automatic chronograph movement, visible through the case back, with an Incabloc shock absorber and a power reserve of 48 hours. All of the Chronofighter watches are water resistant to 10 bar (100 metres) and their domed sapphire crystals have anti-reflective coating. 14

Fall / Winter 2016 The CH man embodies a timeless casual style; a style which is the undisputed protagonist of the male wardrobe for the upcoming Fall/Winter season. Simple lines form a lightweight collection aimed at the man who values comfort and effortless elegance. Fitted technical fabrics combine with noble materials to create an urban and relaxed look for the coming season.

CEDRAT COLLECTION FOR MEN

Discover a men’s range with cedrat that introduces a fresh, delicate, citrus fragrance, as well as skincare products tailored to meet the unique demands of men’s skin.

Like a powerful stimulant, organic cedrat extract has shown that it can boost the energy reserves of skin cells. This energising action is further enhanced by a multi-mineral active ingredient with invigorating properties.

Roberto Cavalli

UOMO

The multiplatform campaign that will support Roberto Cavalli Uomo’s launch flawlessly reflects the fragrance’s universe. Inspired by the Rolling Stones’ mythic sojourn in the Nellcôte villa in 1971, it offers a striking glimpse into the new Cavalli world. 15

STYLE

Maternity clothing:

How baby-bump fashions have changed

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xpectant mothers normally have around six months of pregnancy with their regular wardrobe before they need to switch into larger maternity clothing. But pregnancy fashion has moved with the times, meaning that it's now trendy to show off your baby bump, rather than hide it in plus sizes. "The trend has been moving towards more figure-hugging maternity wear for a while now. It's now even acceptable to show off part of the bump," says Mara Michel, Director of the Network of German Fashion Designers. "Pregnancy clothing is all about feeling comfortable," stresses Michel. Manufacturers are using stretchy material such as jersey. In addition, the baby bump is now correctly factored into the cut of the garment. Modern maternity sweaters are V-shaped, getting more narrow fitting towards the thigh. The most popular patterns in maternity fashion right now include flowers and petals - but for pregnant women these decorations should be relatively small in size.

"If you already have a big bump, you shouldn't put a massive poppy on it," advises Michel. "Mini florals are a better option." Christina Gotzen from the kids and maternity brand Vertbadudet recognizes that oriental styles are a big trend for soon-to-be mothers, but also strongly recommends denim: "You can still wear jeans! And even denim blouses and dresses." When shopping for maternity wear, you should look for high-quality and elastic material. "Trousers and skirts with a stretch fit are a great option, as they cover the bump and at the same time grow with it," recommends Gotzen. You can also easily adjust the waistband on maternity trousers, so you won't have to keep buying new ones. Buying a few quality pieces means you won't have to replace your entire wardrobe. "Every pregnant woman has a favourite pair of jeans that are in almost constant use. Good maternity wear can be combined easily with other items," says Birgit Balk from mail-order company Baby-Walz. It makes sense to buy some high quality basics that can also be used when nursing. For basics, Michel recommends two each of dresses, blouses and sweaters, as well as two pairs of adjustable trousers. These items can be mixed and matched, perhaps with a pair of leggings or tights. Michel has a tip for bargain hunters: sew an elastic waistband into your normal pair of trousers instead of the button itself. A special bra should also be part of your basic maternity wardrobe. "A good maternity bra is comfortable, even on sensitive skin, and balances the fluctuations of the breast," explains Balk. Also think about investing in chic maternity wear for the office or for special occasions. "You will also need a warm jacket for colder weather, preferably one that can be worn with a baby carrier on," advises Gotzen. "Before-after" fashion is a good option during pregnancy and can also be worn in the first few months after the baby is born. This includes dresses, blouses, nightgowns or pyjamas with practical openings for nursing and breastfeeding. 17

LITTLE STYLE

FANTASY FASHION FOR CHILDREN When we think of Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, the first thing to spring to mind is undoubtedly their vivid prints and mastery over extravagant elegance. Renowned for capturing the sunny beauty and joie de vivre of Italian life and heritage in statement prints and exquisite embellishments, they are a fashion house that is nothing short of iconic. The Dolce & Gabbana Fall Winter 2016 2017 Children's Wear Collection is Cute and Luxurious with Elements of the Adult Runway Collections Elegant smartwear or casual wear, Dolce & Gabbana has an extensive range to suit every occasion. Girls will love the beautifully printed dresses while the boys will be ecstatic to wear the character printed t-shirts and smart blazer.

PARENTING

Can sibling rivalry

be avoided?

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he sibling bond is complex, changing and influenced by many things. Judy Dunn, whose pioneering sibling studies conducted in her native England and the US, maintains that even from the tender age of 1, kids respond to disputes between their siblings by supporting or punishing one of the antagonists. These same young siblings are profoundly affected by their mother’s interaction with the other siblings. ‘Children are far more socially sophisticated than we ever imagined. That little 15 month old is watching like a hawk what goes on between her mother and older sibling. And the greater the difference in the maternal affection and attention, the more hostility and conflict between the siblings.’ From 18 months on, siblings understand how to comfort, hurt and exacerbate each other’s pain. They understand family ‘rules’, can differentiate between transgressions of different sorts, and can anticipate the response of adults to their own and to other people’s wrong-doing. By 3 years old, they have a sophisticated grasp of how to use social rules to their own end. They can evaluate

themselves in relation to their siblings and have the necessary developmental skills to adapt to frustrating circumstances and relationships in the family. Whether they have the drive to adapt and get along with a sibling whose goals and interests may be different from their own, can make the difference between a co-operative or competitive relationship. Kids are highly sensitive to how they’re treated in relation to their siblings. When a parent shows more love, gives more attention or is unable or unwilling to monitor the goings-on between children, it’s often the siblings and their connections that suffer. Even though the social awareness and development of children is far more sophisticated than we think, they don’t yet have the ability to understand who or what may have turned them against one another. Most rivalrous adult siblings can’t see the total picture either.

BLOG

Occupational burnout:

Should you reveal the truth to workmates?

any people suffer from occupational burnout syndrome during their working lives: striving for perfection, having to meet huge demands and facing great stress are the common factors that lead to sleeping disorders, lack of energy and eventually depression. "It is often people who want to do everything particularly well who at some point simply can't," says Carola Kleinschmidt, the author of a book on the subject. Burnout is more a euphemism than a formal medical diagnosis. The doctor will usually record it in the files as depression. But there is no question that a victim requires medical treatment, and this always poses the question of how to get the sufferer back to work. "The goal of burnout therapy is never to move the patient into a less challenging job," explains Gernot Langs, head doctor at Schoen Klinik, a hospital that specializes in psychosomatic disorders. Treatment is rather about helping patients to restore their productivity and teaching them to work without destroying themselves. The successful outcome, for both employer and employee, is to resume the old work, even if the patient blames their depression on the workplace. "When they start therapy, many patients have the feeling that they need

a wholesale change," Kleinschmidt says. In practice, the affected person's boss and colleagues will usually remain the same people as before the burnout episode. It may not be initially obvious to the patient, but this is beneficial, since a completely new start would probably cause them even more upset. That is why many employees understand in the end that going back to their old job and their old social environment is the best option. Ralf Stegmann, an expert in vocational rehabilitation at the German Federal Institute for Occupational Health and Safety, recommends returning to work gradually, and to plan the process early and carefully. "That allows patients to re-learn to assess their own degree of resilience, gain self-confidence and defuse their fears, perhaps of a relapse or of overstraining themselves," the expert explains. In some countries, health insurers will let patients work only a few hours daily at first and be officially considered still sick. Then they gradually increase their workloads. Many patients find it benefits them to get in touch early with their colleagues or their boss, in advance of their actual return to work, Kleinschmidt says.

In some industries or with some workmates it is possible to speak openly about having had depression, but in others it will lead to sufferers being stamped as losers for the rest of their lives, so it's not always prudent to disclose that they cracked under pressure. "I think you should just let the patient figure out what to tell. Every place is different," Langs says.The most important thing is to be honest with oneself about it. "You need to be conscious of what triggered the burnout syndrome and make suitable changes in your own behaviour," Langs notes. Experts further recommend that patients become more mindful about what is happening inside themselves and aim not to get off-balance."You need to find out what things increase your energy and what actions drain you of it," Kleinschmidt says. Patients need to focus more than they used to on the parts of their daily lives that are not connected with work. This is often key to preventing a relapse once they return to the job. A burnout sufferer should not return to work too quickly, but neither should they wait too long, Stegmann says. The right point in time is when they themselves feel the urge, adds Kleinschmidt, but it should not happen before the therapist has properly prepared them.

HEALTH

Trouble sleeping?

Experts give tips on finding rest at night

t can feel like torture. You lie awake in bed for hours, worried that sleep will never come. And then the alarm clock rings.

About one in four adults have trouble sleeping, while over 10 per cent say their sleep frequently or even persistently isn't restful, according to Germany's central body for biomedicine, the Berlin-based Robert Koch Institute. But there are remedies. We asked the sleep experts the questions going through sleepless minds.

What is a sleep disorder? There are various kinds of sleep disorders with diverse causes, according to Hans-Guenter Weess of the German Sleep Society (DGSM). "What is commonly referred to as 'sleep disorder' is actually insomnia, which is a difficulty falling and/or staying asleep," he says. Many people will also regularly experience the problem of not being able to sleep through the night, says Jens Wagenknecht, executive board member of the German Association of General Practitioners.

What causes sleep disorders? The causes are often very complex. They could be physical, psychological or behavioural in nature. A sleep disorder might be a side effect of a medication, and not infrequently it's a result of another illness. "Awakening very early often occurs in cases of depression," Weess says, although multiple factors may play a role. Someone with a herniated disc, for example, experiences pain in a lying position, wakes up every two or three

hours at night and might then start brooding over personal problems, Weess explains. "That leads to tension, making it impossible to sleep."

When should someone with trouble sleeping see a doctor? If you sleep poorly at least three nights a week over a period of a month and are impaired during the day, then you should seek medical help, Weess says. Impairment can take various forms: tiredness or exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, irritability and moodiness, as well as physical symptoms such as headaches or gastrointestinal problems. To treat a sleep disorder it's important to find its cause. Treatment options include a change to sleep habits, cognitive behavioural therapy and medication. However sleeping tablets are recommended only in exceptional cases and for no longer than two weeks.

To what sort of doctor should one turn? If you don't have access to a sleep specialist, you should see your family physician, who can determine whether the underlying problem is physical, Wees advised.

What can a poor sleeper do to get a good night's rest? There are quite a lot of things you can do, according to Weess. People suffering from restlessness at night are advised to go to bed and get up at regular times, while also avoiding lying awake in bed too long, napping during the day, drinking alcohol and watching television or using devices in bed. Having a clock in the bedroom is also a bad idea, Weess says, since this can lead to counting the hours before it's time to get up.

When is a sleep study called for? Physicians will often recommend an examination for a sleep study in cases of snoring with breathing stoppages (sleep apnea), abnormal daytime fatigue or sleepwalking, says Dr Ingo Fietze, director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Sleep Medicine at Berlin's Charite hospital. It can also be used to find the reason a patient can't stay asleep. During the examination, patients hooked up to electrodes that measure things like electrical brain and heart activity, muscle activity and eye movements, before going to bed at the usual time. Besides the electrodes the patient is fitted with a chest belt to measure respiration, a device attached to the nose to measure breathing rate and changes in inhalation and exhalation, and a pulse oximeter on a finger to measure blood oxygen saturation levels. The person is also observed by a camera suspended from the ceiling while they sleep.

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HAIR CARE

Blow-drying or air-drying? Top hairdresser dispels the myths

s air-drying your hair actually healthier than using a hairdryer? Not if you blow-dry it correctly says top hairdresser Roberto Laraia (art director at the Central Association of the German Hairdressing Trade) : "If you you blow dry your hair with skill and care, it won't get damaged."

Here's how to do it: keep the hairdryer at a safe distance and make sure the blast is not too hot. You can actually achieve slightly more volume if you use a hairdryer, as opposed to leaving the hair to dry naturally. If you don't have the time or inclination to blow-dry, you can rub a styling product into damp hair after removing excess moisture with a towel. For example, an anti-frizz lotion is great for keeping control of curly or wavy hair. However Laraia advises to style the hair again after it has dried. Applying a curl cream to curly hair when it is almost dry is also a good idea. It smooths away frizziness and the individual curls remain defined.

Go bold: Style your

hair with a foam-dye for extra highlights Foam colours are a new, practical way of dyeing your hair and styling it at the same time. All you need to do is apply the mousse to your hair and massage it in. You can choose between a "permanant" mousse or one that washes out with the next shampoo, explains the Committee for Aesthetic Dermatology and Cosmetology in Germany. Changing highlights in your hair frequently is part of the fast-moving style of today. The foam-dyes are great for brightening up your look, even for a short period of time. The adviser recommends using a foam with a built-in UV filter to also prevent the sun making your hair brittle.

SKIN CARE

Easing the pain of sunburned skin:

pack e ic n a r e v e Try aspirin, n

red.

ometimes a fun day in the sun can turn sour after the fact, with sunburn that makes your skin tense, painful and

What can you do about it? Claas Ulrich, a teaching doctor specializing in skin cancer, says this is not a beauty problem, but a medical challenge where your mental focus should be on treatment to counteract inflammation. The best thing is to gently cool down the skin, the expert says. One good option is to apply a cooling lotion or cream. Common anti-inflammatory drugs can help with more severe sun-

burn, so you can take up to one gram of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), better known as aspirin, if your skin feels all fired up, Ulrich says. Cortisone should only be take as a last resort, whether as an over-the-counter hydrocortisone lotion from the pharmacist's or, if needed, in pills prescribed by a doctor for severe sunburn, the expert notes. Both can lessen the effects of the problem. There is one no-no for sunburn: never cool down the skin with ice or a cold pack, says Ulrich, who works at the Charite Hospital in Berlin. After sunburn damage, skin will not be able to defend itself properly against cold, so ice could possibly cause frostbite.

atients with the skin disease psoriasis have a higher risk of developing eye problems, optometrists are warning.

Patients with the autoimmune disease are three to four times more likely to experience inflammation in the middle layer of the eye, called the uvea. When this swelling, or uveitis, occurs, patients frequently have blurred vision, light sensitivity, redness and pain. In worst-case scenarios, uveitis can cause blindness. So patients should take redness or irritation of the eyes seriously.

Skin-disease patients at risk of going blind, doctors are warning

Psoriasis patients also have more difficulties keeping their eyes moist, which is often caused by a disruption in the liquid layers that make up the eye's protective tear film. Germany's Association of Optometrists recommends visiting with an optometrist if this is happening, because of the tear film's importance in keeping the cornea protected.

COSMETICS

An exclusive look at the latest launches in the beauty industry LINGERIE DE PEAU

Guerlain

Guerlain invents the most perfect second skin: Lingerie de Peau. This intangible foundation becomes one with the skin like a second sensual covering to make it more beautiful than ever. Its secret: the Bio-Fusion micro-mesh, an unprecedented combination of smoothing and shaping stretch fibres and natural linen and silk fibres in complete affinity with the skin

Clarins Daily Energizer Lovely Lip Balm A springtime burst of flowers and petals, an irresistible Candy flavor, the pampering feel of a beauty-enhancing, caring lip balm

MAISON LANCÔME

PARISIAN HIGH PERFUMERY SINCE 1935 At the very origin of Lancôme lies the partnership between Armand Petitjean, perfumer and art patron, and artists of all kinds. Notably, painter Georges Delhomme, Lancôme’s Artistic Director, used his talent and inventiveness to bring glass to life. His designs gave form to bottles that are now highly sought after by collectors and that embody the story behind each fragrance.

A spa treatment for hair with the sensorial touch of the renewed Mythic Oil range The range consists of products that deliver tailored benefits. Mythic Oil for Normal to Fine Hair contains a blend of Osmanthus and Ginger Oil in its shampoo and mask to add nourishment and vitality, while Mythic Oil for Thick Hair has a calming composition of Argan Oil and Myrrh in its shampoo, conditioner and mask to nurture and provide discipline. Mythic Oil Crème Universelle, with Argan and Almond Oils is suitable for all types of hair, and as a multi-tasking blow dry cream offers detangling effects along with long-term nourishment and heat protection of up to 230C.

Protect, Hydrate And Moisturize This Season

Blush Up with Wow by Wojooh!

Elizabeth Arden skincare range

Elizabeth Arden’s renowned skincare range comprised of their award-winning skin protectant Eight Hour Cream line, as well as Ceramide and Prevage will do more than soothe sunkissed skin, rehydrate chapped lips, and heal rough elbows and calluses. The brand’s famous anti-aging serums and treatments will regenerate and rejuvenate the skin, and will leave the softened surfaces feeling hydrated and refreshed. The vast range of moisturizing and nourishing products will give an illuminating natural glow to a bronzed complexion, along with a glistening effect, and a flawless finish.

Tom Ford

Orchid Collection 2016

Introducing Lip Color, Nightbloom Powder, and Solid Perfume in shades inspired by the elusive Black and Velvet Orchid.

GIVENCHY

Superstellar Collection

Apparently with this product Nicolas Degennes creates a bridge to a fantasy world inspired by super heroes and heroines. You get three shades for the eyes and complexion: “the plum defines eyes for greater intensity; pink coral acts as a spotlight to showcase brows or the upper eye lid and can be used as a blush; and titanium illuminates the face when applied to the eyes, cheekbones and cupids bone. ”

MAC It’s a Strike Collection-Fall 2016

Head straight to the fast lane and have a ball with M∙A∙C It’s a Strike! A range of Lipstick and Cremesheen Glass is racked in red. Rich eye shadow and Fluidline Pen shades will have everyone begging to join your league, while easy hues of Casual Colour are right up anyone’s alley. Practice a clean follow-through with three creamy colors of M∙A∙C Studio Nail Lacquer. Finally, knock them all down with the luminous allure of new Pearlmatte Face Powder.

BEAUTY

Sculpti ng your face w it h t h e magic make-u techniq p ues of c ontour ing

ow do Instagram stars like Kim Kardashian manage to always look so good, even in spontaneous selfies? It's all to do with contouring, a make-up technique made famous by the reality television celebrity and gossip mag queen. The principle of contouring is simple: emphasize your strengths while concealing your weaknesses. "It's about creating contrasts" explains make-up artist Peter Arnheim. "Dark tones blend in, while bright

ner," says Stehfest. Dark circles or deep-set eyes can also be altered using this method. Contouring is also used to adjust the shape of the face. Make-up artist Horst Kirchberger gives an example: "A forehead that's too high or too wide can be transformed by applying a darker tone from the hairline downwards." It is really important to blend the two tones properly, otherwise it will look artificial. The same method can also transform cheekbones. A strip of make-up in a darker tone is applied directly under the cheekbones, giving you the appearance of sky high cheekbones. "Using a bronzer makes things look more natural," says Arnheim. Blusher is also great for contouring cheekbones. "Sweep the blusher under the cheekbone, stopping at mid eye" explains Peter Schmiedinger from the German Cosmetics Association. Highlighter completes the contouring process. "A little bit under the brows makes the eyes look more radiant, while a touch of highlighter on the chin and cheekbones adds vitality," says Arnheim.

tones highlight features." But that sounds easier than it is. "If you overdo it too much with contouring, it can very quickly look like you're wearing stage make-up." If you get it right, however, you can be proud of having a natural, three-dimensional look. "My advice, especially for beginners, is to use powder instead of liquid make-up. It's easier to blend powders in and also to make corrections," explains beauty and perfume expert Doreen Stehfest. Contouring has many uses. You can offset little niggles around the eyes, for example. "If your eyes are a bit too close together, use a light tone on the inner corner of the eye, and a darker one on the outer cor-

It's never been easier to get started with contouring, as a number of manufacturers have released kits in recent months. They include different tones and a make-up brush or sponge - everything you need for sculpted cheekbones.

FITNESS

You don't have to schlep to the gym to boost your health .Here are a bunch of easy-as activities that works to burn calories with very minimal effort.

12 Easy ways to

burn calories Trampolining Have you jumped on a trampoline as an adult? It is exhausting work. But also ridiculously fun! Trampolining places have popped up everywhere, so bring a mate along and have some bouncy fun.

Housework

Gardening Pulling out weeds, raking up leaves, digging, planting, and mowing can get rid of 300 extra calories in just 40 minutes.

Dancing

we know, cleaning is a drag. But doing the household chores for an hour is a speedy way to burn off a few hundred calories. And think how accomplished you feel when your carpet is freshly vacuumed!

You’re home alone, the tunes are playing loud and Drake’s One Dance just came on. So what are you gonna do? You’re going to own the lounge room like it’s your own personal dancefloor, that’s what. So go on, shake it off!

Painting

Stretching

If you’ve DIY redecorating planned this weekend, you’ll feel good knowing it’s doing a little toning work to your body!

Bike rides it’s getting a little warmer outside, so what better way to enjoy the fresh air than by cruising around in a bike! Cycling to and from work is a great option too.

It’s a no-brainer that stretching is great for you but with the amount of energy your muscles use in the whole process, it’s a calorie burner too! Try doing 30-minute stretches twice a day and you’re on your way to achieving that lean, toned bod.

Sleeping Sure, it’s the lowest of all low intensity activities, but it still makes a difference. Win! Sleeping

NUTRITION

The kinds of fish that are best for your heart

ot all fish species are equal. If you want to be kind to your heart, you should choose saltwater species that are rich in fat, like salmon, mackerel or herring. Regularly eating these kinds of fish can reduce the risk of suffering a heart attack or a stroke, according to the German Nutrition Society (DGE), since these species contain a particularly high amount of long-chain fatty acids. The DGE recommends eating two servings of fish per week. These can be split, for example, into a portion of fish that is rich in fat and another that is not. Fish that are not rich in fat include cod, coalfish, hake, plaice and red perch, among others. Whether or not the fish you eat is rich in fat, all kinds provide selenium, vitamin D and protein that is easy to digest. Saltwater fish is also a key source of iodine.

Does eating in the evenings make you fat?

f the many thousands of weight loss tips, one of the most well-worn maxims is that eating after 6 pm will make you fat. But is it true? Yes and no, says Andreas Pfeiffer, director of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Berlin's Charite hospital. Studies have proven beyond doubt that the body will process the same meal differently, depending on whether it's eaten in the morning or at night. The body's blood sugar levels are higher after eating at night, while its metabolism is slower. In short: "It's not great to eat at night," says Pfeiffer, regardless of what the meal consists of. However, "a connection with weight gain has not been conclusively proven," Pfeiffer adds. If you're watching your figure, it's best to eat more during the first half of the day and then lighter at night. Pfeiffer says noshing on salad and vegetables for dinner will certainly help, but also that avoiding alcohol and after-dinner snacks at night can make a difference.

Fresh fruit better than smoothies for kids, paediatrician says

lot of children prefer drinking a smoothie to eating a piece of fruit. Nevertheless, the creamy beverage made of fruit blended with juice, milk or yogurt should be the exception and not the rule, a paediatrician says, noting that fresh fruit is more nutritious. If a smoothie it is, then it's best to make it at home, since the ones sold in stores usually contain sugar and other additives, writes Claudia Saadi in the July issue of the monthly German magazine Baby und Familie (Baby and Family). And because vitamins are lost during storage, she adds, it should be drunk as soon as possible.

Why you should never put frozen berries in a smoothie

hen it comes to fruit smoothies, not everything that goes into the blender is as healthy as you might think. Adding frozen berries straight into a smoothie comes with a significant risk of catching a highly contagious pathogen that causes diarrhoea and vomiting, according to several European consumer advocacy centres. To kill off any strains of the norovirus, which is found on the surface of some fruits, you should first heat up the berries to more than 90 degrees. When possible, fresh fruit is always the best option for smoothies. One German consumer advocacy centre also warns that the seeds of some fruits, for example apples, apricots and cherries, should not be added to smoothies. These seeds contain a substance that releases cyanide when digested, which can be poisonous in high concentrations and lead to symptoms including shortness of breath, vomiting and cramps.

TRENDS

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hat perfectly grilled steak, a milkshake that's almost obscene in its decadence, the most perfectly composed summer salad. The internet is chock full of drool-worthy food photos. Search for the hashtag #foodporn on Instagram, and you'll find more than 92 million hits. Why do so many people feel the need to share pictures of something as humdrum as food on the web? According to trend researchers, the phenomenon is a means of showing individuality in the smartphone-influenced spirit of the times. A recent US study has even shown that food photographed by participants is perceived to taste better. According to a study in the Journal of Consumer Marketing, meals can taste more delicious when the photographer interacts with what's on their plate. The New York Magazine has argued one reason for this was that taking time to consider the lighting and angles before the actual eating of the food, builds up anticipation and, consequently, pleasure. However, not everyone may be happy to be a part of this trend: sharing some photos might put food photographers in legal trouble, argues

German media professor Stefan Engels. Taking a picture of an artistically arranged dish, such as those found in a fine-dining restaurant, could lead to legal issues if the creator claims copyright on the design of the dish. "It cannot be ruled out that dishes where the presentation took a great deal of effort, or is truly one-of-a-kind, could be protected by copyright law," Engels explains. "That would mean that photographs of the food couldn't be shared or published without permission, similar to laws protecting artwork." And yet a recent survey by the opinion research institute YouGov found that 61 per cent of participants in Germany are taking pictures of their food, while at least one in four of these food photographers shared the picture on a social media website. Especially popular hashtags for these photos include #foodlove, #foodorgasm and, of course, #foodporn, which describes not only the often glamorous and perfectly staged nature of the pictures, but the visual aspect of the entire trend itself. "Foodporn characterizes the phenomenon in which people show off what they're eating and communicate

it with the outside world," Hanni Ruetzler, a trend researcher in Austria, tells dpa. "Food has truly become a way for people to communicate their tastes and values," she adds, and is a "wonderful medium" for expressing one's individuality. In the same way that people used to come together at the same table to share a meal and socialize, today they connect over food on social media, creating a sense of community in an entirely new way. "People used to express their individuality, as well as their membership in certain groups, through fashion or music styles. Nowadays, they do it through food and drink," Ruetzler says. How do others feel about the food pic phenomenon that seems to be everywhere they look? The YouGov survey showed that opinion was divided on the foodporn trend. Some 43 per cent said they find the pictures inspiring, while 40 per cent said the trend usually just gets on their nerves.

CUISINE

Healthy lun

Make lunchtimes healthier with recipes that are packed full of goodness and under 400 calories per serving.

Quinoa risotto with pumpkin and spinach Ingredients • ½ small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2.5cm pieces • 2-3 tbsp cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 4 garlic cloves, crushed • 200g quinoa, rinsed and drained • 750ml hot vegetable stock or water • 400g tin chopped tomatoes • 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, such as rosemary, oregano and thyme • ½ tsp sea salt • Grated zest and juice 1 lemon • 1 tbsp cider vinegar • 150g baby spinach Method • Heat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/ gas 6. Put the squash in a baking tray and roast for 30 minutes, turning halfway through. • Meanwhile make the risotto. Heat the olive oil in a large, wide saucepan over a low-medium heat, then fry the onion and garlic

Feta, yogurt and aubergine rolls Ingredients • 2 aubergines • Olive oil for brushing • 1 garlic clove, crushed • 4 tbsp Greek yogurt • 150g feta, crumbled • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano • 20 large fresh basil leaves • 10 semi-dried tomatoes, halved Method • Cut the aubergines lengthways into 5mm thick slices. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat, brush the slices with a little oil and griddle until they begin to char. • Meanwhile combine the garlic, yogurt, feta and oregano in a bowl. Stir well, season and set aside. • To serve, spread a heaped teaspoon of the feta and yogurt mixture onto each aubergine slice, adding a basil leaf and half a tomato. Roll the slices up, secure with cocktail sticks and serve as a starter or with lamb steaks for a main.

for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent, stirring often. • Clear one side of the pan and add the quinoa. Stir the quinoa in its half of the pan for 1 minute or until slightly crisp, then stir to combine with the onion and garlic. • Increase the heat and add the hot vegetable stock or water 1 ladleful at a time, stirring constantly, letting the quinoa mixture absorb each ladleful before adding the next (this should take around 10 minutes). • Add the chopped tomatoes, herbs, sea salt, lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice and cider vinegar to the risotto. Cook for a further 10 minutes or until the quinoa is tender but still slightly al dente. • Stir through the spinach and roasted pumpkin, then cook for 5 minutes more. Taste and season with salt, black pepper and extra lemon juice, if required, then serve

nch recipes Thai chicken burgers with cucumber relish

Ingredients • 3 skinless free-range chicken breasts • 100g fresh breadcrumbs • 1 tbsp plain flour • 2 small red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped • 5 spring onions, finely chopped • Grated zest and juice of 1 lime, plus extra wedges to serve • 4 tsp soy sauce • Dash of fish sauce • 1 tsp lemongrass paste (we used Bart Lemon Grass, from Waitrose) • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped • 1 medium free-range egg, whisked • 2 tbsp olive oil • ½ tsp sugar • ½ cucumber, peeled and diced • Roasted sweet potato wedges tossed with fresh coriander, to serve Method • Finely dice the chicken. Place it in a large bowl with

the breadcrumbs, flour, two-thirds of the chilli, spring onion, the zest of 1 lime and the juice of ½, 3 tsp of the soy sauce, the fish sauce, lemongrass paste and coriander. Add enough egg to bring it all together. Shape into 4 burgers, put on a lined plate and cover with cling film. Chill for 20 minutes. • Meanwhile, make the cucumber relish. Mix the remaining soy, sugar, juice of the remaining ½ lime and remaining chilli, pour over the cucumber and combine. Set aside. • Preheat the oven to 200°C/ fan180°C/gas 6. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the burgers for 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until cooked through. • Serve with the cucumber relish, roasted sweet potato wedges and extra lime wedges.

Sweetcorn fritters Ingredients • 40g polenta or rice flour • 30g plain flour • ½ tsp baking powder • 3 large free-range eggs, beaten • 100ml crème fraîche • 2 sweetcorn, corn cut from the cobs (or use a small can of drained sweetcorn) • Bunch of spring onions, finely diced • Small bunch of fresh chives, snipped • 2 red chillies, deseeded and diced • 1-2 tbsp olive oil Method • Put the polenta, flour and baking powder in a bowl, make a well in the centre. Gradually add the eggs and mix to a smooth batter. Stir in the crème fraîche, sweetcorn, spring onions, chives, chillies and season. • Heat the oil in a large frying pan. When hot, drop in spoonfuls of the fritter mixture. Flatten to make little cakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes each side, until crisp and golden. Serve with some chutney

DECOR

Tricks to unlock new storage spaces

Simple ideas to make a small kitchen appear bigger

If a kitchen is solely used for the preparation and cooking of food you will need at least 10 square metres of space

good way to make a small kitchen appear even smaller is to clutter its work surfaces with objects. But how can you clear space on your kitchen countertop when there's no room left in your cupboards for all your cooking utensils, appliances and containers? You need what Kirk Mangels from Germany's trade association of the kitchen industry, AMK, calls "space-saving features." These include intelligent solutions that can turn even the smallest kitchen into a lesson in efficient living. "If a kitchen is solely used for the preparation and cooking of food you will need at least 10 square metres of space," says Sibylle Banner from Germany's homeowners association. In order to have enough room for cutting, cleaning and cooking, the kitchen will have to be simple. "However, a kitchenette must still have plenty of storage space," advises Banner. Slightly larger kitchens can be fitted out with two kitchenettes, installed facing each other. "This type of setup is suitable for squareshaped kitchens," says Banner. The kitchen should have a width of at least

2.4 metres. But adding a third kitchenette would leave far too little space for guests to sit. But the size of the kitchen is not the only factor to be taken into account. Each homeowner brings different needs into their kitchen. "Even a big kitchen that is used every day to cook for a large family can quickly appear too small," says Mangels. A person who goes shopping every two weeks also needs more storage space than a person who shops every day. Make sure to answer the following questions before beginning to plan a new kitchen: How many people will be in the kitchen at any one time? How often will food be cooked? Will the kitchen be used to eat food as well as prepare it? How many plates, pots and pans do I have and how many do I really need? Naturally it's important to use all the space available in the cupboards. The latest trend in kitchen design is away from wall cupboards towards drawer compartments. The advantage to a drawer is that objects are seen at a

glance and can't hide away for months or years, such as at the back of the cupboard. Pots and pans are ideally stored in corner cupboards. The position of appliances in the kitchen is another important aspect. "If an appliance is placed badly in the kitchen it will just get in the way," says Werner Scholz from Germany's trade association of the electronics industry, ZVEI. Space can be saved by using the most compact appliances on offer, such as 45-centimetre wide dishwashers instead of the standard 60 centimetres. "There's a space-saving version of almost every appliance," says Scholz. Another space-saving trend in kitchen design is integrated technology. "Food slicers can be integrated into a work top, for example," says Scholz. "There are coffee machines, ovens and microwaves that can be directly integrated into the kitchenette at the height of the work top." It's a great way to save space and keep small work surfaces free of clutter.

TRAVEL

Should you turn your phone off during a flight? "All electronic devices must be switched off during take-off and landing." It's a familiar announcement to all who fly regularly. And for those who ignore the order, cabin crew on commercial planes are quick to appear with a stern follow-up request. But why do they even bother? "The myth that mobile phones have an effect on the electronics of the plane is not true," says Professor Andreas Strohmayer from the University of Stuttgart's aircraft construction department. So you shouldn't feel too bad if you don't turn yours off. However there is another reason for the phone ban. "Smartphones are constantly looking for signals and that interferes with the radio in the cockpit," explains Strohmayer. "That means the pilot has a constant crackling in his

How much danger are you putting your fellow passengers in by leaving your phone on during a flight?

ear." In the worst case the pilot may not be able to hear something important over the radio. "Airlines vary in their estimations of how much interference there is." Many airlines just play it safe and ask that smartphones, and other electronic devices, be turned off for takeoff and landing. As far as technology goes, experts say that it's sufficient to turn on airplane mode - which several airlines now allow. "If airlines demand that you turn your device off completely, it's probably just because it makes it easier for them to check," says Strohmayer. All the same, he says: "Generally you should listen to the instructions the airline gives you." Because at the end of the day, they're in charge while you're their guest.

Get a taste of New York's

ice cream museum while you can

athing in brightly coloured sprinkles, watching sugar balloons float by, having your fill of free ice cream samples â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it's all finally possible at New York's new ice cream museum.

Open for one month only, this dream-come-true for sweet tooths is ready to inject guests with a guaranteed sugar rush. The whole thing began as a joke, says co-founder Manish Vora. His girlfriend had always dreamt of swimming in sprinkles. Then they found out that social media users posted about ice cream twice as much as Beyonce. "Then we factored in our passion for art, technology and ice cream. We wanted to create something that is fun and completely different." The result was a truly immersive culinary exhibition, with interactive installations including a giant bowl of sprinkles you can jump into, a seesaw made of ice cream spoons and an ice cream sandwich slide. And if all that makes you thirsty, you stop for a drink at the hot chocolate fountain. Vora and his girlfriend have brought their dream to life with the help of sponsors and by selling pre-booked tickets. The museum, located south-west of Manhattan, will be open until the end of August. Tickets cost 18 dollars.

WHERE TO STAY

Creating Guests For Life A Summer of Fun and Discovery at

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

amilies and young explorers can feed their imaginations and keep boredom at bay this summer at The RitzCarlton, Bahrain with the exclusive “Better Together” package. Designed to elevate the beach life by creating memorable experiences for parents and children, the package allows families to lounge by the infinity pool enjoying fresh beverages, indulge in culinary masterpieces in the resort’s reputed restaurants or soak up the sun in a beach cabana or a private island whilst children can discover new worlds in the company of other young guests.

The summer package is composed of a complimentary night’s stay for every two nights booked. In addition, families enjoy complimentary accommodation and dining for children under 12 years, as well as significant savings on spa treatments and select dining experiences, along with complimentary Wi-Fi. For children between the ages of four and 12, the Ritz Kids programme provides a variety of games and activities focused on water, land, environmental responsibility and culture. The family resort pairs all the fun of a secluded summer camp with edu-taining programs to stimulate the children’s creative senses. Facing the beautiful

blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, the eight-week programme offers a variety of activities mixing indoor art and crafts with outdoor fun like swimming and tennis among many others. On the spa front, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Spa offers the “ESPA Summer Glow and Go” package in August. The extraordinary spa experience begins with highly skilled therapists of The Ritz-Carlton Spa in a private sanctuary, where they will immerse guests’ senses in total tranquility, using international skincare products from ESPA for skin dehydration, and moisturizing treatments that will revitalize the spirit and refresh the soul.

The Beach Club: Superb Facilities For Sports And Relaxation The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Royal Beach Club offers members and guests of the hotel every opportunity to wind down and relax. The 600-meter private beach sweeps round a lagoon with its own island and private marina. Extensive outdoor and indoor facilities provide superb facilities for sport and relaxation such as : Gymnasium, Hammam ,Swimming and water sports ,Tennis and squash, Health & Fitness.

Stately Havens of Luxury and Tranquility: The Villas at The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain The villas are the perfect antidote for a stressful week at work or can serve as a holiday home to enjoy quality time with the family. The villas are inspired by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s architecture, with generous South American and Mediterranean influences, but they are thoroughly modern in nature, sporting state-of-the-art amenities and features. Also, their location on the beachfront instils a sense of calm isolation whilst maintaining a connection

to the hotel, restaurants, spa, allowing the guest to enjoy a complete guest experience. The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain features 23 villas, each with its own swimming pool, private beach, and 24-hour lifestyle butler to provide the ultimate retreat for guests seeking total tranquility. Each villa offers living areas of generous proportions and eye-catching design; and the luxury guest rooms, though old-world in design and decor, feature state-of-the-art technology so that guests can indulge in the best of both worlds.

CHAT

Biofeedback

gaining acceptance in managing migraine

The mere prospect of diving into cold water is enough for the blood vessels to begin constricting the thought alone of icy water on the skin causes the body to change in anticipation. It is this effect that biofeedback therapy makes use of. "The aim with biofeedback is to deliberately influence involuntary functions, such as heartbeat, skin temperature and muscular activity," says Lothar Niepoth, president of the German Biofeedback Association. The method is finding use in treating tension headaches and migraines, back pain and chronic muscular tension."It involves an objective procedure for measuring, boosting and feeding back body signals," says Peter Kropp, a professor of medicine at the University of Rostock. Therapy using biofeedback has proved as effective as medication in forestalling migraine attacks and is finding growing acceptance among health insurers around the world. The causes of headaches are not well understood. One known factor is that the arteries in the temples initially constrict, just before an at-

tack of migraine, and then suddenly dilate. In biofeedback therapy a sensor measures blood flow in the area, with the results shown as a graph on a screen. Observing what is going on in the body is the first step, with the idea behind it being: what can be observed can also be changed. Training this ability is the second step. The patient tries to influence the state of the blood vessels by the power of imagination. "There is no single strategy that works for all patients. You simply have to try out what works," Kropp says, and he acknowledges that there is no guarantee of success. Motivation is essential. "When using biofeedback, the patient has to cooperate," says psychologist Julia Graef. More than 50 studies on the effectiveness of biofeedback have been evaluated as part of a clinical psychology research project, she says, with the outcome that the method reduces both the duration and the frequency of the migraines. "On average, eight to 11 sessions are needed to learn the strategies

to counter pain," Graef says on the basis of her experience. "But patients have to be prepared to exercise at home." This is because the therapy is only effective over the long term if the patient is able to apply their anti-pain strategies without the aid of the visible feedback on the computer screen. Niepoth adds that an examination by a neurologist should be done beforehand to exclude other causes of the pain. And he cautions against dubious practitioners offering biofeedback therapy. "One should always be sceptical if a therapist offers a miracle cure," Niepoth says.

Don't put your subject in the middle

ne of the most important tools for improving photos in postproduction is cropping. In order to leave space for flexible cropping, professional photographers often opt for a slightly more generous shot in the viewfinder. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a quick smartphone snapshot or a semi-professional portrait, leaving enough extra space at the edges will make it easier later to emphasize spots and choose interesting formats in post-production, says German photographer magazine ColorFoto.Here are three useful tips for cropping photos: Straighten your horizon Even with the help of today's tools like auxiliary lines and digital spirit levels in the viewfinder, photographs don't always come out precisely horizontal. For this reason, visible horizon lines should always be horizontally aligned in post-production. However, the more crooked the photo, the more picture area you will lose when straightening it out, again showing why it's important to have a generous image size. Dare to get close Photographers often want to capture everything in a picture. But details are usually more expressive. For this reason, experts recommend getting in close. With a picture of a child looking at something in its hands, you might concentrate on the face, the hands and the object, cutting away everything else around it. Close-up shots with wide-angle lenses can also be improved in this way. Simply choose the nicest section of the image and crop away the rest. Feel free to consider other formats, for instance turning a horizontal landscape format into an upright or portrait format, or vice versa.

TECHNOLOGY

Photo cropping tips:

Don't put your subject in the middle Pictures where the subject is dead in the centre surrounded by lots of space are generally pretty boring. You're better off placing the subject slightly off-centre. This lets you draw attention to other interesting details in the background or surroundings. Some subjects only work well when they fill the picture, however. In such cases, simply remove all the unnecessary picture areas around the edges and concentrate on the essentials. You're better off placing the subject slightly off-centre. This lets you draw attention to other interesting details in the background or surroundings. Some subjects only work well when they fill the picture, however. In such cases, simply remove all the unnecessary picture areas around the edges and concentrate on the essentials.

CARS & DRIVING

Your car is watching you:

The auto industry discovers data collection Should consumers be worried about the amount of information collected by intelligent driving systems and digital aids?

he auto industry's vision of the future is clear: the next generation of cars will communicate with each other, share their locations and transmit additional information to other cars. They'll automatically inform mechanics about scheduled service or necessary repairs, check traffic conditions en route to work and inform the driver of any possible delays. These automatic features might sound incredibly convenient, but some privacy advocates are uneasy about the potential implications. "The car can almost act as a spy on itself," says Marit Hansen of the Independent Centre for Privacy Protection in Germany. The potential applications of this data are illustrated by a court case in the German city of Cologne: a driver using BMW's car-sharing service DriveNow was convicted of hitting and fatally injuring a cyclist based on information taken from the vehicle itself. According to a spokeswoman, BMW strictly differentiates between customer and vehicle data; however, the court and prosecutor both demanded data about the customer from DriveNow, as well as from the car itself from BMW. With this information, it was determined where the driver was at the place and time in question. According to Hansen, "the main question is when data can be collected at all, and whether these can be used to create a personal reference." Carsharing providers, for example, are only permitted to gather data necessary for billing, such as the location and length of the rental. A driver's name and address should only be provided to authorities if road fines begin to accrue. However, modern cars still amass a wealth of data. Not only can a car's sensors and electrical systems determine its exact position, speed and acceleration behaviour, but the driver's own physical or mental state can also be recorded with a drowsiness detection system in some vehicles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which might be of interest to insurance companies in case of an accident. Another problem is that much of what

is technologically possible has not been addressed in a legal context. "The consent requirements are generally looser than they should be," explains Berthold Haustein, of the University of WĂźrzburg. In his view, additional legal measures are needed to regulate the protection of car data and to determine which information should and should not be stored. Both privacy advocates and the automotive industry are hoping to tackle these issues. Current proposals include displaying a car's network status in the cockpit, allowing drivers to consent to specific data collection features, or including

avoid congestion and channel traffic more efficiently. "The collection and processing of such data needs to be regulated by law," says Heckmann. "It cannot be made dependent on the consent of each individual motorist." A spokesman for the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection likewise believes this information could prove invaluable. The information collected by mechanics from a vehicle's on-board diagnostics can be used to identify security issues and, if necessary, prompt recalls. Data from some cars' anti-spin Electronic Stability Program (ESP) have

more detailed privacy-related information in a car's owner's manual. Dirk Heckmann, an expert in IT law at the University of Passau, believes the benefits and drawbacks should continue to be weighed up against each other. In the end, the primary purpose of data collection in cars is to improve road safety, and in some cases to

already helped in the investigation of accidents; GPS data can also direct roadside mechanics or paramedics to the correct location at the push of a button. Additional policy proposals in Germany include a black box for cars, but there remains a conflict of interest: judges and experts want greater clarification, but manufacturers want satisfied customers.

ADVICE

Tips on Mastering Change

hange is nonstop. Life coaches and proponents of positive thinking are nearly unanimous in recommending that we accept and embrace change.

Sometimes change brings with it uncertainty, fear, doubt, failure and dashed hopes. We may start off with an optimistic outlook, only to encounter some difficulty or unexpected problem that throws everything we had planned off-kilter. The attitude we adopt is really the key to what comes afterward. Granted, we cannot predict what will happen or what will ultimately be the result of our actions, but we can control how we think about our prospects, what we believe our strengths are and how self-confident we are. Here are some tips on mastering change:

Keep your eye on the goal

so you can refer to it as often as necessary to remind you of your goal – and the steps you need to take to be successful.

Be optimistic about being able to find solutions Problems will occur, but you have been through these kinds of situations before and figured out solutions. Remind yourself of this and it will help bolster your resolve and maintain your optimistic attitude.

Don’t be afraid to adapt and revise Just because you have a plan doesn’t mean that you have to adhere to it so rigidly that you miss opportunities. The key here is to remain flexible so that you are able to adapt and modify your plan to incorporate new ideas and perhaps take advantage of a different approach. Flexibility is one of the hallmarks of mastering change.

Surround yourself with positive people When you’re embarking on change, or making a decision to change, you don’t need naysayers around you challenging your actions. Choose to be with others who are upbeat, supportive of your ideas and goals, and whose success and demeanor you admire. Positivity is contagious, and you’ll benefit from associating with positive friends, co-workers, neighbors and acquaintances.

Find the lesson in failure

While interruptions and challenges are bound to occur, if you have a firm grasp of what you want to achieve, you’ll be poised to weather distractions and detours along the way.

No one likes to think about failure, but the fact is that it happens. if you study what happened and discover the lesson the experience holds. This makes you that much more prepared to handle whatever comes next and to take proactive measures to deal with them.

Revisit your plan often

Be open to new ideas

Sometimes, with everything being thrown at you, it’s tough to stay focused on the plan. That’s why you write it down,

You wouldn’t eat the same meal day after day, would you? Just as variety is the spice of cuisine, so, too, is the willingness to entertain new ideas.