WOMEN ON WELLNESS (WOW): August 2011

Friday 26 August 2011

Refile Conference urges global safe drinking water by 2030 Eds: Refiling to amend typo in lede

Delegates at the World Water Week on Friday called for more action to ensure that the world's population is guaranteed access to safe drinking water, sanitation and energy by the year 2030.

Unless action is taken by 2030, "a business as usual scenario (suggested that) humanity's demand for water could outstrip supply by as much as 40 per cent," the Stockholm Declaration said.

"This would place water, energy and food security at risk, increase public health costs, constrain economic development, lead to social and geopolitical tensions and cause lasting environmental damage," the statement added.

The declaration was supported -- after a show of hands -- by participants at the international gathering of researchers, politicians, business leaders and representatives of international agencies.

Organizers said the declaration was aimed at influencing next year's United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, sometimes called Rio+20.

Targets listed in the declaration included to increase water efficiency in agriculture and energy production by 20 per cent by 2020, as well as decrease water pollution by one fifth by that year.

The week-long meeting in the Swedish capital was attended by about 2,500 particpants.

Solutions should especially target "the bottom billion," the poorest portion of the world's population, said Adeel Zafar, head of UN-Water that groups 28 United Nations agencies.

Anders Bertell of the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), co-host of the World Water Week, said that unless measures were taken "water shortages will constrain economic growth and inhibit food and energy production in many regions."

Other backers of the statement included the German Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Conservation International and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF).

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Saturday 13 August 2011

9 Natural Remedies for Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis treatments

By Amanda Gardner
When it comes to natural treatments for psoriatic arthritis, there's not a ton of research. Conventional drugs have been shown to delay damage from the disease, but alternative therapies have not.

"Many of these supplements or vitamins may ease some of the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, but none have been shown to prevent damage," says Guy Fiocco, MD, assistant professor of internal medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, in Bryan.
That said, here are nine vitamins or remedies that may be helpful in addition to conventional treatment.

Fish oil

"Fish oil can reduce the proteins that are involved in inflammation a little bit," says Eric L. Matteson, MD, chair of rheumatology at the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minn., who suggests taking 2,000 to 3,000 milligrams a day, if needed.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been tried for almost all forms of arthritis, including psoriatic arthritis, says Dr. Matteson.

"Studies of acupuncture are very conflicting. They go all the way to not helping at all to helping a little bit, but it doesn't do anything for the immune-system problem of psoriasis," he says.

Some people say that acupuncture relieves their pain. The best results have been reported for isolated areas, such as knee arthritis, Dr. Matteson says.
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2010 FASHION AND STYLE AWARD PLAY-BACK.

BASHY KUTI HOTTEST DESIGNER OF THE YEAR.

THE 2010 FASHION AND STYLE AWARD CATEGORIES

Fashion Designer of the year – Ituen Basi
Most Creative Designer of the year-
Hottest New Designer of the year(Male)- Clothsense
Hottest New Designer of the year(Female)- Zebra Living
Accessory Designer of the year- Linda Mesrob
Style Editor of the year- Omoyemi Akerele(Flair West Africa)
Fashion Writer of the year- Lathasha Ngwube(Thisday Style)
Most Creative Milliner of the year- Nena Kal Hunter
Most Supportive Company of the year- Daviva
Most Outstanding Fashion Boutique of the year(Clothings)- Twice As Nice
Most Stylish Woman of the year- Mowunmi Akinnifesi
Most Outstanding Fashion Boutique of the year(Accessories & Leather)- Duchess
Most Outstanding Fashion Boutique of the year( Accessories & Jewelry)- Beads of Acadia
Make-up Artists of the year- Eni Balogun
Beauty Spa of the year- Venivici
Hair Product of the year- Noble
International Designer of the year- Adebakare
Beauty Salon of the year- Touch of Glamour
Hottest New Make-up Artist of the year- Abeke
Best Aso-Oke Designer- Tisbee
Hottest Designer of the year(Man)- Bashy Kuti
Makeup Product of the year- H.I.P

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS

This based on their contribution to the growth of the fashion industry:

Lanre Da Silva
Lisa Folawiyo
Folaker Coker
Zizi Cardow
Deola Sagoe
Prince Idowu Oyefiusi
Funmi Ladipo
Patricia Agbakwu
Lexy Mojo Eyes
Ituen Basi
Soraya Adji
Hallero Fafowora
Mai Atafo
Monami
Mudiaga Clement Enajemo

Friday 5 August 2011

BODY PERFECT.

BODY PERFECT

Nigeria’s Leading Weight-Loss Expert

WHAT FRUIT ARE YOU? PT 1

Body Perfect 101: Belly–bulging fats? Minimize these fats as you try to tone your belly:

a. Processed foods containing

· Margarine

· Fried foods

· Shortening

· Fatty cuts of beef

· Chicken and turkey skin

· Butter

· Egg yolk.

b. Eat more of these fats to help beautify your tummy:

· Flaxseed Oil and ground flax seeds

· Extra Virgin olive oil

· Fish

· Nuts, especially almonds

· Canola oil.

By now, we already know how to get our perfect weight. What about our body shape? It is very important to know that in losing weight, there is no one-size fits all. Some weight loss programme might help you to drop some pounds quickly like a detox or some crazy diets but they might not be healthy for continuous weight loss and the most important part: KEEPING IT OFF.

Eating for your body shape is custom–fit for you. After all, hormonally speaking, our bodies vary tremendously and generically. We can not change our genes or blood.

Your body shape is dependent on where you store fat, a phenomenon largely dependent on genetics. If your mother had big boobs and thick hips, you might be programmed the same way.

Also understand that your genes have a lot to do with your ethnic background. For instance, people from the riverine areas tend to carry more fat especially around the abdomen and are not so lean or tall, compared to those from the north, especially the Fulanis, who are genetically lean.

So, that’s one explanation why your tall, lanky, leggy Fulani friend or co-worker has a different body shape than you from the riverine area. Your hormone profile is also linked to your genetic make up, especially in women and it causes your body type to keep fat rather than lose it. Those with high estrogen level may be linked to bigger thighs while an over-abundance of either cortisol or insulin can cause weight gain around the stomach.

Where you store fat matters, not just because of how it makes you look, but also because it controls how you lose weight. The golden rule of weight loss states that: where you put your fat first is where you will lose it last.

So, if you started noticing a small bulge around your middle, don’t expect to kiss that stomach bulge goodbye in a week. Your arms and legs will probably slim down first, no matter how many crunches or sit ups you do.

The point to note: There is no such thing as “spot reduction”. You cannot choose where your body will lose fat first, regardless of how much you exercise a specific muscle group.

All the leg lifts in the world can never transform a J. Lo (Jennifer Lopez) type of curvaceous backside into Paris Hilton’s skinny little body (this is body shape speaking). So, stop dreaming to look like your skinny friend while she is dreaming to have your backside. Just make the best of your shape (define it) and not spoil it. Love your body and stop fighting it.

Next week: what fruit are you? (Part 2)

Body Perfect rules to a healthy and permanent weight loss:

1. Eat breakfast within 1 hour of rising.

2. Eat every 3 hours

3. Stop eating 3 hours before bed time.

Are you overweight? It is time to start dropping that excess weight for HEALTH SAKE!

Take a flexible tape round your middle. If your waist line is above 31 inches and you are a woman, you are overweight. If your waist measures above 35 inches and you are a man, start making plans to reduce it so you can avoid degenerative diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity etc.

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(a) Miracle detox: A cleansing programme that helps rid your system of free radicals that clog your metabolism, making it difficult for you to lose weight. It is also good for jump starting a weight-loss programme. It is a one-month programme which includes 7 (seven) days of cleansing and 3 (three) weeks on a metabolic booster. In one month, you can shift as much as 10kg.

(b) Beach Body Detox Diet: This is a more intensive detox/diet programme that gives faster and lasting results on weight-loss, energy and skin glow. It is a month long programme of clean eating based on a calorie intake of 1,200-1,500 of African foods. It has healthy supplements for hunger reduction, sugar craving and belly blast. This helps with suborn abdominal fat, especially after child bearing or a Caesarean section. With a month of Beach Body Detox, you can shift as much as 18kg and 6 inches from the stomach.

(c) 48-Hour Detox: This is for people who are already on a weight-loss programme or want to reduce bloating within hours. It is a quick and healthy way to drop as much as 4-5kg in 48 hours.

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SURVIVING YOURSELF: WOMEN AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE

Debilitating. Destructive. These are just a few words used to describe autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases affect women 8 times more often than men, with lupus being one of the most disruptive. Lupus is a disease that occurs when a person’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs instead of attacking foreign invaders such as common viruses and bacteria. Lupus often results in wide-spread inflammation, pain, swelling and organ/tissue damage throughout the body. . These are just a few words used to describe autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases affect women 8 times more often than men, with lupus being one of the most disruptive. Lupus is a disease that occurs when a person’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs instead of attacking foreign invaders such as common viruses and bacteria. Lupus often results in wide-spread inflammation, pain, swelling and organ/tissue damage throughout the body. Studies have examined gender differences in lupus but none have produced any definitive answers. “It is well known that many autoimmune diseases such as lupus and Sjogren's syndrome more commonly affect women,” said Richard Furie, MD, Director of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Autoimmune Disease Treatment Center at North Shore-LIJ Health System in Lake Success, New York. “There is a lot of conjecture as to why this occurs, but the bottom line is that no one knows.”

Women and Men: 10 Differences that Make a Difference

HEART DISEASE. Heart disease kills over 500,000 American women each year.over 50,000 more women than men – and strikes women, on average, 10 years later than men. Women are more likely than men to have a second heart attack within a year of the first one. 0,000 American women each year-0 0,000 American women each year – over 50,000 more women than men – and strikes women, on average, 10 years later than men. Women are more likely than men to have a second heart attack within a year of the first one

Drug Addiction Women are more likely to experience more severe withdrawal symptoms than men when trying to quit an addictive substance, and generally find it more difficult to quit than men doSTIs/HIV Women are two times more likely than men to contract a sexually transmitted infection. HIV is among the top 10 leading causes of death for all US women aged 25-54 and is the number 1 leading cause of death for African American women aged 25-34.Smoking Smoking-related diseases kill more than 140,000 American women annually. Smoking has a more negative effect on cardiovascular health in women than men. Women are also less successful quitting smoking and have more severe withdrawal symptoms..

10 Ways to Keep Air Clean at Home

Control pet dander- Pet dander is less of a problem for COPD than for asthma, because dander particles are usually too big to penetrate deep into the airways, says Dr. Edelman. Still, many people with COPD also have allergies, which can exacerbate breathing problems. Dogs, cats, and even birds can be a problem (fish aren’t). If you already have a pet, or you find an animal is necessary for your mental health, make sure you wash your hands after petting, and keep your pet out of the bedroom.

10 Ways to Keep Air Clean at Home

Cut the chemicals- It’s a bit of a conundrum. You need to clean up dust and pet dander, but strong-smelling cleaning products can be lung irritants.Even walking into a recently cleaned house can be a problem and wearing a mask won’t necessarily help. That means using vinegar or regular old soap and water, basically “things that don’t have a fragrance,” says Dr. Horovitz.You should avoid hair spray, perfumes, glues, paints, and air fresheners too. “If you want to freshen your air, clean and don’t mask over another odor,” he says.

Soul Satisfying Journeys: Essential Oils for Travel

During this time of the month, many people take their long awaited vacations. Whether you are heading out for vacation or on the road for work, essential oils are amazing, natural remedies for a host of difficulties that can come up while traveling. Here are some of my favorites:Bergamot is a great skin oil good for any skin condition. It is a wonderful insect repellant, and has a very balancing and uplifting quality to it. Traveling whether for business or pleasure can be stressful, having this great little oil can make it less so. Inhaling this oil can help return you to a peaceful, relaxed, energized state. Yet at the same time, if you have been over stimulated by the days events, you could bathe with it at night to help you have a restful sleep. It is analgesic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, digestive, sedative, and uplifting. Geranium helps heal wounds and regenerate tissue. It is anti-depressant, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic, insect repellent, refreshing, relaxing, sedative and is tonic. It helps to release anger and negative memories. It can be used for bleeding, circulatory problems, depression, diabetes, diarrhea, digestion, eczema, gallbladder problems, gastric ulcers, hormonal imbalance, insomnia, jaundice, kidney stones, liver, menstrual problems, neuralgia, regenerating tissue and nerves, ringworm, shingles, sores, sore throats, sterility, urinary stones. Ginger this warming oil is calming and is used for upset stomachs and nausea. Massage a few drops on your wrists, inhaled from the bottle or dilute a few drops in a carrier oil and massage into the abdomen. Chop up some fresh ginger and boil it into tea and drink a cup or two in order to relieve stomach upset. Lavender is often called the universal oil, because you can use it for so many things. It is analgesic, anti-coagulant, anti-convulsive, anti-depressant, anti-fungal, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-toxic, cardiotonic, and is a sedative. It has a very balancing effect on the body, emotions, mind and spirit. It may help acne, allergies, arthritis, asthma, boils, bronchitis, and is excellent for burns of any type. It has been used for cramps, dandruff, depression, diaper rashes, earaches, eczema,fainting, flatulance, hair loss, headaches, high blood pressure, indigestion, insect bites and repellant, infection, flu, insomnia, laryngitis, helps to detoxify the lymphatic system, migraines, nausea, nervous tension. PMS, psoriasis, rashes, helps to prevent scarring, sprains, stress, stretch marks, sunstroke, throat infections, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, thrush, water retention, and wounds.Lemon oil is excellent for purifying water, and is refreshing to drink in water. It is antiseptic, anti-viral, astringent, invigorating, refreshing and tonic. It may be used for anxiety, balancing blood pressure, digestive problems, fevers, gallstones, promoting leukocyte formation. Helps to clean the lymphatic system, enhances memory, soothing to the respiratory system, and sore throats. Do not go out in the sun with citrus oils on areas where the sun shines. Citrus oils have a slight bleaching effect on the skin that is magnified by the sun. Lemon oil is very toning to the skin, and evens out the complexion.

In search of the most sustainable packaging

The growth in popularity of organic foods and natural products has resulted in a considerable level of new product development over a short period of time. As noticed during industry trade shows, the manner in which organic, nutritious and fair trade goods are packaged and presented to a growing consumer market demanding them, is frequently overlooked. Nutrition, environmental concerns, marketability and logistics are all factors that directly influence the choice of packaging substrate and design. Which are the most unique, convenient, eco-friendly and safe packaging solutions? Which are the best materials? Could it be PET or bio-plastics? Or is it glass or metal?This is the second of a series (started with the O.W.N. Summer 2009 digital edition available at www.organicwellnessnews.com) on packaging alternatives that fit the values of the green movement. We asked industry players about their choices. Here are some of their replies. In Canada Harmony Organic opts for traditional glass shaped bottle

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