www.womanthismonth.com letters 6 April 2016 March 2016 | Issue 157 | BD1 / SR10 www.womanthismonth.com BEAUTY | FASHION | HOME | WELLBEING | PARENTING | LOCAL ISSUES Bahrain Edition FOOD PARENTING Can coaching help? TRAVEL A touch of the Irish, where to spend Paddy’s Day FABULOUS AT 50 Part three of our wellness campaign, how to keep your sparkle! Osteopathy pioneer Dr Lana Peters The importance of moisture HOME How to get a healthy home A pinch less salt BEAUTY Write Here Write Now We want to hear your thoughts on Woman This Month. Write to us at [email protected] Get in touch by email, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram! Fifty (Plus) and Fabulous This was a very thoughtful piece and I would like to thank Behnaz Sanjana for taking up this topic. No one expects to see 50-plus women in a fashion magazine and there I saw something which didn’t make me feel terrible about myself. We get caught up in expensive treatments, each promising a bigger instant miracle than the other, but the truth of the matter lies in long-term care – basic but long-term. I know of a number of women who’ve been to the dermatologist for all sorts of treatments and look like their own caricatures. Debby and Shubha both look great and are so inspiring. I also echo Shubha’s thoughts on how we tend to prioritise everything except ourselves. I think somewhere society also expects a mother to be extremely selfless and devoted to her family and that’s where we lose the plot. We need to take some time that’s exclusively for us, and I am so glad someone said that out loud. Jehan. Not Your Mum, Not Your Milk I am a mother of a two-year-old and only two weeks ago I found out that my daughter is allergic to cow’s milk. I recently introduced cow’s milk to her diet and we started seeing that within minutes of consumption she would vomit and had an upset stomach. Not many people are aware that CMA is an actual condition as the popular notion says how healthy milk is for children, and it’s shocking to know that it is the third most common allergy among kids. The article shares a lot of useful information for those who are dealing with the problem and, of course, those who didn’t know much about it. Many thanks. Rupa. Freedom Wear I’ve been facing a peculiar problem recently, each time I go out to shop. I’m not one to change my wardrobe every season (perhaps that’s why the problem) but, after a few years of skinny trousers, the wide-legged ones have become all the rage. And I like the idea, they seem a lot more comfortable but I honestly didn’t know how to go about putting together a look with them. So Fernanda Langhammer, thank you so very much! Your three, distinct looks are quite inspiring and I know exactly what to look for the next time I go out to shop. It even busted my belief of pairing a body-hugging top with baggy trousers, and I can see loosefitting tops make an excellent match with them as well. My favourite look is the ‘Sophisticated Twist’ as it’s a funky match of playful and formal at the same time. Rachel. March 2016 www.womanthismonth.com 28 FASHION | get the look Mixing and matching patterns is a risky thing to do with your wardrobe, but totally worth it when the result is a creative and jaw-dropping look. Pairing floral with stripes is a classic combination that works well if you give enough attention to your colour palette. You can create an elegant outfit without having to compromise comfort. This is a great option for work or to enjoy a stylish summer evening. Long legs definitely wear this style best, however the cropped options available this season can be embraced even by petit girls. If this is you, make sure to check out the next option with vertical lines too. TWIST SOPHISTICATED BCBG Max Azriaspring2016 Kendall Jenner Skinny fever is again giving way to wide-leg trousers. The loose cut is a comfy choice and can be worn in different ways to please all tastes and styles. Be inspired by our ideas. FREEDOM WEAR 1. Handbag: Dune London; 2. Watch: Emporio Armani; 3. Earrings: lolaandgrace at A La Mode; 4. Trousers: CH Carolina Herrera; 5. Shirt: Next; 6. Sandals: Michael Kors. Amal Clooney 6 5 2 3 4 1 March 2016 www.womanthismonth.com 42 FEATURE | health & fitness This month, we celebrate women who have been there, done that. We not only give you some practical pointers on how to take care of yourself better, but also speak to two women who will inspire you to take life by the horns and hug it tight. NURTURE WITH NUTRITION Clinical dietician at Bahrain Specialist Hospital, Danah Quintana, says: “The majority of your food choices should be packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and other nutrients. Older adults need fewer calories than others. Making smart food choices can help you stay healthy, manage your weight and be physically active.” The key, Danah says, is to focus on variety and make your calories count. A multivitamin tailored for your age group will fill any gaps in your nutrition, she adds. Enjoy polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, and stay low on saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol, to help reduce the risk of heart disease. A sedentary lifestyle needs 1,600 calories per day. Moderately active and very active women need 1,800 and 2,000 calories respectively per day. This is also the age where perimenopause or menopause strike, and food can help alleviate its effects. Small changes in your diet can help prevent menopausal weight gain. “Menopausal women should watch their sodium intake and remember that caffeine and spicy foods can trigger hot flashes,” advises Danah. Healthy, whole foods like fruits, berries, dark leafy greens, salmon, whole grains, yogurt and water help your body to deal better with menopause. LOOKING GREAT Dermatologist Dr Bhartendu Mehta, of the American Mission Hospital, has come up with some simple, effective ways to slow down skin aging. “Protection from the sun forms the foundation of every anti-aging skin-care plan,” he says. “There is evidence that the sun causes photo-aging — premature ageing of skin.” He maintains that sunscreen and moisturiser form your most effective anti-aging arsenal. “Using these every day can make a noticeable difference. Select a broad-spectrum, waterresistant sunscreen, SPF 30 or more. Be sure to Fifty (plus) and Fabulous When a woman has walked this Earth for over half a century, she is a fountainhead of wisdom, experience and faith, but sometimes needs little reminders on how to stay stupendous. Behnaz Sanjana sets out to do just that. The majority of your food choices should be packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and other nutrients March 2016 www.womanthismonth.com 64 LIFESTYLE | parenting Cow's milk is the third most common food, after peanut and tree nuts, responsible for food-induced anaphylaxis in children and mixed-age populations. Milk is also the third most common food responsible for fatal or near-fatal food-induced anaphylactic reactions. Broadly speaking there are two types of CMA: immediate – symptoms classically begin within minutes of exposure to cows’ milk protein; and delayed – symptoms typically begin several hours or even days after exposure. Some cases of CMA may show mixed features of both types. Casein and whey proteins are the milk proteins accountable for the bulk of milk allergies. Cooking diminishes the allergenicity of whey proteins, this may clarify why extensively heated milk is better tolerated by many patients. Similarly, yoghurt cultures, which ferment and acidify milk, diminish the amount of intact whey protein and may result in tolerance of yogurt-based dairy products by individuals with CMA exclusively sensitised to whey proteins. The diagnosis of CMA is based upon history and laboratory testing, when available. The symptoms will usually develop within the first week of starting cow’s milk in the diet. Most infants will show signs that involve the skin or the gastrointestinal system, which can include vomiting, abdominal pain, blood in the stools and diarrohea. Skin manifestations include hives and eczema. Infants can also present with wheezing, irritability, facial swelling and poor growth due to poor absorption of nutrients. The treatment of CMA includes eliminating Cow's milk allergy (CMA) is the most common food allergy in young children, affecting roughly two per cent of under fours. CMA does not include other adverse reactions to milk, such as lactose intolerance, which are non-immune mediated. Dr Jinan Harith Darwish explains the condition. Not Your Mum, Not Your Milk cow’s milk protein from the infant’s diet. Elimination diets are typically started with extensively hydrolysed formulas made up of broken down proteins which are able to be digested without an immune reaction. These formulas will work in 90 per cent of those with CMA. In some infants, it is necessary to use amino-acid-based formulas, which contain the individual building blocks of proteins. In breastfed infants with CMA, the mother must eliminate all dairy and soy products from her diet if she continues to breastfeed. This may be tricky and is helped by having a dietitian discuss hidden sources of dairy and soy prior to starting the elimination diet. Giving infants goat’s milk or sheep’s milk will not improve CMA. Soy milk also is not recommended. Many infants will have similar allergic reactions to the proteins in these milks or soy-based formula. Fortunately, cow’s milk allergy resolves in 90 per cent of children by the age of six. Half will have tolerance when they reach a year and more than 75 per cent will have resolution by three years of age. Most infants that are started on cow’s milkfree formulas or breastfed by a mother on a cow’s milk-free diet will need to remain on the diet for about six-12 months. At that point, the child can be challenged with cow’s milk, and if they have no reactions, milk can be put back into the diet. g WTM’s contest picture of Devji's Valentine collection contest was the most liked picture on Instagram. All WTM followers that followed the Crowne Wedding contest won a personal invite to The Crowne Wedding Show 2016 on March 10 and 11. 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