50 | June 2012 | woman this month Showcase Let It Shine TONI & GUY Give your hair the protection and nurture it needs to stay strong and healthy all summer long. With all that scorching heat that seems determined to ruin your hair and scalp, any woman who cares for her tresses would pounce on the chance to make it all go away. Providing haircare solutions for all those who pamper their locks, Label.m proudly introduces their exciting new summer-inspired line — Organic Orange Blossom. Miracles in a bottle When cleansing hair, you want to remove excess oil and dirt; not strip hair of its natural moisture with harsh and potentially harmful chemicals. Organic shampoos contain nutrient-rich botanicals that infuse hair with moisturising oils and nourishing vitamins that leave it soft and healthy. These new additions have been formulated to target women whose hair are prone to breakage and challenged by styling restrictions. As fine hair is approximately 30 per cent thinner in comparison to normal hair texture, the shampoo and conditioner in the organic range work to deliver a soothing yet nutritive action while helping to add volume to the hair shaft. A tangy citrus blend of Tuscan mandarin fruit, organic Mediterranean bergamot, Maltese blood oranges and an orange and lemon peel extract makes this light, refreshing and gently conditioning shampoo, ideal for even fine hair. The ingredients are steeped in a base of Cypriot orange flower water, and the Omega-3 EFAs strengthen and revitalise dull and flat hair. Grab your bottles of the miracle-working potions at Toni & Guy in Seef Mall. Call 17 001-700. The Downside to Salt BAHRAIN SPECIALIST HOSPITAL You may think you’re completely healthy, but studies today show that no one is safe from eating too much salt. w e need sodium to maintain the right balance of fluids in our body, help transmit nerve impulses and influence the contraction and relaxation of our muscles. “However, consuming too much sodium has been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart diseases, obesity and even stomach cancers.” says Sowmya Chandra, a dietician at Bahrain Specialist Hospital. Although most foods in their natural state contain sodium, she explains that it’s the commercially processed ones that we need to watch. To maintain their preservation and flavour, processed foods are typically high in salt. Many different sodium compounds are added to processed foods. For a diet that could easily result in a healthier lifestyle, she suggests going fresh, as most fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally low in sodium. Fresh meat and poultry are also lower in sodium than in luncheon meats, bacon, hot dogs or sausages. “A definite don’t is obviously fast foods. Many of these meals, sandwiches or fries contain more than the daily recommend intake of sodium in just one serving. Always pay attention to the portion sizes,” advises Sowmya. A better option is to flavour foods with herbs and spices to replace the taste of salt. Another great way to cut out your salt intake is to read nutrition labels. Choose no, low or reduced sodium versions of foods. Call 17 812-000. Sowmya Chandra
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