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FERDOMITTOHER ptiMocpyk3s In the debate over Earth and its changing climate, rhetoric Sustainable frequently suggests that we are destroying the planet. It’s Development in Qatar rather evident that the insatiable greed of humanity is seriously damaging our precious Mother Earth. Without Qatar’s effort to contribute to the thinking of our offspring’s future, we gorge on the world’s green chase can be witnessed in every natural resources. We are more like a modern-day camper than a sector. Design and implementation forager of old who truly lived off the land. Moreover, according to of all industrial projects are guarded the latest report by the Medical Society Consortium on Climate by international standards to ensure and Health, which represents more than half of US doctors, from maximum environmental protection. P.24 rising levels of air pollution to increased water contamination and a widening range for disease-carrying mosquitoes, climate change How to Avoid Raising is making people sick. And unless the world takes strenuous an Entitled Child action, they warn, “those harms to our health are going to get much worse.” There is absolutely nothing like A healthy planet and a healthy community go hand in hand. To seeing a smile on your little one’s fulfill this goal, we must protect the environment in which we work and live. Our voices and actions help in shaping innovative face. However, the problem comes policies and business practices, and creating a groundswell that will eventually permeate all of our institutions. Whether it’s when we begin doing whatever it recycling or buying organic and local, getting rid of the second refrigerator and replacing light bulbs, driving less or not driving at takes to see that smile. P.34 all, eating less meat, or being the environmental supporter in an institution, every small or large step is meaningful. Going vegan— The Strength of Sacrifice eliminating our consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy products—is the single best thing we can do to protect our environment and Many mothers in Asian countries leave their children behind to find reduce pollution. Read more about it on P.24 and find out why your veg choices are more sustainable than you may realize. This work abroad and support their family financially. While their children month’s spotlight story – The Strength of Sacrifice (P.14) features a group of mothers, mostly Asians, who leave their children behind have to take care of themselves, their mothers struggle with guilt to find work abroad and support their family financially. While their children have to take care of themselves, these migrant and depression P.14 mothers struggle with guilt and depression. But they consider their efforts and struggles worth taking, because they want to give their children a better future and an easier life than they themselves have had, and of course they hope that their children will take care of them when they grow old. Happy reading! Amjad Vanimal Editor [email protected] FREE COPY Director- Marketing Contributing Writers Editorial Enquiries James JohnSociety • ISSUE 58 • APRIL 2017 DON’T BE Editor Dr. Sunaina Hameed Tel: +974 44466413 Amjad Vanimal Adina- Laura Achim [email protected] MGERAENE, GNO Features Editor Homayra Billah Dr. Sudip N. Sondra Hope Advertising Enquiries SIMPLE WAYS TO GO GREEN Copy Editors Rekha Sarma Tel: +974 44466620 Fax: +974 44418811 AND SAVE THE PLANET Rajith R Maggie McKenzie Email: [email protected] Shemna Bijith Thajilah Olaiya Steve Joseph Mhairi Murphy Printed & Published by Advertising Jamilah Al-Harake Marketing team Karen Domingos Gulf Publishing & Printing Co. W.L.L. Circulation Manager Adel Hammam Website : www.society.qa April 2017 SEVEN SHAPE UP SHORTCUTS SPOTLIGHT Available at MEATLESS MASTERPIECES THE STRENGTH OF SACRIFICE BENTLEY BENTAYGA MULLINER Design & Layout Jiji Yohannan SocietyMagazine Society_mag Society Magazine Society Magazine society_magazine society_magazine Society Qatar Society Magazine

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CONTENTS APRIL 2017SPOTLIGHT COVER STORY 24Qatar-based Indian artist Qatar’s effort to contribute to the green chaseShreya Suraj tells Society can be witnessed in every sector, Adina Laurawhy art for her is beyond Achim writeslines and curves.20 28 34 PARENTING COVER STORY There is absolutely nothing like seeing a smile on your little one’s face. However, the problem comes when we Going vegan is the single best begin doing whatever it takes to see that smile. thing we can do to protect our environment and reduce pollution SCOPE 32 With home-made toiletries, including toothpastes and deodorants, you can avoid questionable chemicals and feel like a wizardFOCUS at the same timeSpotlight Scan the QR Code with your smart- phone or log on to www.society.qaTHE STRENGTH OF SACRIFICE: Many mothers in Asian countries leave their children behind to find workabroad and support their family financially. Mhairi Murphy reflects on some honest questions and asks some of Read Society Magazine Onlinethem to open their ears and hearts. P.14 Follow us on :‘MY AIM IS TO SHOW YOU HOW TO LIVE ISOLATED IN THE WILD’: French explorer Gauthier Toulemonde is www.facebook.com/SocietyMagazineon a mission to not only cross Oman’s deserts, but to show the world how majestic the country truly is. P.18 www.twitter.com/Society_MagART BEAT: BEYOND LINES AND CURVES: Qatar-based Indian artist Shreya Suraj tells Society why art for her isbeyond lines and curves. P.20Cover StoriesSustainable Development in Qatar: Qatar’s effort to contribute to the green chase can be witnessed inevery sector, Adina Laura Achim writes P.24Go Green, Go Vegan: Going vegan is the single best thing we can do to protect our environment and reducepollution P.28ScopeWith home-made toiletries, including toothpastes and deodorants, you can avoid questionable chemicals andfeel like a wizard at the same time P.32ParentingThere is absolutely nothing like seeing a smile on your little one’s face. However, the problem comes when webegin doing whatever it takes to see that smile. P.34Available at SocietyMagazine Society_mag Society Magazine Society Magazine society_magazine society_magazine Society Qatar Society Magazine



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Mhairi Murphy Many mothers in Maryann Gamboa Asian countriesCreative Director at leave their children Domestic WorkerAlchemy Interiors, has behind to find workworked in the international abroad and support “It’s really hard to work awaydesign field for over their family from my family, but I am20 years, specialising financially. While thinking of my daughter’sin bespoke interior their children have future. I want her to have thearchitecture. Originally to take care of best in life, and this is what Ifrom Scotland, she has themselves, their have to do. I hope she can have abeen living in Qatar for mothers struggle better future”17 years, and in-between with guilt andbalancing her husband, depression, Mhairitwo boys and furry family Murphy writesmembers, she finds time toindulge another creativeelement – writing. Here’s an honest question, how often do Maryville Samson you find yourself engaged in a polite conversation with one of the many Nail Technician people that you connect with during your day, perhaps a nurse, a beauty technician, a “I want them to finish their hospitality worker, a colleague, a nanny, a driver, studies; this is the only treasure a tea boy, a gardener or a nursery assistant? I can give them. No one can take One of the many and mostly silent Qatar based this from them and I am giving third world workforce, made up from a mix of them a solid foundation for life” the Philippines, Asia, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka that helps to keep everyday life in this country moving forward. The mass of smiling, helpful people whose jobs is to make sure that all those essential things that need doing, the everyday things, cooking, cleaning, driving, children, nails, hair, basic life maintenance tasks get done quickly and without additional drama, they are the ones that you rely on to provide support and ensure that you can function effectively and achieve your daily goals. I consider myself to be a rather chatty, happy Rubie Tadeje person and I find I’m placed in this situation rather often, inevitably running through my Office Administrator stock standard list of ice breaking questions, “Where are you from?”, “Have you been here for “I want my children to be the long?”, “Do you have family?”, “Are your family best they can be and I need to here with you?”. help them. I don’t want them to experience the hardships that I Like me, you may find yourself drifting off into have been through; I want them your own personal world of inner thoughts, to have a brighter future” mentally organising endless lists of to do and what needs to be done, simply smiling slightly www.society.qa 13

as you utter non-committal “Hmmm’s” about cities and countries worldwide) mobile pictures or face time videos.and “Ahhh’s” and nodding when needed statistics show that the cost of living in Missing the small things, the first step orbut not really listening. Qatar appear to be on the increase again first word. Knowing that your child is sick and whilst we all grumble about these and you cannot hold or comfort them inUnfortunately, the last question is almost increase, we who are lucky enough … for person. Being absent at that “big” gamealways answered with a quietly spoken the most part to carry on. when a goal is scored, or being there“No, they are in my home country”, and to applaud as a hard-earned A grade isthere it is, a small statement that culmi- Unfortunately, if you add to this mix achieved, suddenly in a blink of an eyenates in an uncomfortable silence. the worldwide drop in oil prices and they are graduating. the change in the local market, theseBut when I hear that silence, I quietly elements have had a devastating impact The major driving force that anchorscount my blessings and am truly thankful on lower wage earning expat families; for many people in Qatar without their fam-that I get to go home to my family every many this latest financial stretch was a ilies is the fact that by working here, theyday. Even though there are times when I stretch too far and has put an end to their are still able to earn much more moneycould easily scream at my children and expat dream. than they could possibly hope for in theirother half, the reality is that I know I am own country. Any money that is saved islucky enough to be able to do this, while The only option open now to many sent home quickly, to be transformed intoothers can’t. families working in Qatar but especially essentials needed to fund their families’ to those in the lower paid sectors of the future.Many people come to Qatar to improve workforce is to either send their familiestheir financial status and to ensure a home to ensure their financial survival, How many times have we all walkedbetter standard of living for their imme- or harder still, to leave their loved ones passed that lengthy winding line ofdiate and surrounding family. For many behind and take that step to work in people, standing patiently at the moneyit is the unavailability of appropriate another country. Knowing that this is the exchange counters, handing over theiremployment in their own countries or only affordable option to ensure a better hard-earned salaries, converting it toperhaps the lack of a reasonable salary, life and a brighter future for their children. hope for a better future for their familiesthat makes the prospect of a good life and and receiving their all-important receipt.better remuneration in Qatar such an Of course, other expatriate elements ofenticing lure. the workforce also endure separation Ask any parent about their children and from their loved ones, but these white-col- their smiles come easily and un-guarded,According to the latest United Nations lar workers can usually afford to fly home but ask a parent who has had to sacrificeestimates, Qatar’s population is 2,323,805, for monthly home visits or perhaps fly their family for finances and along withcompared to a mere 593,452 as recorded various family members out to join them that smile is the emphasis on ensuringduring the year 2000, the reality is that in Qatar. their children have access to a goodQatar’s population is growing and contin- education.ues to do so. Allowing them to enjoy extended family time during school holidays, celebrate These children understand the sacrificeOil and gas sectors are still the major special occasions, and participate in all that their parents have had to make toindustrial engines that support Qatar’s that Qatar offers to visiting tourists. give them access to the opportunitieseconomy, accounting for over 50 per that they themselves never had, using thecent of government revenue. After In Qatar, time is a strange thing and some- key of education to un-lock their potentialsecuring the winning bid to host the FIFA times it feels as though it’s really running and giving them the chance of a brighterWorld Cup 2022, many large infrastruc- too fast, imagine how fast it must feel for future, where they can comfortably liveture projects including roads, light rail those who do not have their family close. and work together as a complete family.transportation, a new port, stadiums, and The pain of saying goodbye and knowingother sporting facilities have slated for that it will be another two years before Many of the parents that work in Qatarconstruction. you get to hold your loved ones again. have resigned themselves to enjoying the childhood that they themselves missedAs a direct result of these new projects Many families that move back to their with their own children through theirand their subsequent manpower country of origin, are forced to rely grandchildren, enjoying every momentdemands, a healthy increase in the local heavily on their own immediate relatives and knowing that the sacrifices they haveworkforce has occurred. To date, ac- for support and shelter, grandparents made were worth it.cording to the World Population Review, assume the role of parents or guardians.Qatari nationals now account for less For the mother or father left to live and So, the next time you ask that ques-than 15 per cent of the total population, work abroad, social media becomes an tion “Are your family here with you?”,the remaining percentage being made up essential life line providing that all impor- take time to listen, and know that yourby expatriates. tant access to home. genuine interest helps ease that pain of separation if only for a little while, andThe latest Numbeo (the world’s larg- Imagine the reality of remotely watching remember hugs all round once home,est database of user contributed data your children grow up through snatched because you can14 Society

‘MY AIM IS TOFOCUSSHOW YOU HOWspotlight TO LIVE ISOLATED IN THE WILD’French explorer The French explorer, Gauthier Toulemonde, has startedGauthier Toulemonde his individual journey through Oman’s deserts startingis on a mission to not from Wilayat Adam, Al Dakhiliya governorate, where heonly cross Oman’s will cross-desert The Empty Quarter and Al Sharqiya Sands.deserts, but to show the Toulemonde’s journey will be covered through his social mediaworld how majestic the accounts; he will also send post cards and letters through the mailcountry truly is to his friends around the world to share his experience in Oman. Gauthier was born in 1959, he studied business and economics, has an extended experience in banking, became the CEO of a press company called Timbropresse, and is currently a member of the Society of French explorers. For a long time, Gauthier has Gauthier Toulemonde www.society.qa 15

been interested in documenting his trav- experiencing the desert life with his dog. live peacefully with nature while com-els in the form of digital films, using the municating with the world through socialnew communication methods. The second part of Gauthier’s journey media channels at the same time using is heading to Bidiya on his camel to the solar or green power,” he added.Among the countries that he has visited desert-cross Al Sharqiya Sands, wherewere Indonesia, Singapore, China, he will head to the coast of the Arabian The desert vibes throughNamibia, and others. This time, Gauthier Sea, the sandy beaches overlooking the social mediahad chosen Oman to be his next adven- Indian Ocean, and Ras Ruwais area.turous experience. “I was in Oman two Many organizations are supporting theyears ago with my family, and we have As an answer to why he had chosen French explorer in his adventure suchvisited Muscat, Bidiya, and Al Sharqiya Oman and the purpose of the journey, as the Ministry of Tourism, ExternalSands, where the idea of desert-crossing Gauthier said: “It had all started when I Representation Office of the Ministry ofhad sparkled in my mind, and here I am first visited Al Shaqiya Sands two years Tourism in Paris, Omantel, Oman Centraltoday,” Gauthier said. ago, and I was inspired by the natural Post Office, Paris post office, Timbropresse Omani landscapes where I found peace Magazine, Huts Company.Kicking off from Wilayat Adam of mind. I am looking forward to sharing my unusual experience and get people to Gauthier’s journey in Oman has theThe French explorer will start his journey live it with me.” perk of promoting adventures andfrom Adam crossing the Empty Quarter desert-crossing tourism in the Sultanate,on a camel, heading to Abu Tubool in the “My aim is to show the connection documenting a full experience for thedepth of the desert with the company of between human beings and nature, how audience to witness through his socialOmani guide Ahmed Bin Hareb Al Mah- we can live isolated in the wild, facing media channels.rooqi. Having reached the area, Ahmed different kinds of challenges and learn tois to leave Gauthier who will stay alone You can check out the updates on Gau-16 Society

Toulemonde journeys through the deserts of the Sultanate trailed by his pet dog thier’s journey on his Facebook account Web Robison or through the website www.webrobinson.fr. A press conference will be held after Gau- thier successfully finishes his adventure to highlight the details of what he is seen and been through. He will produce a promotional film as well documenting his adventures directed by Amir Khattab of Huts Company. Not only that, Gauthier will send 600 postcards stamped by Omani stamps car- rying pictures of His Majesty and Oman’s tourism attractions to send them to his friends. As Gauthier is the Editor in Chief of the international stamps magazine Timbres, he will share with the readers these stamps as a souvenirGauthier Toulemonde www.society.qa 17

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Qatar-based Indian Q Give us a brief about your art classes are only on weekends, and theartist Shreya Suraj childhood, education etc. kids who come for my class have becomeis an inspiration more creative and their parents too areto those who are A I hail from India. My childhood was happy with their progress. So as a teacher,trying to revive their I believe, that is a huge compliment.passions and dreams in the City of Joy – Kolkata, and the garden My family knows that I do not do art foramidst a busy life city Bangalore and after my marriage I monetary benefits. I do it only for souland commitments. lived in Chennai for almost fifteen years. satisfaction so they support my passionShe tells Society why I’m a post-graduate in Mathematics and at their best.art for her is beyond got a Gold Medal for Maths. I also finishedlines and curves Diploma in Teaching after a few years. Q What impact does your Since I was always interested in art, I talent have on your children? enrolled myself in an art class and a multi- media course too. A My 16-year-old daughter Khushi Q How long have you been in Suraj has taken after me in art. She is my Qatar? biggest critic too at times. I often ask her if a particular colour combination would A I have been in Qatar for the past four look good and most of the times she gives me the right advice. Her school teachers years and I love this beautiful country. too have noticed her talent and encour- age her. And hopefully, she would go into Q Who inspired you the most some creative line in the future. to continue to hone your talent My son Bhasker is just 10 years old, and in art? he too is very creative in his own way. He does more of origami and geometric art. A I was always interested in art from Both my kids have a good colour sense and their works are very neat and I am my childhood. When I was in school, I proud to say that they always win some used to draw cartoons which used to prize or the other in different drawing be there on all the labels that adorn the competitions. brown covers of our text books. Interest- ingly my class mates still remember the Q To what extent have you way I used to magnify the small cartoons been successful in inspiring on the labels beautifully. But I learnt art others? formally from a teacher at the age of eighteen only. A I always wanted to inspire other My first grand work was a Tanjore parents to encourage their children in the Painting– a classical South Indian art line. But sometimes parents feel that painting style. It was interesting to see their child should do only portraits and how an ordinary piece of wood became landscapes to be called a successful artist. a masterpiece after 3-4 months of hard So I decided to start a group on Facebook work. I also learnt a lot from books and called ANY BODY CAN DRAW, on 30th online too. There are many social groups October 2016. This group was started which promote art and after getting a few mainly to encourage art and the artist recognitions and International certifi- hidden inside all of us. In a matter of three cates from the social groups, I started to months, I have more than 2000 mem- explore more, learn new styles and tried bers. I encourage parents and teachers to improve myself. to post the works of their children and themselves too. And this has actually Q As a mother of two inspired a lot of people. They are posting teenagers, how do you manage their simplest of works and after a few your life commitments and encouraging ‘likes’ and comments from passion in art? other artists, they are feeling good too. I get messages from even people who are A For me, art has always been a good more than 60 years old, saying that my group has actually helped them to relieve stress-buster. It gives feeling of relaxa- their stress and boredom. Some house- tion like anything else. I do work on it wives too have recently started posting whenever I feel creative or I want to give many of their works which they have somebody a personalized gift. My regular www.society.qa 19

kept hidden for years. The SHREYA’S WORKS OF ARTgroup has been successful inconnecting artists from differ- SILHOUETTEent parts of the world.So yes, in my own simple way A silhouette is the image of a person, animal, object or scene represented as a solid shape of a singleI have been successful in in- colour, usually black, with its edges matching the outline of the subject. The interior of a silhouettespiring a lot of people to come is featureless, and the whole is typically presented on a light background. In this work, I have triedinto the wonderful creative to portray a scene from a famous mythological story where the God is supposed to be giving aworld of art. discourse to his disciple on the battle-field. Since the Lord is supposed to be all powerful, the rays coming out of him are shown with the colours of a rainbow. I have used oil colours for the spectrumQ What does art and marker pen for the silhouette.mean to you? WARLI ARTA For me, art goes beyond Warli painting is a tribal art mostly created by Adivasi, the tribal people who lived in the state of Ma-lines and curves. It should be harashtra in India. These extremely rudimentary wall paintings use a very basic graphic vocabulary:understood by everybody. I a circle, a triangle, and a square. Their paintings were monosyllabic. The circle and triangle comehave many people telling me from their observation of nature, the circle representing the sun and the moon, the triangle derivedthat my works are different. I from mountains and pointed trees. The wall paintings were done only for special occasions such asdo not create the usual things. weddings or harvests. In my drawing, I have represented a wedding scene, where the bride is beingBut seeing my work, they feel carried in a palanquin by a pair of strong men, the bridegroom is shown riding a horse with a colour-that they too can do it and ful umbrella and a pair of musicians playing musical instruments.that’s a huge complimentfor me. I create art work withcolour pencils, oil pastelsand sometimes with just asimple marker pen. I alwaystry to keep it simple and tryto create art on stones, saucebottles and do not limit my-self only to a drawing book ora canvas board.I want to inspire every childand every adult to exploreinto the world of art. Thereare many types of art likeChevron, Zentangle, Geomet-ric Art, Warli Art, Bubble Art.Just as our five fingers are notthe same, each person’s hand-writing or finger-print is notthe same, each person is alsonot the same in their skills, soone can always decode theirstyle of art and progress in it.Moreover, I want to use myskills to bring cheer and hap-piness in the lives of childrenwho are underprivileged andhave no access to expensiveart classes.I always tell mathematics ismy profession but art is mypassion, and I will alwaysstrive to improve myself inthis line and continue to sup-port and inspire others.20 Society

ZENTANGLE MIXED MEDIAThe Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way This is a perfect example of mixed media used in a work of art. Ito create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. At first have used rice, tamarind seeds, pumpkin seeds, 4 kinds of pulses,glance, a Zentangle creation can seem intricate and complicated, tea powder, a broken bangle and golden leaves which are used forbut, when you learn how it is done it is actually very easy. There is embroidery and finally rice-powder with craft-glue to create theno eraser in a Zentangle art. You always succeed when you create rugged effect in the background and last but not the least red andZentangle art because you always create a pattern. Since it is not a black paints. So approximately, 15 items have been used to createpicture of something, you have no worries about whether you can this work.draw a hand, or a duck. You always succeed in creating a patternin a Zentangle way. Here I have drawn a lady and a man, dancinghand in hand, it is made up of approximately 15 patterns and ittook less than 2 hours to complete. I have just used a marker pento create this outlook. MADHUBANI Madhubani is a 2500 years old art form from India. They usually symbolize reli- gious texts, fertility, different types of flora and fauna in their works. Conventionally, this art was done to decorate and add colours to homes. But with changing times, it is now even done on clothing, handmade papier-Mache products and wall paintings. I have created this art where a mother is seen holding her new born girl child and though traditionally colouring is done only with twigs and natural dyes. I have used just a marker pen and colour pencils to bring out the same colours and effect www.society.qa 21

Sustainable FOCUSQatarDevelopment incoverstory Qatar’s effort In the past decade, sustainable to contribute to development has become a trendy the green chase maxim. Businesses that employ SDGs can be witnessed policies used the buzz terms in merely in every sector. most of their press releases, but did this Design and overexposure to the term make us more implementation concerned with the sustainable develop- of all industrial ment goals or did it push the barrier in the projects are other extreme, making us question the guarded by real value of sustainability? international standards to In an interesting twist which sees a major ensure maximum world power moving away from its past environmental policies which have elevated sustainable protection development to a center pillar of the country’s foreign policy, we saw onceBy Adina Laura Achim more how a division arises between green nations and those which have aAdina Laura Achim lower regard for the ecological footprint. If some world leaders drive their coun-is a journalist, passionate advocate for tries towards the “climate change denial”minority rights and empowerment of phase, others understand the risks andwomen, and UN Women’s Champion for move their nations even further ahead byChange. She has published seven books in prioritizing a green agenda.three languages and has lived and workedin four continents and fifteen countries. Iceland, Costa Rica and Sweden areAdina has a dual Bachelors Degree in constantly on the list of countries thatInternational Relations and Diplomacy employ progressive environmental legis-and two distinctive Masters Degrees – lation, while also pioneering ecologicallyInternational Studies and International sustainable development projects; butProtection of Human Rights. there’s a new nation at the “green table”22 Society which strives to become a sustainable development revelation. I’m talking about Qatar, the country, who in the past years took impressive steps in developing a comprehensive sustainable develop- ment policy.

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As a major fossil exporter, Qatar has been Seeing that Qatar’s successful bid for Andy Christopher Isipunder public scrutiny for its environmen- the 2022 World Cup put the country attal record and both public and private center stage, the nation didn’t disappoint Operations Manager, Global Metals LLCinstitutions have responded successfully by assuring the world that it intends toto the challenge. From replacing old tur- deploy renewable technologies and host “Recycling is everybody’sbines and machineries to implementing a low carbon event. It is expected that responsibility. Global Metalsa new environmental plan, the industrial solar energy will be employed for the five encourages people to startsector worked hand in hand with the stadiums, fan zones and training facilities. recycling at their homes.policymakers in adopting paramount Second, as Qatar understands that it We are happy to collect yourtechnologies and effective policies. is susceptible to the effects of climate plastics, aluminum, tin cans change and it is immediately required and other metal recyclablesWhile the energy- intensive industries are to join the fight against global warming right from your home, officethe major contributors to Qatar’s econo- (recent studies demonstrate that rising and school. All you have tomy, they are also the ones who are widely sea levels could flood 18 per cent of the do is put your recyclablesassociated with greenhouse gas (GHG) country’s land area) it employs a national in the provided recyclingemissions. It is important to mention that strategy for reducing carbon dioxide bin and Global Metalsalthough most major players took signif- emissions. will collect and recycle iticant steps to support decarbonization, locally in Qatar. Moreover,there are still improvements to be expect- The Qatar National Vision 2030 ap- we conduct seminars,ed in this area. Nevertheless, following proaches sustainable development in a participate in beach clean-clear legislative instruments, businesses pragmatic way, stressing the significance ups, company events,have built and implemented a strategy of man-made CO2 emissions that contrib- schools and other avenuesthat reduced emissions, achieved higher to promote recyclingwater security and increased energy awareness. As a result ofefficiency. all these efforts, more and more people in Qatar areQatar plans to use the blistering sun to its advantage by transforming its rays into solar recycling and supportingenergy which will then use to power the cooling technology in the world cup stadiums our initiative”There are a number of reasons why Qatar ute to climate change and agrees with the have been modernized, an investmenthas made positive headlines thanks to its general view, that a significant percentage in world-class infrastructure was made“green policies”. of Qatar’s CO2 emissions are credited available, and funding for R&D projects to the production of oil and gas fuels. has increased.First, the renewable energy sector which Additionally, the QNV-2030 establishesis centered on wind and solar energy had a broad legal- system that safeguards all Nature awards us with food, air and water-some key developments. Worth mention- elements of the environment. indispensable elements for our survivaling is the QSTec’s production of high qual- and for assuring a dignified existence toity polysilicon for the world solar energy Third, the QNV 2030 sets up a wide-rang- future generations. Without a clear focusmarkets. The polisylicon facilitates solar ing urban development plan that takes in on implementing and expending greenpower and by doing so, it will condense consideration of Qatar’s urban expansion policies, the planet’s limits will be reachedgreenhouse emissions. and rapid population growth. The speedy soon; therefore, we need to prioritize increase in expat population has brought environmental development. EconomicThere are also the solar powered cooled diverse challenges for the national growth should not be achieved while ig-stadiums that showcased Qatar’s commit- planning strategies. Nevertheless, the noring the environmental challenges thatment to “green policies” and dispensed policymakers have responded success- have become pressing issues not only inthe undisputable ROI of sustainability. fully to the test. The public institutions Qatar but also the rest of the world24 Society

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Going vegan—eliminating ourconsumption of meat, eggs, anddairy products—is the single bestthing we can do to protect ourenvironment and reduce pollution.Here are some tipsBy Sondra Hope Sondra Hope is a Qatar-based international certified fitness and health coach, specialising in personal, sports and child nutrition. She is the founder of HopeFit, which specialises in online and personal training and nutrition coaching. In her spare time, she also does motivational speaking, spends time with her other passion, Pixal8 Photography, as a professional photographer, and dabbles in painting and fine art.Vegan diets? Vegetarian food? Meatless system. These emissions are produced by the di- Monday? Pescatarian? I am sure you have gestive process of animals such as cattle and sheep. heard at least one of these terms being Methane is one of the three primary gasses thatmentioned recently especially in the endless discus- contribute to the accumulation of greenhouse gasession between what is the best diet to follow. Now, of in the atmosphere. To put it in perspective, methanecourse, what we consume is an extremely personal has around 25 times the global warming impact ofform of expression. Food can comfort us, connect carbon dioxide, one of the other three greenhouseus to people and act as the source of livelihood. gasses. Cows and sheep are responsible for 37However, because eating meat is so engrained in percent of the total methane generated by humanour culture, we forget that the meat industry poses activity. Nitrous oxide, the last of the three gasses,more of a threat to the environment than most other is almost 300 times as damaging to the climate asindustries. As you probably know, climate change carbon dioxide. A whopping 65 per cent of the totalis regarded as one of (if not the biggest) issue facing quantity of the gas comes from the livestock’s ma-the human race. Studies show that a diet containing nure. That being said, meat is now the single largestmeat requires up to three times as many resources source of protein in all affluent nations, and the de-as a vegetarian diet. Now, I don’t know about you, mand for meat is expected to more than double bybut I really like the Earth and I don’t want it to die 2050. With this increase in demand for cheap meat,anytime soon, even if cheeseburgers do taste good. animals will have to be reared more quickly and cheaply, and in the process, cause further pollution,In the last 300 years, over half of the trees in the Unit- water and land usage. The increased consumptioned States have been cut down in order to provide is simply unsustainable.fields to grow food for livestock. This has caused soilerosion and desertification in the West, where these The Food and Agricultural Organization estimatesanimals primarily graze. This overgrazing by cattle that by 2025, 1.8 billion people will be living withand sheep has contributed to the elimination of absolute water scarcity. Agricultural productionmore plant species in the U.S. than any other cause. consumes the most freshwater out of any humanAdditionally, the demand for cheap beef is so high activity, and farming accounts for around 70 perthat rainforests are now paying the price. Ranching cent of all freshwater taken from lakes, waterwaysthere has contributed to deforestation, species ex- and aquifers. Feeding cattle is extremely water in-tinction and an extreme loss of biodiversity. Because tensive, more so than producing plants. Waste fromtropical rainforests provide a large part of the Earth’s animals wash into waterways thus polluting themoxygen, their destruction harms us all and contrib- and causing major problems for the surroundingutes to the global warming problem. environment. With the world running out of water, and access to clean water in places unavailable, thisGlobally, farmed animals now produce more all feels incredibly wasteful and unnecessary.greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transport www.society.qa 27

So how do you go about making the switch to full vegetarian, vegan or even just incorporating a meat free day each week? Even ifyou don’t go completely vegetarian you can benefit from eating high-fibre, low-fat and nutrient-rich foods found in the vegetarian diet.Here are some tips. 12 345Eat different kinds of Try switching to a Plan your protein and Get enough calcium Get enough vitaminfoods including vegeta- vegetarian diet in steps incorporate sources through dairy products, B12 (nutritional yeast,bles, fruits, beans, nuts, or through gradual of proteins (beans, or calcium-fortified soymilk, and ready-seeds and whole grains changes nuts, soy products) items (soymilk, break- to-eat cereals) or try into meals. Build meals fast cereal and orange a supplement (B12 is around protein sources juice) or leafy greens naturally only found in that are naturally low (collard, mustard, bok animal products) in fat, such as beans, choy) lentils, and rice. Try switching to a vegetarian diet in steps or through gradual changes67 8 9 10Do not overeat certain 7. Make simple changes Ask about vegetarian Get a vegetarian If you follow a morefoods to make up for by making popular options at restaurants cookbook or go online restrictive diet, youa missing nutrient (i.e. dishes vegetarian to look for healthy and may want to work withdon’t eat a lot of high-fat (veggie pizza, tofu and tasty vegetarian recipes a dietitian to make surecheese to replace meat) vegetable stir fry, bean you are getting enough burritos) important nutrientsWith the number of people living on Earth expected to reach nine billion by 2050, our requirement for food will increase, while ourresources will continue to dwindle in a world with already a large number of hungry people. If this scares you a little, it should. Weneed to take steps to ensure worldwide food safety, and an easy step to take to do that is to stop eating meat. If you don’t think that’spossible for your lifestyle, there are things you can still do to help. Even if you cut back meat consumption by half, or only give up beef,you are doing the world a great service. So maybe order your pizza without pepperoni. You would be doing the world, and humanity,a lot of good28 Society



Easy to makeFOCUS personal products to scope help the environment and your health With home-made toiletries, including toothpastes and deodorants, you can avoid questionable chemicals and feel like a wizard at the same time By Thajilah A. Ali Olaiya 30 Society

Have you ever taken a look at what Some easy recipes for personal products However, make sure not to leave it on you put in the trash? Our trash have been outlined below, but there your skin for more than 30 seconds. encompasses many parts, but are many more. Have fun and look intothe common theme is the “disposable” detergents, fabric softener, and soaps that Shampooculture. We create products and place can be easily made.them in containers to be used once. The Materials Neededidea of convenience is really adding up Face wash Baking soda and waterin our trash bins. How can we reduce theamount we use? Materials needed Directions: Take ½ a cup of baking soda 1 ½ teaspoon of coconut oil and pour it in a bottle. Fill it with warmOne step in a more positive direction is to water and shake the mixture. Pour itmake your own household and personal Directions: Put warm water on your face, in your hair and rub it into your scalp.products to decrease the amount of then pat dry. Rub coconut oil into your Rinse it out after two minutes. If you areplastic bottles we throw away. When a skin making small circles. After 2 minutes, susceptible to dandruff, add 10 drops ofproduct is made and put into a plastic take a small towel and pour very warm tea tree oil to the mixture before using itbottle, many chemicals are put into the water over it and ring it out. Use the warm on your hair.product so that it can have a longer shelf- towel to take off the dirt and excess oil.life. When you make your own products, Coconut oil is a natural cleaner that does Conditioneryou don’t have the dangerous additives not clog your pores. Your skin will glow!that can be found in mass produced Night time toner Materials Neededproducts. Making your own products is Apple cider vinegar and waterbetter for the environment and better for Materials Neededyour health. 20-35 drops of lavender oil and 100 mL of Directions: Pour ½ a cup of apple cider rose water vinegar into a bottle and then add 2 cupsBelow is a starter kit of items you of warm water. Mix it together and thenwill need. These items will be a great Directions: Fill a spray bottle with rose pour the mixture on your hair. Massage itinvestment and you will get a lot of use water and put 20-35 drops of lavender oil. from the roots to the end for two minutes.out of them: Mix it before using and spray it on your When you rinse your hair, you MUST face, neck and chest. Rub the mixture into rinse with cold water. This will make your• Glass jars (no need to purchase this your face and let it air dry. This cleans and hair shiny and healthy. If you want a little item, just wash out coffee, jam, and soothes the skin before bedtime. bit more shine, squeeze a grapefruit and other containers that are usually add it to the mixture. made of glass) Once-a-week exfoliation Deodorant• Baking soda Materials Needed• Rose water 1 teaspoon of rose water and 2 Materials Needed• Coconut oil tablespoon of rice powder Baking soda, coconut oil, and lavender oil• Lavender oil• Tea tree oil Directions: Mix both ingredients in Directions: Mix ½ a cup of baking soda• Rice powder a container. It should be of a paste and ½ a cup of coconut oil. Then add• Sea salt consistency. Put the mixture on your face 30 drops of lavender oil and continue• Lemon (wash the lemon and then put and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Wash it off mixing. Cover the mixture with a lid and with warm water. Rice powder is amazing have a tiny spoon handy to scoop when them in the freezer) because it exfoliates your skin without needed. Both lavender oil and tea tree oil making tiny cuts in your skin. The tiny are natural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial cuts lead to future breakouts, so rice so you can use tea tree oil instead of powder is a safe way to get dead skin cells lavender oil. off. If your skin is on the oiler side, apple cider vinegar is an excellent exfoliant. Toothpaste Materials Needed Baking soda, coconut oil, tea tree oil, and sea salt Apple cider vinegar conditioner will Directions: Mix ½ a cup of baking soda, ½ make your hair shiny and healthy. a cup of coconut oil, 2 teaspoons of sea If you want a little bit more shine, salt, and 30 drops of tea tree oil. Scoop the squeeze a grapefruit and add it to the mixture onto your toothbrush and begin mixture. brushing. If you miss the peppermint flavour of your old toothpaste, you can add peppermint oil to this mixture too. Some people use finely grated lemon peels as well. Experiment with the ingredients to see what you prefer www.society.qa 31

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Parents will happily testify to the There is Until children learn to take responsibility fact that raising children is by far absolutely for their actions and for situations caused one of the most challenging experi- nothing like by their own actions, you’re headedences in one’s life. Raising good, honour- seeing a smile in a downward spiral. Teach childrenable children... well that’s even harder! on your little to say sorry. Show them that there is aIn a country like Qatar, where there’s one’s face. natural, relatable consequence to theiralmost no limit to comfort and the service However, the actions both good and bad and that theyindustry is fine tuned to meet our every problem comes will be the ones who must take thoseneed; it is easy for children to slip into the when we begin consequences. Teach children to fix theircarefree world of luxury and forget every doing whatever mistakes.day values that most of us parents work it takes to seeso hard to teach. that smile Not passing the blame and not letting our children doHere are some things we should think By Homayra Billah it either: It’s always easy to shift the Homayra Billah responsibility on to others. We as adults do it every day. We need to stop doing Originally from Austral- this. In a moment of confusion, stop and ia, Homayra Billah is the think about whose responsibility the founder and managing situation really is and how it was caused. partner of Kanga’s Then take responsibility for it. If we don’t Pouch Nursery in Qatar. do it, we cannot expect our children to A teacher and busy do it either. Humility is a virtue and we mum of two, she is pas- need to show it more. We need to stop sionate about providing blaming the world for our problems and positive nurturing envi- we need to stop allowing our children to ronments for children do the same. Talking through problems to grow and develop. and identifying the real causes will She began her Qatari not only teach your children to be adventure in 2008 hav- responsible, it will build confidence and ing taught in Australia a better understanding of the ‘real’ world. for 5 years. Since being It will also mean that your children will in Doha, Homayra has understand that mistakes happen and taught at nursery level that they are not expected to be perfect! for 18 months and a well-known British Showing consistency and school for almost 4 following through with years before establish- promises/consequences: ing Kanga’s Pouch. Children respond to structure, about when raising our children to en- consistency, fairness and firmness sure they don’t grow with an entitled chip when they are being disciplined. Being on their shoulder. overly harsh or aggressive does not serve the purpose of teaching good Teaching our children to behaviour and similarly, not following take responsibility for their through with consequences can almost actions: Children who are taught to certainly ensure that your child will learn to feel entitled and get away with pass the blame for everything instead of almost anything. As hard as it is to do, taking responsibility for their actions will consistency is key in raising un-entitled absolutely become entitled. Passing the children. Do what you say you will do and blame on to the teacher, the parent, their mean it! friend, the weather, a lack of money, an unfair life... the list goes on! It needs to stop. Not nanny-ing the children: It is common in Qatar to have a housekeeper or nanny in the home. The trouble is that these wonderful helpers are also trained to do EVERYTHING for our children. So much so, that often children forget the concept of chores or basic helping out. Want entitled children? Don’t let them www.society.qa 33

help out in the house! Get children into Being overly harsh orchores and helping out really early. The aggressive does notbest way to start is by getting them to helpwith things they enjoy. If they are good serve the purposereaders, ask them to help a sibling with of teaching goodtheir reading. If they are keen on cooking, behaviour and similarly,ask them to flip the pancakes. If they love not following throughswinging on the washing line, then get with consequencesthem to hand you the pegs or even hang can almost certainlythe clothes when they’re old enough... ensure that your childas terrible as it may sound - make them will learn to feel entitledwork! It’s not child labour and it will do and get away withthem a world of good! almost anythingNot saving the day: We need Being overly harsh or be repaired before going out and buying aggressive does not a new one. This seems to be a foreignto stop saving our children. Natural serve the purpose of concept in many households in Doha. Iconsequences are the best teachers for teaching good behaviour often hear children refer to broken thingschildren. The more we try to avoid them and similarly, not as ‘garbage’ because they can just get afacing what’s real, the more we thicken following through with new one! No! It all comes back to teachingthe imaginary bubble we have covered consequences can almost responsibility and this will in turn teachthem in and create the notion that life is certainly ensure that your them good spending habits. Similarly, asperfect! Life is not perfect. Accidents and child will learn to feel easy as it is to hand over large amountsmistakes happen. Everyday will not be entitled and get away with of cash to our children, don’t. They needpeaches and cream and the sun doesn’t almost anything. to value the small things and they needshine daily. Our children need to know to know how to stop expecting on athese things. We need to stop saving from tough love. Losing a meal as a con- grand scale. Home cooking or eating athem from tears and heartache. The best sequence for poor behaviour does not meal at the food court around family ispeople are the ones that have struggled result in a malnourished, starving child. just as good at eating out in a restaurant,the most in life - there’s a reason for that! Not allowing your child to go to a friend’s because it’s not about the place, it’s aboutLet children fall a bit and hurt and cry party doesn’t hurt once in a while (except the people.a bit and then let them find their own maybe their pride). We are so fixed onsolutions to the problem. The younger being perfectly kind, giving parents that Teach sensible decisionyou start doing this, the sooner they will we often forget that tough love is really making skills: I’ve said this in a lotlearn to manage the downfalls in life and necessary. Our children need to feel thebe more positive. sting that life can serve them before they of my past articles and I cannot stress grow up and feel the real downfalls for enough the importance of this. ToCutting excess screen time: themselves. Tough love is becoming encourage independence, our children more and more underrated in society - I need to make choices. But until theyFree screen time offers very little in the call it real love, the need to show our chil- have mastered the skill of making good,way of developmental opportunities dren that they need to earn the privileges sensible choices, we need to modelfor children. But aside from the they have and that we, as parents are not this behaviour and teach them from adevelopment, screen time is the biggest machines built to serve their every need young age. The earlier they learn to makecause of relationship issues among and desire! sensible choices, the less entitled, theyadults. So imagine the issues it causes for will become.children? What our children are exposed Watch how we spend: Theto on screen is nearly impossible to Stop spoiling: We often replace lovemonitor. But even aside from that, these Doha life offers very little in the way ofmagnificent smart screens are the biggest monetary struggle. Children often see us with ‘things.’ Material things are tangiblebarrier of communication, nurture and spend big without hesitation. Remember, items which often make us as parents feellove between parents and children. We young eyes learn from example. They good, especially when we are forced toall have busy lives and we all use an iPad learn by watching us. They also learn give our children limited attention andor phone to keep our children busy, but from how we talk to them about spending time. Remember though, we are raisingat what expense? Our children move and how we allow them to spend. I’m human beings. Material gifts will notfarther and farther away from the bond not just talking about spending in the teach manners and values. It’s easier saidthey share with us because we allow life’s monetary sense. Tell your children to than done but with a world filled withmaterial demands to take over and ask fix their broken toys, clean the stubborn materialistic people, it’s our job as parentsgadgets to parent our children and give stains off their clothes, repair what can to fight through the material struggle andthem the attention they really should be raise un-entitled children who know thegetting from us... just saying. value of life and love instead of the value of thingsWhat about tough love? No child died34 Society

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There is definitely a growing interest in the Dr Sunaina Hameed, MD‘back-to-nature’ beauty regime, with specialinterest in make-it-yourself cosmetics. is a consultant dermatologistHowever, do you know how to select beauty and writer based in Bangalore,ingredients based on your skin type? India. To know more about her,Read on and find out visit: www.drsunaina.com www.society.qa 37

There are various motivations one might have to go green with their beauty regime. You might want to try it to stay away from synthetic chemicals, toxins and preservatives. Perhaps you are looking for skin care that is environment-friendly. Some are interested in home-made skin care as it is easier on the pocket. Some just love the creativity of the whole process.However, contrary to popular opinion, home remedies are not 100 per cent fool-proof. If you don’t know what you are doing, youcould end up with rashes, burns, pigmentation or acne. One must understand the unique properties of each herb and botanical, tolearn how to use them to optimal effect. Read on to learn more about natural skin care ingredients and their skin and hair boostingproperties .01 02 03Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Aloe Vera Oatshas an unbelievable range of various grows easily in Indian soil and originat- are a kind of cereal and well regarded as askin, beauty and health benefits. It is an ed in Africa. It is relatively inexpensive, nutritional powerhouse. Oats are effectiveexcellent cleanser, astringent and toner easily available, and a beauty workhorse in fighting dead skin and are hugely ben-for oily and acne prone skin. Add apple with over 100 all-natural nutritional and eficial for anyone suffering from Eczema.cider vinegar and organic manuka honey beauty benefits. It is a moisturizer, an It contains polysaccharides , which turnsto some fuller’s earth (or powdered green antioxidant, an anti-ageing remedy, can gelatinous in water and forms a film overtea), to create your own deep cleansing soothe burns, heat rash, prickly heat and the skin, thus acting as a natural moistur-face pack. Look for the organic or unpas- inflamed acne. It can be applied over cuts, izer. Oatmeal baths also provide relief andteurized variety for superior results. wounds and blisters. It can soothe your soothing from itching and insect bite aller- skin after a facial or a chemical peel. gies. It is a natural cleanser, an excellentYou can also use diluted ACV to rinse exfoliant, and has some skin lighteningyour hair. It cleans away oil build up The pulp can be mixed with coconut oil, benefits too.and dandruff, leaving your hair soft and warmed over a gentle flame and appliedtangle-free. Use this trick if you have oily to hair – this works as an excellent condi-and curly hair. Adding a few teaspoons of tioner for dry and damaged hair.ACV to your bath water can reduce bodyodour as well. 04 Turmeric 0538 Society is an important part of any Indian’s life. Coconut oil Turmeric has antiseptic properties and is an excellent exfoliant. Raw organic is an excellent emollient to soften your turmeric is almost 100 per cent safe. It skin and hair. It cannot, however, improve has been used to lighten a tan and heal hair fall or balding. Coconut oil massage is acne. It is a good pick-me-up for your skin safe and healthy for infants. It is excellent if your skin is looking dull and fatigued. It for older men and women with dry and has also been used to peel off facial hair, itchy skin. Add it to your bath water or treat burns and skin infections. It is gen- apply directly onto your skin. Nursing erally mixed with sandalwood powder women can safely use it on sore nipples. and gram flour to form a home-made face It can also be used to loosen the flakes pack. You can add milk cream or honey and reduce the irritation of cradle cap in for a moisturizing effect. Because of its babies. yellow stain, it is best suited for brown- skinned individuals.

Oats are effective in fighting dead skin and are hugely beneficial for anyone suffering from Eczema. 06 Dermatologists also use 9 Juniper is great for wounds and cellulite. botanical extracts along with 10 Patchouli and Myrrh essential oilHenna vitamins, minerals and animal extracts in is good for ageing skin. Patchouli isis an integral part of Indian and Mid- anti-acne, skin-lightening and anti-ageing a good insect repellent. Myrrh candle-Eastern culture. It is a flowering herb creams. Classic examples include licorice, strengthen the roots of your hair andwhich imparts a natural orange-red stain arbutin (from berries), glycolic acid (sug- is currently being studied for potentialwhen the leaves are dried and powdered, arcane), lactic acid (sour milk), kojic acid benefit in curing skin cancers.or crushed, to form a paste. Henna helps (mushrooms), azelaic acid (from rye and 11 Arnica can prevent bruisingto strengthen and condition hair, prevents barley), gold nanoparticles and emu oil, to 12 Clary sage can reduce skin puffinesspremature graying, and protects against name a few. and is an excellent deodorant as well.split ends when applied as a mask. Hennaalso has antibacterial and antifungal Oil cleansing involves using oil and For oily skin, use tea tree oil, lemongrass,properties. Royal families in Persia used geranium oil, orange essential oil, cypresshenna powder as a body scrub as well. a hot towel to dissolve make up, excess or ylang ylang oil. skin sebum and dirt. It unclogs your pores 07 without stripping your skin off its natural For dry/mature skin, use Calendula, Rose oils. Choose jojoba or grapeseed oil if Oil, Patchouli or Chamomile.Argan oil you have oily skin. Pick olive oil, sweet almond oil or argan oil for dry or ageing For spots and blemishes, use Frankin-is derived from a nut that only grows in skin. The oil can be blended with astrin- cense essential oil, Lemon essential oil,Morocco. It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin gent (1 part astringent to 3 parts blending carrotseed oil or Lavender oil.E, antioxidants, linoleic acid and omega oil) for oily skin.3 fatty acids. It is an excellent moisturis- A word of cautioner for your skin and hair. It can prevent Aromatherapy is a form of therapy thatstretch marks and split ends. It can even uses volatile essential oils from plants Essential oils must not be applied directlysoothe acne and razor burns! It smells and flowers for the purpose of affecting to the skin. They must be diluted in a car-great, and is light enough to leave your a person’s skin, mood or health. Here is rier oil like olive oil or sweet almond oil. 1skin and hair feeling hydrated but not the list of most popular Essential Oils and ounce (29 ml) of carrier oil must containgreasy. The real magic of Argan oil is on what benefits they can offer for your skin: not more than 15-20 drops of essentialthe scalp and hair. It works as an excellent oils. Applying an essential oil directly toleave - on conditioner and styling oil for 1 Tea Tree Oil – is a native of Australia the face (without dilution), can cause skinyour hair. It is perfectly safe to use on and is most famous for its oil-regu- and eye irritation.chapped lips and brittle nails as well. lating and anti-acne properties. It is natural anti-bacterial and anti-inflam- A few of these oils can be extremely matory qualities. toxic, if ingested orally; therefore children must be kept out of reach. Eucalyptus oil, 2 Rose oil – excellent for dry, inflamed or peppermint oil and Wintergreen must not irritated skin. Used to manage Rosacea be used in children less than 3 years of and sunburns. age. Neem oil and mustard oil have been linked to skin pigmentation disorders. 3 Calendula & Chamomile – used routinely by Homeopaths to treat Certain essential oils like orange, lemon dry inflamed or itchy skin. Soothes and bergamot must never be used in the eczema , insect bites, diaper rashes day time as they undergo a chemical and bed sores. reaction under sunlight, which can lead to sunburn like reaction. 4 Carrot seed essential oil – protects against sun damage and wrinkling. It If you experience any skin rashes strengthens the hair as well. following use of these oils, contact your dermatologist, and if possible, carry the 5 Frankincense essential oil – is a natu- oil with you, so that the allergic reaction ral toner. It helps to tighten pores, reduce can be confirmed with a repeat-open-ap- skin pigmentation, scars and acne. plication-test. 6 Lavender oil is calming to the skin. Lastly, essential oils can corrode plastic, 7 Geranium oil & Ylang Ylang oil is so always store them in dark glass con- tainers great for oily and acne-prone sensitive skin. Geranium oil has insect repellent www.society.qa 39 properties as well, while Ylang Ylang oil can clear dandruff. 8 Neroli oil is used to prevent wrinkles, scars and stretch marks.

FLAIRfitness Shape-Up Shortcuts Cardio training is a great way to burn calories, scorch fat, shape your muscles and lose weight. Here are 7 cardio workouts to help you lose weight, stick to your fitness routine and feel healthier than ever before By Karen Domingos 40 Society

If you do the same workout over and over, the body adapts to it. Over time, you’ll burn fewer calories and maintain, rather than improve, your cardiovascularfitness. By mixing up your routine, you’ll burn more calories and gain fitness faster. So even if your primary mode ofcardio exercise is the treadmill, you’ll want to beat the bore- dom (and the workout plateaus) by incorporating some ofthese other machines and cardio options into your routine.1 Cycling 2 Walking [600 calories/hour] [300-400 calories/hour] Cycling is an excellent way to get exercise, increase your heart health, strengthen Perhaps the simplest, most available your leg muscles and burn some serious exercise around is walking. Although calories. It is a low-impact workout with great for beginners or those with injury the added advantage of being done on or who are obese, walking probably is not either a stationary bike, best option for the best form of exercise for losing weight those wanting to specifically burn body and achieving fitness, as it is of a much fat, as there might be fewer distractions lower intensity compared to other meth- than on the road. Outdoor cycling is ods. Walking is a low-impact workout so fantastic and fills your need for fresh air almost anyone can do it. Now, If you are and vitamin D. But not everyone feels searching to burn fat and to see results comfortable biking outside especially in you need, moderately-fast pace in order hot cities. to get your heart rate up and burn those calories. Either of these approaches will suit almost anyone (regardless of cardio- Walking as an aerobic activity can be used vascular goals) as the resistance can be for the following: changed to accommodate preferences in intensity level. Cycling is also ideal • Maintain a healthy weight for HIIT (will be explained later) as the • Prevent or manage various conditions, resistance can be changed from lower to higher. including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes Cycling as an aerobic activity can be used for the following: • Strengthen your bones and muscles • As a low impact, high intensity way to • Improve your mood • Improve your balance and coordina- strip body fat. • As a sport specific means to improving tion fitness and athletic performance. • As a build up to a higher intensity • As a way to help carve detail into the method of aerobics. quads. A good beginner’s walking program could A beginner’s cycling program: be as follows: • Frequency: three times a week. • Intensity: 65-85 percent MHR. • Frequency: three times a week. • Duration: 30-45 minutes per session. • Intensity: 50-70 percent of MHR. • Duration: 20-45 minutes per session. www.society.qa 41

34 5Rowing Jumping Rope HIIT[600-840 calories/hour] [1000 calories/hour] [600 calories/hour]The rowing machine in the corner of the One of the most inexpensive, effective What was once used to train only elitegym is something you should definitely fitness tools you can have in your arsenal athletes is now mainstream and can bebe using! is a simple jump rope. Good old-fash- found in any gym. High intensity interval ioned jumping rope is a not only a calorie training comes in many forms, but the goalRowing is a full body exercise that works blaster but helps build bone density, remains the same: go all-out with your high-the biceps, triceps, shoulders, back, glutes, strengthens your legs and makes your est intensity for a short interval, then take aquads, hamstrings and corer body. In heart stronger. It involves a tremendous brief recovery and do it again. These higheraddition to all this strength training, keep amount of skill, strength, focus and intensity periods increase the body’s needin mind that the cardio benefits of rowing patience. Although a very high impact for oxygen, causing your system to searchare intense, is of higher intensity than activity, jumping rope can provide a for that oxygen and therefore burn more fatwalking and of lower impact than run- great aerobic workout if done correctly. than lower intensity training. HIIT providesning, and burns more calories per hour Jumping rope is an awesome way to do an intensive aerobic option, which takes athan any other commonly used aerobic interval training. Not commonly used as fraction of the time to complete compared toexercise. an aerobic method, jumping rope burns a the more traditional cardio methods and an higher number of calories per hour than increased metabolic rate that can last for overRowing as an aerobic activity can be used other aerobic activities (over 1000) and is 24 hours after training.for the following: best used incorporated in between some Running, rowing or swimming are also meth-• Burn a higher number of calories than exercises for a complete routine in no ods that can be used in a similar context with time! You’ll love it! HIIT. any of the other common aerobic methods. Once mastered, jumping rope is an effec- HIIT is perfect for:• A total body workout. tive way to: • Suppressing insulin levels.• A low impact, high intensity way to • Burn a high number of calories. • Raising the metabolic rate more so than keep fit and burn fat. • Help to prevent osteoporosis due to its• As a sport specific means to improving other methods of cardio. fitness and athletic performance. high impact nature. • Improve a wide range of skill compo- Specific HIIT workouts you can do on the Treadmill nents, including explosive strength, Here is a basic HIIT Treadmill workout that will stamina and speed (boxer’s jump rope help get you started: as an integral part of their training). A simple routine to do as a beginner could 1. Basic warm-up starting with a brisk walk look like this: and work your way up to a light jog – 10 20-30 seconds of jumping minutes 30-60 seconds of rest 2. Run at 10 mph for 30 seconds to 1 minute Repeat 6-10 times 3. Walk at 3.5-4 mph for 2 minutes 4. Repeat this cycle 7 more times (8 cycles42 Society total) 5. If the work interval isn’t enough of a chal- lenge, add a slight incline to the treadmill 6. Perform a cool-down walk for 5 minutes be- fore stretching and drinking plenty of water.

6 Elliptical 7The Stair-master [540-700 calories/hour][800-1000 calories/hour] The elliptical is a popular cardiovascular machine that is designed to mimic your leg’sAthletes have been climbing stairs for stride while running and because your feetyears as a way to improve fitness and never leave the pedals, the elliptical providesstrength. Stairmaster, simulate this a low-impact workout that is friendly to youractivity with moving stairs on a stationary joints and back, unlike a treadmill. The ma-machine. It is non-impact, meaning there chine builds strength and muscle enduranceis not significant stress on the joints when in the quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves, Ifusing it. your elliptical machine has moveable arms, then you can also engage your chest andThe stairmaster is my first and favourite upper back muscles, which you cannot docardio choice for a number of reasons. It when running. Similar to running, the aerobiccan benefit your cardiovascular system, zone for an elliptical is based on your heartwhile increasing endurance and stamina. rate. To get an aerobic elliptical workout,Most importantly, it targets your glutes aim for between 70 and 80 per cent of yourand thighs and it’s guaranteed to make maximum heart rate.you sweat. It is great for fat loss and youcan do both high-intensity interval train- Benefits of elliptical training Karen Domingosing (HIIT) and low-intensity steady-state • Ability to fix weak muscles. is a Brazilian fitnesscardio (LISS). Both styles deliver great • Greater muscle activation for the gluteus model and athlete whoresults. has been in the fitness maximus (butt) and vastus lateralis (exter- industry for 13 years.The Glute-Sculpting Stair-master Workout nal hip muscles. Her upbeat attitudeTo sculpt your glutes and burn calories, • Ability to maximize training effects. reflects on her work,position yourself so that you’re leaning • Upper body and core muscle utilization. home and family life,forward a little, bending from the waist. If and her passion extendsyou don’t hold onto the handlebars, it will Ellipticals are ideal for beginners as well as to motivating womenwork your glute muscles harder as they advanced users. Most machines include a who want to fulfill theirhave to also work to stabilize you. variety of incline, speed and resistance op- goals and inspiresUse different step patterns to target your tions. Choose from pre-programmed exercise them through her ownbutt, hips and tights. routines achievements.• Double Steps, leg lifts (kicking back), single steps and crossover steps. www.society.qa 43

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