5 shows of silent strength

1. The Keffiyeh scarf has evolved from the Arab man’s barrier against the scorching sun to a useful fashion accessory. “This scarf promotes the subtle art of dressing down by slimming up a typically broad Indian torso,’ says designer Narendra Kumar Ahmed. “By messily bunching around the neck and hanging on the chest, it creates an illusion of less width.” Here are a few ways to drape it well:
The back drape: Fold the scarf in half, lay it across the back of your neck and let the edges hang in front.

The front drape: Fold it in half and hold it under the chin. Let the ends come back to the front after one or two drapes.

The point front drape: Fold the scarf diagonally. Roll the longer edge till it can fit under the chin. Hold the two ends of the rolled edge and make one knot around the neck.

White T-shirts go especially well with any colourful Keffiyeh. But give formal clothes, especially blazers a miss,” state New Delhi-based designer duo Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna. “Don’t drape it too neatly, because it is a messy garment,” they add. If you have a short neck, avoid wearing ths or any other kind of scarf, because they’ll bunch up around your neck making you appear even shorter.

THE WRIST WATCH

Queston: If the eft wrist is the ideal spot sport your watch, why is it that several men choose the other hand?

Answer: Logic (and the Indian armed forces) suggest wearing your watch on the hand that’s used less so it lowers the chances of coming in contact with water, being scratched or getting in the way when you’re loading your AK47 to shoot her annoying ex.
A watch is a guy’s fashion security blanket, so don’t rain on it’s parade by wearing a bracelet—or any other wrist accessory on either of your hands— at the same time,” says MH style counsellor Raghavendra Rathore. Also know the difference between dress and casual watches: Leather straps and round dials work best for casual and cruise wear,” says Rathore. “And nothing beats metal bracelets with square dials for a formal occasion.

03. JEWELLERY

Gold kadas, rings and chains were all initially worn for religious sentiments and also to provide for emergency cash flow. However, that much of bling just doesn’t fit the hip factor anymore. “Men’s accessohes should be strictly minimal, but experimentng with the odd kada or ring can work very well for a guy, as long as he doesn’t overdo it says New Delhi- based designer Shantanu Mehra. Stick to stuff that looks like a little worn out. With the right shape. size and an understated metal like silver, your bling wont look pretentious,” says Mehra. “A lot of Indian men sport precious stones for the right energies or sentimental reasons. So if your mom insists you wear yours, go with platinum or a silver ring—the only time gold works is when you have a simple band.”

4. THE WAISTCOAT

one reasons black in any wardrobe never collects dust is because aentuates and slims down any physique. Newsilash! It’s time to upgrade. if you want to pull the wool over people’s eyes or open them up to your gynimed abs. forgo clichéd black shirts and invest in a waistcoat instead,” says Bengaluru based designer Manovira] Khosla. “A slimly-fitted waistcoat is one of the best ways to show off a toned body. A well- fitted one will also disguise a tummy tyre (in case you’ve been overdoing your beer sessions)—the key is to pay attention to the fit—keep it slim and pay attention to the arm ho’es.” Too big and it’ll look like a deflated life jacket, too small and you’ll look like you’ve been forced into a straitjacket. “Experiment with interesting buttons and piping around the arms to add a little zap to your look, instead of looking like you’re related to the bartender at the party,” he adds.

05. A Dash of Color

Try going with an all-white or cream ensemble of men pyjamas and shirts,” says Tytler “Your final touch should be a beautifully coloured accessory like a red watch, a bright bag or hat or even a funky pair of shoes—it’ll express that you are not afraid to experiment, you’re not trying too hard to impress and will add that hint of mischief that’s enough to single you out from the soberly-suited. But remember, a dash is essentially only that: A dashl adds Tytler. A base colour, like a pastel shade, should never be teamed up with another bright colour.

Impress her ortsight with this take on classic sunglasse

Why wear them ?

Combine the traditional oversized frames with the latest tinted ens   technology and you get a rich combination of classicism and modern sophistication. Now that every brand that matters has brought aviators back, they speak volumes about your status.

How should i wear them ?

Aviators make faces more angular, so use them to emphasise a clean-shaven chiseled jawline. Play it safe in a classic, narrow-framed pair in blacker for this season’s tortoiseshell to show you’ve got your finger on the pulse. Braving a tinted blue lens with a thin, silver frame will score points for flair, while brown lenses and gold rims will set off a tanned face (think Goa). If you’ve got a larger nose, opt for slightly thicker frames to redress your facial balance.

What should i avoid

Gimmicks. Lurid pafferns on frames will lower your credentials in seconds. Going retro is all well and good—as long as you’re giving a nod to how fashion has moved on. Mirrored lenses will send you spiraling back to the Ba’s quicker than you can say Amol Palekar Never wear sunglasses on top of your head (too try-hard) to tucked into an open shirt (not try-hard enough). If the sun’s not shining, keep them in your breast pocket.

Where should I buy

Classio aviators by Ray Ban are available for 5,000, but if you’re extremely brand conscious try Prada, D&G, or Bvlgari (l0,000 – 2o,ooO). If you can’t afford such extremes but want to experiment with style, opt for Oakley, Hilfiger or Police (5,0C0 to 10,ooo).

The Journal of Consumer Research reports that sexual urges make men crave quick rewards when they make decisions about money or food. Men who were given lingerie to fondle or shown videos of women running in bikinis tended to be content with a small immediate monetary reward instead of a bigger one that involved waiting (and made similar decisions for candy and soda). Sexual stimuli snap our minds to the present, making fast rewards more appealing.

Any activity with strenuous arm and shoulder moves means thatyou should workyour rotator cuffs. Do the rotational pushup on a medicine ball.

Get into a pushup position with your right hand onthefloor and your left hand on a medicine ball.

1. As you straighten your arms, liftyour right hand off the floor and raise it until your right arm points up.

2. Keep your back straight and don’t bend your knees—your left arm
will work harderto stabilize on the medicine ball. After asetofeighttolO, switch arms
and repeat.

WOMEN LOVE YOU IN LUMBERJACK Shirts

Plaid is back in full force. This simple shirt can chop opposition down to size and have the ladies flocking

Where wear it
Because the Lumberjack is cne cf those rare garments with the power to make every man look hot. Wear it two ways: As a roughneck who fells trees or the metro-muso.
Add a swagger and a smile and you’re set. Another bonus:

Lumberjacks are more effective at hiding stains, so the maintenance factor is nonexistent.

How do I wear it

To look rugged, go for a red or blue check with baggy, straight- cut jeans and loafer-like brown leather shoes. A dash of stubble is advised. For the dandy option, try more colours or even plaid black in a tighter fit with skinny grey or black jeans. If a thin tie feels laboured, stick to messy hair and Converse or winklepickers (pointy shoes).

What should I Avoid
Going a bit too Western. Swallowing a trend whole only leads to fashion-victim status and your pals will have a field-day ridiculing any cowboy boot! knotted bandanajStetson. Avoid gimmicks like big zips,buttons, girlie colours and sleeveless versions too. Never iron a Lumberjack—it should have spent all night on the floor while you got down to business.

Where do I get one

A real Lumberjack should be flannel material and plaid—the colour stripes bleed through each other For luxurious fits and fine detailing, try Kenzo or Hugo Boss (2500-8,OOO). For more colours and variety and Lumberjacks you won’t be afraid to mess up, trot over to 5.Qliver or Woodland (2,5OO-5,OOO). Cash squeeze? Try UCB or Lee (below Z2,500).

FEED YOUR FACE A delicious soy appetizer followed by a grilled-tuna dinner miht help cure crow’s-feet. Researchers in Korea recently discovered a naturally occurring fat (phosphatidylserine) in foods like edamame (green soybeans), as well as tuna and mackerel, that can fight wrinkles caused by sun damage and natural aging. This fat actually stimulated the production of new collagen; that’s good news because collagen is a protein that keeps skin strong and supple. The catch? The study involved applying a solution made with phosphatidylserine to skin — not eating it. Plus, the solution isn’t yet available to consumers, and it’s not clear how much of these foods you would need to eat to fight wrinkles. Still, while researchers figure that out, there’s no reason to skimp: Fish can protect against heart disease, and edamame has a lot of fibre and vitamin C.

Some coping strategies

1 Stay as calm as you can. Control freaks tend to generate a lot of tension in those around them. Try to maintain a comfortable distance so that you can remain centered while you speak with them.

2 Try to focus on your breathing. As the control freak gets more agitated and demanding, just breathe slowly and deeply. If you stay calm and focused, this often has the effect of relaxing the control freak as well. If you get agitated, you have joined the battle on his terms.

3 Speak very slowly. Again, the normal tendency is to gear up and speak rapidly when dealing with a control freak. This will only draw you into the emotional turmoil and you will quickly be personalizing what is occurring.

4. But you control the pacing — and you do this by staying calm and speaking slowly. If you just listen carefully and ask good questions that indicate you have heard him, the over-controlling person tends to resolve the issue more quickly and move on.

5. Treat them with respect and understanding. If you do, their paranoia cannot find fertile ground — you’ve pulled the soil from right under their feet.

6. While treating them with respect and understanding, it is important also to send out the message that you will not be manipulated or intimidated. One of the best ways to do this: make demands on them. Ask them to do something for you. By asking something of them, you will be indicating that you are not cowed or diminished by their approach and behaviour.

7. When you must say no to the hypercontroller. dont feel obligated to apologize or offer explanations. Simply say no, firmly yet respectfully.

8. Focus on what matters most to you when trying to win back control from the over- controlling person. Don’t let every small annoyance turn into a power struggle.

9. Schedule a time to talk with the person. Calmly express how you feel in the relationship, being careful not to blame but to work toward a better relationship. Ask the person how he or she thinks the situation might be improved, then offer your suggestions for how you might have more autonomy and why that’s important to you. Be specific and positive. For example, if the control freak is your spouse, negotiate how you could come to a pact regarding, say, leisure time — e.g., you trade him a couple of evenings at the club for a couple of evenings at the multiplex.

10. Over time, try to empathize with the control freak by getting to know him better, and by trying to understand what’s causing him to attempt to control others. If you do get to a healthy level of trust and understanding in the relationship, the best thing you can then do to help the person is to suggest s/he seek help from a mental- health professional.

If s/he won’t seek help, you — the person the receiving end — may find you have only two alternatives: either to keep giving and diminishing yourself, or to let go of the control freak, protect yourself in the process… and grow.

Manage your blood pressure. One of the most important things you can do to reduce your stroke risk is keep your blood pressure under control. Even if you’ve had a stroke, lowering your blood pressure can help prevent a subsequent transient ischemic attack or stroke. The best ways to manage hypertension? Follow a low sodium diet, get some exercise, drop extra pounds (even a 10 per cent weightloss would do the trick), control stress, and most importantly, take your blood pressure medication religiously.

Lower your cholesterol and saturated fat intake. Go easy on the butter chicken, ghee and parathas. Eating less cholesterol and fat, especially saturated fat, will prevent plaque buildup in your arteries.

• Don’t smoke. Quitting reduces your risk of stroke by a whopping 40%.
• Forget the sugar fix. If you have diabetes, stick to the straight and narrow — a high fibre, low refined carb, diet, exercise daily and take your medication. Strict control of your blood sugar may reduce damage to your brain if you do have a stroke.
• Manage stress. Stress can cause a temporary spike in your blood pressure —a risk factor for brain hemorrhage — or long-lasting hypertension. It can also increase your blood’s tendency to clot, which may elevate your risk of ischemic stroke. Simplifying your life, exercising and using relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation are all approaches that you can learn to reduce stress.
• Drink in moderation, if at all. Alcohol can be both a risk factor and a preventive measure for stroke. Binge drinking and heavy alcohol consumption increases your risk of High Blood Pressure and of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. However, drinking small to moderate amount of alcohol can help boost your HDL cholesterol and decrease your blood’s clotting tendency.
• Feed your noggin. A brain-healthy diet should include:

• Five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables, which contain nutrients such as potassium, folate and antioxidants that may protect you against stroke. (One serving equals 1 apple! banana, 5 to 6 french beans, half cup of leafy greens, cooked etc).

• Foods rich in soluble fibre, such as oatmeal and beans.

• Foods rich in calcium, a mineral found to reduce stroke risk.

• Soy products, such as tofu and soy milk, may help reduce your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and raise your HDL cholesterol level.

Are You at Risk

1. Stocke is in your destiny if you
2. are overweight
3. have high blood pressure
4. have diabetes
5. have a family history of the condition
6. have high cholesterol
7. smoke
8. Warning Signs

Call for emergency help if you or someone nearby suddenly expericences one or more of the following :

1. Confusion, troble speaking or understading or slurred speech

• Numbness or weakneess of the facem arm or leg, especially if all these occur on only one side of the body. ” No one thinks of constipation as a sign of stroke”,
• Its something that need to be looked into, because they could be a sign of a transient ischemic attack.
• Vision trouble in one or both eyes, or double vision
• Sudden unsteadiness, dizziness, loss of balance or loss of coordination.
• A severe, “thunderclap” headache with no apparent cause.

Brain Drain

Depending o how much time the brain suffers from lack of blood flow a stroke can bring in certain permanent disabilities like :

• Paralysis or loss of muscle movement. Lack of blood flow to the brain can cause a person to lose control of certain muscles.
• Difficulty talking or swallowing :- A stroke may cause a person to have less control over the way the muscles in the mouth move, making it difficult to tal,swallow, eat or speak. Speech therapy may be an alternative with medication.
• Memory loss or trouble with understaing :- It’s common that people who suffer strokes have some memory loss. Others may develop difficulty understading concepts. This complication may improve with rehabilitation therapies.

Pain :- Some people who have a stroke may have pain, numbness, or other strange sensations in differents parts of their body.

Advance Continue

Developing new agents to break up blood clots is a key in emergency stroke care. A major trail is being done on ancrod, a drug derived from the venom of the Malayan pit viper. It can be administered up to six hours after stroke symptoms begin.

Another clot busting drug being tested – V10153 – has a nine bour treatment window. It also has the advantage of being active only at the site of clot formation, therefore reducing the risk of unwanted bleeding.

Trails are also being done on inducing hypothermia to slow down the cell damage that occurs in the hours after a stroke begins. Numerous drugs that may have a damage-slowing effect on brain cells also are being tested.

Why Should I ?

Forget snooker players and sommeliers. Done right, the casual waistcoat will flatten your gut, sharpen your look and in her eyes set you apart from the rest. The new version is looser and comes in steely blacks and greys. Think the bad-boy edge of Pitt in Snatch meets the cool of The Killers. Then think how many women have sex with those men.

How do I wear it ?

“Go for a version that sits just below your waist, letting it hang loosely,” says designer Puja Arya. Lightweight fabrics work to hide bulges. To broaden the chest opt for chunkier wools or single- breasted styles unbuttoned. Wear it with a simple off-white shirt rolled up to your elbows, (creased, not crisp) and you’ll seal the deal.

Whats a No-no ?

Leather is too male stripper, denim too cowboy and white smacks of Saturday Night Fever. “Go for lightweight cotton, wool and linen mixes,” says Arya. Skip extra pockets and fob watches. A chunky, black scarf and two-days worth of stubble are all that’s needed to complete your sex appeal.

Wher’s Best to buy ?

To suit up for a formal evening, invest in a good waistcoat from Versace or Kenzo (Rs 5,000 to Rs 12,000). Kenzo also stocks semi-formal waistcoats for a fun evening complete with friends and a touch of class. To add some style to your everyday wardrobe, check out brands like Punk, Metal or Sisley (Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500). She’ll only want you taking it off….

‘Pink is a colour that gives out vibrations indicating levelheaded stability. High-stwng women are attracted to men wearing pink as they perceive them to be emotionally stable.” says colour therapist Rochie Rana. The pink shirt,,;1 is the straight man’s secret weapon when it comes to attracting fashion-savvy females. “Many women gravil towards pink when choosing their clothes. so use it to your advantage.” says New Delhi-based image consultant Gunjita Dhawan.

How should I wear

Get the shade right—avoid anything too orange. or too fuchsia and go for a pink that sets off your skin tone,’ says Dhawan. As a rule, pastel pinks Suit olive skins, while a fairer guy should opt for something brighter—warmingly baby pink. Instead of patterned or nylon shirts, get 100 per cent cotton or linen that has a slightly wrinkled, worn look.

What should i avoid ?

When it comes to pink shirts, less is definitely more. Experiment with differently coloured collars and cuffs, but avoid going overboard. ‘Oversized collars are also forbidden—they will only make your head look too small and your ego off-puttingly big,” says stylist Yatan Ahiuwalia.

Where do I get one ?

If you’ve blown all your money on your girlfriend this month, opt for Allen Solley, Van Heusen, Arrow (Rsl 000-2,000). For a moderate range, try Marks & Spencer, Cue or Viavero (Rs 2,500-4,000). If you’re single, don’t feel bad: Use the dough to splurge on Corneliani or Zegna (Rs 8,000-15,000).