2012, ഫെബ്രുവരി 29, ബുധനാഴ്‌ച


How to Tackle Your Fat Hot Spots


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Fed up of being told that it’s impossible to get rid of thunder thighs or a wobbly belly? Naturopath Max Tomlinson takes exactly the opposite view in his new book, Target Your Fat Spots. “I see young women try rigorous diets and exercise regimes to get rid of a big bottom, only to lose weight from their chests and faces,” says Max. 

“Women going through menopause, meanwhile, tend to accumulate fat on their stomachs and upper arms. However, I’ve discovered the real key to achieving targeted fat loss is to focus on why you’ve gained weight on a specific area in the first place,” he says. 

Max says, “Hormone imbalances are the main source of the problem. Our hormones regulate a multitude of processes in the body, including how and where we store fat. So if they become even slightly imbalanced, you can end up putting on weight. And the primary cause of imbalances is a combination of poor diet, stress, pollution and lack of exercise. 

I’ve found that each fat spot — be it tummy flab, a big bottom or bingo wings — is caused by the action or inaction of a specific hormone. But the good news is, it’s possible to rebalance and combat the problem. First of all, follow a low-fat Mediterranean diet — include lots of fruit, vegetables, pulses, eggs, fish, nuts, olive oil, a little lean meat and low fat dairy in your daily diet. Cut down on alcohol and avoid junk food. A daily multivitamin and fish oil capsule will also ensure you don’t miss any vital nutrients. 

Then, follow the specific advice below to beat the hormonal imbalance. 

POT BELLY 
Why it happens

Stored fat around the belly suggests a problem with the adrenal glands, which produce the stress hormone cortisol. This is usually down to long-term pressure and the resulting high levels of cortisol, which trigger the over production of insulin and encourage the body to deposit fat on the area around the stomach. 

Tackle it
The key is to relax — anything that makes you unwind will help reduce your stress levels. 

Diet
The main culprit is too much sugar — especially in alcohol and white carbs (bread, pasta). To balance your glucose levels, eat foods with a low glycaemic index — vegetables, beans, fish and meat. Cut out white carbs, sugar, alcohol and coffee. 

Exercise
Working out eases stress, but try to supplement your regime with something calming like yoga, too. 

BRA FAT BULGE 
Why it happens

Those fat pockets at the back that can make your bra feel tight are often linked to a sluggish thyroid. This gland produces the hormone thyroxine, which controls the rate you burn calories at. If it’s underactive, it can cause back fat, weight gain, lack of energy and a low mood. 

Tackle it 
Maintaining stress levels and eating the right food will rebalance thyroid. 

Diet 
Some raw foods interfere with the functioning of the thyroid gland, so limit your consumption of broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, peaches, soya bean products, spinach and strawberries. Cooking these foods tends to deactivate troublesome compounds, so you can still eat them hot. Iodine is a vital component of thyrox ine, so try to eat plenty of seaweed, seafood, yoghurt and dark green leafy vegetables. 

Exercise 
Moderate exercise reduces stress and boosts your metabolism to shift fat. The key is to get moving while not overexerting yourself. Try something fun, such as dancing or using a children’s trampoline. 

LOVE HANDLES 
Why it happens

The condition is known as insulin resistance, in which the body’s cells fail to respond correctly to the chemical, causing excess glucose in the bloodstream. This results in fat deposits around the hips, causing those bulges over the back and sides of your jeans. 

Tackle it 
The right foods will calm insulin production and restore glucose levels. 

Diet 
Switching white carbs for wholegrains will maintain blood sugar levels. Eat lots of home-cooked food, include fruits, vegetables and fish in your diet. Avoid alcohol and sugary foods (watch out also for sugar hidden inside “healthy” cereals). Eating foods packed with antioxidants prevents free radical damage and combats insulin resistance. These include fresh herbs, spices, citrus fruit, nuts, berries, broccoli and green tea. 

Exercise 

Cardio — any activity that raises your heart rate — is vital in shifting love handles so run or walk for five-10 minutes each day. Whenever the opportunity presents itself, exert your body more, for example, by taking the stairs rather than the lift. 

BINGO WINGS 
Why it happens

The culprit behind the fat that hangs from your upper arms, is falling testosterone levels that are associated with middle age. Women produce this male hormone, too, and it’s vital for keeping muscles lean and toned.

Tackle it 
Boosting testosterone levels can, along with targeted exercise, help to restore shape to your arms. 

Diet 
Too much sugar or white carbs in your diet can decrease testosterone levels — so cut them out but don’t crash diet as long-term calorie restriction can further lower levels of this important hormone. You should also eat plenty of the “good” fats found inside salmon avocado and seeds, while avoiding saturated fat found in red meat and fullfat dairy. 

Exercise 
Lack of exercise suppresses testosterone levels but light weight-bearing workouts — ones that use the body’s own weight to put pressure on the muscles — will work to boost them. This includes jogging or just having a brisk walk. And have more sex, too — making love sends out signals to the body to produce even more testosterone. Using arm weights will also help sculpt these muscles. 

CHUNKY THIGHS AND A BIG BUM 
Why it happens

If you store fat in these areas you probably have an excess of oestrogen, which naturally promotes fat around the tops of the legs and buttocks. Taking the pill and exposure to oestrogen-mimicking chemicals found in some plastics, may add to this problem. 
Tackle it 
The aim is to naturally lower oestrogen levels in the body through lifestyle changes. 

Diet 
Eat more fruit, vegetables and wholegrains, because the fibre they contain binds to, and helps excrete, excess oestrogen. Cut down on alcohol, painkillers and processed meats, as they’re laden with chemicals and preservatives that hamper your liver’s best efforts to clear oestrogen. Eating live yoghurt can also assist your gut in removing oestrogen via the digestive system. 

Exercise 
Ideally, you should walk or run for 10 minutes per day, because this is the most natural way of elevating your heart rate. If you prefer to cycle, row or cross train, that’s also fine but don’t overdo it as this can place the body under even further stress so it stores more fat. 

How to Tackle Your Fat Hot Spots


Image courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images
Fed up of being told that it’s impossible to get rid of thunder thighs or a wobbly belly? Naturopath Max Tomlinson takes exactly the opposite view in his new book, Target Your Fat Spots. “I see young women try rigorous diets and exercise regimes to get rid of a big bottom, only to lose weight from their chests and faces,” says Max. 

“Women going through menopause, meanwhile, tend to accumulate fat on their stomachs and upper arms. However, I’ve discovered the real key to achieving targeted fat loss is to focus on why you’ve gained weight on a specific area in the first place,” he says. 

Max says, “Hormone imbalances are the main source of the problem. Our hormones regulate a multitude of processes in the body, including how and where we store fat. So if they become even slightly imbalanced, you can end up putting on weight. And the primary cause of imbalances is a combination of poor diet, stress, pollution and lack of exercise. 

I’ve found that each fat spot — be it tummy flab, a big bottom or bingo wings — is caused by the action or inaction of a specific hormone. But the good news is, it’s possible to rebalance and combat the problem. First of all, follow a low-fat Mediterranean diet — include lots of fruit, vegetables, pulses, eggs, fish, nuts, olive oil, a little lean meat and low fat dairy in your daily diet. Cut down on alcohol and avoid junk food. A daily multivitamin and fish oil capsule will also ensure you don’t miss any vital nutrients. 

Then, follow the specific advice below to beat the hormonal imbalance. 

POT BELLY 
Why it happens

Stored fat around the belly suggests a problem with the adrenal glands, which produce the stress hormone cortisol. This is usually down to long-term pressure and the resulting high levels of cortisol, which trigger the over production of insulin and encourage the body to deposit fat on the area around the stomach. 

Tackle it
The key is to relax — anything that makes you unwind will help reduce your stress levels. 

Diet
The main culprit is too much sugar — especially in alcohol and white carbs (bread, pasta). To balance your glucose levels, eat foods with a low glycaemic index — vegetables, beans, fish and meat. Cut out white carbs, sugar, alcohol and coffee. 

Exercise
Working out eases stress, but try to supplement your regime with something calming like yoga, too. 

BRA FAT BULGE 
Why it happens

Those fat pockets at the back that can make your bra feel tight are often linked to a sluggish thyroid. This gland produces the hormone thyroxine, which controls the rate you burn calories at. If it’s underactive, it can cause back fat, weight gain, lack of energy and a low mood. 

Tackle it 
Maintaining stress levels and eating the right food will rebalance thyroid. 

Diet 
Some raw foods interfere with the functioning of the thyroid gland, so limit your consumption of broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, peaches, soya bean products, spinach and strawberries. Cooking these foods tends to deactivate troublesome compounds, so you can still eat them hot. Iodine is a vital component of thyrox ine, so try to eat plenty of seaweed, seafood, yoghurt and dark green leafy vegetables. 

Exercise 
Moderate exercise reduces stress and boosts your metabolism to shift fat. The key is to get moving while not overexerting yourself. Try something fun, such as dancing or using a children’s trampoline. 

LOVE HANDLES 
Why it happens

The condition is known as insulin resistance, in which the body’s cells fail to respond correctly to the chemical, causing excess glucose in the bloodstream. This results in fat deposits around the hips, causing those bulges over the back and sides of your jeans. 

Tackle it 
The right foods will calm insulin production and restore glucose levels. 

Diet 
Switching white carbs for wholegrains will maintain blood sugar levels. Eat lots of home-cooked food, include fruits, vegetables and fish in your diet. Avoid alcohol and sugary foods (watch out also for sugar hidden inside “healthy” cereals). Eating foods packed with antioxidants prevents free radical damage and combats insulin resistance. These include fresh herbs, spices, citrus fruit, nuts, berries, broccoli and green tea. 

Exercise 

Cardio — any activity that raises your heart rate — is vital in shifting love handles so run or walk for five-10 minutes each day. Whenever the opportunity presents itself, exert your body more, for example, by taking the stairs rather than the lift. 

BINGO WINGS 
Why it happens

The culprit behind the fat that hangs from your upper arms, is falling testosterone levels that are associated with middle age. Women produce this male hormone, too, and it’s vital for keeping muscles lean and toned.

Tackle it 
Boosting testosterone levels can, along with targeted exercise, help to restore shape to your arms. 

Diet 
Too much sugar or white carbs in your diet can decrease testosterone levels — so cut them out but don’t crash diet as long-term calorie restriction can further lower levels of this important hormone. You should also eat plenty of the “good” fats found inside salmon avocado and seeds, while avoiding saturated fat found in red meat and fullfat dairy. 

Exercise 
Lack of exercise suppresses testosterone levels but light weight-bearing workouts — ones that use the body’s own weight to put pressure on the muscles — will work to boost them. This includes jogging or just having a brisk walk. And have more sex, too — making love sends out signals to the body to produce even more testosterone. Using arm weights will also help sculpt these muscles. 

CHUNKY THIGHS AND A BIG BUM 
Why it happens

If you store fat in these areas you probably have an excess of oestrogen, which naturally promotes fat around the tops of the legs and buttocks. Taking the pill and exposure to oestrogen-mimicking chemicals found in some plastics, may add to this problem. 
Tackle it 
The aim is to naturally lower oestrogen levels in the body through lifestyle changes. 

Diet 
Eat more fruit, vegetables and wholegrains, because the fibre they contain binds to, and helps excrete, excess oestrogen. Cut down on alcohol, painkillers and processed meats, as they’re laden with chemicals and preservatives that hamper your liver’s best efforts to clear oestrogen. Eating live yoghurt can also assist your gut in removing oestrogen via the digestive system. 

Exercise 
Ideally, you should walk or run for 10 minutes per day, because this is the most natural way of elevating your heart rate. If you prefer to cycle, row or cross train, that’s also fine but don’t overdo it as this can place the body under even further stress so it stores more fat. 

No joint examination of weapons from Italian ship'
Indo-Asian News Service
Kollam, February 29, 2012
First Published: 18:53 IST(29/2/2012)
Last Updated: 18:58 IST(29/2/2012)
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A court in Kollam on Wednesday dismissed an Italian government plea for joint forensic examination of the  weapons seized from the Italian ship Enrica Lexie and which were allegedly used in the killing of two Indian fishermen.
The Kollam chief judicial first class magistrate 
hearing the petition said that Italian government representatives could be present when the boxes containing the weapons are opened at the test firing, but not for the entire forensic examination.
Last week four boxes containing seven guns were seized from the ship by a Kerala Police team in the presence of Italian officials.
The two Indian fishermen were shot dead Feb 15th by two Italian security officials on board the Italian ship off the Kerala coast, taking them to be pirates.
The Kollam court had directed the Kerala police to go ahead with the investigation. After the police arrested two Italian marines, Latorre Massimillano and Salvatore Girone, the court sent them to 14 days custody, with the police custody ending Thursday.
Speaking to reporters in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram, chief minister Oommen Chandy ruled out an out-of-court settlement.
"Once a criminal case is registered under the Indian Penal Code, then an out-of-court settlement is not possible. The investigation is going in the right direction and only the Indian law will now be applicable. The Italian authorities and even the courts have complemented the way the investigation is going on," said Chandy.
Italian foreign minister Giulio Maria Terzi di Sant who arrived in Kochi on Tuesday night and spent some time with the arrested marines before leaving for New Delhi on Wednesday.


No joint examination of weapons from Italian ship'
Indo-Asian News Service
Kollam, February 29, 2012
First Published: 18:53 IST(29/2/2012)
Last Updated: 18:58 IST(29/2/2012)
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A court in Kollam on Wednesday dismissed an Italian government plea for joint forensic examination of the  weapons seized from the Italian ship Enrica Lexie and which were allegedly used in the killing of two Indian fishermen.
The Kollam chief judicial first class magistrate 
hearing the petition said that Italian government representatives could be present when the boxes containing the weapons are opened at the test firing, but not for the entire forensic examination.
Last week four boxes containing seven guns were seized from the ship by a Kerala Police team in the presence of Italian officials.
The two Indian fishermen were shot dead Feb 15th by two Italian security officials on board the Italian ship off the Kerala coast, taking them to be pirates.
The Kollam court had directed the Kerala police to go ahead with the investigation. After the police arrested two Italian marines, Latorre Massimillano and Salvatore Girone, the court sent them to 14 days custody, with the police custody ending Thursday.
Speaking to reporters in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram, chief minister Oommen Chandy ruled out an out-of-court settlement.
"Once a criminal case is registered under the Indian Penal Code, then an out-of-court settlement is not possible. The investigation is going in the right direction and only the Indian law will now be applicable. The Italian authorities and even the courts have complemented the way the investigation is going on," said Chandy.
Italian foreign minister Giulio Maria Terzi di Sant who arrived in Kochi on Tuesday night and spent some time with the arrested marines before leaving for New Delhi on Wednesday.


More than 7,500 killed in Syria, UN says, as new resolution tried
Press Trust Of India
Amman , February 29, 2012
First Published: 11:29 IST(29/2/2012)
Last Updated: 11:31 IST(29/2/2012)
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad could be classified as a war criminal, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said as the United Nations announced more than 7,500 civilians had been killed by his forces since the start of the revolt. At least 25 people were killed in the shelling of 
opposition strongholds by Syrian forces on Tuesday, activists said. In Homs alone, opposition groups said hundreds of civilians had been killed or wounded in the 24-day-old assault.
As world dismay grew over the bloodshed, France said the Security Council was working on a new Syria resolution and urged Russia and China not to veto it, as they have previous drafts.
An outline drafted by Washington focused on the humanitarian situation in order to try to win Chinese and Russian support and isolate Assad, Western envoys said. But they said the draft would also suggest Assad was to blame for the crisis, a stance Russia in particular has opposed.
In the besieged district of Baba Amro and other parts of Homs, terrified residents were enduring dire conditions, without proper supplies of water, food and medicine, activists said.
A wounded British photographer managed to escape from Homs, but the fate of French reporter Edith Bouvier was not clear.
"There are credible reports that the death toll now often exceeds 100 civilians a day, including many women and children," U.N. Under-Secretary-General for political affairs Lynn Pascoe told the U.N. Security Council. "The total killed so far is certainly well over 7,500 people."
Syria's government said in December that "armed terrorist groups" had killed more than 2,000 soldiers and police.
Asked by a US senator whether Assad could be called a war criminal, Clinton told a Senate hearing: "There would be an argument to be made that he would fit into that category". She added, however, that using such labels "limits options to persuade leaders to step down from power".
Russia and China vetoed a draft resolution on Feb. 4 that would have backed an Arab League call for Assad to step down. China indicated a possible shift late on Tuesday when it told the head of the Arab League it supported international efforts to send humanitarian aid to Syria.
But Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi also urged political dialogue in Syria, something ruled out by his opponents, and Russia has warned against interference in Syria's affairs under a humanitarian guise.
Syria's UN ambassador in Geneva, Faysal Khabbaz Hamoui, stormed out of the U.N. Human Rights Council after calling on countries to stop "inciting sectarianism and providing arms" to Syrian rebels.
He said foreign sanctions were preventing Damascus from buying medicines and fuel. The European Union imposed additional punitive measures on Tuesday.
French Journalist
British photographer Paul Conroy, of London's Sunday Times, was spirited safely out of Homs into Lebanon. "He is in good shape and in good spirits," the newspaper said.
Conroy had been among several foreign journalists trapped in Baba Amro, where Marie Colvin, a veteran war correspondent also with the Sunday Times, and French photographer Remi Ochlik were killed in a bombardment on February 22.
Confusion surrounded Bouvier's fate. President Nicolas Sarkozy initially said he had been informed that Bouvier had been evacuated, but later said that had not been confirmed.
The latest bombardment of Baba Amro was the heaviest so far, activists said, adding tanks from an elite armoured division led by Assad's brother Maher had moved into Homs overnight.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 16 people were killed in Homs on Tuesday, a day after 84 were killed in the city, out of an overall death toll of 122 civilians across Syria. The British-based group said 29 security force members had been killed in clashes with rebels on Monday.
In Hama province, security forces bombarded the town of Helfaya, a centre of anti-Assad protests, killing 20 people.
The reports could not be independently confirmed. Syrian authorities tightly restrict media access to the country.
The International Committee of the Red Cross said it had delivered food and other aid to Homs and Idlib, but called for a "humanitarian ceasefire" to improve access.
Assad, projecting an aura of normality in a land ravaged by conflict over his right to power, promulgated a new constitution on Tuesday after officials said nearly 90 percent of voters had endorsed it in a referendum two days earlier. Opposition groups and Western leaders seeking his removal denounced it as a sham.

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