Showing posts with label Fashions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashions. Show all posts

Tuesday 31 March 2015

The Reason You Have An Apple-Shaped (Or Pear-Shaped) Body

This Is Why You Have An Apple-Shaped (Or Pear-Shaped) Body
If you’ve ever read a women’s magazine, you’re familiar with the concept of “apple” versus “pear” body shapes. They’re the two most common presentations of the human body — in the first case, fat gathers around the midsection, in the latter, fat accumulates around the hips, thighs, and rear.
Now, researchers from Duke University have pinpointed a gene, called Plexin D1, which determines the body type you’ll have with a great deal more certainty than any magazine quiz ever could.
Now, for those who think that your body shape is only a barometer of the style of jeans you choose, or if you should opt for the A-line vs. the empire waist wedding dress, take heed: Your body shape has everything to do with your health. 
An apple shaped body, which has greater fat accumulation in the belly, carries with it the risk of heart disease. Fat concentration in the midsection is also thought to induce inflammation and trigger metabolic diseases including high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes. 
A pear body shape, on the other hand, is considered to be pretty healthy. This shape accumulates fat in the hips and thighs, which is associated with increased fertility and a decreased risk of metabolic diseases like diabetes. 
Now let’s get back to that study.
All humans have the Plexin D1 gene. But to simplify their research, the Duke researchers chose to study the gene’s effects in zebrafish. Since the fish are transparent, you can actually see where the fat cells are accumulating to easily determine their body shape. John F. Rawls, PhD, and an associate professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at Duke, and James E. Minchin, PhD, a post-doctoral fellow in Rawls’ lab, engineered zebrafish without the Plexin D1 gene, and compared them with normal zebrafish who carried the gene. 
The fish without the Plexin D1 gene had less visceral fat tissue than their “apple-shaped” counterparts with the gene. Visceral fat is the type of fat that causes an apple-shaped body. It lies deep within the midsection, wedged between organs including the heart, liver, intestine, and lungs. From there, the tissue emits hormones and other chemicals that cause inflammation, triggering high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and diabetes.
Instead, these “pear shaped” fish displayed more subcutaneous fat, which is the type of fat that sits beneath the skin of the hips, thighs, and rear of pear-shaped individuals. This type of fat tissue decreases insulin resistance in humans — which protects us from getting diabetes. 
So should we all try to get rid of our Plexin D1 gene? Not so fast. Michin tells Yahoo Health, that while “to have such an extreme effect is surprising,” it’s important to remember that their research also involved an extreme amount of genetic manipulation, wholly eliminating the Plexin D1 gene in the mutant zebrafish in a way that is unlikely to ever occur in real life. 
All humans carry the Plexin D1 gene, but we express the gene in different ways. “Body fat distribution is a complex trait that is governed by interactions between multiple genes, says Michin. “We expect that more subtle regulation of Plexin D1 in human populations is likely to occur.”
Despite the clear health implications of body fat distribution, little is known about the genetics of body shape. A large international study that appeared in Nature in February began to fill in this gap by looking for genes associated with waist-to-hip ratio. The researchers found some association with Plexin D1 in their study. read here
In the future, this information could lead to understanding how to genetically manipulate our body types — and, more importantly, improve our health in the process.  

Tuesday 17 March 2015

Fashion: The Secret To Finding Pants/Jeans That Fit Without Trying Them On

#StyleHack: The Secret To Finding Pants That Fit Without Trying Them On
I admit  I’m a lazy shopper. For someone who basically shops for a living, when it comes to myself, it’s usually an afterthought. I dread going into a dressing room so when I have to try something on, I just don’t.
But after all these years of styling I can pretty much eyeball how a shirt or a jacket will fit on me. Pants, on the other hand, are a different story. Instead of dropping trou in a store, I opt for the “neck method” school of measuring.
Here’s how it works: I take the pant waist and wrap it around my neck and if the ends come together that means the pants will fit. If there is some slack left over, then it will be a looser fit. If I can’t get it around my neck, well then they’re not going to getting around my midsection.
I know other people use the “elbow method,” where they insert their forearm  from elbow to wrist into the waistband of a buttoned pair of pants and measure. For me, the “neck method” has never failed and it’s been years since I’ve seen the inside of a dressing room. And that’s a good thing.
Source: yahoo.com

Monday 29 December 2014

FASHION: UNIQUE and CLASSY ASO EBI STYLES

When it comes to gorgeous wearing traditional attires, some people know the nitty gritty of how well to go about it, how to combine the colors, gorgeous accessories that will complement the amazing attire and especially how to tie the 'Gele'. Enjoy and have fun happy last week of the year ....

See some amazing photos below ----





















Monday 6 October 2014

EASY BEADED BRAID BRACELET AND NECKLACE

Beaded braid bracelets and necklaces are high fashion and loved by nearly every girl. So how about trying making a two-in-one version yourself? To start making it first cut a silk ribbon cord in three strands of equal length. Then tie one end into a knot or secure with a ribbon fastener. 

Clamp this end with a clipboard or any other thing you find suitable and start making a braid by slipping in beads in the middle strand one by one as shown. When the beads are done make a simple braid of the remaining length of strands and fasten the end with a ribbon fastener. Wear it as a bracelet or a necklace. Happy crafting!

Source: stylishboard.com

Tuesday 16 September 2014

Callkemo-makeover, beauty is what we do fabulously.

Callkemo is an expert in make-up, head gear, hair styles and body treatment. 
For any occasions or events, call on Callkemo-makeover to treat and make you special for that special day. At Callkemo-makeover beauty is what we do fabulously.

For any comments or request:  
+234 808 251 0328 or oluwakemi.mathew.92@facebook.com
AFTER


BEFORE






















Wednesday 6 August 2014

FASHION: UNIQUE & CLASSY ASO EBI STYLES!!

When it comes two gorgeous wearing traditional attires, some people know the nitty gritty of how well to go
about it, how to combine the colors, gorgeous accessories that will complement the amazing attire and especially how to tie the 'Gele'. Enjoy and have fun ....
See photos below ----





















Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...