Although the main purpose of a watch is to tell time, it has evolved as a fashion statement over the centuries. The era of the hourglass watches and sundials is long gone. Watches are now considered to speak volumes about the wearers standing in the society.
Earlier, there were only pocket watches that were carried in a pocket and hung with a chain to the neck. The wristwatch is a smaller version of the pocket watch and is a fairly recent invention. There have been and are watches that are powered differently, like the self-winding, battery, digital, kinetic, light powered, and thermal powered watches.
The varieties of watches that are found in the market are mind-boggling. There are watches that show two times. If you are traveling, the time back home is also shown along with the time of the place you are in. There are waterproof watches that can be used under water too. They have a covering on them that protects them from getting wet. In fact, you can buy them just to protect your watch from getting spoiled during day-to-day activities or when raining. Stopwatches are used in sports to track exact timing, to the second.
Watches that have heart monitors show the heart rate when exercising. This is really good for those with heart problems.
Today, watches are also dressy, classy, and exude style. You get watches to match every outfit, every mood, and every occasion. The various features combined with a great look make the most in demand accessories.
There are several brands in watches today, like Invicta, Casio, Seiko, Timex, Citizen, Rolex, Swiss watches and hundreds more.
Watches come in all metals, including gold and silver. They are also set with precious stones, the most popular are diamond watches. Diamond watches are a craze in spite of being the most expensive. People are spending as much as they would on jewelry, or in some cases more. Even jewelry stores stock watches these days.
These jewelry watches made from precious metals and precious stones such as diamonds, sapphires, rubies etc., are available for both men and women. Mens watches have totally undergone a transformation, and even if they are still large and have a different look when compared to a womens watches, they come in all styles and shapes and look very fashionable.
There are many leading brands that are making these jewelry watches, and they include big names in the watch business, like Gucci, Rolex, Tag Huer, Tiffany, and Tissot, Swatch and some others.
If you are also fashion conscious and wish to wear a watch that does its duty of telling the time as well as attracts envious glances, go in for one of these jewelry watches that are the order of the day. They also make the best gifts to that special someone. If you are a guy, go ahead and gift a precious watch for your girl. She would be thrilled to receive on and she sure doesnt expect only jewelry anymore.
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I could have titled this one “Want to keep on losing weight? Stop dieting”.
The human body is wise. Back when we were hunters and gatherers, survival depended on food supply. Lack of food lead to death. So the body adapted: when food supply is low, the body’s functions slow down, which reduces the need for energy (and food). That’s how it managed to stay alive during periods of famine. Even when food was available, it never was three meals a day. Our ancestors would hunt, share their loot, feast for a day or two, and seek food again.
Today, food is abundant. Survival is not an issue. Still, this evolutionary mechanism complicates dieting and weight loss. If you diet non stop, your body functions slow down, your natural expenditure of energy lowers, and weight loss stops: your body thinks it needs to protect itself from a famine.
How do you get around that?
By alternating periods of weight loss with periods of maintenance or even slight surplus-like what would have happened naturally hundreds of thousands of years ago.
By putting your diet on hold, you give your body a break. Its functions return to normal speed, and soon you’re ready to diet again.
Taking a break also helps on the psychological side-dieting is hard, and after weeks of restriction, getting (partially) reacquainted with your favorite foods is a blessing.
ACTION STEP 1
Think about the last time you’ve dieted. Did you notice a “slowing down” of your metabolism? Symptoms include low energy levels, general unhappiness (or even slight depression i.e. not feeling like doing anything), and lightheadedness… Dieting for extended period of time is also hard on your immune system: even got a cold after 6-8 weeks into a diet? From now on, take a full week off after 3 weeks of dieting.
ACTION STEP 2
Ask people around you who’ve dieted if they experienced these symptoms.
ACTION STEP 3
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One method used to maintain astronauts’ oral health isn’t exactly rocket science. It’s sugarless chewing gum-and it’s not only been linked to healthy teeth, it’s been found to have a number of other benefits as well.
Here’s a closer look:
Out Of This World
In 1964, NASA began giving astronauts sugarless chewing gum for their space missions. Since the astronauts were fed through a tube, their gums tended to swell because they were not actually chewing their food. Chewing gum helped keep their teeth and gums healthy and strong.
Healthy Smile, Healthy Body
Sugar-free gum has been shown to help reduce the incidence of tooth decay–a condition believed to affect half of all adults and to be the most common chronic childhood disease of childhood. It’s estimated that Americans spend $60 billion a year to treat tooth decay-and it is money well spent. Tooth decay can cause tooth loss, which can lead to malnutrition.
More Reason To Smile
The health benefits of gum don’t stop there. The makers of Trident sugarless gum, Cadbury Adams USA LLC also offer a product called Trident White. According to Cadbury Adams-the U.S. business unit of confectionery and beverage leader Cadbury Schweppes (NYSE: CSG)–the gum not only whitens teeth and helps prevent stains, it also provides additional oral health benefits. It features Recaldent, a remineralizing ingredient that helps strengthen teeth. The gum’s whitening agent is completely nonabrasive (unlike gums that use baking soda to whiten) and does not contribute to tooth sensitivity.
Chew To A New You
An added benefit of chewing gum: It’s low in calories. Sugar free gum usually has about five calories. That means it can be a smart way for dieters to help satisfy snack cravings. For instance, Trident Splash is a sugar-free gum that Cadbury Adams says was actually designed to be a great tasting snack alternative that’s good for your teeth. The gum is a unique combination of textures-a liquid center surrounded by soft, chewy gum and a sweet, crispy outer shell-and it comes in two surprising flavors: peppermint with vanilla and strawberry with lime.
Not Just Lip Service
According to the National Association of Chewing Gum Manufacturers, chewing gum:
• Relaxes and eases tension
• Helps concentration
• Helps people resist the urge to smoke
• Reduces ear discomfort when flying
• Cleans teeth after meals.
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