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Debenhams launches hosiery for all skin tones

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:23:51 -0000

Department store Debenhams has launched a range of ‘invisible’ skin tone hosiery for Asian and black women.

The nude range is availabale for women with fair, medium and dark skin.

Walking back to happiness

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:42:44 -0000

After a stroke at the age of just 31 Farah Ayyub set off on the long and sometimes painful process of becoming independent again.

"I felt a failure. I couldn’t do anything for myself," says Farah.

Just the place for curry and champagne . . .

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:23:40 -0000

The problem with Indian food is, it’s just so very subjective. More so than probably any other cuisine, everyone has their "favourite" Indian dish and their "favourite" Indian restaurant in which to eat it.

Once you’ve found said dish, and said restaurant, it’s very hard to believe that any other establishment might better it.

VIDEO: South Asians encouraged to fight the bulge and eat healthier

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:59:39 -0000

With soaring rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease in the Asian community, as a woman of Bangladeshi heritage I am an easy candidate for any one of those life threatening diseases – if I don't watch what I eat that is.

With parents who have both been diagnosed with diabetes, I especially need to take greater care of what I eat and now a campaign is being lead by the East Lancashire NHS Trust which is trying to get the north west's Asian community fit and healthy and re-think about what they eat and how they cook.

Control your diabetes during Ramadan

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:46:41 -0000

A leading GP and former health advisor for NHS East Lancashire is urging those who are fasting to eat sensibly in the evening to prevent the onset of diabetes especially because the Asian community are five times more likely to develop diabetes than the general population.

As well being at greater risk, people of Asian origin are more likely to develop the condition from the age of 25, fifteen years earlier than their white counterparts.

Take care of your health during Ramadan

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:33:10 -0000

Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan is obligatory to all able adult Muslims.

This is the month when Muslims will abstain from food, drinks, and marital relationship and try to lead a disciplined life.

Beauty and the laser treatment

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:36:58 -0000

A walk down any Asian high street and you will be startled by the number of beauticians offering laser hair removal promising to vanish those unsightly hairs forever.

But when you've got dark skin it is an important factor to consider when shopping for laser hair removal treatments.

Why savvy savers will not suffer a rate shock

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:00:10 -0000

If you’re a saver, I want to show you how to urgently accelerate your interest. The big warning is for anyone with fixed-rate savings. Over half a million are due to end this month, and when that happens, banks tend to shift your cash into holding accounts paying dismal rates as low as 0 per cent.

The irony here is many go into fixed rates for long-term stability, and if you did that a few years ago, you could still have been earning well over 6 per cent.

Kids being ‘groomed’ to drink

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:18:39 -0000

A Greater Manchester doctor will call for a ban on alcohol ads at the British Medical Association’s annual conference next week. Dr Kailash Chand explains why he feels so strongly about the issue.

British Indians have fewer cancers than their white counterparts

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:45:23 -0000

British Indians have fewer cases of cancer including breast, prostate, colon and lung than the British white population, according to new research published in the British Journal of Cancer today.

Figures from the study also reveal the cancer rates in British Indians are higher than rates in India, except for cancers of the head and neck.

Discover Spain through its Islamic heritage

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:51:08 -0000

Over a thousand years ago, Europe experienced one of its greatest periods of cultural enlightenment - almost 1000 years of Islamic presence in Spain, Muslims, Jews and Christians lived together and prospered in a thriving multicultural civilisation.

There, remarkable individuals of different faiths made lasting contributions in areas including poetry, art, architecture, music, dining etiquette, science, agriculture, medicine, engineering, navigation, textiles, and even hydraulic technology.

Asian men urged to 'pay attention' to their heart health

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:46:59 -0000

Asian men are being encouraged to take better care of their hearts as part of Men's Health Week.

South Asian Health Foundation is using the start of the week to encourage Asian men to be better aware of their health risks.

Asian fashion showcase at Zee Dubai Mega Mela

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:44:35 -0000

UK and international Asian fashion brands and designers showcased their latest trends at the very first Zee Mega Mela in Dubai.

With Hrithik Roshan gracing the runway in four of the shows, the fashion arena was certainly the place to be.

Makeup goes halal

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:28:20 -0000

A new halal certified range of makeup has hit the market.

Samina Pure Mineral Makeup Ltd is the first cosmetics company in UK to sell halal certified makeup.

Islamic clothing line launches summer collection

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:47:37 -0000

Aab are soon to launch their latest collection of elegant and tailored garments online.

The fabulous new spring/summer range which include abayas, jilbabs and hijabs will be showcased and launched on their website in the next few days.