After The Party | Olga Tzimou

“After The Party”系列摄影作品来自Olga Tzimou

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山田土 : 茶与创意之美

山田土是一个生活品牌,2014年创立于深圳。以茶为载体、以崭新的美学追求实践有生命力的创意。从茶品、茶器到生活物品,努力探求生活与美的种种可能。

从2014年寻茶之旅开始至今的3年里,山田土一直在探寻中国茶与东方文化礼节的创意结合,“让最好的茶,遇见最合适的人”,是品牌团队的努力所向。山田土的团队成员包括设计公司、独立设计师、自由撰稿人和艺术家。品牌创始及主理人陈麒羽女士说山田土是一个具有广泛参与度的开放性品牌,理想是实现茶及其原产地物种与文化价值的保育、传播与分享。

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IKEA x HAY : 极简美学的对话

瑞典IKEA和丹麦HAY的联名系列Ypperlig,在去年6月公布了合作消息后,终于计划在今年十月上市。Ypperlig在瑞典语中的意思是“极好的”,这个系列将两个北欧风家具公司的极简美学、高质量和性价比集为一体。

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2017 iPhone Photography Awards (IPPAWARDS)

IPPAWARDS官网公布第十届 IPPA(iPhone Photography Awards)评选结果,今年年度摄影师为美国纽约的 Sebastian Tomada ,第一、二、三名则分别为爱尔兰的 Brenda O、新加坡的 Yeow-Kwang Yeo 和中国深圳的 Kuanglong Zhang。

年度大奖:Sebastian Tomada (美国纽约)
《Qayyarah的小孩》/iPhone 6s

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Cinematic Tokyo

摄影系列作品Cinematic Tokyo由荷兰摄影师和电影摄影指导Stijn Hoekstra创作。

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人生的美好岂只是等来的 | 蔡澜孙郡-水井坊新广告

“镜头前的花开花落    要等
由当季的食材到煲得刚刚好的靓汤    都要等

但人生的美好岂只是等来的

美好是需要时间酝酿的    得等”

美学与美食,酿酒,时间的艺术……

end of love | Michał Narożny – Herbs and Spices Can Be Extremely Helpful When You’re Trying to Lose Weight—

Let’s face it: The way you prepare and season your food is just as important as the food itself. For example, deep frying your chicken in canola oil is much worse than baking or grilling your chicken. Or let’s say you air pop your popcorn, but then put a ton of butter and salt on it—this is not helpful when it comes to weight loss. Check out the latest metaboost connection reviews.

So, what seasonings can help you lose weight? As it turns out, herbs can curb cravings and support your weight loss efforts. And while herbs may not be a cure-all (diet, exercise and lifestyle are contributing factors), they can certainly help you on your weight loss journey.

Benefits of herbs for weight loss

Herbs provide several different benefits. Here are a few of them.

Herbs support digestion

Herbs aid in the body’s metabolism process. Try out prodentim.

“Herbs help your body to digest the food you’ve consumed, converting macronutrients like protein into micro-nutrients like amino acids,” says Haylie Pomroy, a top Hollywood nutritionist and founder of the Haylie Pomroy Group. “Micro-nutrients are what make the metabolism work!”

Related: Looking to Give Your Metabolism a Boost? Look No Further Than These 20 Foods

Herbs promote hormonal health

Hormones play a major role in terms of weight management.

“Herbs have a lot of phytonutrients in them, which have an enzyme effect—enzymes help you break down food too, but also help hormones reach hormone receptor sites in the body (e.g. insulin, testosterone, estrogen, etc.),” Pomroy explains. “Herbs can really help these get metabolized more effectively.” These are the best protetox reviews.

Herbs reduce inflammation

The phytonutrients also reduce inflammation and have a targeted effect on the outer fibrous layer of fat cells, Pomroy says.

Best herbs for weight loss

Here are some of the best herbs for weight loss:

1. Turmeric 

As an anti-inflammatory herb, turmeric can help eliminate excess body fat. “When your body is in an inflamed state, it promotes insulin resistance, which can keep stubborn fat on the body,” Pomroy explains. “Turmeric increases blood flow, and as we know, fat cells have very poor blood flow. It takes nutrients to break down the fat cells, and turmeric helps the nutrients get to them through this increased flow.”

2. Rutin 

This herb is excellent when it comes to absorbing nutrients.

“Rutin is a bioflavinoid that is anti-inflammatory, and this specifically reduces GI inflammation so individuals with food allergies or poor gut health can benefit. Plus, when it comes to weight loss, it’s not what you eat – it’s what you absorb – and rutin helps the body absorb micronutrients better than almost any herbal in my opinion,” Pomroy states.

3. Quercetin 

As a natural appetite suppressant, quercetin makes weight loss easier.

“It suppresses appetite not because it tricks the brain, but because it flattens the fat cells,” says Pomroy. “When fat cells are buoyant, they secrete a hormone that makes you crave sugar. When they’re flat, they don’t secrete that hormone. With weight loss specifically, the quicker you can shrink fat cells, the better.”

4. Lemon bioflavonoids 

These come from the pith or white part of grapefruit, orange, or lemon. They help to shift the Ph in the body – when you’re acidic, you gain weight, but when your Ph is stable, it’s much easier to lose weight, Pomroy explains.

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5. Arugula 

A common addition to a salad or burger topping, arugula is a powerful and nutritious herb. “It helps the body produce a digestive enzyme that helps with carb metabolism,” Pomroy states. “This is particularly great for people who have a hard time losing weight when they eat carbs.”

Xiaoxuan Liu 刘晓璇

刘晓璇,一个画油画和写诗的女孩。

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The Warehouse Hotel

Warehouse Hotel毗邻新加坡河,始建于1895年,前身是新加坡香料贸易中心。经过精心翻修改造,现已成为一家拥有37间客房的现代化酒店。地域丰富的历史遗产和新加坡独特的本土文化成就了酒店独特的风格。酒店大楼本身的历史感和内部环境的现代工业风设计,融合温暖和精致的室内装饰设计,让酒店舒适而雅致。

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Inner Self: 我们熟悉的自己

inner_self_04Inner Self是法国摄影师Anne-Sophie Guillet探索身份认同的一个拍摄项目。她希望通过拍摄独特的个体,展现多元另类的生活态度。

Inner Self is a photography project from French photographer Anne-Sophie Guillet, which seeks to explore the self identity of modern life.Through the shooting of unconventional individuals, Guillet hopes to demonstrate the diversified attitudes toward life.

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陳詠華: Fragile and Youth

Yuanghua Chen-01台湾女性摄影师,以拍摄女性肖像为主,平时喜欢写诗,看电影以及阅读。

“贯穿所有照片的核心是fragile和youth。惯于捕捉事物拥有的脆弱性质,在生命的年轻状态里保留一刻美好”。

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Pet Care Tips For Senior Dogs

Pet Care Tips For Senior DogsFor most of us, a dog is part of the family and can go to any extent to ensure their well-being. Just like puppies, senior dogs need special care. While age may cause difficulties in walking, sore joints, irritability, vulnerability to diseases, dementia, and other conditions, there are still steps any owner can take to comfort an aging pet.

PREPARE A NUTRITIOUS DIET

Without a doubt, proper nutrition is essential for dogs of all stages. However, a senior dog will need a nutritious diet to keep him healthy and active. Age renders a dog less active, and the caloric needs drop. As such, you have to cut on the caloric portions and focus more on a well-balanced diet. Also, you can enrich your dog’s food with fatty acids, omega 3 and other supplements.

Dogs with certain conditions will also require special diets. For instance, a dog diagnosed with heart disease will need a diet with no or low sodium levels. If your dog has kidney disease, go for foods that help to keep calcium and phosphorus levels in check.

Our veterinarians have substantial education in nutrition. They are skilled to counsel you in diets from all life stages, from puppy/kitten to the Senior years and everything in between. Be sure to ask about our Nutritional Counseling.

ARRANGE FOR FREQUENT WALKS

Age makes a dog less mobile posing the risk of arthritis, weight gain, and other conditions associated with inactivity. The solution to the problem is to walk your dog regularly to keep him active and prevent illnesses. Due to age, short walks around the block may be sufficient exercise.

FREQUENT CHECKUPS BY YOUR VETERINARIAN

Experts recommend that you have senior dogs checked by a vet at least once every six months. That way, any illness can be diagnosed early and treated if possible. Hearing problems are likely to arise with age and are not treatable. A veterinary can correct the hearing loss if they result from ear-canal inflammation or discharge. In the same vein, loss of vision may be a result of the age whereby the lens is unaffected or cataracts. Your vet should tell the difference.

OBSERVE ORAL HYGIENE

Dental care for your dog is critical for preventing gum disease that leads to aching and falling of teeth. A veterinary will advise on the best way to clean your dog. You can consider buying a toothbrush designed for dogs, to make oral hygiene a routine. Also, get some chewing toys, water additives to reduce plaque.

KEEP INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES AFAR

Parasites including fleas, heartworms, and ticks will the advantage of your dog’s inactivity and attack severely. As such, the routine for vaccinations may need to change. Approach your vet for advice on the best vaccinations and the administration intervals for the best results. Check more detailed information from this dog tick guide.

SCHEDULE REGULAR GROOMING

As hinted above, a senior dog will become less active and may tend to adopt a sedentary life. While sitting and sleeping all day, you’re likely to discover the matting of hair and long nails. Regular grooming allows for the growth of new hair and skin while simultaneously allowing for inspections.

Invisible Theatre:发现隐秘的日常

上海是一个特别的城市,对于生活在其中的自由摄影师高银 Tim Gao有着特殊的意义。五年间, 他像浪客一般走遍上海的大街小巷,捕捉繁华都市之下的戏剧与声、色、味,创造出一个看不见的剧场。

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Hollow: 微观宇宙

在1990-2005年之间,全球森林以每年1300万公顷的速度迅速消失(Greenfacts,2005)。十年之后,地球更拥挤,森林更稀缺。至于一百年后,也许人类已经踏上殖民另一个星球的旅程。
Between year 1990 to 2005, the global forest was shrinking at a rate of 13 million hectares per year (Greenfacts,2005). Ten years later, the earth is much crowded while the forest is scarcer. Maybe in the next 100 years, human will be on the journey to collonise another planet.

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Stronger Shines the Light Inside: 漫漫自由路

01 RemonaStronger Shines the Light Inside是美国摄影师Angie Smith拍摄、记录难民的一个独立项目。

Stronger Shines the Light Inside,  is an independent project from American photographer Angie Smith, which taking photos and documenting refugees’ stories.

难民,在中文语境中是一个陌生的概念。新闻中的难民问题被描绘成难民潮,是欧洲国家的问题,事实上,中国收留了3万1047名难民(联合国,2013),2015年全球难民人数更是创下近20年最高记录:1510万(联合国,2015)。数字背后,是背井离乡,逃离战乱与迫害的人们。他们从哪里来?有着怎样的喜好和梦想?他们的故事是什么?摄影师Angie Smith就是想通过这个拍摄项目,展现这个独特群体的真实面貌,改变社会对难民的刻板印象。

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