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    Trying an IV drip for the first time? Here’s what to know…

    Beauty

    by Sarah Joseph
    3 hours ago

    With flu season at its peak, the popular IV drips are known to boost your immune system and ensure an instant wave of energy.
    From alleviating hangovers to supporting weight loss and reducing the signs of aging, the purported benefits of intravenous (IV) therapy are as numerous as the vitamin and mineral cocktails available.
    As one of the most popular clinics in Dubai, Skin111 in Dubai offers a personalised approach to receiving an IV drip with an Oligoscan to determine the vitamins, minerals and toxins in the body.
    To understand how the concept of IV Drip Therapy works, Emirates Woman spoke to Dr. Jhon E Vargas, Internal Medicine Specialist at SKIN111 Medical and Aesthetic Clinic on how the process works.
    How does IV Drip therapy work?
    IV Drip Therapy involves the intravenous administration of a customized blend of essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fluids directly into the bloodstream. This direct delivery method ensures rapid absorption and utilisation of these vital components in better concentration, bypassing the digestive system.

    What are the key potential benefits of IV drip therapy?
    The benefits of IV Drip Therapy are diverse and significant. Customers can feel immediate and effective hydration, vital for overall well-being and optimal bodily functions, it allows for maximum absorption and utilisation of nutrients, leading to improved energy levels, immune function, and overall health, accelerated post-workout recovery, reduced fatigue, and enhanced muscle recovery, it boosts the immune system, detoxifies the body, and promotes overall wellness with customized IV drip formulations and at Skin111 we use customized IV drip formulations designed to address specific health concerns such as hangovers, fatigue, weight loss, anti-aging and beauty enhancement.
    What are the different type of treatments one can receive? Is it advised to get a personalised one?
    IV Drip Therapy offers a range of specialised treatments tailored to individual needs. Some of the treatments include the Hangover Relief for rehydration and replenishment of essential nutrients to alleviate hangover symptoms, an energy Boost with the Infusions of B vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants for quick energy restoration and vitality, Beauty Enhancement with Glutathione IV drips, renowned for their antioxidant properties and skin rejuvenation effects, Weight loss/PCOS/Insulin resistance which targets metabolism and fat burning with specific nutrients and Anti-Aging Solutions with the NAD+ IV drips, emerging as popular anti-aging treatments due to their cellular rejuvenation benefits. Personalized IV drip formulations are recommended for optimal results. A thorough assessment by a healthcare provider ensures tailored treatment plans aligned with individual health goals and needs. Skin111 uses both diagnostic testing and Oligoscan technology to determine which IV ingredients are required by each patient, ensuring the most effective results.
    IV drips have been sold as hangover cures, energy boosters and even beauty enhancers. How have they developed over the years?
    Over the years, IV Drip Therapy has evolved from a basic hydration solution to a comprehensive wellness treatment. Originally utilized primarily in medical settings, it has transitioned into the wellness industry, offering a spectrum of benefits from hangover relief to anti-aging solutions. Advancements in formulations and techniques have significantly enhanced its efficacy and versatility. Providing tailored solutions as a preventive therapy or supportive therapy for particular conditions (chronic fatigue, detoxification of the body, regulate immune system).
    Glutathione is supposed to be the mother of all antioxidants and gives the skin a glow. – tell us more.
    Glutathione, often hailed as the “master antioxidant,” plays a pivotal role in cellular defense and detoxification. IV drips containing glutathione promote collagen production, reduce oxidative stress, and contribute to radiant skin health (whitening).
    How long do the benefits last after each session?
    The duration of IV drip benefits varies based on individual factors and treatment objectives. Immediate effects like hydration and energy restoration are typically experienced during and post-session. Long-term benefits, such as immune support or anti-aging effects, may require consistent sessions over time. The frequency of IV Drip Therapy sessions depends on specific needs and goals. For general wellness maintenance, monthly sessions are common. Athletes or individuals with intensive training regimens may opt for weekly sessions. A consultation with a healthcare provider ensures an optimal treatment schedule tailored to individual requirements.
    NAD+ IV drips is now considered a popular anti-aging treatment – how does it work?
    NAD+ IV drips, popular for anti-aging, work by replenishing NAD+ levels in cells. NAD+ supports cellular energy production, DNA repair, switch off bad genes and mitochondrial function, crucial for youthfulness and vitality.

    Are there any precautions to be taken before each session?
    Prior to each session, a comprehensive medical assessment is essential to determine the suitability of IV therapy. Allergy screenings, hydration status checks, and adherence to medical guidelines are crucial precautions. Post-session, monitoring for adverse reactions and maintaining adequate hydration is advised. As a safe therapy the side effects are uncommon, although it’s relevant to check with health care provider potential considerations before providing any IV drip.
    After a long week at work, we all need a quick energy fix – which drip would you recommend to our readers?
    For readers seeking a rapid energy boost after a demanding week, Skin111’s Ultimate plus IV drip infused with B vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants is recommended. However, personalized recommendations based on individual health profiles are paramount for optimal outcomes.
    How often should you receive IV drip therapy?
    The frequency of IV drip therapy varies based on individual health needs and treatment goals. Normally, at Skin111, we provide IV drips weekly, with a month maintenance every month in order to prolong the positive effects of the therapy. While specific health conditions may require tailored schedules under medical supervision.
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    14 of the best beach clubs to bask in the sun in Dubai

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

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    Whether taking a moment to soak up the sun or going off the grid, Dubai offers the best places to refresh this season.
    Known for its array of premium beach destinations and with many new ones having recently opened, we’re here to keep you in the know about only the best.
    Designed with its aesthetic sun beds, a well-curated menu and a lively ambience, beach clubs are the ultimate spot to book a day out to rejuvenate and unwind.
    With that, here’s an Emirates Woman guide of the best beach clubs to visit in Dubai ASAP.
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    8 luxe staycations Eid al-Fitr staycation deals to book in the UAE

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    4 hours ago

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    With the long 9-day potential weekend coming up, we all need to ensure we have plans to take a break from our hectic schedule.
    With a surge in prices to travel abroad, planning a getaway in the UAE might be the best options. For those looking to switch-off, there are a myriad of last-minute staycations to book without any hassle of travelling.
    So, for a quick escape with your loved ones swipe through our guide of hotels and resorts to visit in the UAE.
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    9 luxurious abundance mindset accounts to follow

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    22 mins ago

    A curated guide of accounts to #follow on Instagram.
    Aubade Jewelry@aubadejewelry

    Kuwaiti-founded fine-jewellery boutique with a cool eye for detail.
    Louis Vuitton@louisvuitton

    The legend.
    The Sourced Collection@thesourcedcollection__

    High-quality key pieces with an edge.
    OFA@ofaofficial

    Luxurious pieces created in collaboraion with Dubai’s best artisans.
    L’Artisan Parfumeur@lartisanparfumeur

    Fragrances crafted with artisanal finesse.
    Bab Al Shams Desert Resort@babalshamshotel

    A rare desert property captivating the unending beauty of Arabia.
    FFORME@fforme

    This sartorial brands focuses on craftsmanship to create unconventional essentials.
    Abadia@abadiaofficial

    This ethical luxury brand supports artisans and celebrates culture.
    Jewelry by Toi@jewelrybytoi

    The first Emirati fine jewellery line to be worn at Cannes Film Festival.
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    Sheikha Mahra adds this beach club in Dubai to our must-visit list

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    1 hour ago

    While this was an eventful weekend, Sheikha Mahra made time to visit one of the most popular beach clubs in Dubai.
    Her Highness Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Nammos, which continues to be one of the most popular beach clubs in Dubai along with her mother. They both looked absolutely stunning in a printed tropical-inspired kaftan worn by Sheikha Mahra and a white and gold set worn by her mother.

    As Sheikha Mahra shares a profound connection with her mother, evident through her frequent sharing of photographs on her Instagram page. Quite often, the The mother-daughter duo are often spotted together supporting charities, enjoying vacations or even just spending downtime together.
    Zoe Grigorakos, the mother of Sheikha Mahra, hails from Greece, plays a very important role in her daughter’s life, and this visit might have even allowed them some bonding time over Grigorakos’ Greek heritage.
    This Mykonos-inspired getaway offers the best of the best for Mediterranean cuisine and ambience combined. With glistening views of the Arabian Gulf, guests can feel rejuvenated with a fresh allure under the sun.
    Adding to the ambience, the French fashion house also took over Nammos once again starting from November 2023. The elevated venue has been given a full Dioriveiera makeover, for the third season in a row, with umbrellas, sun loungers, cushions and more transformed with the brand’s famous blue and white material.
    There’s also a pop-up shop showcasing Dior wares that is available to access on a walk-in basis. Overall, the collection is filled with delicate feminine creations crafted out of the brand’s iconic toile de Jouy.If you’re looking for a fun afternoon, this is the location to be, for creating special memories with friends and family. It’s located in Four Seasons Resort Jumeirah and is open daily from 12:30pm to 2am.
    Dubai’s Crown Prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum had also previously this beach club back in December 2019.

    So, if you’re on the lookout of where to visit next, you can even take inspiration from the Royals for your next breakfast or lunch outing.
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    How I got my job as… a pastry Chef at Dubai’s exclusive experiential dessert haven

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    2 hours ago

    Welcome to the Emirates Woman weekly series ‘How I got my job as…’ where we speak to some incredible entrepreneurs and businesswomen both based in the UAE and globally to find out about their career paths that led them to where they are now; what their daily routines look like; the advice they’d give to those starting out; and the hurdles they’ve had to overcome.
    This week, we speak to Chef Carmen Rueda, who’s regarded as one of the most innovative pastry chefs in the UAE. As a renowned chocolatier and two-time runner-up at the prestigious World Chocolate Masters. She has studied culinary science and worked with some of the best dessert chefs in the world.
    Chef Rueda first moved in 2019 to Dubai as an Executive Pastry chef for Five Hotels, where she continued creating new items, combining innovation and with traditional baking styles. With a stint at Nobu Hotels in June 2020 teaching and creating new desserts concepts, she’s now settled in at BRIX dessert bar in Jumeirah Fishing Harbour.
    To delve into her journey, Emirates Woman spoke to this renowned chef to see how her journey in the F&B industry began.
    What was your favourite subject at school?
    Math and history were always my two favorite subjects, I love learning about the past and how we move forward. We often don’t realize math is part of our everyday lives, in everything we do – however, as kids the complicated equations feel unnecessary.
    What was your first job?
    My first job ever was a nice small restaurant near in the beach in Spain where I had the chance to cook in their kitchen and start my culinary journey and drive my passion for food.
    What brought you to Dubai?
    My journey In Dubai started with Brix Café, after being presented with the opportunity it seemed like such a great journey I wanted to embark on and experience a new territory in the F&B scene.

    What inspired you to enter the F&B space and work at BRIX dessert bar?
    I always loved creating with my hands, I used to play with chocolate as a kid and with any other ingredients around me. It’s another form of art where you can express yourself and your emotions through food and desserts.
    Talk us through the concept of Brix Desserts?
    BRIX Desserts provides a diverse dessert experience for anyone seeking something extra special. At BRIX Cafe, guests can savor fresh pastries and an all-day breakfast menu. For a truly memorable experience, they can embark on a BRIX Journey, where they’ll be transported back in time, to another place, enabling them to taste flavours never tasted before with a unique menu that tells a captivating story by myself and my BRIX team.
    What are the key elements of your role?
    My main role at Brix Journey is to create new experiences including at the BRIX journey. One of my key roles as well to lead my team and help them improve their skills every day. One of the main stand out points at Brix Journey is the unique experience, so I am always looking for new ideas and resources – how to improve the overall experience.
    Talk us through your daily routine
    First thing I head to the bakery, plan out the day for me and the team. I am often testing new items and experimenting in the kitchen. After that i go through the stack and finances, then when i finish around midnight (hospitality hours) i go to the gym – I try to have some sort of balance and get my body moving after a long day at the bakery.

    What advice do you have for anyone looking to follow in the same footsteps?
    My advice is simple yet highly effective – learn, travel and eat as much as you can, take in all the experience, the income will come but you need to learn first. Traveling allows you to explore diverse ingredients, flavors, and techniques, inspiring you to create innovative and unique desserts/ pastries/ etc.
    Tell us more about the pastries offered?
    BRIX is a place where you can enjoy a large variety of fine desserts, from the exclusive story-driven set menu experience at BRIX journey – which is one of 10 only in the world – to the simple yet memorable pastries at BRIX Cafe, where you can enjoy a slow morning or day, soak in the natural light that hugs the space, the greenery the wholesome set up by the water. We’re always innovating our pastry offering, we just launched the flat croissant which has been going viral however, we made sure we add our own Brix touch to it.
    What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
    We often find ourselves in rush to get to places, whether in your career or personal life and we can’t help but compare ourselves to people around us. My best advice is one step at a time, we don’t have the same journey as the others’ and everything happen for a reason… enjoy the journey that comes with each step
    And what is the worst?
    This might sound odd by constant getting compliments such as ‘you are great’ or ‘you are the best’ could limit your mind set. We always need that push to be better, a motive to out-do ourselves and get better. Once we believe we’re the absolute best, we get comfortable which is the worst enemy.
    What’s the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
    Once you decide to go global, you need to act local in order to appeal to the demographics of that country you’re working & living in. So, I would say finding new flavors and implementing it in my creations as I traveled throughout my career.

    What’s your future for the brand?
    Growing and spreading the concept of BRIX around, both BRIX Cafe and BRIX Journey, ensuring everyone can enjoy our experiences and leave with a memorable and elevate dessert experience. The concept of a dessert-only set course menu still seems unorthodox as diners immediately associate it with an overload of sweetness when it fact it’s quite the opposite and it’s part of our journey is to educate people on our concept and slowly integrate it to become a as popular as a regular dining experience.
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    15 of the best candles to purchase for a fragrant home

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    4 hours ago

    The easiest way to improve the overall ambience at home is with a fragrant candle.
    Whether you’re looking for a soothing bedroom scent with alluring tropical notes or a woody fireplace infused scent for your living room – it can be hard to find the perfect scented candle and we’re here to help you make that decision.
    Known to improve your mood, increase energy and even focus, candles are worth every dime.
    This editor-approved candle guide will instantly have you *add to cart*.

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    April’s – The Abundance Issue with Louis Vuitton

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    60 mins ago

    Words & Creative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotographer: Ziga MihelčičFashion Editor: Camille MacawiliMakeup & Hair: Kasia Gajewska at MMG ArtistsVideographer: Mark MathewModel: Brenda Santos at DUO Management
    Location with thanks to One&Only One Za’abeel
    Welcome to The Abundance Issue.
    For this cover, we partnered with Louis Vuitton, as Nicolas Ghesquière plays with abundant layered volumes to create airy silhouettes and tailored lines for SS24 in Audacious Abundance.
    In this issue, Creative Director of Etro, Marco De Vincenzo discusses delivering detail, scaling in luxury and never compromising on quality in A Master of Opulence; Otiumberg who have quietly made name for themselves as the go-to label abundant with elevated everyday jewellery speaks on building a brand in Bold Simplicity.
    Founder and Creative Director of René Caovilla, René Fernando Caovilla, shares the joys and challenges of continuing a legacy brand in An Abundant Legacy and we take note of pioneering Kuwait’s jewellery industry from Duha AlRamadhan in Abundant Vision.

    Beauty and wellness wise Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Louis Vuitton’s Master Perfumer, discusses the art of creating a bespoke fragrance using the finest quality ingredients in A Perfumer’s Dream; RTT founder Marisa Peer shows us how to move towards an abundant mindset in A Magnet for Abundance and Courtney Black explains how she is revamping the fitness industry with a newly launched app in Core Strength. Cultivating an abundant mindset is key to championing others success and reaching your own.
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