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Summer 2011
letters to squeeze time from work for your family when it should be the other way round. Hani Mallari
Mind reading I have always wondered what it was to be a hypnotherapist. What goes on in their minds, when they are actually getting into the minds of others? I was glad that Woman Today successfully managed to feature one in its June issue. The interview with Gabrielle Turner was fantastic, and she seems to be a woman who loves to support and empower other women. She is right when she talks about how we condition our minds, and repeat negative suggestions rather than positive ones. The truth is every person has a solution to their problem, we simply chose to ignore it. Woman Today, the next time you feature interesting women such as counsellors or therapists, it would be handy if you could also mention their contact details. I would love to visit Gabrielle some day! Tanya Rooney
Holiday Wonders It's amazing how the thought of 'holidays' drowns out all your anxiety for a moment. I loved the June issue of Woman Today, it was brimming with holiday ideas. The A-Z planner was fun; I would like to visit all of those 26 places. The travel handbook was interesting too. When it comes to women, travelling alone can be risky especially when you don't speak the local language. Once, my girlfriends and I almost got lost in our holiday destination because we didn›t understand the language. Luckily a generous shop owner came to our rescue and led us back to our hotel. I hope to not encounter a similar problem on my next trip. asma imam
Switching off Ask me two things that I never forget to carry on a holiday, and I would promptly say my mobile and laptop. After all, I am a work-a-holic. Flipping through the pages of Woman Today, my eyes stopped at the headline that read 'Bin the Berry?', and I asked myself "Could I ever do that?" As I continued my read I found the tips very interesting, but I am unsure if it will be effective on me. I am planning a trip soon with my family, and I plan to stick on these rules. Let's hope this time I sit down with my kids and play with them, rather than sitting down with my laptop. It's a pity though that you have
Science matters The article on 'Cord Blood Banking' in the June issue of Woman Today was very informative. Science has progressed drastically over the years, the umbilical cord stem cell therapy being an example. It is nice to learn that Qatar has embraced this life-saving concept with hospitals now having provisions to collect these important precursors of life. Recently, there was a conference on introducing biobanking in Qatar. This is yet another amazing feat in the country's science and technology aspect. I do hope we continue to make such progress. Nasreen Rasheed