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True or false? Bustingsome health mythsRhythma Kaul■ rhythma.kaul@hindustantimes.com

NEW DELHI: Search engines havebrought health information toour doorsteps but the sheervolume of the sometimes con-flicting theories often makes itvery difficult for many people toabsorb. Do detox diets cleanseyour body of toxins? Are e-cig-arettes less harmful than ciga-rettes? HT speaks to experts tobust popular health myths.

Myth: Anti-ageing productsmake you look younger

False: If experts fromMayo Clinic in the US are tobe believed, those looking for a face-lift in a bottle will not findit in over-the-counter wrinklecreams or gels. The benefits ofthese products are modest at best,but since over-the-counter prod-ucts are not classified as drugs, there is scant scientific evidenceto prove their effectiveness.

“There is no cream or gel that can make you look younger; not that I know of. There is nowatchdog to check how effec-tive these products are,” saysDr Shahin Nooreyezdan, seniorconsultant, cosmetic surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.“Crow’s feet, for instance, is a result of a muscle that is work-ing under the skin and not dueto the skin. The only way to get rid of it is through botox.”

Myth: Anti-glare glasseslower eyestrain

Uncertain. The jury is out.People love using anti-glare glasses but how effective theseare is yet to be proven. “Whetheror not these glasses work has not

been proven yet. They may offersome respite from eye fatiguewhen focusing on computerscreens but that too dependson the quality of the lens andthe type of coating,” says DrMahipal S. Sachdev, chairmanand medical director, Centre for Sight group of eye hospitals.

“If a product is picked froma non-standard company, it may have asymmetric coating that can cause damage to the eyes. Also, if the material used to make the lens has impuritiesthat will also affect the efficacy of the glasses,” he added.

Myth: E-cigarettes help toquit smoking

False. There is no evidenceto show that e-cigarettes helppeople quit smoking, says theWorld Health Organisation.

Created by a Chinese phar-macist in 2003, e-cigarettes soonbecame the replacement addic-tion for smokers. Its proponentssay e-cigarettes are an effectiveand safe way to quit smoking asit lowers dependence and thecigarettes produce no second-

hand smoke.“The few studies available on

e-cigarettes are not adequate. These are short-term studiesand tell us nothing about thelong-term health impact ofits use,” says Sonali Jhanjee, in-charge of tobacco cessationclinic at the All India Instituteof Medical Sciences’ (AIIMS)National Drug DependenceCentre. “Also, we don’t know exactly what goes into e-ciga-rettes, especially the ones avail-able in India,” Jhanjee says.

“A bigger concern is that theseare a hook to get young people tostart smoking, even as those who are trying to quit end up usinge-cigarettes as well as regularcigarettes,” Dr Jhanjee said.

Myth: Detox diets cleanseFalse. Promoters of detoxifi-

cation diets — where people only have fruit and vegetable juices— insist having mostly liquidsfor a fixed period cleanses thebody and leads to weight loss, but experts warn against doingit for more than one or two days,

“It can help if you for a day ortwo, but using it as a weight-lossplan is not healthy,” said saysRitika Sammadar, regionalhead, dietetics, Max Healthcare.

A juice-only diet provides simple carbohydrates and sug-ars that are needed for instantenergy, but are very unhealthy to subsist on.

Human are primed for clean-ing out toxins, with the liver andkidneys playing a key role in theprocess. “Detox diets may leadto weight loss but most of it iswater and muscle loss. There islittle fat loss,” she said.

WATCH OUT Experts warn against relying on detox diets for long, say anti-ageing products may not be effective

Delhi honchos take a break to discover city’s heritage on footEXPLORING HERITAGE Business leaders take a walk around Hauz Khas on a pleasant Sunday morning

HT Correspondent■ htreporters@hindustantimes.com

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s top businessleaders woke up early on the cloudy Sunday morning to participate inan HT and India City Walks initia-tive, “Power Break — A Walk inthe Rain — Decoding Hauz Khas”.

The two-hour heritage walkbegan at 8am on Sunday with cor-porates and their families eager toexplore Delhi’s rich heritage.

Naveen Jain, president, DuetHotels has been a resident of Delhiall his life, but this was the firsttime he was coming to the monu-ment complex. “I am very happy that through HT and India CityWalks, I have had an educationalSunday morning,” Naveen said.

The walk was led by NidhiBansal, co-founder of India CityWalks. She was accompanied byprofessor Najaf Haider who teacheshistory at JNU. Both familiarisedthe group with the local history bynarrating stories and local mythsassociated with each building.

The walk began from The Project At Park Balluchi in DeerPark and proceeded towardsMunda Gumbad, the headless tomb. After strolling around the lake, thegroup went ahead to explore themadrasa and tomb structure.

“I came here about 15 years ago with friends, but this time it’s a new experience,” S Nagarajan, manag-ing director of Mother Dairy, said.

“I think this is a great platform for people to interact, destress anddiscover the past,” he added.

After a long walk in and aroundthe complex on the pleasant morn-ing, the group headed back to The Project for a replenishing breakfast.

Mayank Ashar, MD and CEOCairn India, said, “Through thiswalk, I have developed a deeperunderstanding. I think it is the bestway to learn about our past”.

Highlighting the need for cor-porates to step out of their offices, Sanjay Chadha, Partner, GlobalHospitality said, “There is a bigneed for CEOs and managers tostep out of the office and wanderin the city. This is very rejuvenatingand is a brilliant start for my day”.

On the motive behind the initia-tive, Nidhi Bansal said, “The focus

of our tours is to combine placesof interest, insights into the city’s myths and legends. There is nomore inspiring way to experiencesome of the most captivating areasof a city than taking a walk.”

JS Chadha, hospitality partnersfor the event said, “We are humbledand excited to offer our hospitalityfor “The Power Break”. The Projectat Park Balluchi is delighted to seea confluence of great minds overgood food and service.”

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■ (Clockwise from top) Business leaders gathered at the Deer Park onSunday morning to participate in the HT and India City Walks initiative, Power Break — A Walk in the Rain — Decoding Hauz Khas; Jaspal Singh Chadha (blue turban), owner of The Project atPark Balluchi; Mayank Ashar, MD and CEO Cairn India; NidhiBansal, co-founder of India City Walks; S Nagarajan, MD andCEO of Mother Dairy. S.BURMAULA/HT PHOTOS

HAUZ KHAS■ The second Khilji ruler,

Alauddin, founded the city ofSiri in the 14th century where his armies met Mongols.Outside the walls of Siri, hebuilt a large hauz (tank) to supply water to the new city. Firoz Shah Tughlaq restored it.

MADRASA■ When Tughlaq restored Hauz

Khas, he also built theMadrasa-e-Firoz Shahi or theCollege of Firoz Shah.

FIROZ SHAH’S TOMB■ Though Tughlaq died in

AD1388, he built his owntomb at the same time as themadrasa, in the 1350s.

DEER PARK■ The place is popular for walk-

ing, jogging, and outings.

■ A juice-only diet may bevery unhealthy to subsist on.

HT Correspondent■ htreporters@hindustantimes.com

NEW DELHI: A 22-year-old man wasstabbed to death by three bike-borne assailants on Saturday evening following an argumentin northeast Delhi’s Jyoti Nagar.

The crime occurred around6.30pm in a crowded market but nobody came forward to help thevictim. After stabbing the vic-tim, the assailants fled on theirmotorcycle.

The deceased, identified asSalman Khan, was visitinghis relatives in Jyoti Nagar onSaturday. In the evening, Salmanstepped out with his friends. “Hewas standing near a two-wheeler

when three men on a motorcycle arrived. While parking the bike,they hit Salman on his leg andhis bike. When he protested,the three entered into an argu-ment with Salman, which soonturned into an ugly fight,” a police officer said.

Within minutes, one of thethree men took out a knifeand stabbed Samlan twice. AsSalman fell on the road andbegan screaming for help, theattackers fled on their motor-cycles. Salman’s friend imme-diately informed his family members and the police aboutthe crime.

“He was immediately rushedto Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital

where he succumbed to inju-ries,” the officer added.

Salman lived with his parentsand five siblings in Zakir Nagarin south Delhi’s Jamia Nagar.Salman’s father Naiullah Khanruns a canteen at a local engi-neering college. Salman and hiselder brother Aamir, 24, helpedtheir father at the canteen, thepolice said.

Police have registered a caseof murder and are looking forthe suspects whose identitieshave not been established,sources said. Investigatorswere also looking for clues fromCCTV footage and by speakingto eyewitnesses to ascertain theidentity of the assailants.

22-yr-old killed by three men in busy market as people look on

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