These days, any TV channel we switch on to, or any newspaper we read, we find news blaring from all the sides regarding overuse of plastics, and how our earth will be entirely covered with plastic pretty soon if we don’t mend our ways. So what’s this noise all about. Around 2 million single-use plastic …
Dieting is the act of restricting oneself to small amounts of food or special kinds of food in order to lose weight or to prevent/treat diseases such as diabetes. There are some diets which are characterised by highly restrictive food choices. Over the decades, several fad diets, such as the Atkins diet and the South …
Popular since 1550 B.C. as a powerful antidote to several poisons, activated charcoal is a magic product with many uses. Before we go into the details and discuss how it is used, let us learn more about activated charcoal first. What is activated charcoal? Well, the first thing to remember is that activated charcoal is …
There is a school of thought which believes that our mouths store a lot of the bodily toxins. The belief is that these toxins can be washed away with the help of plant-based oils. The practice of holding certain oils and swishing them in the mouth for long-periods is called Oil Pulling. It is believed …
An oil that causes weight loss? It sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? A lesser known fact, but it is true that coconut oil aids in weight loss. Though it is not used much in cooking due to the flavour and aroma that it brings along, the oil has been used in Ayurveda for many …
A healthy hair generally reflects a healthy body as healthy hair is all about how one takes care of it and what one eats. The general idea is that a healthy scalp, frizz-free and bouncy hair can be yours if you take proper nutrition. Consumption of adequate quantities of whole grains, vegetables, and low-fat dairy …
Thick, lustrous and bouncy hair is a sign of beauty and youth as perceived by society. Naturally, it is not a surprise that most people care a lot about how their hair looks. Any hair-related problems lead to a lot of anxiety and people start spending a whole lot of money on expensive shampoos and …
Hair coloring has been around for ages. Our predecessors used natural colors and dyes made from leaves, flowers, fruits, and stems. The most commonly used is one made from leaves namely, henna. The current contemporary hair colors are most of the times chemically created. While they are easy and quick to use, they slowly do …
Teenage is a very lovely phase of life, where you want to explore some things that adults do. Applying makeup is one of those. Many teenage girls take a fancy on their mother’s makeup kit. Fearing negation, they try to apply makeup secretly. In doing so, they forget to understand the basics of good makeup. …
Essential Oils for Menstrual Problems For ages, people have been using essential oils to treat a wide range of medical conditions. There is a strong belief in the curative effects of essential oils in many cultures. Although aromatherapy has been accepted and supported by medical research, there have been very few evidence-based studies which support …
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