Oil massages are an interesting part of our Indian culture. They developed during the time when the Ayurvedic way of treatment was evolving. It is believed in Ayurveda that regular massage, using the right oils and the right techniques, can help achieve good health and longevity. In recent times, various types of massage techniques such […]
Hair serum is a new-gen hair care product. It was initially launched to manage the frizz and help keep the hair untangled. The Indian consumer scene has a substantial number of players now. When you pay attention to the back labels, most of the products contain silicone-based ingredients. The rest of the ingredients are usually […]
What is Apple Cider Vinegar? Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a juice extracted from fermented apples. Acetic acid is produced in the fermentation process and the resulting liquid is called vinegar. A beneficial bacterial culture called ‘the mother’ is added during the fermentation process. ‘The mother’ contains enzymes, gut-friendly bacteria and proteins, which help in […]
Sesame oil, also known as ‘til’ or ‘gingelly oil’, is derived from sesame seeds and is an edible vegetable oil. According to Charaka, the ancient Indian Ayurvedic scholar, sesame oil is the best oil and is used in several Ayurvedic preparations. Modern scientific research has confirmed that sesame oil has many benefits because of its […]
Monsoon showers bring a lot of joy as they give us a break from the summer heat. All living beings, including humans, animals and plants feel relieved after bearing the torturous heat for two to three months. Taking all the energy from the sun during summer, the soil is ready to transfer the energy to […]
It might be a fact that some people are benefited by their genes – they inherit good looks and look beautiful effortlessly. However, the onus to maintain the looks and health that nature has bestowed upon them lies with them. It is also true that even if you are not genetically bestowed with such qualities, […]
Many people are confused between vegetarian and vegan diets and use the words interchangeably. However, these two diets are different in some aspects. Vegetarianism promotes plant-based food but does not restrict dairy products and in some cases eggs too, e.g. cakes and cheese would do just fine. The vegan school of thought extends vegetarianism to […]
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 […]