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 […]
Chocolate has always made the female gender happy. It is a symbol of love, happiness and self-indulgence and hence is called a girl’s best friend. Interestingly, the world has now discovered that not only does chocolate keep your taste buds happy, it is good for your skin too. Chocolate comes from cocoa and is packed […]
No one is alien to acne and pimples. They are the painful bumps that can appear on your face, chest, back and around the jawline and neck area. They start with the onset of puberty and are expected to subside on their own in a few years. However, for few, they may last for many […]
The anatomy of our body is a miracle of the nature. Proteins are very important parts of our body cells. Proteins contribute to the structure of our body cells and perform various functions like carrying oxygen to different parts of our body, carrying information from one part of our body to another, creating our immune […]