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Your Guide to Radiant Skin: 3 Expert Ayurvedic Tips

December 13, 2016 Srijita3, Ayurvedic, expert, guide, Radiant, skin, Tips:, to, Your

It is an inherent need and desire to look good and feel wonderful. However, daily stress, pollution and the natural ageing process can take a heavy toll on our hair and skin. Across the world, we are witnessing a return to natural, organic solutions for our hair and skin care woes as we genuinely crave to reduce the chemicals we have to use. Ayurveda, the ancient practice of elements which restore balance to our body, is more than just lip service and has a well thought through approach to natural…

Types of Dandruff: Things to Keep in Mind Before Buying an Anti-Dandruff Product

December 13, 2016 Srijitaan, Anti-Dandruff, Before, Buying, dandruff, In, Keep, mind, of, Product, Things, to, types

Hush yourself and look away from that swanky black shirt or your stunning little black dress as dandruff can get ruthless. The little white flakes can wreak havoc, putting you in an embarrassing situation in a social gathering. And besides depriving you of an exciting wardrobe, dandruff can cause itchy scalp, making it hard for you to manage on a day-to-day basis.Dandruff is often attributed to poor hygiene and/or improper diet. In most cases it results from the flaking of scalp triggered due to dryness. Dietary nourishment as well as…

Men’s Skin: 5 Face Care Tips to Prevent Acne and Blemishes

December 13, 2016 Srijita5%;, acne, and, Blemishes, Care, Face, men's, Prevent, skin, Tips:, to

When we talk about skin and beauty, unknowingly or so, we always refer to women, side-lining the men. In the polluted urban cities that we live in, skin care is imperative to both men and women. In fact, men have thicker skin as compared to women, with larger pores that become a magnet for all kinds of dirt and debris if proper care is not taken. At the same time, men’s facial skin experiences the trauma of shaving every day, and this makes their skin more vulnerable to irritation. The…

Guava Leaves for Hair Growth: How to Use This Ancient Beauty Remedy

December 13, 2016 SrijitaAncient, beauty, for, Growth, Guava, hair, How, leaves, remedy, This, to, Use

Winter mornings are beautiful; the dewy grass, foggy sky and piping hot masala chai. But as much as I love the season, I dread it for the beauty woes it brings along with it, particularly hair fall. It’s hard to put in words my struggle with hair fall over the years. From undergoing various salon treatments to using expensive hair products claiming to bring respite, I have tried it all. Yet none of them have brought me any luck. And just when I was giving up, I discovered a miraculous…

7 Reasons to Drink Aloe Vera Juice Everyday

December 11, 2016 Srijita7, Aloe, Drink, Everyday, Juice:, reasons, to, Vera

Some of the most prized ingredients in the world of Ayurveda are commonly available around us. They can be lurking somewhere in the kitchen or quietly growing in a neighbour’s herb garden. One such example is aloe vera. Ghritkumari, as known in Hindi, it is capable of curing a range of ailments with its numerous health benefiting properties. Aloe vera juice has traditionally been a part of many Ayurvedic preparations, medicines and tonics. “It provides complete nourishment to the body,” shares Dr. Ashutosh Gautam, Clinical Operations and Coordination Manager, Baidyanath.…

Is It Possible to Be Too Flexible?

December 10, 2016 Srijitabe, flexible, Is, It, possible, to, Too

Can you actually be too flexible? It depends. Some people are just naturally bendier than others. Flexibility, in general, comes down to the range of motion of your joints and the elasticity of your muscles and connective tissues. Your muscles and some connective tissues are malleable and can lengthen and become more flexible if you stretch regularly. So it’s not necessarily a bad thing to be, say, a yogi who is becoming more lithe, if you’ve been working at your flexibility safely. On the other hand, joints are stabilized by…