It’s here. The season of long school vacations and mangoes is upon us. It is also the season of “chubti jalti garmi” and a number of irritating skin problems. No amount of prickly heat powder is enough to take care of your skin...
By now most of you know that I love skincare products. I can never have enough and I end up buying different brands and kinds of products. Also, I have seen my skin changing significantly over the years. It used to be really...
Stress is an inevitable part of our busy modern lives. I don’t think anyone, male or female, can honestly say that they lead completely stress free lives. While some amount of day-to-day stress is inevitable and we can deal with it, long-term chronic...
Holi is a fun festival isn’t it? All the colours, music and dancing make for a wonderful time. Of course, the aftermath of Holi, with colour sticking to your hair and skin, isn’t all that great. But, if you take good care to...
“The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!” -Anne Frank
This has to be one of my most favourite quotes. Isn’t this so true of...
Collagen is a form of protein that is found in abundance in our bones, ligaments, muscles, cartilage, skin cells, body organs and even our nails and hair. It holds the body together, forming a kind of scaffolding, if you will, that connects bones, muscles...
Unless you have been living under a rock you must have heard of juice cleanses, juice detox and even juice fasting. The latest craze in the world of wellness, these have people swearing by their efficacy. Are these merely hype or do they...
When the mercury dips so does the moisture in our skin. We normally blame the harsh winds and low temperature for our dry skin, and to some extent these are responsible. The truth is, indoor heating systems, hot showers, and reduced water intake...
How many of you grew up drinking 2 big glasses of cow’s milk every day? I know I sure did, though I hated the taste of milk. My mother believed it was the best source of calcium so I had no choice but...
I love coffee. There is nothing better than the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting through the house, especially during cold winter mornings. It gives me that much needed energy boost early in the day. I love it so much that sometimes I...