However, very often, yoga is only partially understood as being limited to asanas (yoga poses). As such, its benefits are only perceived to be at the body level and we fail to realise the immense benefits yoga offers in uniting the body, mind and soul. When you are in harmony, the journey

Short, thick, soft, wavy, curly, poker straight - no matter what the style or type of your hair is, there are some beauty secrets we bet you didn`t know! We reveal a few...To keep your waves bouncy: Simple, yet effective - sleep on a satin pillowcase, if you want to keep your hair from

Many people need to work with their GP to find a way of reducing their sodium intake and limiting their fluid intake. They should also try to maintain or increase body weight with high-calorie, nutrient-dense foods and food supplements. Maintain a healthy weightIt is important to

Who doesn’t remember that feeling… sitting at your school desk, a victim to the horrible habit of putting bubble gum under the table when you suddenly find it’s stuck to your skirt! Followed by vain attempts on your mum’s part to remove the gum, which by now, had become deeply

In addition to vitamins and minerals, many fruits and vegetables contain polyphenols, which protect the brain’s neurons. So let’s have a closer look as these anti-ageing foods…  Keeping your head’s neurons healthy and happyIn general, regularly eating fruit and veg has a positive

The tea plant is widely renowned for its fat-busting properties. However, in reality tea doesn’t have a magic effect on weight loss. If you examine the properties of tea closely, it doesn’t actually have an effect on fat cells or cellulite and doesn’t prevent absorption of fats

Gestational diabetes is usually diagnosed during the second or third trimester of pregnancy when the body may become resistant to the hormone insulin, which is what enables body cells to take up glucose from the blood. The resistance occurs because hormones produced by the placenta have

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Tawny Nude Lip’. Take your makeup box and try…Tawny Nude LipA nude lip has the amazing ability to stand out and blend in all at the same time, but finding your perfect hue can be tricky.Lighter colours run the risk of looking chalky, while

According to research by Jennifer Baker, of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri, while 50% of first marriages end in divorce, 67% of second marriages and 74% of third marriages end in divorce.Is this surprising?From my experience, most people who end

With the possible exception of window shopping – and, let’s face it, who can do that for any length of time – then a shopping addiction can be a very expensive habit. It can lead to all sorts of problems if it gets out of hand. But how can you turn yourself from being a shopaholic

My, how childhood has changed. Whereas most kids grew up spending time outdoors playing sports and such, today it is all about instant gratification.Drive through your neighborhood after the school day has ended. What do you see? A dearth of kids! Sure, there are some out horsing around

The sight of first gray hair can be a nightmare for many. There are several artificial ways to get rid of them, but let’s see how we can stop hair graying the natural way!Your appearance has a huge impact on your confidence level. Looking young can make you feel younger and more

A meditation teacher passionate about women projects, the chairperson of International Women’s Conference, a gifted singer and the sister of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar – Bhanumathi Narasimhan is a versatile lady wearing many hats, effortlessly. Here, she speaks about how meditation can help

An intense workout always makes you feel great. But your first thought post workout is food! A right diet, being psychologically motivated and a regular physical activity is a must in your quest to lose weight. However, you might be surprised to learn that certain combinations of foods

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The skin on your face can begin sagging for many reasons – dramatic weight loss, the lack of a skin care regimen, the simple act of gravity on your skin as you get older – but as soon as you start to think “I look old,” you know it’s time to start taking your skin’s health

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Losing weight is one of the top resolutions made each year, yet only 20 percent of people are able to achieve successful weight-loss and maintenance.Now, Jessica Bartfield, MD, internal medicine who specializes in nutrition and weight management at the Loyola Center for Metabolic Surgery

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Natural or home remedies are very popular for various illnesses.Every region has its own home remedies – some tried and tested, others mere hearsay or experimental, having come down to us over the years from our grandparents’ times.Being in India, we have alternative cures and home