Saturday, 16 Nov, 2024

Lifestyle

4 Winter allergy triggers and how to avoid them

While the onset of freezing temperatures brings an end to seasonal pollen allergies, it doesn’t mean that your environment is free of allergens.Huffingtonpost.com shares a list of a few common triggers that can contribute to those unwanted allergens:* Dust and dust mites– What:

Top hair care tips with ayurveda

Today, people are aware of the deadly side effects of allopathic drugs, and are turning towards Ayurveda. Ayurveda not only provides long term solutions but also prevents recurrence of the disease. Here, we focus on the Ayurvedic treatment of hair problems.Hair is a filamentous

Peanuts for weight loss

A lot has been said about the efficacy of nuts in the losing weight. Almonds, walnuts, pecans and pistachios top nutritionists’ recommendations as healthy weight loss snacks.For the common man, peanuts are the most affordable nut and a healthy weight loss option too.The season for

How to burn calories by Power Walking

You have been walking for years, but chances are, you haven’t been utilising all of your muscles. Power walking, also known as speed walking, is a cross between regular walking and jogging. An extreme form of power walking—also called race walking—involves rigorous rules and

Weekly Beauty Tip

DHAKA: This week’s beauty tip is on ‘Zendaya Coleman’s Undone Waves’. Take your makeup box and try… Zendaya Coleman’s Undone Waves Who: Zendaya Coleman The Expert: Celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims The Look: Soft, beachy waves with volume up top The Tip: Start off by

Sleep Disorders in Elderly

Sleep is a barometer of good health in the elderly. Sleep problems in the elderly are controlled by various external and internal factors. "Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together"  - Thomas Decker, English dramatist (1572-1632) As we grow old a number of

Hair Split Ends

Split ends also known as trichoptilosis, is a common problem in many people. Split ends occur at the tip of the hair, in which the hair splits into two or more strands The reason for hair split ends is due to excessive exposure to heat, lack of nourishment, bleaches and hair dyes, blow

Dark Circles

Dark circles are common and almost everyone has these bluish grey shadows under their eyes at some point. They are a sign of fatigue due to lack of sleep, or stress, or illness. At times they are inherited and these don’t clear up, but you can definitely lighten them. The skin becomes

Top 5 Tricks to Shed Off Weight Naturally

Losing weight has been a constant battle for a lot of people especially those who are doing it for the wrong reason. Keeping the motivation and sustaining the drive may sometimes be harder than the process of losing weight itself. Sometimes the best way is to be realistic of your

How to Look Fresh after the Gym

You may be working it while you’re working out, but you should also manage to look fresh after the gym. Many women have trouble with getting their groove back after a sweaty session. Gym sessions are squeezed in between hectic schedules, giving very little room to freshen up after

10 Surprising Uses of Lip Balm You Should Know

We all know that lip balm is best use when the weather begins to get cold and skin starts to dry out. But did you know that you can use it for other things as well? Below are the 10 genius ways to use lip balm other than on your lips.1. Tame those flyawaysYour hair never gives you

Why you need friends outside your relationship

While having a girlfriend is great, you also need friends outside your relationship. Here's why...Most of us satisfied within our relationships and since then meaning of a modern relationship has changed with it no more being just a boyfriend, but also the best friend, most people tend

Try these healthy, winter delights

It's that time of the year when the fruit and vegetable markets are awash with the best seasonal produce.Says city-based dietitian Priya Karkera, "Not only dark red carrots, but orange squash, spinach, leafy greens, turnips, fresh peas and more are all available and taste excellent at

Behavioral norms at office boosts productivity

Imposing behavioural rules in a mixed-sex office boosts productivity, says a new research, suggesting that such norms actually reduce uncertainty in relationships between men and women employees and make them more creative.Women at such workplaces are also more confident about

Anti-ageing skincare

Studies have showed that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and indoor tanning damages the DNA in our skin cells and it also leads to premature skin aging in the form of wrinkles and sun spots.Dermatologist Bethanee J. Schlosser said that its possible to have vibrant

Olive oil, a healthier option for deep-frying

Love fried food? Try olive oil as it withstands the heat of the fryer or pan better than several other seed oils to yield healthier food.The researchers deep- and pan-fried raw potato pieces in four different refined oils – olive, corn, soybean and sunflower – and reused the oil

6 Tips for healthy grocery shopping

The grocery store can be a tricky place and even the most knowledgeable shoppers can end up putting mistakes in their cart. But with a few tricks up your sleeve, it’s not all that tough to make smart decisions at the store.A group of nutrition experts shared tips for making healthy

Wonderful Benefits of Green Tea on Skin

Green tea is full of anti-oxidants and if you are interested in beautiful skin, you simply cannot ignore the green tea benefits for skin. This type of tea is a light green drink that originated from China and derived by boiling green tea leaves in distilled water.Numerous researchers

Easy Steps On How to Use Egg for Hair Growth

Using egg for conditioning your hair enhances hair growth because of the protein present in eggs. Hair is composed of 70 percent keratin protein, so egg protein helps rebuild damaged hair by filling in weakened spots along the hair strand, which temporarily strengthens the hair.The

Beat Those Acne in 5 Easy Steps!

Are you suffering from acne break-out? Are you sick of spending your money on those acne creams and treatments? Then read on and find out the five natural ways to beat those acne away!1. Much More Water.You might be rushing to the ladies’ room already with your current water