Sari – the versatile garment

The sari has been around for more than 5000 years and is undoubtedly the most popular Indian garment even today. Though women from other countries have almost given up wearing their traditional costumes, it is heartening to see that most Indian women are still sticking on to costumes like saree and salwar kameez.

There is no dress which can beat the versatility of the saree. It is an asset that we inherit. Once bought, it will not go out of fashion. No danger of your not fitting into it, as it is the saree that always fits around you. Only action needed is to have a new blouse stitched, which is again an uncomplicated affair.

What makes the sari so elegant and positively ravishing to the eye? With sari you do not have to watch the shapeliness of your legs or be bothered about a little extra flesh around your girth. Thin women can be made to look plumper by wearing a thick saree or a starched cotton saree and as for overweight women, the sari can cover up ugly bulges at the midriff and thin chiffon or silk saris can make them look considerably slim. And, if you are endowed with an hour-glass figure – there is no dress that would complement you more.

The saree does have its drawbacks with the pallu slipping and hassles of pleats in front. So many working women have switched on to salwar kameezes, skirts and blouses, jeans etc. But it is an undeniable fact that for formal occasions, festivities and religious ceremonies and weddings, saris are indispensable and have no substitute.

But do we really make the best use of a saree? Why do some women look sloppy even when their sarees are picked up from the best boutiques? Why do some people look so ill at ease in this outfit? Perfecting the art of wearing a saree is an art. It should be worn carefully to look charming.Check this for pictorial illustrations on how to drape a saree along with a wealth of information about sarees.

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Highly Effective Indian Home remedies For Delayed Periods

Delayed periods or Irregular menstrual periods have become very common these days for a lot of women in their reproductive age and they suffer great agonies when their period does not come on time. A delay of 4-5 days may be fine but if it exceeds 8 days, then it's certainly a cause for concern. In this post, I'll be sharing highly effective Indian home remedies for your delayed periods . I'd been a long sufferer of irregular periods during my teenage to early twenties. I've tried most of the recipes here, along with Kapalabhati pranayama, yoga poses, mudras and other lifestyle habits. Now my periods are extremely regular like clockwork; not a day less or more than 28. When I look back, I'm surprised how I managed those years of anxiety and fear about my late periods.

The ache of acne (pimples)

Acne is often the bane of a pretty face. It is painful more emotionally than physically, for the scar that it leaves behind can last for a lifetime, adding to one’s miserable look & feeling. No doubt many expensive skin care clinics have mushroomed in ever nook & corner, offering to clear all the scars & blemishes on the face, but they are very expensive & charge exorbitant price for each sitting; not everyone can afford them. So why not try out this simple skin care regimen to minimize the damage caused by acne & as far as possible prevent its eruption.

Aspirin for acne-prone skin

Aspirin has been around for a long time and its health benefits are wide and varied. Aspirin , or acetylsalicylic acid is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains , as an antipyretic to reduce fever , and as an anti-inflammatory medication. Aspirin's greatest benefit is reducing cardiovascular events including heart attacks and strokes. According to the American Heart Assoc. virtually all women are at risk of heart disease and doctors should more strongly consider prescribing a daily aspirin for their female patients. There is growing evidence to suggest regular aspirin use may reduce cancer and dementia as well. Investigators from the Women's Health Study have reported important new findings demonstrating that aspirin reduces the risk of a first stroke in women. When given to someone immediately after a heart attack, aspirin decreases death by 25%.