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I’m not a doctor, registered dietitian, fitness expert, folk medicine / alternative medicine practitioner or a yoga guru.

The purpose of my blog is to document whatever I've read about health and fitness and share whatever experiences I've had with health, nutrition, fitness, home-remedies, ayurveda, yoga, pranayama, acupressure, skin-care, hair-care and life in general.

And as you might know, research in health, nutrition, beauty, fitness etc. continuously evolves, and what is deemed healthy today might not be so after a few months or years. So I do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, usefulness or timeliness of any information presented on this particular blog.

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Each person's skin / hair is different; so what works for me (or my guest writers) might not work for you and you may have a different experience with that particular product.

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11 things you can do with olive oil

Besides lemon , milk , sugar , aloe , turmeric , sandalwood and honey , olive oil is another household item that has multifarious uses as a beauty aid. It is a mild, non-irritant, antibacterial oil that is rich in antioxidants; hence is ideal for the skin. Here are a few things that you could do with olive oil .

A Vibrant Collection of Holi Quotes to Celebrate Love, Joy, and Togetherness

Holi, the festival of colors, is more than just a celebration—it’s a beautiful reminder to embrace love, forgiveness, and the joy of life. Known as the "Festival of Colors," Holi marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. It’s a time when people come together to forget their differences, play with colors, and celebrate the beauty of life. Here’s a collection of heartfelt Holi quotes, along with insights into the festival’s significance and tips to make your celebration even more special. The Significance of Holi Holi is deeply rooted in Indian culture and mythology. It is celebrated to honor the divine love of Lord Krishna and Radha, as well as the victory of Lord Vishnu’s devotee Prahlad over the demoness Holika. The festival is a symbol of unity, joy, and the renewal of relationships. "Dipped in hues of love, trust, and joy, Holi arrives to paint our lives with the colors of togetherness. Let’s celebrate the beauty of relationships and the spirit ...

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.

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%.

Kapalabhati Pranayam for wrinkle-free, radiant complexion

Did you know that Kapalabhati Pranayam / kriya can also be used to enhance your beauty and ward off skin aging? Done the right way, Kapalabhati Pranayam can be used as a beauty aid - it can give you a wrinkle-free, luminous forehead and radiant complexion. Kapalabhati For Beauty ‘Kapalabhati’ Pranayam breathing exercise is an excellent way of maintaining good health and fighting diseases. ‘Kapala’ means ‘skull’ (and ‘forehead’ also) and ‘bhati’ means ‘shining’. By doing kapalabhati, the ‘nadis’(nerves) of the brain get good exercise. This is achieved by exercising the diaphragm. There will be a glow on the forehead. After the age of 25, the tell-tale signs of ageing start making their appearance in the form of fine lines on the forehead. A regular practice of Kapalabhati for 10-15 minutes everyday will give you a tight forehead sans wrinkles for many years to come. Avoid Botox, try Kapalabhati Why resort to Botox and other expensive chemical or surgica...