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The content from Beauty and Personal grooming blog is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. The information provided here is intended for informational purpose only; it's not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice.

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.

Since I'm a fan of home-remedies / folk remedies, I've shared whatever has worked for me or for those in my close circle of friends and relatives. However, when it comes to your health and fitness, do your own research.

Consider the information on this site a useful resource, but talk with your doctor if you’re thinking of changing treatments, altering your current treatment, or doing any other medical-related stuff.

Moreover, since I also share reviews of beauty and skin care products, I'd also like to mention that these are my experiences (or experiences of my guest writers) with these products.

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.

Same holds true for homemade DIY face masks, hair packs, homemade oils, ubtans, lepas etc. that I've shared on this blog.

Even homemade or herbal beauty aids are known to cause sensitivity in some persons. So test any substance on a small area of skin for any allergies, before applying.

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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...

Simple ways of acquiring a clear & blemish free skin

It is not necessary to go to expensive beauty parlours or buy expensive creams and lotions to acquire a blemish free & clear complexion. A few homemade remedies are provided below which will serve the purpose equally well. Hope this will benefit the readers. 1. Always wash your face with mild soap so that the pores breathe fresh air. For a clear and attractive skin mix besan, turmeric (haldi), lemon and milk together. Make a paste. Apply it on the face. Let it dry. Wash with clean water. Wipe your face with a soft towel and pat it dry.

Lemon as a beauty aid

The diminutive lemon is a very versatile beauty-aid and this cheap and golden-coloured fruit has excellent properties for enhancing your looks. Simple lemon-based preparations, you can mix in your own kitchen, will surely bring a dramatic transformation in your beauty regimen.

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.