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Summers can be harsh: Here are a few Summer skincare tips

Summers can be harsh: Here are a few Summer skincare tips

Cosmetologist, aromatherapist, and founder of skin and hair care brand-Inatur, Pooja Nagdev, shares five crucial tips to make your skin feel smooth, soft, and radiant: Have a good cleansing routine Given the pollution and change in weather, cleansing once a day is not enough. It is time to make the cleansing routine more robust. Make sure you cleanse your face at least twice a day. You can also make  DIY cleansers such as avocado paste — take a ripe avocado, mash it to make a paste, and use it as a mask or cleanser. Also, always read the ingredients in a…
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Nutritionist explains some of the commons causes of hair loss

Nutritionist explains some of the commons causes of hair loss

Nutritionist Kinita Kadakia Patel recently shared some of the commons causes of hair loss in an Instagram video. Common causes for hair loss *Having low calorie or low protein diet*Crash dieting*Lost too much weight too soon*Deficiency in zinc, vitamin B12 and iron The nutritionist also suggested some simple ways to prevent hair loss. Take a look: *Get your protein corrected: Protein is very important for hair. It is made of keratin, which requires biotin, an important amino acid.*Get tested for zinc, folic, and vitamin deficiency*If you continue to experience hair loss post a nutrition programme, consult your nutritionist, Kinita advised.
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Ayurvedic practitioner explains the differences between Ghee and Butter

Ayurvedic practitioner explains the differences between Ghee and Butter

Many people think that ghee and butter are the same, but it must be noted that there are certain differences between the two. It is essential to know about these differences as they concern your intake along with your nutrition profile. Taking to Instagram, ayurvedic practitioner Dr Aiswarya Santhosh explained the same. According to the practitioner, butter help relieves emaciating diseases, cough, and haemorrhoids, and improves complexion, strength, and digestive power. “Fresh butter is an aphrodisiac,” she said. What are the benefits of ghee? “Ghee improves intellect, memory, digestion, metabolism, immunity, longevity, vision, virility. It’s the best among all exogenous…
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On World Hypertension Day, here’s how you should approach the disorder

On World Hypertension Day, here’s how you should approach the disorder

On World Hypertension Day today, we need to understand this condition, which can cause a range of other health problems such as stroke, vision loss, dementia, heart attacks and chronic kidney disease. According to Dr Samanjoy Mukherjee, consultant, senior interventional cardiologist, cardiac science at HCMCT Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, New Delhi, another name for hypertension is high blood pressure. He adds, “A lot of people who suffer from hypertension are not aware they have it, as there can be no symptoms. Often, people only find out after suffering a heart attack or stroke.” Risk factors * Age: With age, the risk of hypertension increases.…
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Food tips: Here’s a list of foods that releases Endorphin to make you happy

Food tips: Here’s a list of foods that releases Endorphin to make you happy

Our mood and food share an extremely intimate correlation between them, said Eshanka Wahi, wellness advocate and founder of Eat Clean with Eshanka. She added that while many people think serotonin, the hormone that helps stabilises one’s mood, sleep, feelings, is created in our brain, “90 per cent of it is produced in the gut and then transmitted to our brain through neurotransmitters, which results in stabilizing our mood.” She added “Hence, increasing the intake of foods that induce serotonin production can effectively help in lifting our mood. The key to combining mood maintenance with good nutrition is eating enough of the…
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Here are three simple asanas for all the moms shared by  Malaika Arora

Here are three simple asanas for all the moms shared by Malaika Arora

Mothers selflessly take care of their families and play an essential role in every household. But it is extremely important for them to take out time for themselves on an everyday basis and practise yoga, which helps in keeping one fit and healthy. To motivate you a bit more, we have actor and fitness aficionado Malaika Arora sharing three yoga asanas that are perfect for inducing relaxation while improving bodily strength with regular practice. “Every single day should be celebrated as Mother’s Day for the unconditional feelings they express no matter what day it is, how her day is or what the circumstances are.…
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Here is how Glycerin can provide the right conditioning for your skin

Here is how Glycerin can provide the right conditioning for your skin

Skincare is easier said than done. To see results, one needs to be consistent with their efforts and also be extremely patient. However, getting good skin is not synonymous with using expensive skincare or cosmetic products. One of the “undervalued” skincare ingredients is glycerine, according to dermatologist Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta. She recently took to Instagram to share more details about the ingredient and how it provides the right conditioning for your skin. “It can be plant-derived, fermented from sugars, or made synthetically. It’s a clear, almost odourless ingredient that is present in serums, moisturisers, and even cleansers,” she wrote. Take a…
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Revised Covid guidelines: What type of Masks to wear and how to stay protected

Revised Covid guidelines: What type of Masks to wear and how to stay protected

Amid the raging second wave, health experts have issued revised COVID-19 guidelines for better safety. It is now recommended to practise double masking instead of wearing a cloth mask, which experts have found to not be as effective. That can be difficult for people with certain types of facial hair like beard whose masks may not fit well because of it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suggested shaving or trimming of beards close to the face, to ensure a better fit and to keep you safe. CDC has also laid down some other guidelines on the type of mask you…
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Vi offers the best 4G experience

Vi offers the best 4G experience

As per the Opensignal Network Experience Report, September 2020, Vi offers the fastest 4G Download-Upload speeds and best Video experience in Guwahati. The report also ranks Vi as the best 4G network in India, in terms of Download and Upload speeds, Games experience, Voice experience as well as a Video experience. In Guwahati, Vi continues to offer the fastest Download (10.3 Mbps) /Upload (6.1 Mbps) speeds, as well as best video experience (60.4 points) for the second consecutive quarter. Vi has also ranked highest in offering best Games (56.5 points) and voice (76.8 points) experiences. The Opensignal Report for September…
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Skechers launches ‘Go Like Never Before’

Skechers launches ‘Go Like Never Before’

Skechers, the global sports and lifestyle brand based in California, is launching a new campaign featuring Gully Boy actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, who will be the first Indian brand ambassador for Skechers. The ‘Go Like Never Before’ campaign featuring Chaturvedi will be exclusive to the India market and emphasizes the importance of running as a sport to remain fit and encourages people to stay active in their day-to-day routine. The campaign video features newly launched performance footwear styles from the Skechers GO RUN series. It is the lightest and most resilient midsole foam that Skechers Performance has offered to date and…
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