3 Superfoods That Prevent Hair Loss
Hair loss? And nothing works. This may be why… According to ayurveda one of the reasons of hair loss is overactive pitta dosha. Generally, that means there is too much heat in the body. In fact the word pitta is derived from the sanskrit word tapa, which means to heat. Pitta governs our metabolism and […]
Continue readingDoes Head Massage Cause Hair Loss?
The answer is both ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ But before we delve further, lets look at the hair growth cycle. Growing Phase (2 to 7 years) → Resting Phase (6 months) → Hair Falls Out → A New Hair Grows In Its Place Scalp hair grows for about 2 to 7 years, then it goes into resting phase and […]
Continue readingHomemade Egg Shampoo: Cleans and Strengthens Your Hair
As a child, I was fascinated by Halo Egg Shampoo advert, in which a lady in a yellow dress would flaunt her black, shiny and bouncy hair. The promise of egg protein was hard to forget. Although, I can’t remember if we ever bought it. The egg is a very good hair cleanser. Hard […]
Continue readingHow to make a leave-in conditioner: Smooth, Detangle & Shine
Is your hair dry, coarse, frizzy, tangled or unruly? In healthy conditions, hair’s moisture content is about 10 to 12% moisture. People with dry, coarse hair find it difficult to retain moisture into their hair. When the hair dries, it all evaporates out, leaving the hair in a dry, tangled mess. This all-natural, handmade […]
Continue readingWhy Coconut Oil May Not Work For Every Hair Type
Coconut oil is fab. But why the obsession. It’s touted as ‘the’ natural beauty aid for every hair or skin type. Coconut oil or for that matter any ‘one’ oil is not going to work for everyone. Why Coconut oil May Not Work For Every Hair Type Coconut oil can penetrate inside the hair […]
Continue readingYoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep): A Meditation Practice for Deep Sleep & Healing
What matters is to live in the present, live now, for every moment is now. It is your thoughts and acts of the moment that create your future. ~ Sai Baba We have forgotten to use our body’s innate wisdom to heal us. Even for a simple headache we straight away reach for a pain-killer. […]
Continue reading5 Ways To Get Rid Of Dandruff Permanently
Are you suffering from itchy flaky scalp? And all your efforts to get clean and clear scalp have gone in vain. No shampoo, hair masks or home remedies worked so far. Apparently, half of the world’s population will develop dandruff at some point in their lives. So you are not alone. I too have […]
Continue readingWhy is it Good to Eat a High Protein Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so make time for it and you will function more efficiently throughout the day. My beautiful, traditional mother took a lot of effort to feed the family hot, fresh and highly nutritious breakfast. We were served home-cooked beans with yoghurt (also homemade) and wholegrain roti […]
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