Do you live in a crowded city? Then some time out in woods or parks is a blessing. The air is fresher, unpolluted and full of oxygen from all those trees. Spending even a few minutes can feel like a rejuvenative therapy for your entire being. And if you are looking for potent therapy for […]
Continue readingWhich moves faster: a tennis ball or badminton shuttle? The correct answer is…. the badminton shuttle. It moves at a lightning speed of 300 km per hour. And it’s not just faster than the tennis ball, but the lowly shuttlecock is the fastest moving object in sport. To the surprise of many, badminton beats all […]
Continue readingPeppermint is one of those herbs that everyone knows of. But do you also know how it can benefit your hair and boost hair growth? Well, read on about the cool minty tonic. Peppermint plant grows without much effort. If you water it enough, it grows and grows and takes over the neighbouring plants. And […]
Continue readingThere are many good essential oils for hair: lavender, cedarwood and peppermint. And then there’s rosemary essential oil. Is it the best oil of all? Well, I don’t like to put ‘the best tag’ on it or for that matter on any oil, shampoo or things in general. But rosemary oil certainly is a big […]
Continue readingLavender is good for scalp health, and that is one way it strengthens your hair. But there’s so much more lavender can offer your hair. Let us talk about lavender and then see its benefits for hair growth. The word ‘lavender’ sparks many of our senses. The first is visual. The colour lavender is soothing to […]
Continue readingWhat happens when you peel an orange? You get the refreshing, orangey scent. And what about when you drive past the lavender farm, you can smell the heavenly floral scent for miles…. If you or your neighbour is mowing the lawn, you get the scent of ‘fresh cut grass’. The thing is all […]
Continue readingAshwagandha is an ayurvedic herb well-known for its anti-aging and stress relieving qualities. Since time immemorial, Indian medicine has used various parts of ashwagandha: roots, leaves, berries to increase energy, vitality and overall health. Ashwagandha literally means ‘horse’s smell’ in Sanskrit (Ashwa – horse and gandha means smell). But the term refers not just to […]
Continue readingGreen tea is a fantastic natural home remedy to reduce shedding, strengthen hair and add luster and shine. Let’s get to know green tea more. Some time ago, my parents visited Darjeeling, a town in the Himalayan foothills. If you are a tea drinker, you would know Darjeeling is famous for its tea plantation. The […]
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