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Why Soak Beans and Lentils Before Cooking?
Beans and lentils are nutritional powerhouses. They are delicious to eat, but they have a bad reputation of being gaseous and hard-to-digest. The root cause lies in their outer covering, which contain anti-nutrients (compounds that can interfere with digestion and absorption of nutrients) such as lectins and phytic acids. These anti-nutrients are actually natural phytonutrients […]
Continue readingBlack Sesame Seeds: A Natural Remedy for Grey Hair + 10 Amazing Health Benefits
Many of us are looking for a magic pill to darken grey hair. And may be it does exists. I was recently reading ‘The Complete Book Of Ayurvedic Home Remedies’ by Dr Vasant Lad and in that he stresses about eating sesame seeds for healthy hair. Ayurveda believes that the health of the bones, […]
Continue reading6 Hair Enemies
Harsh natural conditions can cause physical changes in hair, affecting the quality and strength of the hair. No matter what the environment throws at you, proper maintenance is the key to keep your hair in top condition. Here are 6 Hair Enemies you should shield your hair from.. 1. Hot sun The sun is life […]
Continue reading4 Natural Remedies to Treat Head Lice
I am scratching my head while I write this post. No, I don’t have head lice dwelling on my head. It’s just the thought of these crawly little bugs that’s making me scratch. Lice live on human head, feeding on blood they suck from the scalp. They are so tiny and fast that it’s difficult […]
Continue reading7 Ways to Beat the Winter Hair Blues
Is winter being harsh on your hair? Constant changes in temperature from the cold outdoors to warm indoors can leave your hair dry, frizzy and prone to damage. Also, the lack of moisture in the air may aggravate flaking and itching of the scalp. But, do not fret, you and your hair can […]
Continue readingHow I Protect My Hair from London’s Hard Water
I moved to London about 5 years back. When I first sipped its water I absolutely abhorred the taste. Till then I didn’t know or rather didn’t care for different water qualities – hard and soft. Someone suggested that I buy a filter jug to solve the taste issue. And I did. The water […]
Continue reading8 Ways to Save your Hair from Hard Water
Do you live in a hard-water area? Is your hair giving you daily grief? No amount of conditioners or styling sprays can rescue you, as the root of the problem lies in your tap water. I recently visited Amsterdam. This was my second visit, and my love for the city is getting bigger […]
Continue readingBer or Bor Fruit is Lethal for Dandruff and Great for your Skin
Eating local and eating fresh cannot be emphasized enough for its nutritional benefits. Ber is one such fruit which is found in abundance in the Indian subcontinent. I have fond memories of this sweet and sour fruit. As children, me and my sister used to purchase the candied ber for 25 paisa (less than 1 […]
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