Growing up in India, and my best comfort food was fenugreek leaves soup with lots of garlic and turmeric. Here in London, it’s difficult to find fresh fenugreek leaves. And even if you find it, the process of plucking the tiny leaves is long and laborious. A few days back I brought this bitter-sweet, […]
Continue readingI have a hard time finding ‘everyday’ shoes. There’s nothing wrong with my feet, they are symmetrical, well arched and a size 4. But still most shoes are either too narrow, too broad, too hard, too soft or too expensive… and the list goes on. And even if they pass all these criteria, then […]
Continue readingHave you heard of Rhassoul or Ghassoul or Thassoul? Well, they are different names of the exquisite, brownish pink clay from the regions of Morocco. Okay, the first two names are real and the last one (Thassoul) I made up. But what I didn’t makeup is its amazing benefits. Rhassoul or Ghassoul is very high […]
Continue readingIf you find the right shampoo, that will be half the battle won against hair loss. I know shampoo only stays in your hair for a few minutes, but it makes such a huge difference in the health of your hair. Have you ever noticed, after using a particular shampoo your hair fell like […]
Continue readingA Healthy and Clean Scalp is the key to thick, shiny, gorgeous hair. If your scalp is unhealthy, inflamed and full of toxins, imagine what quality of hair will it grow. Dull, thin, weak that falls out easily. Like the delicate rose plant which requires the right moisture, soil pH, and nutrients to grow […]
Continue readingLife is good and beautiful when it’s kept simple. And this homemade conditioner recipe is also very simple. Made with just one ingredient – marshmallow root – it does everything that a good conditioner is supposed to do. It nourishes and detangles hair, seals in moisture, and leaves hair looking soft, bouncy and lustrous. […]
Continue readingI got rid of Dandruff after switching to homemade shampoo. Just the first use made a noticeable difference. And I couldn’t believe I had put up with dandruff for so many years and the cure was right at my home. I thought the yeast – which is what the dandruff literature puts down to […]
Continue readingIs no-poo not working for you? There is a simple and easy way to make it work. And it’s not harsh on your scalp and will leave your hair shiny and bouncy. If you oil your hair, no poo can be a little challenging and unpredictable. Those with dry hair will remain unaffected with […]
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