Wednesday, 5 March 2014

OLD IS GOLD- you will agree.....

Hair fall is a common problem now a day. Reasons are many. One of the reasons may be the shampoo you are using. The shampoo that we are using now a day contains harmful chemicals that bring this problem. Here we are coming up with substitute for shampoo which is natural, harmless and easy to use. These are nothing but the ways used before by our grandma.

  1. To get rid of dandruff and oily hair put a handfull of marigold flower ( fresh or dried) in 3 cups of hot water and allow it to stand for an hour. Strain and Use this water to rinse your hair.
  2. For healthy hair, soak a cup of yellow moong dal overnight  and blend it. Apply this smooth paste to your entire scalp thoroughly and leave it for 30 mins and then wash with plain water.



Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Is sugar making us fat and ill?

Consuming empty calories through sodas and specially in teenagers sports drink are making us fat by almost 1 to 1.5 k.g.'s a month if consumed on an average 4 to 5 cans in a week.Other than calorie these drinks are ladden with caffine which is harmful for our health if taken through sodas and sports drink.

Solution- Drink fresh juice,coconut water,lemon water or yougart based drink to regain health.

Friday, 21 February 2014

Health benefits of coconut oil

Coconut oil is not only great for your hair  but for your overall health as well. It is filled with antioxidant which improves cardiovascular problems and  ageing of the skin.Coconut oil is made up of healthy fats lauric acid, caprylic acid and capric acid which contain antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral prosperities to boost the immune system.

Sunday, 16 February 2014

Have a colourful meal 

The more variety of healthy fruits and veggies you consume, the greater protection from heart disease and cancer you will get.
It is the variety of many different nutrients that provide the body immunity to protect the body. To maximize health, consider consuming a wide variety of fruits and veggies, approaching or exceeding 5 to 6 servings daily.

Friday, 7 February 2014

HERE COMES THE SPRING-SEASON OF WEIGHT LOSS

With the change in the season our body's wt. loss pattern also changes.In winter we noticed a put on.This is the inbuilt capacity of our body. so, don't blame yourself. During winters our body starts storing fat as a layer just beneath our skin to fight against cold. As metabolism slows down and the activity level is also at the low, our body warms up by increasing our appetite and thus generating heat from what we eat.To combat overeating we must keep ourself doing some physical exercises at a regular basis.

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

THE BRAINY WALNUT

Walnut seed resembles the shape of human brain and studies shows that its a excellent food for brain...Walnuts are loaded with omega-3s, which make them the ultimate "brain food." Walnuts also contain manganese, copper, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, and calcium,all nutrients which are important to good health. Walnuts, like most nuts, can help lower cholesterol.A handfull of walnuts also help fight against depression,sleeplessness and insomnia...

Friday, 24 January 2014

FOR THAT SUNNY SMILE :):):)

Do you feel low in energy and sad these days...?Its normal check out why...??

We all know that changes in season is  brought about by the revolution of earth around the sun....our mood also swings around the sun..as the seasonal cycles goes on and winter sets in,we don't get enough sunlight which is the ultimate source of energy to all and of course a mood enhancer too..SADness( seasonal affective disorder)which we feel in winters may be because of this reason also..To let go sadness,you need to expose yourself to the sun..let the sunlight touch you to activate parts of your brain producing mood enhancer hormones and make you feel more energetic and happy..........