Does a midday nap ruin your night’s sleep?

We all have heard of that one before. Napping for around 15-20 minutes at noon-time can actually refresh us and help us concentrate better...






Homemade cleansing milk for dry skin

Cleansing occupies an important place in dry skin care. Read all about skin care rituals and dry skin care . Then go through this simple ...




Homemade rich nail cream

You might be lucky enough to possess strong, healthy nails. But it is imperative that you keep them that way. While some women clean the ute...




Feel fresh with Tulsi (Basil) leaves

If you prefer steaming your face to open up the pores before the application of a mask , then consider using the leaves of Tulsi or Holy Bas...




An instant tip to make greasy hair look better

Just as clothes retain the pungent odor of perspiration so does the hair. Our hot tropical climate aggravates the problem. Oily and comb...




Is stretching before or after exercise useful?

Before you embark on a rigorous exercise regimen, you are normally advised to follow certain pre-exercising instructions scrupulously. On...




Homemade facial scrubs for dry skin

Whether your skin is oily or dry you need to exfoliate it once in a while to get rid of dead cells. Harsh abrasive scrubs are not suitabl...




Breast Cancer Awareness month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. As we all know, besides cervical cancer, cancer of the breast is one of the main forms of cancer ...




Happy Dussehra/Dasara

Celebrating the victory of good over evil on Vijaya Dashami. Happy Dussehra/Dasara to all of you.




Home remedies for corns and calluses

We all have faced this problem of corns and calluses at some point of time or the other. During such times, we find it uneasy to stand prope...




Is earwax buildup dangerous?

Do you feel that earwax buildup is dangerous? Are you thinking of getting rid of it with hazardous methods like ear candling or ear coning ...




Burning incense and candles bad for health?

Burning incense and candles for long has been a part of religious ceremonies and rituals in Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and other majo...




Lanolin Cleansing Cream

To freshen up your face after a hot, humid day and cleanse it thoroughly, you need to apply a cleansing cream. A simple recipe for preparing...




Today is World Mental Health Day

October 10 is observed as World Mental Health Day. As we look around us, we see that mental disorders, stress and depression are on the ris...




Home remedies for PMS

A woman, who is normally calm and courteous, shows a marked change in her behavior on certain days of the month. If she is the extrovert an...




Treating oily skin with fruit juices

Oily or greasy skin is easily recognizable. The shiny nose and forehead, enlarged pores, blackheads and a tendency to break out into zits ...




Vaseline for nostril protection

The versatile Vaseline or petroleum jelly is well-known not just for soothing chapped lips or it’s supposed claims of lengthening eyelashes...




Correcting a gummy smile

A beautiful smile lights up the face instantly. No doubt about it. A few decades ago seeking resource to cosmetic dentistry for improving ...