Health + Beauty

With the burst of flowers and sunshine come the allergies! Like spring, the biggest summer allergy trigger is pollen. Summer air pollution can make allergy symptoms worse. Since 3 people in my family including myself suffer from seasonal allergies I’ve resorted to natural methods to minimize symptoms etc. Although I pop the occasional pill when my allergies get really bad, …

“It is often that we see young and old alike who just want one magic cream—to make their dark circles and the puffiness under their eyes disappear.” Here’s some good news. There are fixes for under eye pigmentation and bags. The first step is figuring out where the problem lies. Colds, sinus infections and seasonal allergies: The nose and the …

Soy protein is a high-quality, complete protein with a variety of health benefits. Among soy’s most notable benefits are its effects on lowering blood cholesterol levels. In fact, more than ten years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a health claim for soy on the basis of its heart health benefits. Since then, government agencies in eleven …

“When you are pregnant, what you eat and drink will determine the growth and development of your baby’s lifelong health.” Pregnancy is exciting and yet overwhelming. The early uneasiness of pregnancy deters the ability to ensemble the intake of right nutrients. When you are expecting, what you eat and drink will determine the growth and development of your baby’s lifelong …

Liposuction is a cosmetic surgical operation that is done to remove unwanted and excessive fat from various body parts. This method is used to remove small as well as large amounts of fat from body parts like the abdomen, thighs and buttocks, to the backs of the arms, neck and elsewhere. Different people have different reasons for undergoing liposuction surgery, …

“Here are some additions which you can make to your diet to restore your hair to its crowning glory.” Do you dread having to wash your hair or even to run your hands through your hair? Does the hair which you find on your pillow give you sleepless nights? Fear not, here are some additions which you can make to …

“The chemical preservatives saving your beauty potions from the ravages of time have been linked with a whole host of health problems – from cancer to infertility and skin damage” With chemicals in mainstream beauty products are linked to cancer, infertility and skin damage, Vashti Woman investigates if it’s a good idea for our make-up bags to go green. Much …

You’ve probably heard it all before – we walk on our feet all day but never take care of them apart from some cosmetic tidying up and nail polish. It’s no surprise then that going to a podiatrist is probably the least trendy thing you can imagine doing. Not anymore. British podiatrist Margaret Dabbs has taken footcare out of the …

“Fight or Flight” Reaction ‘Stress’ comes from the Latin word ‘stringere’, meaning to draw tight. Being tensed and experiencing ‘tensions’ are therefore related words. Stress and tensions have become an integral part of our world today. We may perhaps be suffering from the effects of stress, without even realising it. It is important to know how it affects us in …

Articles, advertisements and people today are full of Skin Talk SPF, T zone, oily skin, combination skin, soap free cleanser, pH balanced, gels, lotions, retinol creams, and anti-ageing creams…. Don’t know what these terms mean? Too shy to ask? Join us as we decode these terms so you can treat your skin better! Skin Types are broadly divided into: Oily skin tends …