Ayurveda is a holistic system of healing. The treatment it prescribes takes into consideration, diet, exercise, relaxation, medication, massage and external care. In fact, yoga and meditation are part of the Ayurvedic way of life. That is why Ayurveda is effective in the treatment of diabetes, as it prescribes a healthy lifestyle and diet. As […]Read More
Shahnaz Husain is the founder, chairperson & managing director of The Shahnaz Husain Group in India. She is an internationally-acclaimed beauty expert.
Recently, the trend of cold pressed juices has been sweeping the world. It is based on the belief that there are more nutrients in cold pressed juices as compared to juices made with a centrifugal machine. In other words, they contain more vitamins, minerals and enzymes. The centrifugal machine has metal blades which slice the […]Read More
Yogurt or curd is very popular in India and is easily found in most homes. It has more benefits than we may be aware of. It is a milk product and is made by a natural process. The lactose in milk is converted into lactic acid. With fermentation, the milk becomes yogurt, or curd. As […]Read More
Beauty care on your kitchen shelf with the lockdown upon us, we are facing a situation that is totally unprecedented. There is no option but to stay at home. Beauty salons are also closed. But, let’s look at the upside. For once you have time for yourself, even for your beauty needs. Fortunately, many ingredients […]Read More
Knowing your skin type is the basis of regular skin care, so that you can select products according to the needs of your skin. There are problems that are typical to skin type and dealing with them is an integral part of skin care. The imbalance in oil gland activity leads to skin problems. For […]Read More
Seasons come and go. Leaves shed and get renewed. Day follows night, rest follows activity. This is the law of Nature. It has balance and harmony. We, human beings, are probably the only ones who ignore these laws. As a consequence, the balance gets disturbed and there is disharmony, leading to stress and disease. In […]Read More
The hands begin to show neglect and ageing earlier than most other parts of the body, because the skin on the back of the hands is thin and has few oil glands. The constant use of soaps and detergents can play havoc. The high alcohol content in hand sanitisers also cause dryness, flaking and peeling […]Read More
A weak immune system not only leaves us vulnerable to disease but undermines the body’s ability to fight disease. These include bacteria and virus causing diseases. In fact, when the body’s immunity system is weak, the micro channels are easily clogged, overloading the immune system. Ayurveda believes that strengthening the immune system is not only […]Read More
Moisture is the skin’s basic requirement. It keeps the skin soft, healthy and radiant. The skin loses moisture to the environment, when humidity is low. Exposure to the sun, over a period of time, also lowers the skin’s ability to retain moisture. Even chlorinated water depletes moisture and cause dryness. The texture can also become […]Read More
Coconut is used for food purposes, religious ceremonies and even beauty treatments. Every part of the fruit is beneficial — the water, the kernel, the oil and the milk. Coconuts are rich in vitamins and minerals and highly nutritious. For beauty treatments too, they are beneficial for both skin and hair. Coconut oil is one […]Read More