Tag: Oils

Incredible Benefits Of Basil Leaves & How You Can Add More Basil In Your Diet

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Basil, or tulsi, is one of the oldest herbs known to the mankind. It is known for its strong healing and medicinal properties. The holy basil is quite often used in a number of prasad preparations and also forms an intrinsic part of various stews and curries. One can still see basil plants outside many Indian households, even outside the clamped urban flats. Holy basil is offered to Gods in the form of prasad. Some say, that it is prohibited to even chew the holy basil leaves; one is supposed to swallow…

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5 Ways to detox post Navratri

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By Soumya Vajpayee With Navratri coming to an end, it’s time to contemplate how you will return to the pre-Navratri days in terms of your food choices and physical activities, post the festivity. THE BEST WAY TO HELP YOUR BODY. RECOVER IS BY CONTINUING WITH SOME FORM OF PHYSICAL ACTIVTY. THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU HIT THE GYM; WALKING AND STRETCHING ARE EXERCISES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO RELAX Here are a few suggestions that can help you detox in the next few days. And it begins with basic things like diet…

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KNOCK OFF KILOS WITH MASSAGE

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Massage your way to a healthier you There is no denying the fact that a massage can make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated. It relieves the stress and relaxes all the muscles, making you feel light and happy. No wonder then that you are always looking forward to a relaxing day at the spa. But did you know that there are special massages that can even help to lose weight? Yes, you heard it right. According to studies, massage improves the muscle building capability of your body and thereby helps…

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Try these 3 Essential Oils for Hair Growth and Healthy Scalp

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Use these oils to improve and maintain your hair health. Women with superfluous hair and a sturdy hairline look several years younger than their actual age. A healthy and densely-packed mane is rightly referred as a crowning glory. However, with age, the hair strands start thinning, lack luster and become brittle. While hair serums and anti-hairfall products are readily available in the market, they often come loaded with chemicals and carcinogens too. That’s why essential oils are popular amongst hair experts who swear by the benefits essential oils comes loaded…

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EIGHT NATURAL WAYS TO GET RID OF GAS & BLOATING

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Put an End to Awkward Situations with these Effective Gas Relieving Remedies It is no coincidence that both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, two of the oldest healing practices in the world, both agree that “The Key to your Overall Health lies in your Digestive System”. Both these forerunners of contemporary medicine unanimously agree that the link between a person’s digestive health and their overall well-being is profound. Addressing the Foul Smelling Elephant in the Room And, today’s article is all about an issue that is natural yet highly embarrassing.…

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Superfoods are not the answer! Adhere to simple diets followed by ancestors to stay fit

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Consuming a diet like our ancestors – highly diverse and rich in nutrients – may boost human health, a study claims. Researchers from Washington University in the US also found that consuming a monotonous diet of staple cereals and ultra-processed foods may be leading to malnutrition. Malnutrition problems can be traced to poor-quality diets lacking in diversity, a recent phenomenon in evolutionary history, researchers said. The study, published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, posits that there is a misalignment of modern diets and the genome formed through time. Evident in…

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Use oils to heal

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By Lachmi Deb Roy Essential oils have potent medicinal properties, but using them the wrong way could be disastrous. Here’s how to use these to treat everything from cramps to confusion. The word “essential” denotes that the oil has the essence of the source plant. These oils are commonly sourced from leaves, twigs, wood pulp or bark tissue. Dr Pradeep MK Nair, nature cure physician, National Institute of Naturopathy, Pune, says, “In the current era of advanced medical technology, where every intervention comes with a known side-effect, the use of essential…

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