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6 Yoga Poses for Better Sex

By Renita Tisha Pinto  posted May 19th 2013 at 7:30AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Has your sex-life transformed from red-hot to cold and frozen? If yes then, you don’t have to go through the Kama Sutra books or visit a sexologist, to spice up your act between the sheets. Instead, try taking up yoga poses, as they will not only help improve your flexibility but will also help you achieve better arousal and that big ‘O’ which you have been desiring. So head start your moves by trying these yoga-positions, shared by Ratri – Yoga Instructor, which will enhance your moves on the bed.  View Slideshow »

Swimming Workout: Top 5 Hair Care Tips for Swimmers

By Renita Tisha Pinto  posted May 18th 2013 at 4:00PM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Swimming is an excellent activity to do in the summers, as it not only helps to cool your body but also burns up to 200 calories in a 30-minute session. If you take up swimming as a regular activity, then there are chances of damaging your hair due to excessive chlorine present in the pool. ‘The presence of chlorine and bromine can react with the naturally present hair oil, causing roughness and dryness’, says Dr Sandeep Suttar - Hair Restoration and Skin Rejuvenation surgeon at Hairrevive, Mumbai. Here's a look at top five ways to prevent hair damage due to swimming.  Continue Reading »

Water Ways: 15 Ways to Naturally Flavour Water

By Trina Remedios  posted May 18th 2013 at 8:00AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Instead of drinking water we tend to quench our thirst with coffee or aerated drinks, since it ‘energises’ us too... or so we think! During summer, it is important to have plenty of fluids to prevent sunstroke, heat exhaustion, prickly heat and dry skin. Instead of adding artificial flavouring and powders to water, we give you 15 ways to naturally flavour water. Besides adding flavour to the water, these ingredients also have various health benefits attached with them.  View Slideshow »

Yoga : 12 Celebrities Who Practise Yoga

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 18th 2013 at 6:30AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Ask any celebrity how they maintain their muscle tone and flexibility, and the first reaction you might get will be “Nothing! I eat what I like and am naturally toned." But is this really the case? Natural good looks aside, it takes hours of dedicated team effort and a strict fitness routine. One such popular routine among celebrities is yoga. Earlier known for its spiritual and disciplinary benefits, yoga is now known for its physical benefits too. Today we bring you five such celebrities who love yoga and practise it regularly to maintain their hot bodies! *Images courtesy: © Reuters  View Slideshow »

Foot Care: How to Prevent and Heal Cracked Heels

By Trina Remedios  posted May 17th 2013 at 2:00PM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living
Foot Care: How to Prevent and Heal Cracked Heels

Walking barefoot may be liberating but it can cause cracked heels. Whether it is at home or outdoors, walking barefoot or in chappals or flip flops can cause fissures around the heel. If you feel that your skin around the heel is hardening, then here’s what you need to know on what causes cracked heels, how to prevent it and remedies to cure it.   Continue Reading »

Abdominal Obesity: Top 8 Home Remedies to Reduce Belly Fat

By Renita Tisha Pinto  posted May 17th 2013 at 7:30AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Belly fat is a return gift that our haphazard lifestyle and wrong eating habits give us. Belly fat has always been a major concern area. It not only destroys your image but also increases your risk to many health ailments. Try these ayurveda tips to lose the fat deposits around your belly.  Continue Reading »

Skin Care: Myths about Laser Treatment

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 17th 2013 at 7:00AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Laser treatment is used to safely remove unwanted or excess hair on any part of the body thereby considerably reducing the time spent on waxing, threading and plucking of body hair. The service should always be performed by trained and certified skin practitioners under the supervision of the dermatologist and under strict hygiene standards.  Continue Reading »

Yoga Benefits: 10 Yoga Health Benefits

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 17th 2013 at 6:30AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Weight loss, a strong and flexible body, glowing skin, peaceful mind, good health – whatever you may be looking for, yoga has it on offer. However, very often, yoga is only partially understood as being limited to asanas (yoga poses). As such, its benefits are only perceived to be at the body level and we fail to realise the immense benefits yoga offers in uniting the body, mind and soul. When you are in harmony, the journey through life is calmer, happier and more fulfilling. With all this and much more to offer, the benefits of yoga are felt in a profound yet subtle manner. Here, we look at the top 10 benefits of regular yoga practice.  View Slideshow »

What is Genetic Testing?

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 16th 2013 at 10:30AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Genetic testing has come back into the news with Angelina Jolie undergoing a double mastectomy after her genetic testing revealed that she suffered from a medical condition -an inherited genetic mutation that puts her at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. People magazine reports also confirm that the ‘Salt’ actress is is planning another surgery, this one to remove her ovaries. In this post we tell you all about genetic testing and what are it's benefits.  Continue Reading »

Mental Health: What is Parkinson's Disease?

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 16th 2013 at 7:30AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living
Mental Health: What is Parkinson's Disease?

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a brain disorder that causes a gradual loss of muscle control. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease tend to be mild initially and can sometimes go unnoticed. Typical signs include tremors, stiffness, slowed body movements, and poor balance. Parkinson's was originally called a "shaking palsy" but not everyone with Parkinson's has a tremor.   Continue Reading »

 

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