Keep Cool – It’s A Hot Summer!
Ditch the sweet, creamy ice creams – cool yourself in healthy ways this hot season, writes Deepa Desa. Summertime just seems to up its temperatures year-on-year. My advice. Just chill. …
Read MoreAuthor: Deepa Desa
Summer Skin Needs Your Attention
Here are a few non- fussy tips to make sure your skin is cared for and happy during summer We tend to focus on how winter dries out your skin …
Read More
Parkinson’s Awareness Month – Let’s Get to Know about the Risk Factors & Symptoms
Parkinson’s Awareness Week kickstarts on World Parkinson’s Day – Sunday, 11th April 2021. As there is no reported cure for Parkinson’s, this is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of …
Read More
Let Grace Be Your Fragrance as You Age
“Don’t regret growing older. It’s a privilege denied to many.” Wise words that echo a timeless sentiment. As our world is radically transforming around us, so are our perceptions on …
Read More
World Autism Awareness Day
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and heightened glaring inequalities around the world. Persons with autism have long faced many of these discriminations, which have only been further exacerbated by the pandemic. …
Read More
Why You Need to Stay Hydrated
Seniors are more likely to get dehydrated because of many factors, the most important being a weakened sense of thirst. But it’s equally important not to over hydrate. Water is …
Read More
Points to Ponder: Covid-19 – One Year on – Part 2
“In every crisis, doubt or confusion, take the higher path – the path of compassion, courage, understanding and love.” ― Amit Ray, Non-Violence: The Transforming Power One year on from …
Read More
Points to Ponder: Covid-19 – One Year on – Part 1
It seems not so long ago; we were caged up and fear- ridden, forced to be at peace within the four walls of our home. Yet it’s exactly a year, …
Read More
Pep Yourself Up with Some Pineapple Juice!
Pineapple is rich in vitamins and minerals. It’s also the only major dietary source of bromelain, an enzyme that has been used for centuries to treat a range of ailments. …
Read More
So, Your Ageing Brain Needs Supplements? – Maybe Not!
Before you embark on supplementing your grey cells, consider whether you really need them. Brain supplements claim to improve focus, sharpen thinking, boost productivity and fight fatigue. But are these …
Read More
Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet
March 3, UN World Wildlife Day, aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. This year, 2021 World Wildlife Day will be celebrated under the …
Read More
The Truth about Deep Frying Food
What really matters is the oil you use and how you fry your food, writes Deepa Desa In …
Read More
Drink Up to Lose Weight
Deepa Desa lists 21 natural drinks, from juices to teas, that can help you stay trim and fit Watching what you put in your glass is as important as what’s …
Read More
The Uses and Benefits of Herbal Oils – Part 5
Giloy or Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is a well-known medicinal plant, which is abundantly used in different Ayurvedic formulations best known for improving auto-immunity disorders and joint afflictions. The herb has …
Read More
The Uses and Benefits of Herb Oils – Peppermint
Peppermint Oil is very intense and is far more concentrated than most other steam distilled essential oils. This is something to be aware of if you don’t like strong oils. …
Read More
The Uses and Benefits of Herb Oils – Tulsi and Sweet Basil
At the outset, let me clarify that we are looking at the pure essential oils of sweet and holy basil and their use in Aromatherapy and Ayurveda. It does not …
Read More
The Uses and Benefits of Herb Oils – Lemongrass
Lemongrass is also referred to as Cymbopogon and belongs to the Poaceae family of grasses. Of 55 different varieties, the two most popular ones are Cymbopogon citratus and Cymbopogon flexuosus. Though both can be used to produce …
Read More
The Uses and Benefits of Herb Oils – Curry Patta
Curry leaf essential oil is extracted from curry leaves by the steam distillation method. Owning a similar appearance to bay leaves, aromatic curry leaves hold a distinct flavor contributed by …
Read More
5 Useful Herbs You Can Grow and Use at Home – Part 5: Giloy
Herbs are the tiny but a power–packed force behind every Indian meal. Not only are they teeming with health benefits, but they also have a myriad of uses at home. …
Read More
5 Useful Herbs You Can Grow and Use at Home – Part 4
Herbs are the tiny but power – packed force behind every Indian meal. Not only are they teeming with health benefits, but they also have a myriad of uses at …
Read More
5 Useful Herbs You Can Grow and Use at Home – Part 3
Herbs are the tiny but power – packed force behind every Indian meal. Not only are they teeming with health benefits, but they also have a myriad of uses at …
Read More
5 Useful Herbs You Can Grow and Use at Home – Part 2
Herbs are the tiny but power – packed force behind every Indian meal. Not only are they teeming with health benefits, but they also have a myriad of uses at …
Read More
5 Useful Herbs You Can Grow and Use at Home – Part 1
Herbs are the tiny but power – packed force behind every Indian meal. Not only are they teeming with health benefits, but they also have a myriad of uses at …
Read More
Tushar Gandhi on ‘The Enduring Martyr’
He was a symbol of peace and nonviolence and his legacy has not lost an ounce of power even today. Gandhiji or Bapu, is often described as the apostle of …
Read More
15 Hobbies You Can Start Today!
As we slowly get back to the new normal, it’s time to re discover yourself. Find a hobby that embodies your expression and enjoy the positive benefits that it brings …
Read More
‘Giving a girl an education means she is free to make her own choices’
As we observe Jan 24 as the day dedicated to our girl children in India, we ask Lalita Arya, co-founder of Khel Charities, a Dehradun-based NGO, about the progress of …
Read More
10 Ways to Recycle at Home
Are you fulfilling the 3 Rs at home? The aphorism is so overused, it almost might seem like “reduce, reuse, recycle” should go without saying. There is no way out …
Read More
21 foods for a trimmer you
Rev up your metabolism with these healthy yet tasty foods At the cost of sounding exceedingly repetitive – your food choices affect your health and well- being. It has never …
Read More
Is Your City Senior-Friendly?
Are our cities for the most part, designed and structured with a younger demographic in mind? The pace of ageing population around the world is rapidly increasing. In India, reports …
Read More
How Aromatherapy Can Help You
If you need help from mental tension, physical exhaustion and anxiety to poor sleep, you may want to consider Aromatherapy We live in a world where it is increasingly imperative to maintain our …
Read More