The Science Behind Traditional Indian Skincare Practices
Most desi girls would agree that having our grandmothers as beauty advisors has been an exciting part of growing up. From whipping a face mask with traditional ingredients to plucking...
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Foods to Boost Your Mental Health in Your Mid-20s
Despite the decidedly more comfortable lifestyles of young adults today (compared to previous generations) - with practically all basic needs being accessible at their fingertips - the digital age is...
Is Gluten Bad for Everyone? Let’s Take a Look at the Evidence
All of us are familiar with the term gluten but how many of us actually know what it is? From being an unknown part of Indian staple food to becoming...
Why Do Beans Give Us Gas?
There’s a little poem you may have learnt as a kid and laughed as you did: “beans, beans, the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot!” This...
Real Journeys to Good Health: Mr. Janak’s Story
Mr. Janak Thakkar’s typical day is atypical, to say the least. He is a fit, 60-year-old businessman from Mumbai, who has been exercising regularly for more than three and a...
Does Our Metabolism Really Slow Down After We Hit 30?
There’s a common perception surrounding our metabolism and how it’s affected by age - specifically that our metabolism tends to slow down as we hit our 30s. Today, we’re about...
How to Identify Evidence-Based and Reliable Information
The internet has made access to information so convenient that we can literally have all of the world’s knowledge at our fingertips. Whenever we want to know more about something...
What is Metabolism and How Can We Improve Our Metabolic Rate?
What is metabolism? What is the fundamental importance of metabolism? Most people associate the word metabolism with weight management, exercise, or how much food we can eat! However, metabolism is...
8 Evidence-based Benefits of Practicing Yoga
Yoga has been a part of Indian culture for millenia and today, is a worldwide phenomenon, with modern science quantifying its benefits. The clinical study findings are, as expected, incredibly...
The Healthiest Hot Beverages For This Monsoon
A hot beverage and your favourite blanket can feel practically therapeutic when you’re tired, cold or feeling unwell. When done right, hot beverages can do far more for our health...
6 Delicious Snacks That are Also Healthy!
One of the best parts about leading a healthy lifestyle is being able to satisfy our snack cravings without feeling guilty! Some of the most delicious snacks are also incredibly...
The Benefits of Eating Seasonal Food and What’s in Season Right Now
All of us, on some level, have a strong association with every season - the weather, smells, general atmosphere and, notably, the foods. This article explores the seasonal foods that...