LIFESTYLE
Summer 2021: Beauty and spa trends
Bang in the middle of summer we need to remind ourselves that our self-care routine needs a revamp. Swati Gupta, Director and Head of Creative Development -- Bodycraft Salon & Spa, shares some of the major trends that we're going to see this summer which will be rooted in wellness and style.
Pink salt to heal your body and mind
There are many reasons why Himalayan salt has grown in popularity! But before you delve into its benefits let's try and understand what exactly Himalayan salt is.
Adding a pinch of modernity to 'mithais'
Any celebration in India is incomplete without a box of 'mithai'. Laddoo, barfi, gulab jamun, halwa etc are age-old recipes that are staples in any Indian household.
Still hooked to 'kadhas' to beat Covid-19? Let's burst the myths
WhatsApp group chats, social media platforms and family discussions were flooded with home remedies, recipes and Kadhas to boost immunity! The most googled health topic in 2020 was "how to increase immunity", a clear indication of people wanting to adopt any and everything that would give them protection from Covid-19!
How Covid gave rise to depression, aggression within families
In the initial months of the pandemic, parents reported that their children were experiencing much higher levels of "internalising" problems like depression and anxiety, and "externalising" problems such as disruptive and aggressive behaviour, than before the pandemic. The issues have now gone out of control as the second wave of the pandemic is now surging.
Covid pandemic linked to 6 unhealthy eating behaviours
The study found six key themes of eating behaviour changes -- mindless eating and snacking; increased food consumption; generalized decrease in appetite or dietary intake; eating to cope; pandemic-related reductions in dietary intake and a re-emergence or marked increase in eating disorder symptoms.
Matchmaking on video calls rises to 50%: Survey
Results show that half of the respondents feel that virtual meetings will become the norm very soon; completely replacing physical meetings during one's search for a life partner. In contrast, in August 2020, only 40 per cent of respondents confirmed the same. When digital transformation is the in-thing across industries, finding soulmates has also found its safe haven online.
Summer recipes for your pet
We all know that dogs have a higher internal body temperature than us humans and hence, it is important that we tweak their diets in the summer months so as to avoid them feeling too hot. A higher core temperature will result in hair loss in patches, dehydration and panting.
Boost your Keto diet
Before embarking on a Keto diet, here are six important tips suggested by Devansh Jain Nawal, Co-Founder -- The Healthy Company, to boost your ketones and get into ketosis.
A melange of Indian classical dance and music in Delhi
The 'Aavartan' Festival 2021 -- 'Taalatmika' by Devi Durga Kathak Sansthan (DDKS) founded in 2002 by Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Kathak guru Geetanjali Lal, took place last week on a larger scale in the aspect of artists and performances, say the organisers. They dedicated this festival in the memory of noted Indian dance historian and Padma Shri recipient Sunil Kothari.
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