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I was consumed by rage and couldn’t bear to be around my family.

Marina Gask, 60, a journalist and copywriter from South London, found that her relationships with her family were strained during menopause, particularly when one specific symptom took a heavy toll on her life. However, it was by becoming more open with her husband and sons that she ultimately found relief and strengthened their bond. She […]

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

A person with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) experiences PMS symptoms before their period (bloating, headaches, and breast tenderness). However, PMDD can also cause severe anxiety, depression, and severe mood swings. It is not uncommon for people with PMDD to experience suicidal tendencies.  Symptoms can be relieved by hormonal birth control and antidepressants. How different is […]

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Benefits of Amla: Lose weight, protect your eyes and get lustrous hair!

Amla or amlaki(meaning nectar of life), is truly a super-food. It is 17 times richer in antioxidants than a pomegranate and has more vitamin C than an orange. Known in English as the Indian Gooseberry, Amla offers lots of benefits for skin, hair and body. The green humble looking fruit also helps with losing weight! […]

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How to combat dandruff naturally

While chemical treatments for dandruff are in plenty, sometimes they don’t seem to work at all. Dandruff can be caused by anything from a dry scalp to a fungal infection. Most anti-dandruff shampoos fail to eradicate it. The problem becomes worse in winter. Following are some home remedies which help with combating dandruff naturally: Aspirin […]

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Sulfate Free Shampoos

Top 10 Sulfate free shampoos  Have you ever wondered why some shampoos produce so much foam and some others don’t? The shampoos which produce foam have two ingredients – sodium laureth sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate, inside them. These ingredients, while generating luxurious amount of foam, do nothing for the hair. They are especially bad […]

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How to use henna for hair

How to use henna for hair Henna, also known as Mehndi, comes from a small flowering plant. The flowers are used for making henna powder. The tradition of using Henna can be traced back to ancient Egypt. It is believed that Cleopatra used Henna on her hair. Henna is seen a symbol of joy and […]

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Henna for healthy and silky hair

Henna being a good nourishing conditioner makes hair look smooth and beautiful. A regular and direct application of henna helps keep dandruff and itchiness away.  Henna is a natural herbal powder which is mostly used for coloring hair. But it also helps prevent dandruff and nourishes your scalp and hair by making it smooth and healthy. Henna […]

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Is PMS real

Is PMS real? PMS is something which most women go through in their lives. The symptoms aren’t pretty and they are almost always not welcome. Why “almost always”? It is because most women expect to have PMS. Could it be that their expectations cause PMS? Could it be that it is not real at all? […]

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Antibiotic abuse is real

Antibiotic abuse is real Antibiotics are medicines meant for treating infections caused due to bacteria. They can be used for both animals and humans. However, there are some bacteria which can escape the clutches of antibiotics and survive. What could be the cause behind this? 1) One cause could be resistance to antibiotics in humans. […]

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