acharya on November 5th, 2008

We have been constantly hearing about all possible negative effects associated with eating chocolates. Let’s take a look at the positive side too, so that the next time your children decide to ask chocolate for a treat, you may think twice before bluntly refusing them.
Chocolate cannot be blamed for cavity formation:
Cavities are usually formed when [...]

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acharya on October 29th, 2008

It is the secret desire of one and all to look and feel young. Although there are several cosmetics on shelves that claim to help in keeping the skin looking young, it is a fact that one cannot have a healthy skin, without a healthy body. The beneficial effects of certain foods that have been [...]

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acharya on August 9th, 2008

Have you ever thought about taking a bath in your favorite wine? Although, it sounds eccentric, ‘Vinotherapy’ is the latest anti-aging therapy and is believed to be the secret to eternal youth.
Being high in anti-oxidants, a bath in the juices of wine grapes, often soothes skin irritation, heals skin damage, rejuvenates skin, and relieves symptoms [...]

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acharya on August 2nd, 2008

With increasing numbers of Spas relying on nature for beauty treatments, this article describes the unique procedure of ‘Coconut Caress’ – scrub-sauna-massage, offered in a Spa in Chennai, India, which helps one emerge radiant, removing all impurities of the skin, while also enjoying a wonderful luxurious massage.
Procedure: The treatment begins with a scrub prepared with [...]

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acharya on July 16th, 2008

Most insect bites and stings, though not dangerous, are very annoying, as they itch badly, leaving ugly scars, that takes a couple of days to fade away.
Here are some natural home remedies that could come in handy during such situations:
Wash the bite area thoroughly with soap and water.
Rub the affected area with the inside of [...]

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Frequent exposure to the sun increases production of melanin (the skin’s pigment that gives color to the skin). Melanin helps protect the skin from sun’s radiation. As melanin is dark in color, the skin becomes dark in color, or tanned on sun-exposure. Apart from tanning, the skin is also exposed to harmful ultraviolet radiation that [...]

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Hi-tech skin therapies and hair care therapies were earlier considered to be too alternative to go for. But with change in attitudes, at present, there are a plethora of new age beauty regimes that are not too expensive, and which can also be done in India. Here’s a brief about the latest alternative beauty techniques [...]

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acharya on April 2nd, 2008

Herpes is the short for herpes simplex, a common viral infection, that often leads to blemishes or sores on the skin, particularly on the face or in the genital area. The most common is the Herpes Simplex infection, the symptoms of which are known as ‘fever blisters’, or ‘cold sores’ that appear on mouth or [...]

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