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HOW TO USE A NETI POT

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Me and my father both suffered from chronic congestion. It is more of the hereditary condition in my case. I always had  a cough and cold no matter whether it is summer or winter time.Sometimes I felt my mind is all blocked and I am unable to breathe freely. I have heard about Nasal wash a lot and how it helps in clearing congestion and sinus problems. Although at first it sounds a bit crazy. I have seen few of my relatives religiously using neti pot whole year round, but I never cared about it. It looks a bit strange. Pouring water from one nostril and have it come out from another. Actually not only strange it seems tough to do also. But rather than relying on allopathic medication which anyways won't be removing the root cause of my problem I thought of giving Neti pot a try. And I am glad I did. I have been using it past one year and it has helped me a lot. And now it is a part of my daily hygiene. WHY USE A NETI POT? The nasal passages which are lined with a thin layer ...

Mexican Quinoa Salad

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MEXICAN  QUINOA SALAD WITH SPICY SRIRACHA DRESSING  Who does not love a bowl of salad especially when it's getting hot? Your body start craving for cool stuff when summer heat start soaring. Although it is too early to call it is  Summer timeeee but in California, it is getting hot.  Last week I was on the cruise. Unfortunately, I had a hard time coping up with the food which was served. There were many options still for some reason I just did not fall for anything. All I wanted was a healthy bowl of salad with a spicy tangy dressing . So the first thing I did when I came back was made a bowl of salad loaded with veggies, my favourite quinoa and one of my most adored sriracha dressing. I am sure you will be loving this salad a lot. It is crunchy, savory, filling, super healthy and it will sure satisfy your taste buds. Bonus it is fast and easy to make. So no excuse for sure. INGREDIENTS: For Salad: 1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa (Substi...

DIY SCALP /HAIR DETOX (Green Tea + Aloevera + Baking Soda + Lemon )

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No Poo Method or No Shampoo method is all over social media as a healthy way to wash hair. As we all know traditional commercial shampoos strip off the hair of its natural oils leaving it dry and dull. Also, they are loaded with nasty unhealthy chemicals. Why do we need to detox Hair/Scalp? Apart from shampooing and conditioning hair, one of the most important steps towards achieving healthy hair is a scalp detox treatment. Just like how our skin needs exfoliation to remove dead skin build up, the same way our scalp also needs the removal of product buildup which clogs the pores of the scalp. Detox treatment deeply clarify the scalp and leave it clean and clear. Let's analyze the BENEFITS of each ingredient we are using in this DIY treatment: GREEN TEA: Green tea is a wonderful ingredient for hair. It is known to promote hair growth, strengthen the hair shaft, reduce hair fall and prevent split ends. It is also a wonderful hair tonic that adds shine and luster to the hair. BAKI...

DIY OAT BANANA MASK

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Hey, Beauties. It's been a long time I have not posted any beauty recipe. But now I am all set to share with you all some of my favourite skin/hair care recipes I have been trying and have seen amazing results. This Oat Banana mask is perfect for dry, irritated and sensitive skin. Oats are known for its anti-inflammatory properties. They soothe and calm down the redness and irritation. Vit E oil is rich in antioxidants that protect  and repair the skin. Bananas soften dry dull skin and Almonds act as an exfoliator and slough away the dead skin cells. Recipe for the mask. You will need: 1tablespoon finely ground oats 1 tablespoon finely ground almonds approx 2 tablespoons mashed bananas 1 Vit E capsule or 1/4 teaspoon glycerine. Combine all the ingredients in a small glass bowl. Adjust the consistency of the mask by adding water so that it can be easily applied to the face. How to use it: Apply the mask all over the face avoiding the eye area and around the mouth. Le...