WHEN IT COMES TO naming the world’s greatest hits, seven seems like an awfully small number. Especially considering only one of the seven original, ancient wonders is still standing — the Great Pyramid of Giza. In 2007, a Swiss foundation put it to the public to nominate a new crop of modern wonders, seizing the long overdue opportunity to… Read More »
Long, lustrous and shiny hair, do you wish for this? Well, everyone wants does! But not many people know what to use for shiny hair. Some assume that expensive shampoos, hair serums and conditioners are the key to shiny hair but sadly, they’re mistaken. Little do they know about the chemicals in these products and how they can… Read More »
Step 1: First, you need to trim and shape your nails. Remove your old nail polish with the nail polish remover and trim your nails neatly. Make sure you cut straight across and don’t cut the corners too much, as this can lead to painful ingrown nails. Use a nail file to give them the desired shape.Step 2:… Read More »
Growth rate is an important indicator of overall health. Children who do not reach the 5th percentile by the age of 5 years are said to be small for gestational age (SGA). A pediatrician will look out for signs of “failure to thrive.” Early intervention can prevent future problems in many cases. Normally, at 8 years of age,… Read More »
Makeup do’s and dont’s can be found everywhere, you look whether you are standing in line at the grocery store or perusing Facebook in your spare time. You can find tips in the magazine that’s waiting for you in your mailbox or when you talk to your best friend. “The hottest look for 2016. Try this now” “Look… Read More »
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) is an acute viral illness that presents as a vesicular eruption in the mouth (see the image below), but it can also involve the hands, feet, buttocks, and/or genitalia. Coxsackievirus A type 16 (CVA16) is the etiologic agent involved in most cases of HFMD, but the illness is also associated with coxsackievirus A5, A7, A9,… Read More »
Although you might know that eating certain foods can increase your heart disease risk, it’s often tough to change your eating habits. Whether you have years of unhealthy eating under your belt or you simply want to fine-tune your diet, here are eight heart-healthy diet tips. Once you know which foods to eat more of and which foods… Read More »
You need sufficient calcium to strengthen your bones and vitamin D to help your body absorb calcium.Poor bone health can cause conditions such as rickets and osteoporosis and increase the risk of breaking a bone from a fall later in life. You should be able to get all the nutrients you need for healthy bones by eating a healthy balanced diet.A good diet is only one of the… Read More »
When I think of sugarcane juice, the first thing which comes to mind are the busy by-lanes of Karol Bagh, Delhi: vendors offering poor imitations of Gucci handbags and Rolex watches, women sprinting through the crowd trying to get from one shop to another, the faint smell of hot pooris and Punjabi chana, the constant high-pitched rings of rikshaw bells and a few… Read More »
Many people experience constipation from time to time, and it can be uncomfortable.In general, occasional constipation occurs when waste moves through your digestive system too slowly. It can build up and become hard and dry, making stool difficult to pass.When you need relief, there are some home remedies that can get things moving again, like sipping certain juices. Constipation is usually… Read More »