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Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself. It is as simple as that. Do you have a good opinion about who you are, what you do, do you value what you do etc. A healthy self-esteem is a realistic and appreciative opinion about yourself. Self-esteem is an important aspect of our emotional well being. Toda y, many people suffer from low self-esteem which is the cause of many problems. Low self-esteem can lead to being afraid of failure, anxiety, bad decision making and troublesome relationships. In this post we talk about some Tips To Improve Self-Esteem . Experts have said that when your inner voice is more positive and encouraging then you will have a high self-esteem, but if your inner voice is critical and judgemental then you are bound to have a low self-esteem. Tips To Improve Self-Esteem There are many ways to develop good self-esteem. You can consciously develop good habits, which will improve your self-esteem. Let us look at some tips for improving our self-esteem. 1. List...

Today, Ms. Charmaine D’Souza – Nutrition and Health Consultant will be talking about Fruit Eating Rules . Fruits are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates etc. They help in improving our digestive ability, provide essential nutrients to guard against disease, improve our immunity, decrease high blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and detoxify our body. Hence fruits are an important food group and should be eaten with care or else they can cause health problems instead of health benefits. Follow these simple rules while eating fruit 1. Fruits should be eaten on an empty stomach : Contrary to what you may have heard, eating fruit on an empty stomach CANNOT cause greying of hair or baldness or manic depression or mood swings or dark circles under the eyes or frequent urination or…or…or… !!! The reason why fruits should be eaten on an empty stomach and not immediately after meals is because fruits contain fruc...

Temperatures have dropped down and winter is already on. Most of us are facing the problem of dry skin. Therefore it is very important to have a good skin care product for your dry skin. There are many skin care products available in the market. In this post we talk about  How To Get Rid Of Dry Skin On The Face and also provide you with a list of beauty products that you can use to get rid of dry skin during winter. How To Get Rid Of Dry Skin On the Face. Today, we will review some of the best skin care products that will give you a good idea while buying them. Please find below the list of the top 7 skincare products in the market. 1 . Lotus Herbal Nutramoist Skin Renewal Lotus Herbals Nutramoist Skin Renewal Daily Moisturising Creme with SPF 25 Lotus is a brand which is gaining popularity due to its quality personal care products at affordable prices. Ingredients such as plum extract with the hydroxy fruit acids from grapes help in being a natural antioxidant for the skin...

In today’s busy world almost everyone is stressed about one thing or the other. Stress is caused by any mental or emotional strain, caused by difficult or adverse circumstances. Stress affects all of us in one way or another. Our tight schedules leave us with very little time to relax and rest. It is normal to have little stress, but when stress becomes too much it is harmful, both mentally and physically. Our bodies are designed to handle the small daily stressful situations, but it becomes harmful when it becomes chronic. Hence in today’s post, we will go deep into  Stress Symptoms Signs And Causes . One of the first steps of addressing or controlling stress is to know the signs and symptoms of stress. Many of us ignore the early signs of stress, which finally leads us to burnout or to a breaking point wherein the body cannot take it anymore. Stress acts differently for different people. What can be a stressful situation for one person may not be a stressful situation for anoth...

India is full of lovely hill stations which have been established in the British era. These hill stations were developed in order to give respite to the Britishers from the intense summer heat. Today, these hill stations attract tourists from India and from all over the world. In summer, many Indians travel to these hill stations to escape from the scorching heat. As the summer vacations approach, families plan well in advance the places they would like to visit during their vacations. In today’s post, we talk about the Top 10 Hill Stations In India . Top 10 Hill Stations In India 1. Ooty Ooty is known for its scenic beauty and picturesque landscape. It was originally established as the summer capital of Madras by the British. Ooty is located in the Nilgiri Mountain range in Tamilnadu. Some of the main tourist attractions are the ones which are located outside Ooty city and include well-manicured parks, gardens, sunset points and beautiful bungalows built by the British. Some of t...

Onion is one of the most used vegetables in our kitchens. In India, most of the dishes are cooked with onions. Onions are used in salads, soups, vegetables, meat dishes and even for medicinal purposes.  Onions can make you cry, but remember, they can also make your body laugh due to its immense health benefits. In today’s article we talk about the Health Benefits Of Onions . Onions are healthy for your body, both in the cooked form and in the raw form. They are loaded with vitamin C, B6, folate, iron, manganese and potassium. The phytochemicals present in onions help to fight against many diseases. Further, the antiseptic and antibacterial properties help in fighting infections in the body. Onions also contain the quercetin antioxidant which helps in fighting the inflammation in the body. There are different types of onions like red onions, sweet onions, shallots, leeks, green onions, white onions etc. Onions are good in any form, either cooked or raw. However, research has said...

In today’s world, most of us have busy schedules and very little time to take care of our beauty needs. Quiet often people search on the internet to find out good DIY face packs and try them out immediately on the face. It is important for us to check the ingredients of these face packs and understand whether the same is actually good for the face. In this post we will talk about  Things You Should Never Put On Your Face. There are many ingredients which are not good for the face owing to the sensitivity of the skin on the face vs the other parts of the body. The face is more delicate and sensitive and so you need to be extra careful in deciding what you apply to the face. Things You Should Never Put On the Face 1. Shampoo. The face skin and scalp are made up of different types of molecules. The face is sensitive and needs a mild cleanser for cleaning and making the skin soft and healthy. On the other hand, the hair and the scalp need a stronger solution for cleaning the oil an...