Masks made of fabric, such as cotton, bandannas/face scarves can be washed in your regular laundry using hot water. Disposable, surgical masks cannot be cleaned and should be thrown away when soiled or damaged. You can also hand wash your mask, using hot/ soapy water by scrubbing the mask for at least 20 seconds. After … Continue reading How do I clean my mask?
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4 mistakes to avoid while wearing a mask!
As per The CDC, the use of simple face coverings can slow the spread of the COVID-19. It can help people who may have the virus and don’t know it from transmitting it to others, thus preventing virus transmission. Masks are our simple yet effective preventive measure in safeguarding ourselves and others, and apart from … Continue reading 4 mistakes to avoid while wearing a mask! →
Can We Re-Grow Our Brain Cells? If Yes, How?
Growth is such a funny thing, it’s a simple enough concept but with a mind of its own, and that too of a naughty kid. You think I am joking, well answer me this, when we want our biceps to grow, that may or may not happen but your tummy would gladly grow. Want more … Continue reading Can We Re-Grow Our Brain Cells? If Yes, How? →
Glycation- The Root of Many Diseases
Growing up, I was never a fan of science. I mean I know it’s all good and important, we need to know it, but I never really understood the fascination with difficult names, and why couldn’t they make it a little simpler, easier to digest. This is why as a grown-up, I am happy to … Continue reading Glycation- The Root of Many Diseases →
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Can Food Be Our Medicine?
Sometimes I wonder if we humans are the solution or the problem. There is no doubt that there is a lot that humans have achieved, and we have advanced a lot in almost all fields. But even then the problems in the world haven’t decreased we have simply replaced some old problems with the new … Continue reading Can Food Be Our Medicine? →
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Connection Between The Leaky Gut and The Brain Health
Leaky gut: A condition in which the tight junctions (the gap between our intestinal lining) become loose and harmful substances escape the digestive system processing and directly leak into our bloodstream. Do you think of yourself as whimsical or practical? Do you believe that everything in the world is inter-related, or do you find the … Continue reading Connection Between The Leaky Gut and The Brain Health →
3 unconventional exercises you should be doing right now!
It was only a matter of time that my editor would have asked for the best exercises to try at the moment. What with lockdowns, uncertainty, and exercise is the need of the hour even more so now in these extraordinary circumstances, she suggested I come up with 3 simple exercises to be doing now, … Continue reading 3 unconventional exercises you should be doing right now! →
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3 best books to the rescue!
Okay, so have you come across the theory about good decisions? It’s an interesting one and kind-a old, the theory suggests that we can only take a certain number of good decisions within a day, and they include all sorts of trivial and important decisions about food, clothes, where to go, how to allot finances, … Continue reading 3 best books to the rescue! →
Does exercise boost immunity? Here’s what you need to know
Immunity is undoubtedly a precious diamond, an immeasurable treasure to own. The stronger your immunity harder it is to break you down, just like a diamond. And just like it takes a lot of pressure for a diamond to emerge, similarly it takes constant work to build one’s immunity too. There are many facets to … Continue reading Does exercise boost immunity? Here’s what you need to know →
Keeping sane during the lockdown
A week into official lockdown has left many feeling tired, stressed, agitated, unhealthy and unhappy. Staying cooped up can have that effect and with additional innuendos suggesting an extended period of lockdown has reeled us in making us feel trapped. In times like these, the best coping mechanism is to have a routine, yes the … Continue reading Keeping sane during the lockdown →