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How To Tame your Frizzy Mane This Summer
What is frizzy hair if not a lion’s mane! Fussing with your locks every morning can be frustrating but with a few easy frizzy hair tips, every day can turn out to be a good hair day. The art of battling the frizz is easier to learn than you thought.
Endless summer days can play havoc with your hair. You look into a mirror and you could very well be staring at a lioness! It’s okay if you’re looking to sport an afro, but if you want to control frizzy hair, try out some of these simple tips.
How to Make Frizzy Hair Smooth in Summer
1. Moisturise Your Locks
Moisturise hair using a conditioner to keep it smooth and less frizzy. After all, conditioning is one of the all-time summer care tips for frizzy hair. Your tresses need protection from humidity and a good conditioner forms a protective layer over your strands to keep frizz out.
2. Coat it with a Serum
If you find that a conditioner isn’t doing the job, use a serum on damp hair. It’s also cheaper compared to expensive frizzy hair treatments at the salon. Just don't apply it directly to your scalp as that’ll cause your hair to look oily.
3. Pat it Dry
Towelling hair dry is unavoidable but you must do it right. Gently squeeze out excess water and pat your hair dry to prevent outer hair cuticles from being aggravated and frizzy. A better way to dry hair is to use a lint-free towel as it’s gentler and works wonders in reducing annoying flyaways.
4. Don’t Overdo The Shampoo
The heat and sweat of summer can make you want to wash your hair everyday but overdoing certainly won’t help your cause. Too much shampooing strips hair of its vital oils leaving it more susceptible to frizzing. Washing hair two to three times a week is enough to keep it healthy.
5. Use a Wide-Toothed Comb
In your struggle to fight frizz, remember the best time to comb your hair is when it’s a little damp. After you’re done with the serum application, run a wide-toothed comb through it. It’ll detangle hair and reduce breakage. Once it’s dry, you can use a soft brush or your fingers to smoothen your hair.
6. Take The Natural Way Out
One of the best remedies for frizzy hair in summer is to stay away from the blow dryer and other heat styling tools. You don’t want your hair becoming any drier than it already is. Allowing it to air dry will keep the moisture locked in and your tresses less frizzy.
7. If You Can’t Fight it, Embrace it
If you’ve got a mop that defies every anti-frizz remedy, don’t sweat it. The messy look is always in! Just tie your hair into a bun or a ponytail with a few strands falling to frame your face. You can also try a messy half updo with a few studded bobby pins to add style.
If not properly cared for, frizzy hair can turn out to be a nightmare. However, these frizzy hair tips should help you be the envy among everyone breaking their heads over frizz! With some maintenance and a few tools, you’ll soon be asking what frizzy hair even is. Read more
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When It Comes to Our Child, Should We Follow Superstitions and Traditional Practices?
Since the advancement of science we have become more averse to superstitions. I absolutely agree that we should not be blinded by superstitions. However, there are some which seem to work and do not do any harm. When it comes to your child you want to do anything to make him/her feel better. Some of them are just good practice if you look at it.
Here are some practices I follow which might help you too
1. Do Not Touch Baby Directly After You Come from Outside
If someone comes to our house they have to either wash their hands or warm their hand in some kind of fire before touching the baby. This seems logical to me. In olden days there were no sanitisers hence there were asked to either touch water or fire to get their hands germ free
2. Do Not Leave Your Babies' Clothes to Dry Outside After Sun Down
This practice seems to be simple common sense as leaving clothes outside might lead to it getting touched by insects and dusts . baby's skin is extremely sensitive so even a little dust can irritate it. We should also be mindful of where we hang the clothes to dry. It should be a clean area free of dust and insects
3. Do Not Step or Mishandle Baby's Clothes
When it comes to babies all we want to do is shower love. Hence, taking proper care of his/her belonging is just showing love. I believe it also has a domino effect. If we take care of their belongings we automatically become more careful with anything that concerns our child. Moreover, it is basic hygiene.
4. Keeping Hanuman Chalisa Under Baby's Mattress
It is simply for peace of mind. It is just a reminder that God is there for our child.It does no harm and will keep evil spirits away. We do not know if there is any evil spirit but if there any, that too would be warded off ?
5. Placing a Broom Across the Door at Night
This is also done to prevent evil spirits from entering your home. I don't know if there is any science behind it, however, since I've done this my child seems less fussy. Maybe its just psychology but whatever works.
6. Putting "Kala Tika" or Tying Black Thread
This is one of the most common practices which doctors usually advice not to follow. I feel that if you are using a home made or natural kajal, just a dot on the forehead would not do any harm. I don't apply it on the eyes. Likewise, with thread I don't see any safety issues. However, that is something personal.
No matter how much I try, I cannot ignore these traditions. Maybe we are conditioned in that way. If its not a safety concern I am ok to follow it and somehow feel it has helped my child stay healthy and happy. I hope you also find these practices helpful in taking care of your little ones.
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How to Make Sure You Have a Fantastic Mother's Day
While greeting cards and flowers make for good Mother’s Day gifts, it’s time to step out of the box and think of some grand ways to celebrate Mother’s Day. Take your planning to the next level by incorporating some mind-blowing ideas that will make your mom feel special all the way.
Being a Mom is no easy feat and who knows this better than you? Make sure you make your old girl feel special by giving the oft-repeated ways of celebrating Mother's Day a pause and getting your creative juices flowing. Give these ideas a shot to help spin a great celebration.
Unique Plans for Mother’s Day
1. Cocktail Party
This Mother’s Day, a great way to celebrate the event would be would be to book an exotic, offbeat venue your mom's never been to before and host a cocktail party. Depending on proximity and convenience, you can pick farmhouses, lush lawns or even a private cottage. Fancy, huh? Be prepared to enthrall your mom by arranging for food, champagne, and things she love. Invite some of her closest friends to join in the celebrations. You can be assured it will be a day she won't ever forget.
2. Jet Set
Sometimes, moms just need a vacation on their own. Why? To get away from the household chores, work, and all that cooking. The best way to accomplish that dream for her would be to send her on a solo vacation to a beautiful island resort. A 3-day stay in Goa would be an ideal Mother's Day celebration, we think. The 5-star service and luxury accommodation are just some of the perks she can expect to enjoy at the resort. Send your dad along to make it like a second honeymoon. ||
3. Themed Blowout
If your mom is a fan of classic movies, you could always throw her a stylized, Great Gatsby-inspired party that is high on glamour. You can even get your little ones to help glue the invites or put up the streamers. You would need all the help possible to put this thing together - from invitations to dress code, everything needs to be spot on. Inform all guests to dress their best – only formal wear allowed! Hire a band that plays good jazz music to set the mood for the entire party. Not only will your mom be blown away with the idea, she will not forget it anytime soon.
4. A Day at the Spa
Stuck with less than stellar ideas on how to celebrate Mother’s Day? How about booking mom a spa session where she can forget all her worries, feel rejuvenated, and emerge looking beautiful than ever? What's more, you can join her at the spa too, thus doubling the fun! This can be a great way to connect over a glass of summer cooler and exchange mommy tales. Not only is the gesture sweet, but it will also make her feel like a queen.
5. Fine Dining
Give your mom a break from making food for the family by taking her to a swanky restaurant for a 4-course meal. Fine dining options are plenty; you need to choose a place that serves her favourite cuisine too. You could also order her favourite bottle of wine to complement the meal.
There are a number of Mother’s Day celebration ideas that you can opt for. However, taking it a notch higher by organising something special and exclusive will really impress your mom and make her feel all that more special. After all, she does deserve the attention and pampering. Read more
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Covid19 and Life, society and our behaviour towards this pandemic ..
Covid19 and society Dec 2019 We heard a news from China about something which
is spreading like fire,reaching every human breathing around. Something like
corona. And many of us including me treated it either a fake news or just a
news , thinking why should I be bothered with what's happening in China or any
part of the world.Then one day someone travelled from China to U.S.
and thereafter to another countries . And few Indians also travelled to China
and infected countries or places and Hence ,India got introduced with Covid .Now, Question arises whom to blame for this, who
is responsible for all the human loss happening in the world.Answer is no clue . How it started in China, how this spreads and
many more things are still unexplained and unanswered leading to economic,
financial, medical and most important human loss.Initially lockdowns were implemented .For months
people had no income .They fed on their savings and many starved who never
earned anything to save .Lower income group earns hand to mouth money and
depends majorly on daily or monthly earnings that too are too small for them to
manage their livelihoods. They are purely shattered . Maids had to stop going
to work to houses . People avoided to connect with them . Poor became poorer, Many of the middle class
moved downward to lower class.The definition of poverty line disturbed rapidly.So the year passed with Corona in our lives . All
marriage functions, parties held with lots of restrictions.People couldn’t
celebrate well due to fear. Restriction on unimportant things is good as well .
As unwanted gathering is a mess only .In january 2021, we started observing a downward
trend in number of cases .Although corona never went away , but lots of
relaxations were there. In a sense we just forgot to take precautions against
corona.Now, we could see kids playing in the parks again, some schools got
reopened , Vaccine started .So all positive .Suddenly , A term called UK
strain or corona with second wave heard which was defined as more dreadful from
the last years spread.Again, we fell in the trap of infections ,cough
,cold ,low oxygen levels, loss of taste and smell and many more symptoms added
to it .Today , while writing this if I see the number of
cases today is almost 3lakhs with high death rate . Not only big states but it
has huge cases from, everywhere. So, the concern is how
society is reacting to this pandemic ? Their behaviour towards coronavirus: Firstly , I could see people
roaming around without masks . Thats a sin. I request pls pls pls wear masks .
Yes it is difficult to wear mask but trust me it much easy and comfortable than
ventilator . Secondly , pls be more
attentive while reaching others . Observe their health , observe your health .
The moment you sense that you met someone who is little unwell try to isolate
yourself from others . May be at work and home as well. Your smart alertness
that quick reactions can give you healthy recovery and can save others from
infection to be transmitted . Thirdly, Donot step out of
house unless it is emergency . Office can’t be avoided you have to go . But
follow the basic social distancing norms as no one is making you infected
intentionally . He or she could be unaware about the infection while talking to
you .Fourthly , Keep first aid at
home . Thermometer, oxymeter, basic medicine. Consumption of hot water ,
gargels , healthy diet , execising . These things allow you to have a smooth
fight with covid and makes you win over it .Lastly , The most worrysome
is not accepting whats happening inside your body . Much of the spread happens
when we are not ready to accept that sore throat, this could be covid .Fever
and bodyache , yes this could be covid .When this happens we stat thinking this
is nothing and seasonal will be fine in a while and during that period of non
alertness and avoidance of symptoms we land up infecting many .One of the main reason
behind the non acceptance is fear that we will be isolated , locked at home. If
people will get to kno I have covid all will avoid meeting me for long . They
will be no friends and much more bla bla. How will I go to market to buy
necessities. Sabzi wala and dudh wala will stop serving us .No this will never happen .
Trust me if you be alert and make others alert as well. Society and friends
will surely help you. Announce to your friends and family that you are having
few covid symptoms and pls tell those you met recently so that they also take
required precautions.Post that go for a test . And if repot is positive follow
the isolation rule strictly with a trust that all outside the door are their to
support you.DO NOT FEAR THAT HOW WHAT OTHERS THINK . Trust me if you
announce the people around you , your friends, maids, neighbourhood they will
take care of your needs over a phone call . After all the pandemic can affect
anyone so all will stand unitedly to arrange for your medicines, foodings and
other requirements . Have that confidence . It has been observed that
people do not ask their maid to stay away and stop coming to their house for
work . This is the biggest mistake happening . As they think we are unwell and
if maid doesn’t come how things will work . O pls , eat less a day. Let there
be mess for a week or so . It will not affect you badly instead you spread it
to your maid and she thereafter be a carrier of infection to all the other
houses she work.Eg: Mrs Malhotra went to
super market to buy grocery and felt unwellin the evening and took a normal painkiller
and hot soup as she felt sore throat as well. Newspapers, wats app, media, news
shouts daily about the symptoms of Covid-19 but no…this Mrs. Malhotra said it’s
a seasonal low down. I will be ok by tomorrow . Her son said ok . she sat with
kids , son and daughter in law on dinner table . She seemed pretty ok . Next
morning she had fever and her son also felt sore throat . Now it became
worrisome for them . Her grandson shouted …Dadi corona ..haww…They went for
test and she was corona positive and infected all in the family . Everybody got
infected in a day or two . And surprise is their neighbours became covid
positive where their maid works also got infected as they forgot to tell their
maid that they all are covid positive .In this case Mrs Malhotra
didn’t spread any infection intentionally as she was unaware about her health
state. This is where corona is playing ….hide and seek . It does not let the
person to know he is the carrier of infection . She felt so guilty that because
of her …whole family and little kids are also unsick. So all its my heartfelt
request , pls be cautious, over alert . Stay indoors. Our approach towards this
will change the daily number of cases.Play with kids indoors. Lets help the world to ‘’BREAK
THE CHAIN ‘’.And win over this .
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Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
6 hours ago
Q. hi have one question
LT 10x18mm and RT 18x20mm and ET 6.5
what it mean??? and should I start intercourse
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
5 hours ago
A. since you are right follicle is 18 mm yes of course you can start with your intercourse for conception as in 1 to 2 days
their maybe rupture of the follicle by which your sperm should be present there for conception
Dr Ghouse has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
4 hours ago
Q. #asktheexpert
why baby vomit
Dr Ghouse
Paediatrician
4 hours ago
A. for babies less than 6 months may not be a problem. small babies will be having lot of gas because of various reasons it is advisable to do burping of the baby immediately after feeding please give colimex DF drops to the baby they are safe
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Expecting Mom due in 1 month
4 hours ago
Q. i am 35 weeks 3 days pregnant... my ultrasound report shows that "fl and hl are shorter compared to bpd"... is this anything to worry
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
27 mins ago
A. You should have proper consultation with your treating doctor , as some examination or investigations may be needful, so that proper medications can be given And the treatment can be done very properly.
needs proper follow-up for this
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Guardian of 0 children
4 hours ago
Q. I am 9 week pregnant and I have runny nose very badly can I use cetirizine tablet?
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
26 mins ago
A. use nasal drops , that acts faster .
You should have proper consultation with your treating doctor , as some examination or investigations may be needful, so that proper medications can be given And the treatment can be done very properly.
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant has added a new answer
Trying To Conceive
4 hours ago
Q. hi,
my LT 10x18mm and RT 18x20mm and ET 6.5 , what if I intercourse after 2 days, can I do intercourse in ovulation day can become a pregent .
on ovulation day if we intercourse can become a pregent..pls advice..
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
25 mins ago
A. since the follicle size is 18 to 20 mm your ovulation may occur within 24 hours also so if you have intercourse with in that time it will be more effective to get conceived
your endometrial growth is not good enough for conception but still you can just try
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3 hours ago
Q. Hlw dr its my 6th month pregnency can i intimate with my partner
Sai Prasanthi R L
Mom of a 10 yr 2 m old boy
3 hours ago
A. Hello dear! If your pregnancy is going on fine without any high risk factors then it’s okay. Still, would advise you to check with your doctor once before going further. Maintain a good personal hygiene routine and a healthy lifestyle
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