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Babies may not look as appealing as you had anticipated them to be at birth—covered in a white coating, fluid or a little blood....

Frankincense essential oil, extracted from the resin of the boswellia tree, rosemary essential oil, and basil essential oil are found to have anti-inflammatory properties and can help treat gout naturally. Thyme, chamomile, ginger, fennel, wintergreen, and turmeric essential oils are also found to be helpful. Apply topically or try hot towel compress. You can also try with epsom salt bath.

Steam baths have been in use since time immemorial. A steam bath is a steam-filled room generally used for relaxing and cleansing. An important thing...

Some dogs just can’t get enough of getting wet, but for many other breeds, water and baths aren’t particularly pleasant. Whether your dog loves...

After 9 months of pregnancy during which you experienced a lot of physical and emotional changes, you are finally blessed with a baby. After...

Children and colds seem to go hand in hand. It's not easy to protect your child from catching a common cold at least once...

When the vaginal steam bath catapulted into mainstream media a few years ago, believers said it could help cleanse the uterus, improve hormonal balance, and ease period cramps. But these claims remain unproven and health risks are many. Steam baths may upset the vaginal pH balance, making it vulnerable to infections, sexual and otherwise, trigger skin irritation and allergic reactions, and cause burns. Also, v-steams are not FDA approved.

Treat yourself to a relaxing bath with Epsom salts and soothing essential oil(s) like lavender. Indulge in warm oil massages (use coconut/sesame oil) to relieve muscle tension and calm the nervous system. Try ayurvedic herbs, elixirs like ashwagandha and golden milk (just add in 1/2t each of cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, ginger to piping hot almond milk!) before bedtime.

For easy ways to feel happy, head outside and exercise. You’ll help your body make more vitamin D, a nutrient that’s linked to happiness. Even your brain will produce endorphins, the “feel good” brain chemical. Do yoga to stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system. There’s also nothing better than calling a loved one for a good laugh. Take time to journal, do hobbies, and take relaxing baths. You can also eat almonds and saffron to boost your mood from the inside.

Bathroom plants are not just for decoration. They also absorb organic air pollutants emitted by household stuff like cooking fuel or detergents. The top choices are spider plant, peace lily, and aloe vera which remove carbon monoxide, benzene, and formaldehyde, respectively, from the air. Other options are Boston ferns and orchids. All 5 require low light, high humidity, and minimal care.

Blame it on the hectic schedules of a work week, but we’ve all been victims of laziness. After spending the whole day tiring ourselves...

Are you snoring a lot, suddenly? Or maybe taking too many bathroom breaks? Don't dismiss these things. In some cases, the internal problems in...

There is something comforting about entering a room that is clean, tidy and clutter-free, with everything kept in its proper place. According to wellness...

1. You’ll Have More Energy This might seem counterintuitive since caffeine is a stimulant, but this is exactly why caffeine can actually drain you of...

Japanese women are considered to be some of the most elegant and healthiest in the world. Find out what the secret of their eternal...