Honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used to treat wounds and skin problems. It is also a natural skin hydrator. Be sure to use raw, unprocessed honey. (You can also add raw milk to the mix to help rid of the skin of dead cells and rejuvenate … Read more
Toddlers are less likely to have asthma and itchy rashes if their parents “cleaned” their pacifiers by sucking on them when the kids were infants, a small new study suggests. The findings don’t prove that technique protects kids against asthma, eczema or other allergies. But researchers said it’s possible the … Read more
First of all, not all night creams are made equally. There are so many different types on the market, and each one is formulated specifically for different skin types. You should choose a cream based on your age, skin type, as well as problem areas that you wish to target. … Read more
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends weaning a child from the bottle at 15 months. That doesn’t seem too unreasonable considering most babies are ready to eat solid foods at 4 to 6 months and most doctors recommend transitioning from a bottle to a cup at 12 months. In fact, … Read more
Recipe Type: Dessert Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Smooth as silk, this one is made from mango puree, hung curd and cream. Ingredients For the base: 20 (125 gm) biscuits (digestive, arrowroot or ginger) 1/4 cup (60 gm) butter 1 Tbsp sugar, powdered For the filling: 1 … Read more
Women often struggle to find the best summer hairstyle. Rather than letting their hair get sweaty and having it cling to their necks, ladies many times prefer to wear their hair up to allow their faces and necks to stay cooler. Find the best up swept style, however, can lead to … Read more
If you’re logging hours in the gym to no avail on the scale, it’s time to rethink your game plan. Here, things you’d never suspect could be making you fat. 1. Your Reading Comprehension We all know that person, the one who eats burgers and still loses weight while you eat … Read more
Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Making a recipe that calls for buttermilk? Use this simple substitute, and you won’t need to buy any. Ingredients: Milk (just under one cup) 1 Tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice Instructions: Place a Tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice in … Read more
Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Once you see how easy it is to make buttermilk, you’ll want to make your own every time. Here’s how: Ingredients Heavy cream (avoid ultra-pasteurised) Instructions Fill a jar halfway with heavy cream. Then, screw the lid on firmly (a canning jar … Read more
Usually, “10 more minutes” is the cry of the habitual snoozer — thinking somehow those extra few minutes will make all the difference, but they don’t. In fact, 10 minutes is such a worthless little chunk of time that very little can be accomplished in such a short period, right? … Read more