Ugly Teeth and Other Flaws in My Appearance
Just yesterday, someone who follows me on Instagram, mentioned that they missed my “text” updates on my Instagram stories. Where I “talk” with my “followers”. Both talk and followers are…
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My Itchy-Scalp-Saviour Shampoos
The trick is not just what’s in the shampoo and how it interacts with your skin / hair but also in how long you apply it and leave it. I’m…
Indian Borage Honey by Pahadi Local
Whether to eat it or to apply it on my face? That is the question that troubles me when I look at my bottle of the Indian Borage Honey by…
Sharmila Tagore & Soha Ali Khan, photographed for the HTBrunch #LikeMyMother Cover
The Five Photographs Published in the January 28th issue of HTBrunch. Including the Cover Image above. A special double edition, wellness special. “Grace, Grandeur and Grey Hair. Mother-daughter Sharmila Tagore…
Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplement
“Supplements are not real food.” I get that quite a lot, especially from the older crowd ( age-wise ). I don’t get into the discussion though – this is not…
Colon Detox & Cleanser Supplement
After having done two courses with these capsules, I’m sharing my experience here. During the first 15-day course, I took just one capsule per day, right after a meal. It…
Curcumin Supplement
“Curcumin is the active ingredient of turmeric, and is also found in limited amounts in ginger. It is an anti-inflammatory molecule with anti-cancer properties, and similar to fish oil, it…
Probiotics Supplement, Schwartz Bioresearch
Probiotics became popular a few years ago in India. I’d been hearing about them in podcasts etc, abroad. But there had been no supplements available in India. One of the…
Colombian Brew Instant Coffee
Recently, I bought a couple of new coffee brands ( new for me ) to try and fill the hole of my favorite one not being in stock. I’ve written…
Iron Supplement, Nature’s Bounty
To be clear, this post is not meant as a “You should take THIS Iron supplement.” It is meant more as a, “This is the Iron supplement I am currently…
Teddy Roosevelt Instant Coffee
The only reason I ordered this one is because my favorite brand’s supply is spotty. I ordered Teddy Roosevelt and another brand ( that I will be writing about shortly…
How I Get Rid of Body Odor
Sometimes, I stink. It’s terrible. I can barely breathe. Perfumes and deodorants do nothing. Even after multiple washes, depending on the fabric of the garment, my clothes continue to smell…
The State of My Physical Health & Thyrocare
Work. Work is my daily obsession. And not any particular aspect of it. Just all of it. From typing out invoices on the laptop and exporting them as PDFs in…
#CoverUp 98 Stretch & Pose!
Waking up at 0500 hours is not my thing. Over the years, living in India has ingrained it in my head that is it not safe for me – as…
Getting Back On The Health Wagon
Few things bother me more than my belly fat and lack-luster skin, when it comes to taking care of myself. Sleeping well is still not a problem – even though…
Dentist Recommendation
UPDATE : 27th September, 2019 : I don’t recommend them anymore. My parents have been going here for a while and I’ve accompanied them on occasion. Things have changed.…
Sensitive Parts. Unmentionables. Body-Shaming.
( Photo from the 77th edition of #CoverUp ) A concerned stranger ( Facebook Friend ) recently sent me a private message about the above photograph. I’m not sharing…
How to manage not eating out while at a social gathering?
How to manage not eating out while at a social gathering? I find that really hard, the hosts/fellow companions find it almost rude and I just don’t know a way out. What are your tips to handle this?
Body Evolution & Consciousness
Many people wanted to know how I lost ten kilograms of body weight over the last six months. While I would like nothing more than to share how this happened to me, I am wary on two counts. One, what worked for me, might not work for anyone else. Two, weight loss is only the beginning. The tip of the ice berg. Keeping that weight off and leading a fitter, healthier lifestyle is my ultimate goal. I do not want to detract from that. "Lost Ten Kgs!" sounds like a gimmicky, "get rich quick" headline and I do not want that to be the selling point.
When I Walk #CoverUp 26
I walk. Or at least I am currently attempting to make it a routine. There’s no set time for when I get out for “the walk” but I prefer around…
Simple Pleasures : Chai
I like this new thing my life. Green tea. It’s not packaged / retail green-tea – no brand. It’s straight from a tea estate in Aambari, West Bengal. Full leaves.…
How I Quit Smoking
Yes, I used to smoke. I quit. A whole 365 days ago. What they call “cold turkey”. It was a struggle. The first three months were insane. Doubt grew each…