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Think Before You Eat During Festive Season: Smart Eating Tips for a Healthy and Happy Celebration By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | The festival of lights, Diwali, is here, and so is the season to binge on sweets and savoury food items.  Markets and shops are decorated with lights, flowers, and boxes of sweets, fried snacks, and rich delicacies that define the spirit of Diwali. From homemade laddoos to ghee-laden namkeens, everything is ready to tempt us to indulge “just a little more.” There is happiness all around, but overindulgence in sweets and other processed foods can become a cause of concern.  Before you take that extra bite, pause for a moment and think before you eat . Because Diwali isn’t just about lighting up your home—it’s also about keeping your body, mind, and health glowing from within. Why You Should Be Mindful of What You Eat This Diwali ...

Healing Oneself Naturally: 8 Key Aspects of Natural Healing Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger| Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Often, after getting over an illness, you realise what being healthy is all about. After a bout of infection or disease, you feel that energy has seeped out of your system. You feel dull, weak, and lazy and your body seems devoid of any energy while looking to get back to an active life. At that time, you look for something that can bring back your lost energy and vigour. But at that time, there is always a question in your mind about what else you can do? You want to ease yourself out and become healthy and energetic again, as you have just been through a prolonged illness and a complete dose of medication. The answer is natural healing, which can rejuvenate your mind, body and soul and heal you completely.  What is Natural Healing? Natural healing is actually the use of non-invasive, h...

Tiny Seeds: The Power-Packed Superfood By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Have you ever thought that some tiny seeds can provide a storehouse of nutrients to your body? They can be so essential for maintaining good health that they help enhance the function of your heart and brain, provide immunity to your body, and at the same time help with digestion. Seeds may be tiny, but you can not underestimate their power, as these little nutritional powerhouses have health benefits. Seeds are the healthiest things in a tiny package. You can sprinkle them on your oatmeal or cereal, salad, or blend them into fruit smoothies, or munch on them as a snack. Seeds like pumpkin, melon, sunflower, sesame, flaxseed, and chia deserve a place in your daily diet. Let’s explore why! 1. Pumpkin Seeds (pepitas) Pumpkin seeds are flat, oval-shaped green seeds which are not only delicious...

10 Best Ways to Unwind & De-stress By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Unwind after a stressful day, when your body feels exhausted and completely drained. You need a break to regain, rejuvenate, and recharge yourselves. You need to refresh yourself to recover that lost energy. For most of you, the favourite go-to thing after a tough day of work is to slump on the sofa and watch TV while flicking through your tired eyes on your mobile.  As a result, relaxing becomes quite difficult for most of you. Still, relaxation is something that significantly impacts your health, lowers blood pressure, lowers the risk of heart disease, improves decision-making, and improves memory. Often, we have no idea how to take out this exhaustion from our bodies. Here are some simple activities that will help you relax comfortably. 1.       Grab your cup of herbal tea F...

Top Nutrient-Rich Foods That Boost Hair Growth Naturally If you’ve been struggling with dull, weak, or thinning hair despite using the best oils or shampoos, the problem might lie within — your diet . Hair fall is often a sign that your body lacks the nutrients it needs to produce strong and healthy strands. Factors such as stress, illness, hormonal imbalance, or poor nutrition can all accelerate hair loss. What are the common reasons of hairfall? The good news? You can reverse hair fall naturally by eating the right foods that nourish your scalp, strengthen your roots, and boost new growth. The good news is that eating the right foods can nourish your hair from within and help reverse the damage. Your hair needs specific nutrients like protein, biotin, omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and vitamin C for strength, shine, and steady growth. Here are some of the best foods to include in your diet for naturally healthy, shinier and thicker hair 1.     ...

Top 11 Causes of Hair Fall and How to Prevent Hair Loss Naturally By Monica Saxena  Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition |Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Wellness Blogger | Hair is often called our crowning glory, but hair loss has become a common problem for people of all ages. Losing hair is normal, with an average of 25–100 hair strands falling daily , but when shedding exceeds this range, it may indicate an underlying health or lifestyle issue. Hair fall can range from mild thinning to severe baldness, affecting confidence and appearance. Understanding the root causes of hair fall is the first step to preventing it. While some causes are reversible with proper care, nutrition, and lifestyle adjustments, others may require medical intervention or may be irreversible. In this article, we’ll explore the top 11 reasons for hair fall , explain how they affect your hair, and share effective strategies to prevent hair loss naturally . What causes hair fall Ha...