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Spearmint Tea: Does it Really Help to Cure PCOS?

PCOS. The abbreviation that used to incite some fear that the mention of a disease normally does, has now become part of many women’s lives. Sadly, this change has happened over the past few decades because the number of women suffering from Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has shot up dramatically. Triggered by excess androgens, this disease causes a lot of emotional pain and physical change in women, some even as young as 11-12 years old. How can PCOS be cured? While allopathic medicines such as metformin, oestradiol etc can artificially cause the hormones to induce periods, they come with their fair share of side effects such as weight gain, mood swings etc. Is there any permanent cure to PCOS which has no side effects? Enter spearmint tea. Multiple studies have proven that this herb does indeed work to reduce testosterone levels in women. There are two forms of testosterone: free testosterone and total testosterone. Free testosterone is the form that contributes

The Truth About Parenting Kids with Special Needs

Raising a child is not going to be a cakewalk, or so did everyone tell you. What no one told you is that if your child happens to have special needs, don’t sweat it. It can be just as fun and an enriching experience. Whether the disabilities are physical , or mental or even related to learning , the process of enabling the child to face the challenges of everyday life can seem quite taxing for the parent. These preconceived notions create a lot of mental stress for the parent. Our advice is, lose your fears, not your mind. Your child is just as capable as any other child out there. Having said that, some issues in your bundle of joy may leave him feeling a little bit out of sync with the mainstream world. Here is a guide for you to get started on being the best parent ever for him! Acceptance is the key : The first thing you need to do is to accept the fact that your child has a little more nuanced needs than usual, and that there is nothing wrong with it. People hav

What Inclusivity Means for the Beauty Industry

It is on Instagram , it is on Facebook , there are a dozen videos on YouTube . The latest launch by your favorite cosmetic company is making waves and blowing up your social media news feed. Ladies, you know this scenario is not a one-off. This is almost every other day. The influencers raving about a product on social media creates so much frenzy in your peers, it seems every friend and colleague owns that newest foundation or concealer that comes with a promise of solving all your problems. The next thing you know, you have spent almost half of your previous month’s savings on placing an online order. Sure, at this point I could deliver a full-fledged sermon on how social media has stoked our consumerism but let us look at the other side of the coin. What really tempts you to purchase every new foundation, concealer or nude lipstick? For a lot of us, the bigger reason than mere temptation is that we can never seem to find that perfect shade of base that makes us feel

Best Waffle Makers

Breakfast is the most important and often the most rushed meal of the day. It is imperative to get in the nutrients for a wholesome start to the day, all while getting ready for work or school. Even on a lazy weekend, it can be real fun to amp up the first meal of the day with some delicious goodness. And what better way to do both than waffles? So, be it a busy working day or a holiday, we have got your breakfast covered with a list of the 5 best waffle makers (in no particular order) across all price ranges with a bunch of diverse features, tailored to meet all your needs Chef's Choice   WafflePro 854 From the house of Chef's Choice International (an EdgeCraft brand), this model comes with the assurance of high quality and performance. It bakes four square waffles in an average of 3 minutes, making it one of the most efficient waffle makers. It is equally versatile with store bought or homemade batter, and is a breeze to clean, thanks to its non-stick i