By Dr. Shanmuga priya.K MD DVL.Moisturizers are an essential part of skin care routine. Our skin is like a shield for our body, protecting us from daily exposure to numerous allergens, infections and pollution. Moisturizers help very much in reinforcing this shield as it weakens with age, environmental changes...
Choose moisturizers free of fragrance.Body moisturizers may not be suitable for face.Creams are best for very dry skin while lotions are easy to spread and suitable for all.Cream forms would be suitable for those with dry, cracked skin and a compromised skin barrier.The best time to apply would be...
Choose the appropriate lotion for your scalp depending on the reason for the hair loss.The lotion starts acting on the hair follicles almost immediately, the expected results takes at least 3-6 months as hair growth is a slow process.Hair growth serums should be used regularly. Recommended to apply twice...
Did you know the word Serum is a Latin word which means whey!? Well it has several contexts, and today we refer this to the ones used for growing and strengthening hair.There are several causes for hair loss, to mention a few: Male pattern hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia/AGA), Female...
Immunity is the main mechanism of host defense against infectious agents.The body defends itself from infectious agents by battling against it with one’s own immune system. The immune system protects the body from infectious agents that exist in the environment (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites) and from other noxious insults. The immune...
Triphala constitutes of tannins, gallic acid, ellagic acid and chebulinic acid.These are potent antioxidants that accounts for the immunomodulatory activity. · Terminalia chebula (black myrobalan)· Terminalia bellerica (bastard myrobalan)· Phyllantus emblica (emblic myrobalan or Indian gooseberry)This is considered as the tridoshic rasayana which indicates that the energetics are appropriate for Vata, Pitta, and...
The immune system which defends you from any infection has to work to its optimum to protect you from infections. To boost your immunity you need to eat a “Healthy Diet” rich in fruit, vegetables, eggs and meat. An “activated” immune system increases the demand for energy during periods of...
As a parent, you will always want the best for your baby. Though the baby needs very little stuff you will need a lot of time and planning to put everything in place. There is a lot of baby gear on the market these days that can significantly enhance your ability to...
You’ve finally put 40 (or so) weeks of pregnancy and long hours of childbirth behind you, and you’re officially a mother. Congratulations! Now comes the transition from pregnancy to postpartum. The postpartum period begins after the delivery of your baby and ends when your body has nearly returned to its pre-pregnant state. This...
During pregnancy, moms focus so much on the arrival of their “bundle of joy” that they may neglect themselves. There are many permanent body changes and beauty surprises that happen during pregnancy—and mom may not be prepared. Among that stretch marks are a common annoyance during and after pregnancy....
