Healthy Breakfast Option - Poha

 Hi guys!

Welcome to Prettyladiestalk!! I am sharing the healthy insights to empower your health. Today I’ll do my best to give you a very healthy snack option to keep you healthy and fit! 

I am going to talk about Poha. It is of course a very common and healthy snack option!f If you’re an Indian, you know how commonly this snack is made on Sundays. It is a warm welcome to your weekend and a happy start to your day!

Poha is available in varieties: Thick, thin, big, small. People also call them flattened rice or beaten rice because it is made from rice. The process of manufacturing pohas make it even more healthy as the rice is flattened using iron machines giving it more iron. This snack is full of healthy IRON!

It has so many vitamins: A, B1, B3, C, Folic Acid. And so many minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium and zinc. And you know what the brownie point is? This snack is low-calorie.

If you’re an Indian, you’d know how many versions we have of making Poha! Some people add groundnuts, chillies, coriander leaves, seeds and so much more.

Regardless of how you make it, it is so beneficial. Let us understand its health benefits:

1. If you have high blood sugar/diabetes, eating poha can be safe and good for you. Just avoid sprinkling extra sugar in the dish.

2. Poha is said to work like a probiotic that cleanses your gut and colon to keep you healthy. If you have gut health issues, having poha can be very beneficial for your overall health.

3. Of course, Poha is a low-calorie food which makes it a very good option for people who want to lose weight! You can lose weight especially if you make a habit of eating snacks which are as good as Poha. Consistency is the key!

4. Poha is a great source of energy as it has energy-giving carbs and healthy fats that your body needs to convert into energy. So if you’re always low on energy, fatigued, Poha is for you!

5. There’s nothing as easy as Poha for your digestive system. It just gets digested so quickly and easily. It is good even when you’re not feeling good or you want to have a light meal.

6. If you have anaemia or an iron deficiency, you might want to include Poha about two or three times in your weekly breakfast calender. Poha is rich in iron!

7. There are not many healthy breakfast options already because we have biscuits, coffee and every sugary thing. But if you’re lactose intolerant, you’d have even fewer options. Poha is good for people who suffer from lactose intolerance.

8. If you’re pregnant or have a lack of B complex Vitamins, consider having Poha regularly as it has a good amount of Vitamin B complex.

9. Poha also contains Magnesium which is important for you heart and brain development. Pregnant women can have poha to ensure their baby’s brain and heart develop well.

10. The last benefit is of couse, variation! Instead of having the same kind of breakfast, have Poha with variation! You can add onions for a change, potatoes for carbs, groundnuts for energy, chilli for a quick blood purification and coriander leaves for detox.

Isn’t Poha indeed a very good option? Kids and adults love this because it is so tasty, but wait, eat it in moderation or you may suffer from some side effects too.

Too much Poha can cause stomach ache, bloating, gas, IBS, acidity, heartburn and irritate your bowels. Make sure you cook Poha really well!

Let us know how you cook Poha in your style! Keep liking, sharing and do not forget to subscribe to my website.

I hope you take care of yourselves! See you soon, have a good day!

Five Holi-Related Skin and Hair Queries

Five Holi-Related Skin and Hair Queries You Probably Always Had

The most colorful and vibrant festival of India - Holi - is marked with much fun and fervor throughout the country and other parts of the world. Celebrating the triumph of ‘good’ over ‘bad’, songs, water balloons and bright colors are the major highlights of this vivid and lively festival. Bright colored powders, known as ‘Gulal’ are smeared on everyone’s faces accompanied by splashing of colored water. And while the festival brings so much joy, your skin and hair bear the brunt of it. Chemical colours are extremely harsh, long hours of exposure to the sun, irregular meal times and sleeping patterns all contribute to lack-lustre skin and hair.

Does this mean that you should not celebrate Holi, and run into your house and hide? Of course not! With a few simple hacks from Dr. Sangeeta Velaskar, Vice President and Head, Medical Services and R&D, Kaya Limited your hair, skin and nails will feel fabulous in no time.

Does oiling your skin and hair really help?

Definitely. The chemicals in the colour and the exposure to sun strip your skin and hair of their natural oils and moisture. Oil forms a protective barrier, keeps your skin nourished and makes it easy to get colour out. Especially tough to reach spots like ear lobes, belly button etc. So apply two layers of oil to your body, and head out and enjoy some Holi fun without fear.

How many times can I bathe in a day to get the colour out?

After Holi, your skin is already sensitive and has probably even reacted to the colours. In such a state you would not want to further strip your skin of its natural moisture, and alter its PH balance by bathing multiple times a day. Ideally, try not to bathe more than two times a day, unless absolutely necessary. Most importantly, ensure that you moisturize adequately each time.

Is there any way to keep the colour out of my nails?

Nails are porous in nature hence they tend to absorb a lot of color, which makes the holi colour stain more prominent. Apply a layer of clear nail polish or any colour of your choice to prevent them from absorbing artificial colour.

Does exfoliation help get rid of the colour quickly?

Exfoliation is an abrasive activity, and when your skin is already dry, the process would do more harm than good. Any cleanser that has Sodium Laureth Sulfate in it which is known to be a degreaser and strips away colour is a much better way to go about it, follow this up with a good moisturizer.

So, the colour is out, but my skin and hair is still dull and dry, what do I do?

Your skin regenerates and repairs itself at night, so it is the best time to restore essential nutrients, moisture and a natural glow to your skin. Invest in a good serum that can be applied before going to bed, and an overnight hair serum to restore the bounce to your tresses. You would be able to see results within two to four weeks depending on the products used.

The Perfect Hair Regime – Anveya

Hello! Friends,

I would like to introduce this awesome brand called “Anveya”. It is a premium beauty brand. It is fast emerging as the native Indian Brand to offer an exceptional range of Haircare & Skincare products. This brand believes in reconnecting with nature and promises purity. It has a plethora of products to choose, ranging from their haircare, skincare, cold-pressed oils to essential oils. Amongst all the products that they have to offer, I have tried their Keratin range for my hair. It collectively safeguards the treatment done to hair, adds mass to each hair strand and reduces the brittleness of hair.

It is a known fact that good hair not only makes heads turn but also adds on to one’s beauty and personality. It also boosts the confidence and for me caring for my hair is of utmost importance.

With the constant environmental aggressors causing damage to the hair, it becomes all the more necessary to maintain your hair health. To make sure that your hair is healthy, you need to take note of the factors that are adding to your hair woes. Here’s a look at my list of hair issues:

● Hair Fall 

● Split Ends

● Damaged Hair due to Chemical Treatments

● Brittle Hair

● Frizzy Hair

On my quest to find the perfect hair care products, I chanced upon Anveya’s amazing range called the “Protect & Repair Keratin” for thinning, damaged hair and hair fall control This range includes shampoo, conditioner, and serum which are powered with keratin protein, hydrolyzed wheat protein, and ferment oil hair complex. It is free from sulfates, parabens, and silicones. This combo collectively repairs the signs of damage, protects your hair from thinning, adds mass to each hair strand. The unique formulation of this range creates a protective shield for your hair, restores shine, softness, and natural volume. It also prolongs the maintenance of treatments done to hair.

💠Protect & Repair Keratin Shampoo: Deeply nourishes the hair, reduces the split ends, rebuilds the hair strength, reduces dryness and improves the volume of hair.

HOW TO USE: Wet your hair. Apply the shampoo onto your scalp and the lengths of the hair. Massage till it lathers before rinsing it off.

💠Protect & Repair Keratin Conditioner: Prevents breakage of hair, reduces frizz, makes hair softer, revives the damaged hair.

HOW TO USE: Work the conditioner into your hair from mid-length to the ends. Leave on for 2- 3 minutes before rinsing.

💠Protect & Repair Hair Keratin Serum: Protects the hair from the damage caused due to the treatments, detangles the hair, protects hair from pollution, dryness, controls split-ends, acts as a replacement for keratin therapy.

HOW TO USE: Take 2-3 pumps of the serum onto your palms and apply it to the dry or damp hair. Avoid applying it to the roots.

The regular use of Protecting and Repairing Keratin Shampoo, Conditioner & Serum kit for your hair regime prevents hair fall, strengthens your hair, treats split ends and maintains the overall health of hair

I absolutely loved the Keratin Hair Range. And I cant wait to try their skincare range and review it. I highly recommend this amazing range and for more details visit https://www.anveya.com/

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How To Solve Irregular & Delayed Periods Issues - Namyaa Period Care kit

Menstruation marks the beginning of a woman’s reproductive years. My daughter had entered her teens with her puberty stage also. The day arrived when she got her first period marking her to the step towards woman. I remember that day so well, as she cried non stop. She was so tiny for me to achieve this stage. Her periods had evolved into a nightmare which came with the heaviness of the bleeding and really painful. 

Normal Mensuration cycle is of 28 days on an average. But when the cycle is more than 35 to 40 days or even more than that it is called Irregular Periods. During the start days I did not worry about the irregularity of my daughter’s periods thinking that it is early stage and it will take some months for regular cycle. But this Irregularity banged with heavy bleeding, spotting, mood swing, and tremendous pain. She was in such bad state in those days, she would speak nor eat and just cry with the pain and keep on changing and cleaning. This took me to research what was the cause of this irregularity. 

What is amenorrhea in teens?

Amenorrheais when a girl’s menstruation period doesn’t occur. There are 2 types:

• Primary amenorrhea is when the first menstrual period doesn’t occur by age 15 and which can be a lifelong problem.

• Secondary amenorrhea is when normal menstrual period stops occurring for 3 months or more which can be due to the physical cause.

Amenorrhea or  irregular menstruation in her can occur due to the following reasons:

• Hormonal Changes

• Hormonal Imbalance

• Extreme weight loss

• Stress

• Anorexia and Bulimia

After a lot of research and recommendations “Namyaa Period Care kit” was the perfect solution for my daughter’s irregular periods. I started with the Namyaa Anartava regularly 20ml everyday after breakfast and dinner for 90 days span. 

About Namyaa Anartava for delayed and irregular periods 

Namyaa Anartava is an exclusive Ayurvedic syrup that treats Anartava. It is filled with the goodness of powerful Ayurvedic ingredients like, Aloe Vera, Pippali, Karanja, Krishna-Tila, Kultha and other rare and certified beneficial herbs and extracts. It is long-lasting solution for delayed periods and helps regularise the period cycle. It not only helps to restore the natural menstrual cycle to 28-31 days, but also helps to promote timely ovulation, treats hormonal imbalance, removes toxins as it is the best for blood purification. It is free from any kind of dangerous chemicals, harsh metals, fertilizers, pesticides and artificial fragrance. 

Features of  Namyaa Anartava for delayed and irregular periods 

• Suitable for all women

• 100% Organic and Herbal

•Formulated with Ayurvedic certified components

• Treats the root cause of irregular periods

• Regularises the periods flow and cycle on a monthly basis.

• Restores hormone balance 

• It also regularises the ovulation process on timely basis every month.

I could see huge difference in my daughter’s mensuration cycle. Gradually, she had adapted the science of a woman. Her complaint are now negligible. Thanks Namyaa for the amazing support. I see my daughter in pleasant mood in those difficult days. 

I would also like to say about the two other products of this range: Namyaa Aatharva Kshaya and Namyaa Shwetkanika. People facing PCOD and PCOS often suffer from gynaecological complications that also lead to a chain of problems like obesity, hair loss, complications in pregnancy, sudden outburst of acne and pimples. Namyaa’s Aarthava Kshaya is a perfect suggestion to say bye bye to PCOD and PCos naturally. With its completely natural ingredients constitution, it ensures that our issues of PCOD and PCOS gets cured.

One of the other issues that women constantly complain of usually is the problem of excessive white discharge, smelly discharge and consequent itching and tiredness.Namyaa Shwetkanika has been introduced to address the issues of these problems.With its natural ingredients like Kabab chini, Fitkari, Mukta Sukti Bhasam, Chob Chini etc. It assists in curing the issues related to white discharge really soon.

Treating gynaecological issues has never been this simpler indeed.

Useful Tips and Hacks

I have listed few amazing tips or hacks below which I have used in my routine and they work effectively. You can keep it handy and try it out.

▶️ Soak Beans - Most dried beans require an overnight soaking but many of us forget. No worries if you soak them in boiling hot water for just one hour it will have the same effect as soaked overnight.

▶️ Cheese grating - To grate cheese, spray cooking oil on the cheese grater to avoid cheese sticking.

▶️ Spilling Milk - Keep long handle spoon or wooden stick to prevent the milk spilling while boiling it.

▶️ Coconut Removal - Deep freeze the coconut for 12 hours. Then gentle hit on the shell and it breaks.

▶️ Smelly shoes - place a few dry tea bags inside each shoe to absorb the smell.

▶️ Old sneakers - Old Toothbrush and a little toothpaste to convert your old sneakers to new.

▶️ Tight shoes - Stuff each shoe with wet newspaper as tightly as possible. Let the shoes dry, and then remove the newspaper.

▶️ Bad Breath - Suck on couple of cloves to freshen your breath instantly. Try this 2-3 times a day if you have bad breathe problem.

▶️ Cold - Make a habit of chewing 8-10 tulsi leaves every morning as it increases immunity and helps fight viral infections

▶️ Cracked / Chapped lips - Apply fresh cream (homemade malai)  along with turmeric powder on your lips to get rid of cracked lips.

▶️ Insomnia / Sleeplessness - Put a drop of natural rose water into your eyes every night before you sleep. (Caution - Pregnant / Lactating womens and all those prone to any kind of allergies must consult doctors / experts before trying these tips.)

Do try these hacks and comment here which one worked well for you.

Let’s Quash The Myths Of Palm Oil...

Now days I am more aware about my eating habits as I am making a transit to a healthy lifestyle. I am not just understanding what I am cooking and eating but where and how my food is grown. When I go grocery shopping I look for the labels and try to distinguish between organic, chemical free......etc.

Lastly I have been cautious about Palm Oil. Are you wondering what is palm oil ???. Then do check my detailed post on Uses and Benefits of Palm Oil. We need to know about it. I was so confused with the controversy about Palm oil. It is bad or good ? But now I am totally on the side of good when the myths were debunked by the industry expert Mrs. Bhavna Shah in the webcast organised by The Malaysian Palm Oil Council. She created awareness about Palm Oil by debunking some common myths. 

Myth 1: Palm oil is only produced on large-scale plantations.

Facts 1

Oil palm trees grow on both large-scale and small-scale plantations. About 40% of the palm oil production is undertaken by smallholders worldwide. Especially in Malaysia palm oil significantly contributes to poverty reduction and economic growth.

Myth 2: Palm oil is responsible for worldwide deforestation.

Facts 2

According to National Geographic, forests cover about 30% of our planet’s and deforestation can both be human and naturally driven. Livestock ranching, agriculture expansion, logging, paper production, mining, urban sprawl, wildfire and climate change are among the contributors. The global share of oil palm trees which caused deforestation as per the European Commission shows only 2.3%. 

Myth 3: Palm oil is only used in foods.

Facts 3 

The versatility of palm oil certainly goes beyond edible oil. It is used as a very important natural ingredient in almost all the inedible products such as lipstick, cosmetics, candles, soap, shampoo, detergent, biodiesel etc. 

Myth 4: Palm oil is bad for frying.

Fact 4

Palm oil boasts a high smoke point of 235°C, making it stable and suitable for frying or even baking. The balanced palm oil is also resistant to oxidation compared to high-polyunsaturated vegetable oils.

Myth 5: Palm oil is unhealthy

Facts 5

Palm oil provides a multitude of health benefits. It is a cholesterol-free and trans-fat-free vegetable oil with a composition of 50% saturated and 50% unsaturated fatty acids. Its naturally reddish-orange oil filled with high beta-carotene content  and natural dietary supply of vitamin A & E. This helps to prevent chronic diseases and supports brain health. 

It is very important to educate ourselves than to follow the myths. 

MPOC - Malaysian Palm Oil Council is basically an organisation which promotes the use of Palm Oil. For more details visit their website on https://www.mpoc.org.in

A Very Simple Solution for all your Hair Issues....

Are you worried about your hair??.. HOW TO STOP HAIRFALL? How much time you spend on it??..

Are you trying to rectify your hair issues with straightening it more than usual, colouring it regularly? Do you know you are doing right? No you are doing something wrong, just stop and do what your hair wants. For every women no matter hair texture - length - type has her own unique hair problems. And the only need is healthy hair. In this article, I have listed some of the most common hair issue and way to overcome them.

Hair Fall & Breakage: Hair fall of 50-100 strands a day is normal and hair abuse by repeated styling and treatments leads drying and brittleness of hair and scalp resulting extremely fragile, prone to breakage and hairfall.

Split Ends: Due to hair treatments, sun exposure, etc hair shaft split multiply causing weak hair.

Dandruff: Dandruff is a major issue where the sebaceous glands overproduce and hair follicles get blocked causing dry skin of the scalp to peel.

Grey Hair: Due to age or hair abuse leads to hair greying which is the result of reduced melanin in the scalp and hair shaft. 

Oily Hair: Some products stick to the scalp which in turn make the sebaceous glands become over productive and result in greasy and oily hair.

Frizzy Hair: When hair cuticles are over exposed due to dryness then outer layer soaks in moisture making hair frizzy.

Dry Hair: The number of treatments like colouring, bleaching or over-exposure to the sun, wind, salt or chlorine water, makes hair dull and brittle and dry.

Well, I did suffer from all of these issues one time or another. When I realised that I need perfect care for my hair and then I turned to the age-old Ayurveda formula. Oiling my hair with perfect shampooing and conditioning regime is also important.  The benefits of oiling is seen from ages to ages. The most important benefit of oiling is that it strengthens the hair by increasing the tensile strength of the hair thereby STOPPING HAIR FALL and hair breakage. Oiling also stimulate hair growth while hydrating and nourishing in turn preventing dullness, dryness and frizziness. It also covers the damaged ends to even stress relief. 

'Which hair oil is best?’ ‘Which hair oil should I use?’ 'Which shampoo works well?’. The simple answer to that is, ‘Since each oil has a unique blend of benefits, pick what your hair need to tackle’. But why pick one when you can pick all of them with Emami Kesh King Ayurvedic solution to any kind of hair problem. India’s no. 1 hairfall expert Kesh King  has perfect hair regime. My daily hair regime is to apply Kesh King oil at night and wash off with Kesh King shampoo in the morning. Thrice a week for 3 weeks gives visible results. Kesh King is the perfect HAIRFALL SOLUTION.

Kesh King Oil – is the best Ayurvedic hair oil. It solves all the issues listed above as it is clinical proven that it is  2 times more effective in REDUCING HAIRFALL and growing new hair as compared to other oils. Kesh King Oil is 100% organic safe product. It consists the goodness of 21 herbs like Bhringharaj, Java, Haritaki, Tulsi, Jatamansi, Amalaki, Methi, Manjistha, Lodhra, Japa, Brahmi.....  It is created by ancient science of Tel Pak Vidhi. It has no side effects, safe for post pregnancy hair fall in new mothers as well. Kesh King Oil comes with an unique applicator  that is Deep Root Comb which helps convenient application & stimulating roots for deeper oil penetration. The comb helps to enhance micro circulation on the scalp and allows targeted oil application at the roots.

Kesh King Ayurvedic Hair Oil application method 

Step 1: Open the Ayurvedic Oil Cap

Step 2: Attach the unquie Deep Root Comb

Step 3: Place it on you head

Step 4: Press the bottle for the oil to flow

Step 5: Gently massage the scalp

Step 6: see the results in three months

Kesh King shampoo - is the only Ayurvedic shampoo that solves hair fall problem as well as gives shiny, silky, soft hair. Shampoo contains aloe vera and 21 ayurvedic herbs. Kesh King Ayurvedic Shampoo gives best result when used after a massage with Kesh King Ayurvedic Hair Oil.

Kesh King Ayurvedic Shampoo application method 

Step 1: Apply Kesh King shampoo to wet hair

Step 2: Gently massage the scalp for a good lather

Step 3: Rinse thoroughly with water

About the brand:

Kesh King is a Problem Solution brand that offers products like Ayurvedic Hair Oil, Ayurvedic Shampoo, Conditioner and Ayurvedic Capsule for various Hair Problems but majorly HAIRFALL. Kesh King Ayurvedic Oil is the Category Leader in Ayurvedic Hair Oil Category. Kesh King is the only brand known to have a “helpline for free consultation on hair problems – 1800 103 5155”  Even Website offers hair consultation to know body doshas and customized regime suggestion for solving hair related problems. https://keshking.com/ Emami Kesh King Products are available online as well as retails shops. 

The regular use of Kesh King hair regime prevents hair fall with new hair growth. It treats split ends and maintains the strength and health of hair.

I’ve picked Kesh King for my hair that looks visibly healthier, thicker and shinier, my perfect hair partner! Gorgeous Hair is the crown of ever women and Kesh King helps to enhance them every day. 

For more details, please visit their website 

India's First Ever Online Mega Quiz Show

2020 is a year with lots of unexpected events. One more event filled with excitement is on its way. Very gladly Byju’s, a well known brand in the educational sector has announced India’s biggest national-level school quiz ever Discovery "School Super League (DSSL) Season 3" with expected participation of over 1 crore students. The event comprises of critical thinking, aptitude, and general knowledge quizzes. League is an extremely popular 6-episode nail-biting series (National Level Quiz Competition) telecast on Discovery Channel.  

The Quiz Show tagline – “Masthi bhari rivalry hogi all the way Dreams are now just a click away.”  Isn’t this catchy.

60 of India’s smartest kids (30 teams) are selected after a rigorous online screening with almost 30,000 schools and close to 1 crore students participating in this competition. Each episode has 6 teams each battling it out in the semifinals ( 5 semifinals). The winning team from each semifinal then participates in the gripping mega-final (5 teams).  One winning team along with 2 runner-up teams will win exciting prizes and a trip to NASA. Such an exciting league!!!

The wining team will get an all-expense paid trip to the NASA.

After two successful seasons and an overwhelming response from the length and breadth of the country, Byju's-DSSL leads to season 3. Season 3 of Byju's-DSSL is conceptualized at a never-before scale. It is on its way to becoming India’s biggest national-level school quiz ever. To overcome the ongoing global pandemic situation, Byju's will leverage its digital expertise to create a first-of-its-kind school quiz that is 100% virtual.

Criteria and eligibility

All students enrolled in the schools between grades 04 to 09 are eligible to participate in DSSL. There will be two stages of the show:

Stage 1: Students will have to take four preliminary tests that would have no entry fee.

Stage 2: After a rigorous selection process, the top teams from each state will qualify for a six-episode TV quiz show, which will also take place remotely.

With this Super duper quiz Byju's will give students across India an opportunity to compete and showcase their talent while winning really exciting prizes. This initiative is sure to ignite the passion and love for learning among students.

Participate in DSSL 2020 by downloading the app available on Android and iOS: http://onelink.to/3fdzvw

The Final Reward: “NASA Touch Down”

The winning team and two runner-up teams will fly to the USA on an all-expenses-paid trip to NASA.

"Participate in DSSL 2020 by downloading the app available on Android and iOS:"

ITC HOTELS & WELCOMHOTEL PRESENT OLLIE’S VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP

 Joyful, Interactive learning & fun for young adults

https://youtu.be/7tR5BVv2ZX8

The world’s largest LEED platinum certified chain, ITC Hotels along with Welcomhotel announced a special surprise for kids this summer, the ‘Ollie’s Summer Camp’. Kids are currently spending their days at home attending virtual classes for most part of their day with no respite. Dedicated to the young adults of our world, Ollie’s Summer Camp is a club for kids which has been designed with interactive activities and learnings for the budding minds. Ollie’s Club at ITC Hotels and Ollie’s Corner at Welcomhotel respectively, are named after the Oliver Ridley turtle, one of ocean’s abundant tiny treasures, that are found visiting Morjim, Galgibag and Agonda Beach in Goa along with Gahirmata Beach in Odisha in the months of January and February.

In keeping with ITC Hotels ethos of supporting planet positive experiences, the Ollie’s Club is a tribute to the strength and resilience of this wonderful species. The Ollie’s Summer Camp is dedicated to the spirit of fun, discovery and inclusivity.

Ollie’s Summer Camp brings structured activities for our young guests that are aimed at sparking their inherent curiosity. Through a kaleidoscope of varied topics and easy to follow instructions, we aim to satiate their inquisitive minds with responsible experiences that enrich their lives. These sessions unwrap a bundle of experiences and exciting activities for kids to practice and parents to gainfully engage in. The wide array of activities ranges from interactive yoga classes and no heat cooking to painting and home gardening tips from our in-house subject experts.

Beginning today, August 19, 2020, the virtual camp will dive into one engaging week of interactive activities for the budding minds of our world which will help them develop skills and hobbies such as painting, cooking, gardening among others. Each of the day’s activities will feature two interesting topics which can be viewed through short videos on ITC Hotels’ and Welcomhotels’ social media handles. These will enable kids to learn new skills that they can practice and enjoy with their families from the safety of their homes.

The Ollie’s Club is already a favourite with kids. ITC Grand Goa, ITC Grand Bharat (Gurgaon), ITC Rajputana (Jaipur) and ITC Mughal (Agra) are some of the popular destinations that draw the Ollie fans. Parents are assured of the safety and hygiene of their children through the ‘WeAssure’ programme designed in collaboration with medical professionals and disinfection experts brings enhanced levels of hygiene & safety. The initiative reassures our guests of visibly stringent cleanliness and disinfection processes offering unparalleled comfort with peace of mind. With this promise, Ollie’s Club and Ollie’s Corner at these hotels will soon reopen its doors to kids. Meanwhile, the Ollie’s Virtual Summer Camp looks forward to meeting its young friends soon.

The interesting activities can be viewed on the social media handles of ITC Hotels and Welcomhotels. There is no pre-registration required to participate in the Ollie’s Virtual Summer Camp.

About ITC Hotels:

Since pioneering the concept of ‘Responsible Luxury’ in 2009, ITC Hotels has commissioned numerous planet positive initiatives, which range from use of renewable energy which today powers more than 57% of ITC Hotels electrical requirement to an over 50% reduction in water consumption over the last five years to name a few. With the decade strong ‘Responsible Luxury’ as its guiding premise, ITC Hotels is committed to delivering luxury experiences with sustainable practices embedded in the process - an endeavour which has manifested in the coveted LEED*® Platinum rating for all its luxury hotels, making ITC Hotels amongst the ‘Greenest’ luxury   hotel   chains   in the world. (*Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design – by U.S.  Green Building Council and the Indian Green Building Council).

The well-being of guests, associates and partners has always been of paramount importance at ITC Hotels and more so in these testing times. Namaste at ITC Hotels is not only a heartfelt welcome, it is inspired from our ancient scripture ‘Atithi Devo Bhava' which prescribes the dynamics of the host and guest relationship. Namaste acknowledges the honour in being a host and to look after guests in the most responsible manner without compromising the high standards the guest has come to expect. It is a call from within that keeps the Indian Values alive, pure and timeless.

Pocket notes for #newnormal2020

Hello! Friends,

In our daily routine year 2020 has introduced new concept of Covid 19 and as we all know and can define Corona Virus as a strand of RNA or DNA which cannot survive on its own till the time it gets fixed in a live cell of a human or an animal body. The surface of coronavirus is made up of lipid and hence it’s easier for the virus to fit into mucous lining membranes like nose, ears, mouth eyes etc. 

Hence we have to note certain preventions and precautions in our dairies to safe ourselves. We need to make some important changes in your lifestyle with best preventions options: 

▶️ Maintain social distancing.

▶️ Avoid crowded places like markets, trains, buses, malls, theatre, hotels etc.

▶️ Cover the common mucous membranes like nose, mouth, eyes and ears with masks.

▶️ Avoid touching the nose, mouth, eyes and ears, urethra or anus with unwashed hands 

▶️ Wash your hands as frequently as possible with soap or alcohol based sanitizer.   

▶️ Wash your clothes in bleach-based detergent in hot water.

▶️ Avoid social visits to patients in hospitals or at home.

 ▶️ Family member those above age of 60 years, diabetic patients, asthma patients, cancer patients, dialysis patients, pregnant women needs special care.

▶️ Yoga & Meditation is not just limited to stress relief and mental wellness. If practised properly, it can recharge your body, get rid of the toxins, negative energy and keep your organs functioning well.

▶️  Steam inhalation opens airways and help lungs drain mucus improving breathing

▶️ Multi Vitamin can improve the immunity. Vitamin C is an Immuno booster.

We can hope for the vaccine or permanent immunity arriving anytime soon. Till then, we need to learn to live with the virus and normalize our physical and mental health.

Have A Happy New Normal Lifestyle 😉

Ladies update yourself – Everteen 4

Product – Everteen 4 Menstrual Cup

Can we have green Mensuration?

Sanitary pad and tampons take 500 to 800 years to decompose as the plastic used is non-biodegradable and can lead to health and environmental hazards. And using continuous plastic will be unhealthy. Can we have better option. Yes Big Yes – Menstrual Cup.

What is Menstrual Cup?

Menstrual Cup is a flexible reusable cup designed for use inside the vagina during your period to collect menstrual blood. The cup actually collects the menstrual flow rather than absorbing it like tampons or pads. Reusable menstrual cups are durable and can last for 10 years with proper care. Throw away if it is disposable cups after removal.

Everteen Menstrual Cup comes in 2 sizes:

• Small Cup: For light to normal flow and for low cervix. The capacity to collect menstrual fluid upto 23ml.

• Large Cup: For normal to heavy flow and for medium to high cervix. The Capacity to collect menstrual fluid upto 30ml.

Key Features:

• Menstrual cups are more hygienic than tampons and pads, as they tend to absorb all the water content from the vagina making it dry and favourable for bacterial breeding

• You save a lot of money too

• This cup can allowsto know accurately about the kind of blood being released during her monthly cycles.

• No menstrual odor.

• No dryness, skin irritation and discomfort.

• 12 hours protection against menstrual fluid.

• Freedom to Perform all your activity yoga, dance, swim etc.

• Reusable as long as 10 years.

Direction for use: 

Insertion - Wash your hands. Apply water to the rim of the cup. Tightly fold the menstrual cup in c section, holding it in one hand with the rim facing up. Insert cup while squatting into the vagina at a 45-degree angle till it pops open and is comfortable once the cup is in your vagina, rotate it. It will open to create an airtight seal that stops leaks.

Removal - Wash your hands. Place your index finger and thumb into your vagina. Pull the stem of the cup until you can reach the base. Pinch the base to release the seal and pull down to remove the cup. Once it’s out, empty the cup into the sink or toilet.

Precaution:

Reusable menstrual cups should be washed and wiped clean before being reinserted into your vagina. Your menstrual cup should be emptied at least twice a day.

My Experience:

Menstrual Cup ... Omg that’s impossible thing to use. How can ladies use it ?? These were my reactions. But the moment I tried my hand in it. It was amazing. In the start it was very difficult. Back of the mind always felt about it. But soon I found it very comfortable. No leakage, no stains, no smell, no changing of pads, no irritation of pads, no rashes, no need to check again and again and free to do what I want. Yes the best part it no feeling of periods any more. It is a boon to ladies. I am comfortable with my cup and trying to make my daughter also comfortable with her cup. 

Overall Ratings 5/5:

Mensuration cup is very hygiene and safe. It is difficult to use in the start but when it comforts you, it will be the perfect partner of your menstruation cycle with the eco-friendly aspect.

For more information visit – https://everteen.co.in/

Importance of pH level ??? Everteen 3

Product - Everteen 3 Intimate Wash

Intimate areas being very sensitive are more prone to get infections if not taken care of. This is the topic which is never discussed. Now it is important to discuss it. It’s very essential to keep the intimate areas hygienic and clean. The natural pH levels can get disturbed due to factors like harsh chemicals in detergent or soaps or irregular diet. Thus Intimate wash for women is often recommended to keep the vaginal area healthy which prevent infections. And to maintain the pH levels we need to use a essential product scientifically designed called intimate wash. The the best brand is Eventeen. It has good variants of intimate wash. And most best part is that they have designed the range into two groups intimate wash for moms and for teens.

What is pH level of the intimate area? 

In simple terms, pH balance is the vagina’s level of acidity. A health vaginal pH is between 3.5 and 4.5. If your pH is higher or even lower than the ideal pH levels, you could be at risk of symptoms such as bad odour, vaginal irritation and infections.

Variants of the Everteen Intimate Wash

1. For Teens with Yoghurt - Teens have a very delicate, soft and growing skin which need extra youthful and gentle care. everteen Yogurt Natural Intimate Wash is a rich source of natural protein and lactic acid that not only prevent discomfort, itching and bad odour, but are also good for a growing body. 

https://everteen.co.in/product/everteen-yogurt-natural-intimate-wash-for-feminine-intimate-hygiene-in-teens-1-pack-105ml/

2. For Moms with Witch Hazel - Everteen Witch Hazel Intimate Wash is especially formulated keeping in mind the unique needs of mothers, middle aged and elderly women. Witch hazel reduces the pain and inflammation due to postpartum.and protests against bacterial, fungal and yeast infections,, itching and irritation.

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3. Natural - Everteen  Natural intimate  Wash helps to stay fresh and clean the entire day. A must have in your feminine intimate hygiene kit. 

https://everteen.co.in/product/everteen-natural-intimate-wash-for-feminine-hygiene-in-women-1-pack-210-ml/

4. Natural Foam - Pamper your intimate skin with this natural foam wash from everteen. The pump bottle is easy to use and carry.

https://everteen.co.in/product/everteen-natural-intimate-foam-wash-for-feminine-hygiene-in-women-1-pack-150-ml/

Key features:

• It balances and protects the natural pH level of the intimate parts.

• It works best for fungal infections.

• Suitable for all skin type.

• It provides relief from the itching and burning in the intimate parts.

• The Shelf life of 2 years

• Its Travel-friendly

• Good on Price

• Prevents Unpleasant Odour

Direction to use:

Wash the intimate area & hands using clean water. Now apply everteen intimate Wash only on the external intimate skin area. Rinse well with water. Use it daily while morning shower & at night before going to sleep.

My Experience:

My daughter had just stepped in her teens with her regular mensuration cycle. She was facing lots of problem of itchness, discomfort.... And I started researching and found the solution for my daughter. Then even I started using which gave whole day long freshness deleting the discomfort. In the market there are many brands but I am satisfied with to the new range from Everteen which is among the popular Intimate Wash brands in India.

Overall Ratings 5/5:

All ladies must use this intimate wash whether a teenager or a mom. Make sure to keep one at home and always carry in you’re the toiletries kit. Stay healthy and fresh

For more information visit – https://everteen.co.in/

Can you feel fresh for the entire day? Check Everteen 2

Product - Everteen 2 Daily Panty Liners

Do you want to feel fresh the entire day?
Does any of these problems are the irritation on daily basis - vaginal discharge, lighter peroid days,  urinary leakage ect. To overcome these issues and have a fresh day you just need to add an awesome personal care product ie panty liners to have safe and perfect personal hygiene. Is it safe to use panty liners every day?? Yes a Big yes. The best way to take care of our intimate parts is the huge range of Everteen products. I am just happy with their products. I am using the Everteen panty liners on daily basis and I have a problem of white discharge.

What are panty liners? 

Pantyliners are basically small & thin version of sanitary pad. Pantyliners are super slim. Easy to use which maintains your daily hygiene.

Key Features:

▶️Can Everteen 100% natural liners daily to feel fresh and clean.

▶️Maintain daily Hygiene.

▶️Save your full size pads.

▶️Odour control & breatheable

▶️Antibacterial anion strip.

▶️100% natural 

▶️Soft cover

▶️Pocket friendly

Direction of use:

Peel of the back strip and stick to underwear like normal pads.

My Experience: 

I was really struggling with the white discharge problem every day. Then I started using the Everteen daily pantyliners which was a small step to healthy future. The most important feature for me was that it is a great way to keep my panties clean and stain free. Pantyliners are so slim that you can line your panties easily and feel comfortable. They are very effective and absorb all types discharge easily. They are compact and travel friendly and also they don’t peep through your clothes. I feel fresh and clean all day. They are available at pocket-friendly prices.

Overall Ratings: 5/5

Everteen Daily Pantyliners are best for all ages women and I love them and would highly recommend.

For more information visit – https://everteen.co.in/

Why You Should Use A Toilet Seat Sanitizer? and whats the Everteen 1?

Product – Everteen 1 Toilet Seat Sanitizer

Using public toilets while travelling outside for long hours means you need to be careful as the toilets are not clean and hygienic. We all know that using public toilet is very unhealthy and every girl and women get commonly infected due to unhygienic sanitation. So here is an revolutionary product Everteen toilet seat sanitizer. It is teeny, compact, handy and lightweight that can easily fit in to a handbag or purse. It also fit in your jeans pocket. It has pleasant aroma and powerful ingredients. It is instant very effective and safe.

SAFE-Effective-Instant

I would say that this makes a perfect travel companion if you are going for a short outings, official meetings and so on. It is very safe, effective, and instant disinfectant spray for women. I never forget to carry Everteen toilet seat sanitizer when ever I step out of the house.

Key Features:

• Kills the toilet seat germs within 10 seconds.

• Helps prevent UTI and other infections.

• Handy and compact with pleasant odour to be used while travelling

• Dermatological tested.

• Can be used on faucets, doorknobs, flush lever, seat cover, or toilet seat.

• High-quality product from a well-known brand.

Directions to Use:

Shake the Toilet seat sanitizer spray can and hold it upright and spray on the area at an elbow-length distance. Wait for 5-10 seconds before using the toilet. Avoid spraying directly on the skin.

Precautions:

The product is only for external use and should not be inhaled or ingested. It must be stored in a cool place away from sunlight and should not be exposed to a temperature beyond 50 degrees C.

My Experience:
I used to feel so uncomfortable while using the publish toilet. I use to always avoid using them and avoid the sensation of urination which create lots of health problem for me. But after using this toilet seat sanitizer, I can go anytime. It makes toilet seat clean and free from germs in just 5 seconds. I even use this toilet seat sanitizer not only on the toilet seat. It is harsh on germs and bacteria but equally soft for our skin. 

Overall Rating: 5/5 

Carry Everteen Instant Toilet Seat Sanitizer in your handbag and stay safe and healthy. Order your can of safety today. Must product for every girl or women.

For more information visit – https://everteen.co.in/

Uses and Benefits of Palm Oil

What is Palm Oil?

Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from the mesocarp-reddish pulp of the fruit of the oil palms. It is an inexpensive and mass-produced oil that is known for its versatility. Palm oil is naturally reddish in color because of a high beta-carotene content. Humans used oil palms as far as 5,000 years back. It’s the miracle ingredient in everything from biscuits to shampoo.

Palm Oil helps in Food Security.

From every 100kg of palm fruits, 23 kg of oil is extracted,  due to this high yielding capacity of oil from the palm fruit makes it widely used oil for cooking in countries like Malaysia and Indonesia. Oil palm has ability to produce more food  using less land, in fewer pesticides, and less fertilizer.

Palm oil- land use efficiency.

The search done by United Nation says that the earth will house 9 billion people by 2050. To cover their needs it is estimated that 150 million additional tons of oils and fats will be required each year. To produce that, oil palm requires 38 million hectares of land whereas to make soy bean oil, one would require 375 million hectares of land.

Is Palms Success its greatest enemy?

Palm oil is cheaper than its competitors oil and its versatility makes it a top oil. Its human tendency that cheap means bad and costly means good.  But in this case it is vice versa. Other brands market their oil in a way that a common man feels that palm oil is cheap and bad, but palm oil is been used from over 5000 years has yet to prove everyday to the world that it is good and the best. Check below it’s uses and benefits.

Uses Of Palm Oil

• Food Products

Palm oil is used in almost each and every food Products we consume in our everyday life. Such as chocolates, biscuits, cakes, cookies, peanut butter, ice-cream and so on.....Palm Oil is the largest cooking oil consumed in India and globally. Ideal for cooking as it is stable at high temperatures. It gives the perfect flavour to the food. 

• Non-Food Products

Palm Oil is also found in Non-Food Products. Yes surprisingly in personal care products and cosmetics such as lipstick, soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant. Also in household cleaning products such as laundry detergents, fabric softeners, and household detergents. Even in printing Ink, Paint, pesticides.

Benefits Of Palm Oil.

1. Reduces Cholesterol .

Palm Oil decreases the amount of bad LDL cholesterol in the blood and keeps the heart healthy strong.

2. Boosts Brain Health.

Palm Oil is packed with Vitamin E has antioxidant property which  supports the brain function.

3. Enhances Vitamin A.

Palm Oil is an excellent source of beta carotene which is converted to Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is an incredibly important nutrients to maintain the healthy vision. 

4. Reduces the Oxidative stress.

Palm oil has high antioxidants which reduces the oxidants stress.

5. Improves Skin and Hair Health.

Palm Oil is rich in Vitamin E which plays an important role in skin health. Palm Oil is commonly used for the hair growth as it has tocotrienol content. 

MPOC - Malaysian Palm Oil Council is basically an organisation which promotes the use of Palm Oil.

Please visit their website on https://www.mpoc.org.in

Awareness of Meningitis disease

Mother means huge responsibilities, As a mother, I am always on my toes to protect my children from everything possible. I prefer precaution rather than medication, hence I give all the vaccine doses from time to time. I try to be the strongest mother during the vaccination period, as it becomes a tough time handling my son Hetarth.  I was not aware of the Meningitis disease which could be devastating and life-threatening. When my pediatrician mentioned that it was the perfect time to get the first dose of MCV. I then started my search about Menactra Vaccine. I did online research, spoke to many healthcare professionals and questioned my pediatrician.

Then came to a conclusion that Meningococcal Meningitis is a rare but potentially devastating bacterial infection disease causes inflammation of the fluid and membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. This can kill within hours or cause severe life long disability. This disease has an unpredictable effect, to anyone, at any age, anywhere in the world. Meningitis is caused by Neisseria meningitis bacteria. It commonly presents as an infection of the brain (meningitis) and/or infection of the blood (blood poisoning).

Symptoms are like flu such as irritability, high fever, vomiting, nausea and loss of appetite. If symptoms like stiff neck, severe headache, discomfort with bright light, joint pain, drowsiness and confusion (mental changes) are addition then a diagnosis is a must.

Need to take proper precaution as it is a contagious disease which spreads through coughing, sneezing and direct contact with the infected person (kissing).

As I mention always that "Preventing is better that Medication." The prevention measure is vaccination. Vaccinate your child against Meningococcal meningitis and safeguard your child. The Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommends the MCV Vaccine in two doses, first dose at 9 months and the second dose at 4 years.

After the proper research, I was convinced and have booked the vaccination appointment for my son. After knowing about meningitis I thought to share the risk factors and want to create awareness for all the new moms to be alert and opt for life rather than death and long term disability.

Cycle - Sampoorna Lakshmi Pooja Kit

Diwali is the most loved festival in India. It is filled with lighting's, rituals, sweets, get-together,  sharing, love, bonding and much more. Lakshmi Pooja is an important ritual during Diwali. This rituals means worshiping goddess Lakshmi and receiving blessings of peace, abundance and fortune for the upcoming new year. 

Every year we perform this ritual with all the traditional requirement. And to gather all the items for the pooja is the most difficult task. But guess what I have searched all in one pack from @cyclepure which curated specially for the Lakshmi Pooja called Om Shanthi Sampoorna Lakshmi Pooja Pack. 

The pack consist all the pooja items but the highlighted part is that it contains an Audio CD to perform pooja step by step. This CD is created with great care under the guidance of learned scholars which bring the shloka’s chanting. This pack is the life saver for the new generation to follow all the tradition perfectly.

What are you thinking just go to the link in my bio and place an order for your Pooja Pack and avail 10% discount with my coupon code JGS10 which is valid upto 31st October.

Happy Diwali and Properous New Year to all! Do check out my post on Lakshmi Pooja with this amazing pack.