A very common problem that affects women and teenage girls who have reached puberty can be called as vaginal odour. The vagina, uterus, or cervix can produce a clear or whitish fluid called as vaginal discharge. The consistency and colour will depend on whether you are on your monthly period. The symptoms are itching and vaginal pain, fishy smell, pain during intercourse, thick white discharge and excessive white discharge.

You may get vaginal discharge due to bacterial infections, sexually transmitted infections like Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and so on, vaginal yeast infection, if you leave tampon down there, using harmful chemicals in the form of soaps to clean the vaginal area and so on. So, just follow these smart tricks and eliminate that foul smell coming from down there.

You can opt for baking soda: It can help you to bring your pH levels back to normal and this can tackle fungi and bacteria and can help you to deal with that foul smell. So, you can add baking soda to your water while bathing or just add some baking soda to a glass of water and consume it. you will surely see some positive results.

You can opt for a pineapple: The odour of your vaginal secretions can be improved due to pineapple’s strong smell. So, just eat pineapple slices or drink pineapple juice and relax, the foul smell will vanish!

You can opt for garlic: According to studies, garlic carries antibacterial properties which can help you to tackle bacteria. So, just consume it and you will feel good.

You can opt or gooseberry (amla): It is abundant in vitamin C and can help you to strengthen your immunity and eliminate bacteria. You can drink amla juice or eat amla slices to get rid of that fishy smell. Do try these fool-proof hacks and smell good.

Let's be real, we all hate periods; they are painful, unexpected and messy. The untimely cravings, awful cramps and uncomfortable bloating are a put off during this time of the month. As if all this wasn't enough, our elders advise us to avoid consuming cold foods and drinks while we are on periods, which is unfortunately what we crave the most. But is this advice right? Why do cold foods hamper our system, if at all? According to the olden Chinese studies, drinking cold water during periods harms the balance of your body and as a result affects your skin and health. Let's unveil what lies beneath.

What really causes menstrual cramps?

Menstrual cramps are caused due to the excessive contractions of the uterine and abdominal muscles to discharge the menstrual fluid out of the body. These muscle contractions are caused by various chemicals that may also include prostaglandins, which is why we are asked to avoid certain foods and beverages that are responsible for instigating the production of this chemical.

It is believed to be a common Chinese old wives' tale that drinking cold water leads to reduced temperature in the intestines that makes it difficult for the intestines to absorb essential nutrients. Moreover, it may cause acne. Cold foods like ice creams and chilled desserts may lead to severe cramps further worsening the condition.

According to Health Practitioner and Macrobiotic Health Coach, Shilpa Arora, "While you are on your period, you should avoid drinking cold water and eating cold foods as they worsen menstrual cramps. The muscles in the ovary and the vaginal walls tense up. These muscles cannot stretch further, which is why it leads to discomfort. For easy blood flow, drink warm water and avoid very cold and sugary items to keep away the inflammation."

All this, however, depends from person to person. Every woman has a different body system that works according to the different doshas of the body. While most may feel absolutely okay after consuming cold items, some may experience severe cramps. Our suggestion is to know what your body is used to and act accordingly. However, taking precaution doesn't hurt either. Eat and drink items that help produce heat in the body in order to let the blood flow without hampering your health. Include more green leafy vegetables, nuts, whole grains and green tea in your diet to ensure happy and healthy periods.

As a new parent, it is natural for you to want the best for your little one. You tend to be more conscious about the choices you make, and are usually bombarded with a plethora of baby care products available in the market. Hence, when it comes to choosing the right product for your baby’s soft skin, there are chances of you getting confused.

“A baby’s skin is more delicate and sensitive than adult skin, so be sure to use safe products on your baby. Whether it is oils and creams or shampoos and soaps, they should be gentle and safe on the skin, as chemicals like phthalates and mineral oils in baby care products can be harsh and affect baby’s delicate skin. These chemicals get absorbed immediately by the baby’s skin as it is thinner, which can cause potential harm to your baby. Hence, it becomes important to choose products infused with the power of herbs,” says Dr. Subhashini N S, Ayurveda Expert, The Himalaya Drug Company, who suggests a list of ingredients which are gentle and help preserve the softness of baby’s skin:

* Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera works best for treating dry skin and heals rashes and itchy skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties effectively cure common skin problems for babies.

* Khus Grass: The anti-bacterial and antifungal properties in Khus Grass soothe and refresh irritated skin. This herb is known for its anti-perspirant and astringent properties, which keep baby dry throughout the day.

* Chickpea: Chickpea is rich in antioxidants and cleans, soothes, and nourishes your little one’s skin. A Chickpea-based shampoo brings shine to baby’s hair. It also helps cleanse the baby’s body.

* Five-Leaved Chaste Tree: The anti-bacterial and antifungal properties of Five-Leaved Chaste Tree help in treating skin infections and reduce redness, inflammation, and diaper rash.

* Lavender: Lavender helps fight bacteria and also has a pleasant aroma that relaxes baby. It also promotes peaceful sleep.

* Calamine: Summer is here, and along with it, prickly heat and heat rashes. Calamine infused lotions work as a healing solution to treat heat rashes and itching due to dry skin.

* Indian Lotus: This natural ingredient contains skin-conditioning agents, which keep baby’s skin soft and supple.

Your baby’s well-being depends on you. Apart from choosing safe products for your baby’s skin, it is important to provide the right kind of nutrition and exercise for overall wellness. Provide your little one with a balanced, nutritious diet and include outdoor play in their everyday routine.

रोजच्या कामाचा ताण, नैराश्य, नोकरी, ट्रफिक आणि आपली सतत बदलती जीवनशैली याचा परिणाम आपल्या आरोग्यावर होत असतो. त्यात चेहऱ्याचे सौंदर्य कायम ठेवणं हे एक मोठं आव्हान प्रत्येकासमोर असतं. त्याचप्रमाणे व्यस्त वेळापत्रकामुळे पार्ललमध्ये जाणं देखील होत नाही. त्यासाठी कॉफी एकमात्र उपाय आहे. कॉफीने तुम्ही घरबसल्या फेशिअल करून तुमचा चेहरा आणखी उजळू शकता.

त्वचेला अधिक उजाळा देण्यासाठी कॉफी हा पदार्थ अतिशय महत्वाचे काम करतो. त्वचेस तजेलदार करण्यास तसेच चेहऱ्यावरील टॅनिंग दूर करण्यासाठी देखील हे अतिशय फायदेशीर ठरते.

तजेलदार स्किनसाठी २ चमचा कॉफी पावडर, १ चमचा साखर आणि अर्धा चमचा नारळाचं तेल हे तिन्ही पदार्थ अगोदर एकत्रीत करून त्याचे मिश्रण बनवा. तयार मिश्रणाला चेहऱ्यावर लावून ५ ते १० मिनिटे ठेवा. या मिश्रणाला हलक्या हातांनी स्क्रब करा आणि स्वच्छ पाण्यात चेहरा धुवा.

आताच्या धकाधकीच्या जीवनात आणि बदलत्या जीवनशैलीचा परिणाम आरोग्यावर त्याचप्रमाणे चेहऱ्यावर होताना दिसत आहे. टॅनिंग, पिंपल्स, पिंगमेंटेशन, ब्लॅकहेड्स यांसारख्या समस्यांनी त्रासले असाल तर एक फेसपॅक अत्यंत फायदेशीर ठरेल. बाजारात अनेक प्रकारचे फेसपॅक उपलब्ध आहेत. पण त्यात वापरलेल्या रसायनांमुळे त्वचेचे नुकसान होऊ शकते. यासाठी मिल्क पावडरने असे बनवा फेसपॅक्स…

मुलतानी माती चेहऱ्याच्या देखभालीसाठी अत्यंत उपयुक्त आहे. विशेषतः तेलकट त्वचेसाठी ती अतिशय फायदेशीर ठरते. यासाठी मुलतानी माती आणि मिल्क पावडर समान प्रमाणात घ्या. त्यात पाणी घालून त्याची पेस्ट बनवा. गुलाबपाण्याचे काही थेंब घाला. त्यानंतर चेहऱ्याला लावा. सुकल्यानंतर कोमट पाण्याने चेहरा धुवा.

निस्तेज त्वचेवर तजे आणण्यासाठी चमचाभर मिल्क पावडरमध्ये दोन चमचे लिंबाचा रस घाला. नंतर हे मिश्रण चेहऱ्याला लावा. सुकल्यावर पाण्याने स्वच्छ धुवा.

पिंपल्सने त्रासले असाल तर मिल्क पावडरमध्ये मध आणि गुलाबपाणी घाला. पॅक चेहऱ्यावर १५ मिनिटे ठेवा आणि नंतर थंड पाण्याने चेहरा धुवा.

केसर असल्यास मिल्क पावडरमध्ये मिसळा आणि पेस्ट बनवा. हा पॅक चेहऱ्याला लावा. सुकल्यानंतर साध्या पाण्याने चेहरा स्वच्छ स्वच्छ पाण्यात धुवा.