Last year was nothing short of a bad post-apocalyptic film; the plot twists and jump scares came by the dozen. And the moment we let out a sigh of relief, a sequel was announced. While the doomed year brought along anxiety and fear, it also gave us time to rethink and hit the reset button… Continue reading Hit Reset With These Expert-Approved Beauty And Wellness Tips
Spices and condiments have enjoyed a spot in our medical arsenal for too long, but now it’s time to add them to our beauty cabinets too. From fighting acne to curing digestion, spices have multi-faceted applications in our daily lives. We trace the health and beauty benefits of the oldest players in the game like… Continue reading Bookmark This: The Health And Beauty Benefits Of Spices
Let’s accept, just existing during these trying times has been really tiring. “Pandemic exhaustion” is real, and it can take a toll on your mental and physical health. But don’t let it overwhelm you. Snap out of the glum with these simple tips to uplift mood. 1. Face Massage View this post… Continue reading 10 Mood-Boosting Rituals To Include In Your Daily Grind
Chances are you’ve been online since the beginning of 2021, and you’ve already sworn off the news and sank into lazy WFH routines as gym remains restricted. Whilst the world keeps hurdling into more chaos, there is little that we can control. If there is one thing, you have power over, it’s your health and… Continue reading 6 Fitness And Wellness Trends That Will Revolutionise 2021
With the world still unsure of what the new normal looks like for restaurants, two powerhouses of the food industry gave us an insight into the future of restaurants. Garima Arora, chef and co-owner of Restaurant Gaa in Bangkok was joined by the force that is Prateek Sadhu, head chef and co-founder of Masque Restaurant… Continue reading Celebrated chefs Garima Arora and Prateek Sadhu on what lies ahead for the food industry
A friend recently reminded me that she took me to a Buddhist centre in Milan about 18 years ago, and I was “totally not into it”. In the ego part of my head, I feel like I’ve been on Team Buddha forever, but the truth is that my own spiritual awakening was as slow as… Continue reading Designer JJ Martin on her spiritual awakening
Over the past few weeks, 26-year-old Deane de Menezes, the creator of Red is the New Green (a project to raise menstrual health awareness) has been working hard, going from door-to-door distributing free sanitary napkins to low-income households across Mumbai. While the COVID pandemic has lead to closed borders, shuttered businesses and mass movement of… Continue reading Meet the woman who is fighting the sanitary pad crisis during the lockdown
You secretly look forward to it. You sorta dress up for it. You probably even wear a swipe of lipstick under that mask. But then you step into a grocery store with that stiff smell of sanitizer wafting through the air, and another mask-clad human manning the aisles tells you that the one ingredient you’ve… Continue reading Peek into India’s favourite nutritionists’ pantries
A firm believer in Ayurveda, Jasmine Hemsley accepts that life is all about balance. At a time when work life and personal life have blended due to the current crisis, the author, chef and wellness expert shares work from home tips that foster productivity, on #ELLEMasterclass Live on Instagram. Here are the key takeaways: Stick… Continue reading Jasmine Hemsley’s top five tips on how to work from home efficiently
With restricted outings and trips to grocery stores, getting your hands on fresh produce is a challenge. Supplements may seem like the obvious answer to load up on nutrients, but the lack of ingredient transparency and complicated labels act as strong deterrents. These factors coupled with a passion for raising kids with healthy eating, lead… Continue reading This ex-Coca-Cola manager wants to change the way we eat
The year’s breakout talent, Alaya F may have just started her Bollywood career, but she’s already taken over our Instagram feeds. The 22-year-old actor’s sunny disposition (as witnessed during our February cover shoot) and can-do attitude delivers a healthy dose of positivity right to our phone screens. It’s just the kind of inspiration we need… Continue reading 7 times Alaya F proved to be our quarantine wellness inspiration
Whenever I fall ill, I find myself turning to time-tested remedies for quick immunity support. Headache? Acupressure. Sore throat? Kadha for me, please. That being said, the COVID-19 pandemic has made me seriously rethink my approach to health. Earlier, I would have dealt with vitamin deficiencies by loading up on nutrient-rich foods, but having limited… Continue reading Everything you need to know about immunity-boosting supplements
Just when we’re getting the hang of the techniques and products that make up the latest skin routine that’s doing the rounds, a new one comes up. So, we took a virtual trip around the world and put together a breakdown of the best regimes, minus the fluffy claims. Here are our top finds; read… Continue reading Master skincare with this cheat sheet of beauty philosophies from around the world
Banish that hot pack and make space for a couple of yoga props. Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who’s responsible for keeping Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt in shape, is known for regularly doling out diet and exercise tips on social media. Now, she has shared a yoga pose that will work wonders for alleviating menstrual… Continue reading Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares an easy way to ease period cramps
For years we’ve had this fixed notion of beauty, a false virtue of thought, that has been passed on from generation to generation recklessly. Fair skin, a blemish-free complexion, an hourglass figure and luscious, long hair are the makings of this unrealistic standard that was drummed up by society, and adhered to for far too… Continue reading Redefining beauty—four women on their journey to self-love
The subject: An exhausted individual, who finds it difficult to switch off, and has come to rely on sugar and junk food to fight off stress, migraines and fatigue. The recovery plan: A 4-day discovery program at SHA Wellness, in Alicante (a charming town on Spain’s southeast coast) for a crash course in self-awareness, healthy… Continue reading Restore, rejuvenate and repair at this celebrated wellness getaway in Spain
ACUPUNCTURE My stress manifests almost like a creature sitting on my shoulder with a vice-like grip on my neck. And the gentlest nudge (sleep deprivation, heady perfumes or my period) can tip it into a three-day migraine. Over the past seven years, prescription medicines have been the only relief. Herbal remedies, peppermint tea and aromatherapy… Continue reading Our honest reviews on what to really expect from the buzziest wellness treatments around the world
Plan a detox for the weekend or schedule a month-long wellness sabbatical. Here are 15 of the best destination retreats across Asia. Check in and bliss out. 1. SWASWARA, KARNATAKA GO IF: YOU WANT TO CONNECT WITH NATURE The winner of the Lonely Planet Award for Sustainable Tourism in 2017-18, SwaSwara makes its natural beach surroundings… Continue reading 15 exotic destination retreats across Asia to suit all your wellness needs
From macrobiotic nutritionist Shonali Sabherwal to yoga teacher Mini Shastri, we spoke to experts and influencers leading India’s wellness revolution to understand their own health practices. Here are some nuggets of wisdom. [Gallery id=”1582″] Styling: Akshita Singh Art direction: Vidhi Mirpuri Hair and make-up: Jean-Claude Biguine Salon and Spa (Mumbai), Blossom Kochhar College of Creative… Continue reading 8 fitness and wellness experts reveal the health practices they religiously follow
E-cigarettes deliver nicotine in flavors like crème brûlée and cucumber. An atomizer (heating coil) heats the liquid nicotine (e-juice) to a boiling point that turns it into a vapor that’s inhaled through the tip of the device. They also boast the nicotine of two packs of cigarettes and in 2017 the e-cigarette market expanded 40 percent… Continue reading Is vaping vitamins the future of wellness?
We’ve all experienced that familiar sense of unease and worry. Many of us feel it before going on stage, or even before a first date. Often, the lines between nervousness and anxiety blur. According to a 2017 WHO report, 38 million Indians suffer from anxiety disorders. Thanks to the growing conversation around mental health in… Continue reading How to tell the difference between anxiety, panic attack and just nervousness
