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An At-Home Spa for a Beauty Refresh
This spa treatment draws on an Indian tradition of pampering brides with a magnificent beauty ritual, kept up until the big day.
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TOP 10 Benefits of Lemon Water
Lemon juice is rich in flavonoids, antioxidants, potassium, protein and vitamins B and C, and is a powerful immune stimulant
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Jasmine-Scented Hair Oil
This beautiful jasmine-scented oil blend is made from vegetable oils that hydrate and nourish the hair.
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How to get rid of cellulite on the thighs
Thigh cellulite is a real beauty concern affecting up to 85% of women. Try this remedy based on green clay.
Health & Serenity
Aqua Aerobics: A Gentle, Effective Workout
Aqua aerobics tones the body harmoniously, gently and safely. It suits every age, with movements optimized by water resistance.
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Ayurvedic Facial Treatment
The Ayurvedic facial treatment is an age-old beauty ritual known in India and Japan. It leaves skin clean, smooth, and radiant.
Health & Serenity
Quit Smoking by Breaking the Routine
Smoking creates a physical and behavioral dependence that builds automatic habits and generates certain compulsions.
Health & Serenity
Healthy Nutrition, For Beauty That Lasts
Healthy nutrition for lasting beauty: green tea, eggs, almonds, leafy greens, turmeric, and many more foods...
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The Spa Within Everyone's Reach
Beauty rituals: the spa within everyone's reach. Master your own beauty routine and create the treatments you want, whenever the mood strikes.
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Discover Mudras: Yoga for the Hands
Mudras are choreographed hand gestures that once accompanied meditation. The Sanskrit word "mudra" (from mud, joy, and ra, to release) means "seal"...
Personal Growth
Emotional Defense Mechanisms: What Are They?
When our own reactions get away from us, we're in the grip of a series of responses that are part of our emotional defense mechanisms.
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Flatter Your Face: The Foolproof Methods
One of the first things we notice about a person is their face: complexion, features, expressions, quirks...
Personal Growth
How to Build a Better Relationship With Time?
Time management divides as much as it unites, even though it concerns everyone. Far from a simple list of practical tips, it's a subject that touches…
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DIY: Homemade Toothpaste in 2 Minutes
Out of toothpaste at home? No need to rush to the supermarket — here's how to make your own in no time.
Health & Serenity
Good fat, bad fat: how to tell them apart
Fat is necessary to body and mind. Not all fats are equal, yet a healthy diet still draws around 30% of its calories from them.
Personal Growth
Colouring books for grown-ups: the trend that took off
Mandalas, stained glass, florals, gardens, tattoo designs: colouring books for grown-ups are flying off the shelves, in bookshops and online.
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A flat stomach in just 7 days
A flat stomach comes with healthy eating and regular exercise. No drink, however natural, replaces those two. Here is a banana recipe.
Health & Serenity
Exercise after the summer: right, let’s get to it!
Summer’s far niente gives way to September’s brisker pace — and to one of its unavoidable subjects: exercise.
Health & Serenity
Yin & Yang Diet: The Principles of Chinese Dietary Therapy
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each person has one of five temperaments — Hyper-Yang, Yang, neutral Yin-Yang, Hyper-Yin or Yin — and our figure is thought to reflect it,…
Health & Serenity
Acupuncture and acupressure: therapeutic properties and uses
Acupuncture and acupressure work on specific points along the meridians, stimulated by needles, by finger pressure or by massage.
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The History of Draping
When it comes to draping, three names come to mind: Spanish designer Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (1871-1949), French designer Madame Grès (1903-1993), and Japanese designer Issey Miyake.
Personal Growth
Friluftsliv: Embrace the Norwegian Art of Living for More Happiness
Friluftsliv encourages spending time outdoors. It describes a way of life devoted to exploring and appreciating nature
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Back to Basics: Pink on the Cheeks
Pink blush gives skin a fresh, natural complexion. La Sultane reveals its symbolism and shares her tips for a “fresh-air” glow.
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Matching Colours in Your Outfits: 3 Tips to Get It Right Like a Pro
Matching colours in your outfits becomes easy once you know the right tricks. 3 tips to get it right like a pro.