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Cooling Cucumber Face Mist (For All Skin Types) Cucumber is extremely soothing on the skin. For this face mist, grate one cucumber and strain the juice through a cheesecloth. Mix the juice with a tablespoon of rosewater, mint leaves, and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Place in a spray bottle. Spritz the mixture onto your face throughout the day. Gentle Coffee Body Exfoliator for Tan Removal (For all Skin Types) Why spend money on store-bought body scrubs? If you have coffee grounds at home, making this body scrub is a breeze. Mix a quarter cup of brown sugar, half a cup of coffee grounds, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, olive oil, a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil, and a tablespoon of sea salt. Store the mixture in a glass jar. Use this mixture as a body scrub. Soothing Cucumber and Mint Eye Mask A refreshing eye mask can instantly take all the tiredness away from your delicate eye area. For this easy eye mask, blend a few mint leaves, extract the juice, and mix with half a cup of cucum...

After being limited to health-food stores for years, gluten-free foods are now showing up all over the place. In supermarkets, you can see the proudly labeled gluten-free products; and some restaurants are also offering gluten-free alternatives. This abundance is a blessing for those who can’t tolerate gluten, a protein found in rye, wheat, and barley. However, of late, going gluten-free has become part of the hipster lifestyle. Many people have switched to these diets to lose weight, feel healthier, boost their boost energy, or even treat autism. However, Dr. Daniel A. Leffler, director of clinical research at the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, states, “People who are sensitive to gluten may feel better, but a larger portion will derive no significant benefit from the practice. They’ll simply waste their money because these products are expensive.” How gluten causes trouble Those with celiac disease can’t tolerate gluten, not even tiny amounts. In fac...

To a greater or lesser degree, we have all been affected by the virus prevalent in our society. We need now to take charge of its spread by going back to basics. We should all have been washing our hands frequently in any case to minimize the spread of all sorts of germs. Viruses have mutated. This means that our systems are not strong enough to deal with new viruses for some of us. With winter upon us soon, it is imperative to boost our immunity. This will mitigate the risks associated with any type of bugs or viruses. It may be a good idea, as a precaution, to take certain health supplements, such as vitamins and the flu vaccine. These precautions could boost our immunity. Check first with your doctor or healthcare provider before consuming any products willy-nilly. After the lockdown, how else will you be caring for your immunity? We at Mangwanani are always concerned with the well-being of our extended family. By this, we mean not only our valued staff but you − our guests. In ligh...

A head massage can assist in releasing tension and increase blood flow, which is good for your hair. And you can give yourself a head massage and reap the benefits. First, find a relaxing spot and place your phone on silent. You can burn burning oil to enhance your experience. Sit with your back supported, then run your fingertips in a straight motion through your hair from the front to the back. Apply downward pressure, but not too hard. Then in circular motions, run your fingertips from front to back. Reverse this motion starting from your crown to your hairline. Repeat these circular movements on the sides of your scalp. To finish up, use your thumbs and fingertips to gently massage in circles behind your ear, then around the ear, and pay special attention to your ear lobes. You can also do this massage using oil.