It’s a lesson many learned early in life: drink your milk to build strong, healthy bones. Moms and dads recognize the importance of milk - which is rich in calcium and other nutrients - in their growing kids’ diet.
Unfortunately, that message often is lost later in life. Karen Hudson, a registered dietitian at Kansas State University, said approximately 1.5 million people suffer fractures every year due to weakening or thinning of the bones, called osteoporosis.
And, she adds, “this number is expected to increase dramatically as our nation ages.”
Current figures indicate …

London: Slumdog Millionaire’s golden run continues. The film is all set for the Oscars next month with 10 nominations to its credit, three of which belong to A R Rahman.
The film has already bagged four Golden Globes and 11 Bafta nominations. Commercially too, it has already grossed over $40 million in the US, where it released in November and is setting new records in the UK.
In less than a fortnight since its British release, film has grossed over £7 million, making it the film with the most successful second weekend …

Following tips from our expert ensure a carefree winter for all those who dread it.
Skin
For itchy skin, add half a cup of vinegar to a bucket of water. Use it at the end of your bath.
Add a tablespoon of honey to your bath water. This also has a softening effect and relieves fatigue.
Add a handful of powdered milk to your bath water. This nourishes dry skin.
Make your own massage oil by mixing almond oil with sunflower oil and adding a few drops of rose or sandalwood oil. This leaves the …

Use a facial scrub once a week. For very dry skin, avoid soap and use a cleansing gel or cream. For the body, use a mild, glycerine soap. Apply sesame seed (til) oil on the body before your bath. Mix honey with egg yolk and a little milk and apply it daily on the face, washing it off with plain water after 20 minutes. At night, apply a good nourishing cream and massage it on the face with a few drops of water. Wipe it off with moist cotton wool. …

1) Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day.
2) Cut some beet root into small pieces and grind them. Squeeze juice from beet root and massage to your face for 5 minutes. Shower after 10 minutes with mild soap or gram flour.
3) Mix sandalwood powder with rose water and add 4 to 5 drops of milk in it and apply on to your face and body. Shower after 15 minutes with warm water.
4) Mix honey in water and drink daily in the morning to keep your skin shiny and …

Pamper your hands and feet with these simple beauty aids.
The face may be the window to our soul and thus, deserving of all the special care that we lavish on it but our hands do a lot for us and those around us and our feet do the important task of carrying our weight to all places imaginable and sometimes, unimaginable. Considering that, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that we don’t always give them the kind of care and attention that they deserve. Anyway, it’s still not too …

One of the joys of womanhood is taking the time to pamper to face each new day looking and feeling the best. Women normally reserve pampering for special occasions such as weddings. On the contrary, periodic pampering sessions ensure that women are always prepared to face new challenges with confidence and flair. There are always chances to create special occasions simply by setting aside time to pamper, renew and recharge ourselves on a regular basis.
Overview of Skin & Function
Our skin is our largest organ, performing several functions, including protecting us …

As a beauty aid, turmeric prevents and cures pigmentation, maintains the PH balance and makes the skin glow.
Turmeric is an integral part of a bride’s beauty regimen in Pakistan and even as far as Java.
Turmeric, which is a perennial plant about 60 to 90 cm in height, has a short stem and tufted leaves, has even found a mention in ancient Sanskrit texts. From being used as a beauty aid to effectively stopping bleeding from cuts, this spice is now also used in plugging radiator leaks!
Botanically known as curcuma longa, …

Skin should be your prized asset. A healthy diet, enough sleep, regular exercise and a complete beauty regime are all very important in maintaining good skin. Your skin just like you requires a diet to keep it taut and supple. But this diet needs to be altered to meet the skin’s requirements from time to time. The diet should be adjusted according to the climatic conditions as well as according to your age and hormonal changes. The perfect skin diet consists of good eating habits as well as good skin …

Skin -our beauty depends on its health and glow. More and more people are finding out that our skin and its related problems and cures depend largely on what you eat. Read on to know what advice a doctor has in store for you.
Skin, where would we be without it? Not only does it keep our insides in, it protects us from infection, radiation and dehydration, keeps us warm and makes us look good. While we are very aware of our “outside skin”, the “inside skin” of the lungs and …