I often meet homemakers who make statements such as, “Oh, I am JUST a housewife,” “I have no time for hobbies or myself,” and, “After all the housework and childcare chores, who has the energy […]
Category: Body
What happens when you shop for an XXL-size swimsuit in India
I have been plump since childhood but I have also been a swimmer since then. Despite my rounded proportions, or perhaps because of them, I found it very easy to float backwards rather swiftly, so […]
Review: Blossom Kochhar’s aromatherapy spa and products
I am a great fan of aromatherapy — not because I have studied the science (or art) but because coming from an Indian metropolis where the general city odour is less than desirable, everything in […]
Your Pain is Your Fault: What Women Are Told by Their Doctors
Originally posted on EDS and Chronic Pain News & Info:
Your Pain is Your Fault: What Women Are Told by Their Doctors – National Pain Report “There’s nothing wrong with you.” “Your only problem is…
Why do these women want to look like Barbies?
It’s a strange thing. There was a time when man made dolls in the likeness of woman. Now women are going under the knife to create themselves in the likeness of dolls. Okay, let’s not be […]
High-performance luxury treatments
A small group of lucky ladies were the first to try out the new experiences on offer at the decadent Imperial Hotel, Janpath, New Delhi. After chatting over wine and hors d’oeuvres at the chic […]
Using makeup and fashion to uplift and inspire
It’s all very well for us to go on about beauty being in the eye of the beholder. Truth is, no matter how a woman looks, her looks hold a great deal of importance for […]
Silence for strength and healing
Surprisingly elusive, silence can be a source of great healing and strength when used right. We all know too much noise isn’t good for us—which is why we call it ‘noise pollution’. Noise raises the […]
The body we live in
A couple of stories caught our eye today. The first is this video of American ballerina Misty Copeland, advertising athletic apparel by Under Armour. Their new campaign for women “I Will What I Want” features […]
The makeover room gets a makeover
If you’re like us and love your spa getaways to exotic lands, this is one bit of news you can’t miss. This month, the 50-year-old Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, will unveil new luxurious treatment rooms […]
