Despite a reverse global trend, a new study has found more Indian women with cancer than men. We dig around to understand why.
Category: Body
Opt for These Eco-friendly Sanitary Napkin Brands, and Stop Plastic Waste
Why must your sanitary napkin leave a plastic burden on the earth? Opt for these biodegradable and reusable versions instead.
This Mumbai Mom Started Running Half-Marathons at 36, and It Changed Her Life
Nutritionist Deepa Rupani started training for half-marathons in her late 30s, and rediscovered her true calling – and herself.
When Rohini is Rohit: How to Deal with an Intersex Baby
One in 2,000 babies is born intersex. But parents needn’t despair; modern science, and an experienced professional, can offer solutions.
Beauty Reviews: Nature-Based Treats and Treatments
We at eShe love natural skincare products and ancient Indian healing therapies. Here are our picks of the month.
10 Beauty Tricks for Busy New Moms
Nothing de-glamorises you like #momlife. So here are some quick and easy tips you need to know if you have a little one taking up most of your waking hours. Who said looking good takes a lot of time, asks Hansa Makhijani Jain.
Last Valentine’s Day, I Took a Healthy Step Towards Self-Love (and Look Where It Got Me)
Show your love for your first Valentine by feeding yourself the right foods, says Kaveri Jain.
What No One Ever Tells You About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding your baby is a natural process but it’s not always effortless. There are plenty of surprises in store for first-time mothers, says Hansa Makhijani Jain.
Beauty Review: 7 Natural Skincare Brands from India
Why look anywhere else when Indian beauty shelves these days have the best of natural and organic beauty ware?
Love Indian Food But Want to Stay Vegan? Try These Alternatives
In India, vegetarianism is associated with ‘lacto-vegetarianism’, which includes all dairy products except eggs. How difficult is it to do without milk, ghee, cream, cheeses? Not as tough as it sounds. Here is a quick guide to being vegan in India.
Top Accessories Designer Tarini Nirula on Why She’s Drawn to Yoga
Delhi-based popular accessories designer Tarini Nirula has found herself drawn to a new calling of late: the path of yoga. She shares the why and how.
5 Healthy Breakfast Recipes for Nutritious Mornings
Here are 5 breakfast recipes by home cook and food blogger Kaveri Jain that are simple to make, full of nutrition and delicious too!
5 Home Remedies to Banish Dark Circles Under Eyes
Do away with dark circles and bags under your eyes with these home remedies, says Argha Kashyap.
This B-School Professor Is Giving Women Lessons in Body Positivity
Full-time professor, fashion blogger, and social-media enthusiast, Falguni Vasavada-Oza is India’s poster-woman for body positivity and the power of fashion, says Shillpi A Singh.
8 Simple Steps to Give Yourself a Pedicure at Home
Do your own pedicure at home without losing much time and money, says Argha Kashyap.
How Not to Let the Monsoon Dampen Your Skin’s Mojo
Don’t let the heat and humidity sap your glow. Here’s how you can shine even in the rain, says Argha Kashyap.
My Coach Saw Something in Me That Others Didn’t – And It Changed My Life
People make instant assumptions about others within a few seconds of meeting them. But what we do next can change our lives and those of the people around us.
The ONLY 5 Things Your Skin Needs to Look Smashing This Summer
When it comes to summer beauty, less is indeed more. Here’s how to look gorgeous when the heat and humidity touch an all-time high, says Hansa Makhijani Jain.
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 […]
