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Wellness Wows (Chamomile)

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  Chamomile Charm Chamomile is a wonder herb with a lot of potential and versatility that bodes well for overall health. Experience its goodness and daily utility in a plethora of necessities like edibles, medicines and grooming essentials. BY PRAMITA BOSE In the plant kingdom, among a rich treasure trove of herbs with medicinal value and flowers with therapeutic properties, chamomile is a common name to reckon with as it provides the human mind and body with wholesome benefits. It promulgates a way of life to sustainability. A n aromatic European plant of the daisy family with white and yellow flowers, chamomile in India is widely called babuna ka phool or gule baboona . Merits Chamomile is more than just what meets the eye. It has antimicrobial and mild pain-easing qualities. It drives immunity levels and offers a cushion against chronic diseases. It is suitable for daily use in many forms. The strength of chamomile lies in its versatility. It helps reduce stress, promo...
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Style Check (Ponchos)

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                                         Poncho Parade   Ponchos have travelled a long distance as a form of attire translating its classic charm into contemporary style and aesthetics. Its rediscovered version vibes well with today’s bubbly and pretty young things as it did with the yesteryear fashion enthusiasts. While the former believes in ‘cool and comfy’ design diktats, the latter was tilted more towards modesty or a conservative approach to dressing. Image Credit: Pexels.com BY PRAMITA BOSE With the weather cooling down with breezy drizzles and sporadic spells of sharp showers after a sultry summer, ponchos now seem a go-to garb to cover up in wet monsoons under a cosy umbrella. Ponchos were earlier worn as a winter warmer but at the moment, it appears a fashion statement all the year round. From being a winter staple, poncho has come a long way to emerge as a stylish...
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Health Watch (Fragile X Syndrome)

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Fragile X Syndrome Genetic Disorder — Spot the Signs in Early Childhood Speech delays, deferred maturity, learning difficulty, social withdrawal, attention deficit, hyperactivity, autistic behaviour, seizures, sleep trouble and slow performance in daily chores may give hints of Fragile X Syndrome at a tender age. Identify these red flags as soon as possible, suggest doctors. PIC Courtesy: Pexels.com By PRAMITA BOSE Three-year-old Varun started showing learning disabilities when he was admitted in a playschool. His parents were visibly worried about his lack of cognitive skills and common aptitude. 10-yearold Eshani had developed social dysfunction since she was a toddler and that intensified with age as she mostly kept to herself and seldom mingled with friends, peers and family relations. Was her behaviour a telling sign of autism? Teenager Ishaan too suffered from mental inertia, resistance to change and attention deficit as he struggled to cope with study pressure and manage his d...
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