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Wellness Wows (Malta Oranges)

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  Malta Marvel! If you have dreamt of growing sunny oranges in your orchards, then pluck the Malta variety from your imaginary garden tree or buy it from the fruit-selling kiosks in the nearest bazaar to discover its multiple health and wellness benefits. By PRAMITA BOSE Nourishment and Calorie Count Malta oranges contain high-value nutrients and nourishing elements in terms of dietary supplements and calorie calculation. Per 100 gm of edible Malta, the calorie intake is tantamount to an approximate 47 kcal, carbohydrates (mainly natural fruit sugar) stand at a roughly 12 gm, fibre quantity is equivalent to nearly 2-2.5 gm, Vitamin C comes in at an estimated 60 mg (more than half the daily requirement), folate is reckoned at almost 30 mcg, while potassium equals to closely 180 mg. Other micronutrients consist of calcium, magnesium and B vitamins in limited doses. To conclude, Malta oranges are favoured as a low-calorie, nutrient-dense snack. Best Way to Ingest Malta One ...

Health Watch (Nasal Spray Addiction)

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  Do Away With  Nasal Spray Dependency ! Check the red flag for potential addiction when decongestant nasal sprays turn into a necessity to gain relief from closed nasal passages.   BY PRAMITA BOSE Psychological Setback Many patients develop psychological dependency, feeling restless, fretful or panicky if the spray is not available. Sleep disturbances may also occur due to uneasy breathing. Mental Aid Good news is that there are counselling sessions and therapeutic support at one’s disposal to diminish the negative effects. “Behavioural therapies can definitely help patients wriggle out of this lingering crutch-like dependency. An addict learns to understand the rebound cycle of nasal sprays, gradually lower his/her dependency on the same, and become aware of the coping strategies to endure congestion and expand their tolerance limits without overusing the sprays and nasal pumps. In more serious cases, psychological therapy may be combined with medical trea...

Fashion Forward (Spiritual Sari)

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Sari : The Spiritual Odyssey   The global sari movement notices the long drape to conquer the ramps at overseas fashion fests. The 21 st  century couture story unveils models in spiritual sari s to sashay down the runways of the prestigious Paris, New York and Los Angeles fashion weeks, thus rewriting the sari ’s journey from anonymity to re-influencing the foreign perception of Indian fashion. The garment is now an international phenomenon. Fashion designer Anjali Phougat in one of her creations By PRAMITA BOSE   Fashion designers draw inspiration from different corners of the world to script their own runway stories. Walking the spiritual route is one such import on the ramps of global fashion weeks to spin devotion, sentiments, recollections, nostalgia, aesthetics, visual delight, sartorial skills, indigenous craftsmanship, knowledge and insight. Among the current-day drapers, Vaishali S and Bibhu Mohapatra have beautifully showcased their piety into artistic creation...