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    Cupping Therapy Leaves a Mark With Effective Remedy Cupping therapy, also known as horn treatment or Hijama in Arabic, is a kind of suction or vacuum therapy wherein specialised cups are placed on the skin surface of the patient to inflate the underlying tissue. This, in turn, spurts the blood flow to the affected areas, thus helping remove toxins or impurities from the body tissues and organs to provide cure. Cupping therapist Hr. Imranali Sayed and physiotherapist Dr. Chinmoy Medhi talk us through this ancient practice that is grabbing attention of late. By PRAMITA BOSE Cups of substance: ·    Dry cupping is performed with several materials like animal horns, glass, bamboo, porcelain, silicone, neoprene or synthetic rubber, PVC plastic and disposable plastic cups. ·     Whereas wet cupping also requires a suction gun or machine, surgical blade, tissue paper, cotton, oil, etc. Teeming benefits: ·      Merits of cupping therapy are countless. It is used for preventive measure

  Talc Talk   In the department of makeup and grooming, talc or talcum powder is considered a key ingredient. However, the same is allegedly found to contain cancerous elements like asbestos, which is a serious cause for concern. Skin experts and cosmetologists weigh in. BY PRAMITA BOSE In hot and humid summers, when you rub a puff of talcum powder from your compact on your face, it lifts your mood immediately with its fragrance. The skin feels plain when you further pat it dry. Also, it freshens you up once you spray its stark white snowy amorphous particles on your body. But did you know that this seemingly innocuous talc reportedly has carcinogenic elements in it which could induce ill effects on your health?   Deadly Talc   Talc has become a key ingredient in our makeup routine over time. Almost all cosmetics include an element of talc right from bronzer, blusher, eye shadow, foundation, mascara, lipstick, face and body powder to even dry shampoo because of its moisture-ab