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  How To Take Care Of Your Skin During Summer? By Monica Saxena  | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | We stress and fuss over our skin health and skincare, as we need to adjust our skincare routine as we move from season to season. Our skin is our primary shield that takes the brunt of pollution and weather changes and reflects our internal health to others. It can go through all the rigours of daily life, dryness of weather, humidity, heat and sunlight if only we can take care of it properly. But our skin can be sensitive to changes, and harsh weather can harm our skin in multiple ways. ·   Dry weather with l ow humidity levels can lead to dry skin. Causing it to feel tight, itchy, and rough. Dry skin is more prone to irritation, cracking, and inflammation. ·   Exposure to cold weather can constrict the blood vessels in the skin, leading to numbness and discomfort. ·   Wind increas...

7 Healthy Substitutes for Sugar by Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Sugar, as a consumable, is a part of our lives; most people start their day with sugar-infused hot beverages and feel good if they have more of it. Our celebrations begin with sugar-rich sweets and end with dinners with sweet dishes. Taking too much sugar daily is not good for the body, as many health problems could erupt due to too much sugary content in the body. Still, we knowingly or sometimes unknowingly take and enjoy it wholeheartedly.  Yes, this is a bad habit, but why? Because consuming sugar creates a craving, the more we take sugar, the more desperately we start craving it. You are not asked to stop eating sugar or sugar products altogether, but try practising moderation, as it will give you immense health benefits. Besides practising moderation, there are many sugar alternatives or options, like f...

What Causes Stress? : Understanding and Overcoming Your Stress Triggers By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger| Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | If you have an exam the next day or an important presentation and you feel completely unprepared for it, you may find yourself nervous, restless, and unable to sleep; that is stress. Stress is the feeling that your body and mind experience when you face pressure, challenges, or situations that feel difficult to handle. It usually happens when demands seem greater than your ability to cope.  Similarly, if unexpected guests arrive while you are busy, you may feel rushed, tense, and overwhelmed trying to manage everything at once. This response is linked to the body’s fight-or-flight response , which releases hormones that make you more alert but also anxious. In simple terms, stress is the body’s natural reaction to pressure or sudden demands. While a small amount of stress can motiva...