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Vitamin E foods: which cooking oils have the most vitamin E
The top vitamin E foods are wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, almonds, and sunflower and safflower oils. Here are NIH and USDA figures, how every cooking oil compares, and what refining and heat do.
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Face massage with oil: the Ayurvedic way, step by step
A face massage with oil takes five quiet minutes in the Ayurvedic tradition. Here is which oil suits your skin, each stroke step by...
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Ubtan and udvartana: the Indian body scrub, done gently
Ubtan is the gram flour and turmeric paste of Indian weddings; udvartana is its classical Ayurvedic cousin. Here is how to make and use...
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Does oiling cause hair fall or dandruff? Myth vs fact
Oiling does not make hair fall out, but heavy oil left on a dandruff-prone scalp can make flaking worse. Here is what really causes...
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How to use body oil: damp skin, dry skin and which oil
How to use body oil: press it onto damp skin within minutes of a warm shower. Here is how much to use, how oil...
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Is ghee good for your face? Glow and fairness myths
Is ghee good for your face? Ghee and almond oil are classic Indian beauty remedies, often sold online as fairness tricks. What they can...
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Castor oil for face: wrinkles, pores and what is true
Castor oil for face care is sold online as a wrinkle eraser and acne fix. What it really does for skin, whether it clogs...
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Oil in your ear: karna purana, and who should never try it
Karna purana, warm drops of sesame oil in the ears, is an old Ayurvedic habit. What oil in the ear can do (soften earwax),...
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Castor oil for beard: DIY beard oil with almond and kalonji
Castor oil for beard care, honestly: it softens and adds shine but does not grow hair. A simple 30 ml DIY beard oil with...
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Hair oiling by dosha: how often, how long, when to skip
Hair oiling works best when the timing suits your hair. How often, how long, overnight or not, dry or damp, how Ayurveda adjusts for...
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Nasya oil: how to oil your nose the Ayurvedic way, safely
Nasya oil is a little oil placed in the nose, an Ayurvedic daily practice. Here is the gentle method, which oils are used, what...
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Is coconut oil good for your skin? Myth vs fact
Is coconut oil good for your skin? On dry body skin, elbows and heels, yes; on acne-prone faces it can clog pores. Here is...
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