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10 Commandments for a Great Relationship

Most people start off on a relationship with the magical words ‘I love you’ and ‘I do’. But then, very quickly, the magic melts, the sheen disappears, and love starts to withe...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Mon, Feb 14, 2011   (4655)

Keep Your Cool - Survive

The other day, my husband and I were driving down the fast 8-lane Noida expressway. Another car suddenly overtook us, grazing our new MUV. We stopped by the side of the road and gesticulated to the d...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Wed, Feb 9, 2011   (3155)

Cocoa Powder Healthier than many Fruit Powders

Cocoa beans are being heralded as the latest ‘super food’ by scientists who recently carried out a study on cocoa powder at the Hershey Center for Health & Nutrition in the US. However...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Tue, Feb 8, 2011   (4403)

Cheating in a marriage: the rights and wrongs

Is cheating on a disinterested, irresponsible, boring spouse, good for a marriage gone sour? Does it give the partner, who has been at the receiving end, the much-needed boost in order to pull throug...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Thu, Jan 27, 2011   (5596)

The family that plays together, stays together

My cousin, who otherwise leads a sedentary life, recently participated in a half marathon – that too, with the whole family in tow! She was neither a casual participant, nor an avid runner. She...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Sun, Jan 23, 2011   (4598)

Why do I Look Like Dad?

On a regular weekday, my 8-year-old walked into the kitchen as I busily hustled up breakfast and said, ‘I understand that I popped out of your tummy in the hospital, and that makes me your son....Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Thu, Jan 20, 2011   (5734)

An Eating Disorder called Pica

In my childhood days, I was friends with a girl in the neighbourhood who would secretly nibble on ash chips from the small mud ‘choolah’ in her backyard. She would encourage me to taste s...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Mon, Apr 4, 2011   (37573)

Grow Fair and Radiant in Summer

Ladies! You’ll actually glow with these home-made remedies for your skin. So get rid of all the chemical-laden cosmetic stuff at home! Instead, keep these bare essentials handy in the refrigera...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Wed, Jun 8, 2011   (8107)

How to Prevent Constipation

Constipation is a result of bad colon and rectal health. Unhealthy bowel movements are the product of bad lifestyle choices. Eating the right kind of food, exercising moderately, and maintaining goo...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Thu, Aug 4, 2011   (6494)

The Magic of Ginger

Ginger helps you digest all that you eat. The tuber has been used since times immemorial in India as a part of daily food in curries, chutneys and teas. Raw ginger is crushed, pounded or sliced, and...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Fri, Mar 9, 2012   (6059)

What Should You do if Your Teen Watches Porn?

Too many teenagers nowadays have access to pornographic sites on the net, and to porn movies and literature. When the search history of the family computer shows up visits to such sites, parents conf...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Thu, Aug 25, 2011   (6278)

How to make your child lose weight efficiently

Obesity is the bane of modern living. It causes many medical problems and ensures a shorter life span. It gives rise to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, etc. Obese children ar...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Thu, Mar 1, 2012   (7932)

Is Your Partner Marriage Material?

You are in love and plan to marry your partner. But if you don’t pay attention to the ‘unwritten fine print’, it will be easier for the two of you to fall out love.   Our...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Sat, Mar 10, 2012   (6714)

How to Exercise in Summer

How can fitness fanatics maintain the rigor of a daily exercise routine during the hot summer months? The heat wave sweeping the nation has made outdoor exercise uncomfortable and a health hazard. Ex...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Sat, Jul 30, 2011   (5858)

How Safe is Factory Processed Food?

Food has, in today’s world, become a dangerous business. The food scare over E coli earlier this year hit farmers in Germany and shook consumers across Europe. The food business is today anony...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Sun, Jul 24, 2011   (6027)

Tips to Watch Your Weight During Pregnancy

When I got pregnant, I was a slim, lithe 5 feet 6 and a half inches tall woman weighing 62 kgs. The perfect combination of height and weight, I must say! That was the last time too for me, because as...Read More
facebook Twitter Posted by Lakshmi Gopal on Sat, May 14, 2011   (8207)
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