Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2022 i Women Fitness India

Editor’s Letter It’s important to regularly and intentionally show love to others. Whether it’s brotherly love, maternal love or romantic love, February reminds us of creative and special ways to show and tell our self & others that they are meaningful to us, that we appreciate them, and that they are loved. As a mother, I’ve done fun and silly things to celebrate love in February. I’ve slipped candy into my children’s lunch boxes on Valentine’s Day and made heart-shaped meatloaf and pink mashed potatoes for dinner. But I also try to be intentional about speaking daily affirmation to my children in between demands that they clean their rooms, do their homework and put their dirty dishes into the dishwasher. The celebrity feature covers - Bandgee Kallra & Divyanka Tripathi.…

Pregnancy Care What Happens When Fibroids Are Left Untreated? An expert advice Uterine fibroids (also called Myomas) are benign (non-cancerous) growths made up from the muscle and connective tissue of the Uterus. Fibroids can grow as a single nodule or in clusters, ranging from 1 mm to 20 cm in diameter or even as large as a watermelon. These growths can develop within the wall of the uterus, inside the main cavity or even on the outer surface. Fibroids are most common in women aged 30–40 years. Symptoms The few most common symptoms include heavy menstrual bleeding, abdominal cramps, vaginal bleeding (non-menstrual), pain during sex, low backache, frequent urination, constipation, miscarriages, and even infertility in some cases. Fibroids that do not show any symptoms, are small or occur in a…

Skin Care “Hooked” To Cupping Therapy or Hijama Hajama or Hijama, the therapy that uses cupping Hfor treatment of various ailments. Called the Cupping Therapy, it is used to alleviate aches and pain. The therapy, involves sucking in of air from around the skin by using glass jars to create partial vacuum at certain trigger points or muscle bellies in hope of decreasing muscle tension and increasing blood flow. The process of doing this is said to be very relaxing. It relieves any muscle tension when the air is being sucked out by enhancing circulation and releasing toxins. Besides, the process only takes a few minutes but promises you both short term and long term benefits. Looks like this is the current fad in Bollywood where celebs are heading for…

Self-Love What Do Celebrities Have To Say On SELF-LOVE? The more self-love one has, the more one can Tattract people and circumstances that support one’s well-being. Learn ways to cultivate self-love include setting boundaries and living intentionally. Read what Celebrites have to say on Self-love Ramya Pandiyan Actress There’s a lot or pressure around us, it could be because of multiple reasons. So, it’s important to stay calm and level headed to better handle the way in which we approach things. It’s important to have a circle of trust - it could be your friends or family - who you can open up to without the fear of being judged. The most important factor is self love. So, take time for yourself. It helps in staying positive and most importantly…

February Story Bandgee Kallra On Fitness, Fashion And Life Advice Given By SALMAN KHAN That She Swears By! Bandgee Kallra is an Indian model and was a contestant of India’s biggest reality show Bigg Boss season 11. She was working as a software engineer but decided to follow her dreams in acting and modelling. She was one of the most popular contestant of Bigg Boss season 11. Photo credits: Photographer-Kurush Thakur Stylist - Mitali Ambedkar Makeup - Vijay Koli Hair - Meghna Vichare Bandgee ever since worked hard and created an identity of her own, she is loved by her followers and fans for her fashion quotient, workout motivation inspo and more which she keeps sharing on her social media. As of now Bandgee is one of the leading social…

Healthy Eating WHAT TO EAT From a Buffet? Foods to eat and avoid Dietician & Nutritionist By Dt Manoli Mehta An invitation for a buffet seems very exciting and mouth-watering days before you make it to the event. The concept of eating unlimited food and being spoilt for choices at the same time can seem very lucrative and appealing. With so many options to choose from and the chance to fill up your plate with seconds or thirds can pose a tricky challenge for making a healthy and wise choice. It is very easy to forget about your health and give in, but it may result in unhealthy results in the end. Tips And Tricks To Make The Most Of The Buffet Here is a list of foods you must…

Gifting A WORK OF HEART There is a particular time in the year which is a lot more special as compared to most other days in the year, when you feel like your heart strings are Ttuned to melodies of romance. It is a day, when in the sweet anticipation of your beloved’s arms around you, sleep doesn’t come easy, and the presence of others’ voices is a blur and all that the ears want to embrace is a special voice. Love seems to be in the air. Tears ripple on the rims of your eyes, unbeknownst, when the other is about to whisper something like ‘Be mine’ or simply, ‘I love you’. And then there’s the smile – simultaneously bright and shy - synonymous to an agreement, an unsaid…

Holi Festive Treats With a twist By Chef Swetha According to Hindu Panchag, the festival of Holi is celebrated on the full moon day of Phalguna month. This time Holika Dahan will be performed on March 17 and Holi will be played a day later on March 18. Women Fitness touched grounds with well-known chef Swetha, the Youngest Fe-male Executive Chef in India to bring you some special recipes especially for Holi & beyond. Pistachio Cranberry Chocolate Fudge Ingredients: • Dark Compound Chocolate - 192g• Milkmaid - 160g• Pistachio chopped - 60g• Dried Cranberry - 60g Method: • Melt chopped chocolate and milkmaid together in microwave on high heat for 1 min, if chocolate bits are still there. Heat for extra few seconds till it melts.• Stir in chopped Pistachio &…

Yoga & Meditation 5 Aerial Yoga POSES To Boost Mental Health By Aditi Nandy Research Shows That Aerial Yoga Can Boost Mental Health Positively. Different people need different things for their mental and physical well-being. The more we open and share new ways and methods to help, the better. We all need to find what works best for us. Bringing awareness and understanding to how we are feeling is the first step in our healing journey. It takes time, lots of compassion, empathy, and dedication to find what works best for you. This means trying new things and seeing how they affect you. This also means being honest with yourself and willing to do something else if something you try does not work Restoring the body, resting the mind, and…