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The sunflower is actually a pseudanthium, or flowerhead made up of many small flowers. The outer yellow 'petals' are known as ray flowers and are made up of multiple petals fused together. Ray petals are usually yellow but can sometimes can be red or orange. Sunflower petals have qualities as digestive tonic, stimulating appetite and digestion, as well as an effective vermifuge – a valuable ally for people who are fond of sushi and tartare.  Sunflower petals can be used as food ingredient in soups, salads or as a garnish for cakes and cookies to add color and flavor to recipes.  Sunflower petals tea are believed to have potent health benefits on reducing inflammation especially in the throat, windpipes, and tonsils.  A poultice made from pounded leaves has also been used on sores, snake bites, and spider bites.  One of the many edible flowers, sunflowers have colorful petals that can be used in salads, smoothie bowl or as a pretty garnish. And the greens can be used...

Tulsi or Holy Basil is used since several years for its medicinal properties. Basil can cure many diseases and has lot many benefits. It is proven beneficial in reducing headaches, stress relief, immunity booster and in common cold and cough. In winters its very common to have cold and cough. Let me tell you how you can use Tulsi or Basil to cure it. Chew Tulsi Leaves - Chewing 5 or 6 basil leaves daily could help keeping cold and cough away from you.  Tulsi or Basil Tea – While making this herbal green tea , just put some Basil Leaves in it and boil for few minutes. Have this Tulsi tea and get a quick relief in Cough.  Tulsi Herbal Water or Kadha – Boil some Tulsi Leaves with a pinch of black pepper powder and Ginger. Strain and put some lemon drops in it and have this water 2 or 3 times a day, it will help you get relief in common cold and cough. Tulsi Juice – Strain some tulsi juice by crushing leaves. Have it 2 or 3 times a day, it will also help in fighting common col...

Plumeria, also known as frangipani, is a genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Rauvolfioideae, of the family Apocynaceae. Frangipani is usually associated with sensual feelings of romance and love. It is considered sacred as the “Tree of Life”, Frangipani evokes deep internal cleansing that refreshes the body, mind and soul.  FRANGIPANI ESSENTIAL OIL  Frangipani Oil is extracted from the flowers of the Plumeria tree either through cold pressing or solvent extraction method. Generally, the most often used method is enfleurage (macerating the flowers in plant fat and replacing the flowers hundreds of times). The fat is then hydro distilled or washed with hexane to remove the scent from the fat. The hexane is then evaporated off and a concrete or absolute of frangipani is left.  Frangipani is known to alleviate inflammation, headache, back pain, and tinnitus. While the aphrodisiac nature of this aromatic oil relaxes nerves, muscles, and boost libido. Imbued with strong...

Facial scars and spots make a person look unattractive, which further leads to depression and loneliness. But you need not to worry, as strawberry facial will resolve this problem by making your skin glow and fresh.   Strawberry Facial is as simple as it sounds, facial done using strawberry fruit. Strawberry facial is a type of fruit facial which includes a mix of Strawberries and fresh cream for dry skin or mix Strawberries with Yoghurt for oily skin.  Strawberries include salicylic acid which helps in reducing dark spots and fades away hyperpigmentation, tightening skin pores and prevents further blemishes from forming. Strawberries works great in exfoliating and removing the dead skin cells that pull your skin down.  KNOW WHAT IS A STRAWBERRY  The garden strawberry is a hybrid species of the genus Fragaria, collectively known as the strawberries, which is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. Botanists cal...

Light therapy is also known as light exposure therapy, circadian light therapy, bright light therapy, or phototherapy. It is a treatment which involves exposure to an artificial light source. The history of light therapy dates back more than 3,000 years ago in India, where sunlight was used for therapeutic purposes and recorded in the sacred Hindu texts. Today, the beneficial effects of light therapy are well-established and they involve the use of visible light or non-visible ultraviolet (UV) light to treat a myriad of conditions.  During a light therapy session, the person sits in front of a specialized device, known as a light therapy box, that emits bright light similar to natural sunlight. It's thought that this type of light may cause a chemical change in the brain that lifts your mood and eases other symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) , such as being tired most of the time and sleeping too much. Generally, the light box should provide an exposure to 10,000 lux of...

DMT or Dance and movement therapy, is a type of therapy that uses movement to help individuals achieve emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration. Dance therapy can be used to treat a number of physical and mental health issues. Though it falls under the terms of psychotherapy, it can be beneficial to physiotherapists to treat movement disorders like Parkinson's.  According to the American Dance Therapy Association, “Dance/movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive and physical integration of the individual.”  In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, the researchers concluded that dancing can boost the connectivity between both cerebral hemispheres, and long-term dance practice positively affects brain activity.  Dance or movement therapy can be helpful for improving self-esteem and can be useful for people who struggle with body image issues, depression, eating diso...

Ya-Pao is a traditional detoxification therapy used for centuries in Thailand. According to the practitioners who prescribe it, it’s also a great way to alleviate long COVID symptoms such as inflammations and coughs. Ya-Pao works by balancing the wind, water, and fire elements in the body.  In Ya-Pao ritual, a herbal paste is placed on guest’s stomach and then lit on fire by an experienced practitioner to help detoxify respiratory systems. The mound of herbs is also gently wrapped with a cooling towel to protect the rest of the body. The heat from the treatment is hence intended to help remove excess water elements such as phlegm and mucus.  After the Ya-Pao treatment, the doctor will prepare a herbal steam room for the guest to make it even easier to remove phlegm, mucus and encourage total body detoxification. Ya-Pao is just one of the treatments offered as part of the new COVID-19 Health Rejuvenating program at RAKxa, a medical spa resort just outside Bangkok with jungle-s...