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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2019:7 Top offers on Skin Care products you can’t miss!

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on October 15, 2019 2

I write about things which I use and which I know you will love. This Great Indian festival sale just got better and you must check out the deals. Whenever I write product reviews I think long and hard about whether it will help someone or be extra noise in the content kingdom. This list is definitely something you should check out if you just want a hassle-free skincare regime. Since its the Amazon Great Indian festival sale, what better time to share this list?

Living in a small town with very doubtful beauty parlor service and product quality, I depend on my kitchen products and these trusted brands for keeping my skin healthy. If you have oily to normal skin like me, then check out these 7 products to take care of your skin.

Bodyshop Vit E face wash

Bodyshop Vit E face wash. I am using this for the last year. It doesn’t dry your skin. I have an oily to normal skin and I use it twice a day using a peanut-sized amount. The significantly softer feel is real. The best part is its packaging is travel-friendly. The one time I forgot to pack this friend, my skin reminded me every time I washed

Vitamin E toner by Bodyshop

My favorite Vitamin E toner after every face wash helps keep my pores tightened and free of blemishes. Toners are easily overlooked in the skincare regime. I started using this one regularly, only six months back and I can say that its something I never miss now.

Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, 2.5-oz by Clinique

Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, 2.5-oz by Clinique. The seventy-two hour is not checked. But its easily absorbed, light on the skin, doesn’t cause break out and keeps skin feeling soft and supple. I have tried once a day application and found it keeps my skin happy for the entire day and night.

I am mentioning a few more products that I use as a moisturizer. The reason I have two or three products is I use them according to the season, weather conditions, whether I am traveling or not.

Vitamin E night cream and Vitamin C glow-boosting moisturizer by Bodyshop

Vitamin E night cream by Body shop is the night cream, I am using for the last two years. Using Vitamin E and Vitamin C products carefully and alternately, I have streamlined my skincare routine with a few trustworthy products. I avoid experimental products for my skin, hair and my health. I only trust brands with a long track record of excellence.

British Rose fresh plumping mask by Bodyshop

The British Rose fresh plumping mask is a gel-based Bodyshop face mask which I adore. It’s nonmessy, absorbs well, smells divine and a little bit goes a long way. Whenever I need to moisturize, get rid of dry scratchy feel, give a boost or just refresh my skin, I wet my face, take a dab of this gel and gently massage it in. The smell is swoon-worthy and even my daughter can identify its fresh rose petal fragrance. Just take a little bit of water and massage into the skin every time it dries. Leave overnight and wake up with plump dewy skin for the best results.

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Kama Ayurveda Nalpamaradi Skin Brightening Treatment, 100ml

If you travel a lot and have a problem with excessive tanning, but have no time for long beauty sessions at home or elsewhere, then this oil is your best friend. It has turmeric in it, so will stain your fingers and clothes if you are not careful.

I generally wash and clean , my face, then apply this oil and keep for twenty to thirty minutes. Then wash off, using a gentle face wash. Gives a clearer and brighter skin, but may give a yellowish tinge. Definitely removes tan. Using it for the last two years. A little bit goes a long way. If you carry it while traveling you will need a different container.

Whenever you like something on Amazon, don’t forget to wishlist it or add to your basket. Amazon then lets you know when there are good deals on these products. Also before using any skincare product, do a patch test for allergy. Discontinue skin products, if they make you itch or break out. Don’t forget to check out other sites for better prices, before making any buying decisions. Remember to check for the authenticity of the product and not fall for fake products. I have also made my Amazon store display some of the products I use

Don’t forget to write to me or comment below about your favorite skincare tips or products you use.

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Gumnaami movie Fan Review: Political thriller or Myth?

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on October 12, 2019 7

If you have heard of the movie Gumnaami you must have heard of the controversy around it.

Gumnaami literally means a state of having been forgotten, living in anonymity. Not having a name! Thats the part which pulls at your heartstrings. Imagine having to give up your name, because you loved your nation more and wanted it’s safety first. The price of freedom was different for different people. But for our brave freedom fighters, it was always about their life laid down, so that we could have a future in Independent India.

What is the movie Gumnaami about?

Gumnaami (2019) is a mystery film directed by Srijit Mukherji and produced by Shrikant Mohta, Mahendra Soni under the banner of Shree Venkatesh Films. Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee is seen in the role of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose & Gumnaami Baba.

The film is based on the Mukherjee Commission Hearings and does a good job of making historical research intriguing and thought-provoking. The film depicts the three theories trying to explain the death or disappearance of Subhas Chandra Bose. All this with a dollop of whodunnit element to it.

The questions the movie asks

Did Netaji die in that fateful plane crash? If he didn’t, then why didn’t he come back post-1947? Did he return to India and live as a monk in Uttar Pradesh? Did the Nehru Govt and Gandhiji know about him being alive?

Interesting theories and clues about this throughout the movie. Why didn’t they do nothing to get him back or did they? Why was the Nehru Government spying on the Bose family, as late as the 1960s, if Netaji had allegedly died in a plane crash on August 18th1945? Why has Netaji declared a war criminal by Allies and what did the Nehru Government do about it?

Was Gumnami Baba Netaji? Was he a close associate? Was it all just a coincidence? Did Gumnami baba even exist? What about the opinion of Handwriting experts and DNA analysis reports? Why are there more questions than answers?

Srijit Mukherji’s Gumnaami storyboard: mild spoiler alert!

The story is narrated in two parallel timelines. Prosenjit does a good job but Anirban Bhattacharya, as Chandrachur Dhar takes the cake when it comes to doing a splendid job. Tanusree Chakraborty as Chandrachur’s much aggrieved yet loving wife was a balancing act. The details of the research behind this movie will make you wonder. The songs will make your spine tingle.they are also tear-jerker and will make your throat close up.

Only one scene I felt could be edited. Spoiler alert its a hallucinatory scene with the narrator and chief protagonist in his briefs!

Who is Gumnaami for?

If you are an Indian.If you are a Bengali.If you have been intrigued by the Netaji mystery.If you wondered why Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime minister and not Netaji.

Why did Netaji create the Azad Hind army? Wasn’t nonviolence enough? If you think there’s a conspiracy theory behind Netaji never coming back. If you think he didn’t die in a plane crash. If you are interested in Indian History and want to know the truth and not someone’s whitewashed versions of what really happened.

Conclusion

It’s a must-watch. If not for anything else but for the brilliant storytelling and cinematography, around a topic, which is easily India’s worst kept secret now.

If this movie has asked the right questions, then the answers are definitely blowing in the wind. I watched the Bengali version and awaiting the Hindi release. What can I say? A movie that is like Inception, in its ability to make you feel involved, confused and seeking answers. But having an ESP like feeling at the same time. I did tell you its a fan review.

Seriously, go watch it and come back and tell me what you think in the comments.

To be released in Hindi on the 18th of October.

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Hey its okay if you didn’t do the laundry

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on October 7, 2019 0

Hey its okay if you didn’t do the laundry
I wanted to write this post for ..forever .I was never good with organizing clothes.Books I am much better with ,but clothes makes me tired.I buy very few clothes.

This is mainly because I suffer excruciating problems with throwing away stuff .

Hey its Okay if you didn’t do the Laundry

Donating pre-loved clothes:A few upsets

Giving away works but the intense work of matching the item with the person and offering my old clothes to people can be awkward.Luckily local NGOs help with this part.But its still a sore point.

Even in flood affected region when people need clean clothes,propaganda about new clothes only policy, prevents many from donating barely worn clothes.In our school we had a policy of donating one set of new ,together with well maintained pre-loved clothes.

But I am going off topic.Back to the subject of laundry.

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The laundry everywhere!

My trauma about laundry makes me forever watch what I buy and binge on 5 minutes organization videos.

The clothes in the hamper waiting to be washed.The just washed clothes in the washing machine waiting to be hung outside .The clothes on the clothesline dry and fresh waiting to be picked.The clothes waiting to be folded.The clothes waiting to be put away .The clothes waiting to be ironed .The clothes waiting to be packed for the trip.
We come back and there’s clothes to wash and there we go again.Are you getting the drift?

Hey its okay if you didn't do the laundry — Hey it’s okay if you didn’t do the laundry

How I managed laundry with a baby?

When my seven year old was an infant the agency help we had, used to wash and clean clothes the entire time.For the last six years, I had someone help me with this part time but still much had to be done.But now its just me ,hubby and the little one.

For the major wash days when the clothes are dry I enlist the help of my daughter or hubby .I pick and fold the cloth and drop them into five piles.One for me one for hubby, one for daughter ,which she will put away and one of her pile which I will put away ,household big stuff like bedsheets etc .
This makes just picking and putting them away so much easier.

If I miss one day of sorting,the next day its impossible.I handwash the small stuff.Whenever they are dried and pick them up and fold them and put them away immediately .

My favourite washing liquid

I use mostly a liquid soap for washing clothes.Just like its name(Genteel) it takes care of my hand,but cleans the clothes thoroughly .
Interesting it gets rid of even concentrated dirt and grime.Its great for bucket washing and washing machine.

Its really much friendlier for my hands than all the highly advertised washing powders.My ten year old trusty LG washing machine means life is good!

Whenever I don’t want to do house work, I think of what my daughter will learn .Luckily we share our washing, drying folding, ironing chores.

Our life goes on. Daughter or son, hope you are teaching them how to handwash and do laundry,because they are lifeskills!

Do you like doing laundry?Tell me about your favourite tip to clean dirty school uniforms in the comments below and help a mommy out.

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Durga puja 2019

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on October 4, 2019 29

It’s not that time of the year without talking about Durga puja, worshipping and feeling thankful.

We celebrate Durga puja by welcoming Goddess Durga,with all her four children. Most of the time we are praying to the mother goddess. But we never forget,that the mother is fiercely protective and is never afraid of banishing evil and fighting when everyone else fails.

It’s not that time of the year without, planning your festival wardrobe. While I like dressing up , the shopping and trial room is something I could live without. The problem is, there’s no way you can buy everything online.This is especially true for Durga puja dress up. That’s why I have stopped trying. I pray every year that magically my outfits get coordinated and I have more or less good hair and skin day.

I don’t even want to talk about beauty parlour woes.

It’s not that time of the year without buying gifts for family and friends. This year I finally opened the Amazon shop to showcase all the things I like to buy for myself and gift. Reviews are great, but this I felt was a good way to give a shoutout to good brands and also share good products with my readers.

Durga Puja is always about praying . But it’s also about food. Eating phuchka, egg roll, biriyani and gorging all sorts of delicious sweets and mishit doi. Bengali Durga puja and all other festivals are incomplete without food taking center stage. While the rest of the country especially north India fasts for Navratri our fasting and feasting are definitely different. From luchi aludom to luchi ghugni, from Ashtami niramish thali (veg) to nabamir aamish thali (nonveg) , food is a part of worship as well as celebrations.

Durga Puja 2019 Ballygunj Cultural cane decor

It’s not that time of the year without planning the pandal hopping. Plan you must depend on your stamina to fight crowds. Don’t miss Deshapriya park, Samaj Sebi, Ballygunj cultural, Maddox square, Ekdalia evergreen, and Singhi park if you are visiting south Kolkata,we may just bump into each other.

The artisans working at the various pumas,work day and night to showcase their talent.The creativity and expertise of these gorgeous pandals are mind boggling.But what’s even more surprising are the different Maa durga idols .All look happy,benevolent and alive!They smile down at us mere mortals trying to get a glimpse of their divine presence.

Its that time of the year when you plan a holiday to recover from the Durga puja excesses.This time we are visiting Arunachal .

Its that time of the year when the air turns cooler. Mornings are crisp and cold and the air conditioner is turned off and cozy blankets and razais are taken out to be aired.

Durga Puja 2019 *Kash phool* welcoming the season of Worship

It’s the season of fluffy clouds, beautiful blue skies and a nip in the air. This is the season which has the beautiful feathery Kash Phool welcoming Maa Durga while swaying in the breeze

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It’s not that time of the year without feeling nostalgic about the year rushing by and trying to wind it up gracefully without stressing. When you just want to relax and enjoy meeting friends, family and chatting with them. Life, after all, needs to be savored and embraced. While dreams, goals, and plans are always important, so is making memories and cherishing them.

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Receiving the prompt from Esha and passing it forward to Menaka. There are 38 of us on this Blog Hop and it will be spread over 3 days – 4, 5, 6 October 2019. Do follow the #WordsMatter Blog Hop and prepare to be surprised!What do you do when it rains?Writing this for Wordsmatter with Corinne,Parul andShalini.

World Heart Day: How can you save someone during a cardiac arrest? #SaveHeartSaveLife

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on September 29, 2019 28

On World Heart Day I wanted to talk to you about how you can save someone during a cardiac arrest.

Two years back, a very close relative suddenly died after a sudden cardiac arrest. While life and death happen when they happen, unexpected events leave us feeling distraught and searching for answers.

Even though cardiovascular events are responsible for leading cause of noncommunicable death, most people are not aware of basic Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In India, many public facilities lack adequate preparedness as first responders.

What is a Sudden cardiac arrest?

A sudden cardiac arrest is an event where the heart stops pumping blood, which may be reversible on prompt action. However, it will invariably lead to death in case of lack of timely effort (Harrison).

Stats to keep in mind

Approximately 7 lakh people succumb to Sudden cardiac arrest every year in India. SCA leads as the cause of death globally, and Indians with sedentary habits are at an even higher risk

Shocking case reports

A young 22 yr old, promising RJ of one of the leading radio stations in India, died within minutes of suffering an SCA while live on-air, in Nagpur.

In 2008, a 12-year-old Delhi student collapsed and died due to cardiac arrest on her school’s football field.

At 27 a Punjabi pilgrim died of massive cardiac arrest at Amarnath.

How to recognize Sudden cardiac arrest symptoms?

A person who collapses, is unconscious and unresponsive, is not breathing and the pulse or heartbeat can’t be felt – has likely suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. It may often be massive with little or no warning symptoms.

How to save someone during a sudden cardiac arrest out of a hospital?

If you witnessed or suspected someone to be suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest.

Call the emergency ambulance number immediately on mobile phone with speaker mode on.

What is the emergency ambulance number in India? It’s 108.

Its 911 in the USA.

Keep the mobile phone in speaker mode so that you can start CPR while calling for help. Two people can be more useful than one in this case,

Avoid crowding the person

The airway should be adequate. Tilt head up and lift the chin. You want oxygen to enter.

Start CPR or basic life support as quickly as possible.

Ask someone to grab an AED nearby while you continue CPR. The moment you get the AED, switch it on and let the machine guide you in its calm voice through the process of defibrillation. The AED or Automated External Defibrillator is the one and only definite solution to save a life in case of cardiac arrest. AEDs like the Philips HeartStart are extremely simple to operate that anyone with little or no prior knowledge or training has the power to save a life with this.

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What are the CPR steps?

How to start CPR?#SaveheartSavelife #WorldHeartDay

Put your palm on the chest of the person. Then place your hand at the junction of the middle and lower third of the sternum. Then place heel of upper hand on the dorsum of the lower and lock the fingers. The sternum should be depressed 4-5 cm for every chest compression(push down on the chest). The arms should remain straight out during the entire process of chest compression. Give 100 chest compressions per minute.

What is automated defibrillation & how is it done?

Automated defibrillation is a process of giving an electric shock to the heart which has stopped, using a machine to restore the heart to a normal rhythm. The device is called Automated external defibrillator.

Why do Sudden Cardiac arrests occur?

Most cases of sudden cardiac arrests happen due to ventricular tachycardia or Ventricular fibrillation, both of which are an electrical malfunction of the heart. It may or may not be due to pre-existing heart disease, or not. However, sudden cardiac arrest is a warning.

How can you save a life durimg cardiac arrest #WorldHeartDay #SaveheartSavelife — How can you save a life during cardiac arrest #WorldHeartDay #SaveheartSavelife

Remember, all the while during the cardiac arrest the person’s heart is not beating properly, and there is no blood or oxygen flowing to the brain and other parts of the body. Best chances of recovery are within 3 minutes. After 5 minutes, the chances of neurological damages increase, and beyond 8 minutes, the possibility of coming back to life is minimal.

How can communities come forward to prevent death from sudden cardiac arrest?

Organize basic life support training workshops for adults and children so that anyone available can start CPR.

Spread awareness about healthy lifestyle practices to live better.

Residential complexes, sports and activity complexes, schools, colleges, and all public spaces with first aid facility can help save lives by having AEDs available.

Effective CPR can help buy some time, but electronically resetting the heart using AED is the only definitive way to bring it back to life. Without access to AEDs in public areas, it is almost impossible to prevent fatal neurological damage if cardiac arrest occurs outside the hospital

While primordial prevention and primary prevention are essential to focus its necessary for all health facilities, public spaces, bystanders and emergency first responders to be prepared.

Takeaway:

Live life healthy, get basic life support training & stay well equipped to save someone’s life. That’s someone could be your friend, family, loved ones too. You have the power to be a Heart Hero!

2 million+ AEDs are saving lives in schools, airplanes, and malls around the world.

To know more about Philips AEDs, please call tollfree 1800 419 8844

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Fighting Malnutrition in India #SahiPoshanDeshRoshan

By Dr.Amrita Basu(MBBS,MS) on September 22, 2019 2

Malnutrition in India! Why is this still happening?

Government hospitals in India provide free iron and calcium supplements to expecting moms throughout pregnancy and even during breastfeeding. But the shocking truth is when I ask moms with infants whether they are taking the supplements, most say they don’t like it, so stopped!

Lacking awareness

The socioeconomic strata are often not aware enough, to know that what mother’ s eat, directly affect the development and IQ of their offspring. A welfare state can provide, but whether the subject will accept the change and habit will depend on them.

Too many too soon is another big problem. If you ignore the economics of raising a child, you can’t ignore it takes a physical toll on the body. A mother with five children, one after the other doesn’t let her body heal or grow stronger and the younger the child the more immune-deficient they turn out to be.

I have been writing books about the right habits to fight malnutrition, but often to reach the right population more work is needed. It’s you who can spread the message. Be aware and help fight malnutrition!

Malnutrition of calorie and energy, micronutrient deficiency, all affect growth, development, intelligence mental state and everything that follows. Malnutrition is still the leading cause of death of children under five.

Too many mouths to feed

India’s population has numerous challenges. Its also a human resource only if it’s able to be healthy, happy and productive.2 out of 3 child in India die from malnutrition is a difficult study to swallow.

The maternal education level and nutrition have a strong correlation. The less the mother knows the less she is likely to do the right thing. Women’s education seems to be a very important first step for many things

Malnutrition is still the leading cause of death of children under five. #SahiPoshanDeshRoshan is a much-needed Government of India welfare initiative which hopefully will raise more awareness.

Awareness about proper nutrition is needed for eradicating anemia and malnutrition. But we need everyone to spread awareness, are you doing your bit?

The solution to Malnutrition in India

The National food security Act makes it possible for 75% of rural and 50% of the urban population to receive subsidized foodgrains. It also has a special focus on maternal and child health. The foodgrains distributed through ration cards help feed many hungry mouths.

The problem is when rot sets in at different levels. People who need it don’t receive it. The leaks will need to be stopped, so that the mother and child who need it most, get both good quality food in the right amount, for a healthy life.

Focus on maternal nutrition must be even higher, including observation of macronutrient and micronutrient intake by healthcare workers if possible.

More educational initiative at the grass-root level so that the nutrition of the female child is not ignored.

Good quality locally available food grains, pulses, millets, fruits, and vegetables can go a long way in fighting malnutrition.

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Vitamin E toner by Bodyshop

Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, 2.5-oz by Clinique

Vitamin E night cream and Vitamin C glow-boosting moisturizer by Bodyshop

British Rose fresh plumping mask by Bodyshop

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If you have heard of the movie Gumnaami you must have heard of the controversy around it.

What is the movie Gumnaami about?

The questions the movie asks

Srijit Mukherji’s Gumnaami storyboard: mild spoiler alert!

Who is Gumnaami for?

Conclusion

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Donating pre-loved clothes:A few upsets

The laundry everywhere!

How I managed laundry with a baby?

My favourite washing liquid

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It’s not that time of the year without talking about Durga puja, worshipping and feeling thankful.

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On World Heart Day I wanted to talk to you about how you can save someone during a cardiac arrest.

What is a Sudden cardiac arrest?

Stats to keep in mind

Shocking case reports

How to recognize Sudden cardiac arrest symptoms?

How to save someone during a sudden cardiac arrest out of a hospital?

What is the emergency ambulance number in India? It’s 108.

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What are the CPR steps?

What is automated defibrillation & how is it done?

Why do Sudden Cardiac arrests occur?

How can communities come forward to prevent death from sudden cardiac arrest?

Takeaway:

To know more about Philips AEDs, please call tollfree 1800 419 8844

Sharing is good Karma!

Lacking awareness

Too many mouths to feed

The solution to Malnutrition in India

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