#OOTD diaries: Slay it like these divas
Take style cues from these celebs who were spotted in and around Mumbai, slaying the daily wear and looking their effortless best. While actors Raveena Tandon and Parineeti Chopra took the comfy route with athleisure, Nora Fatehi, in a white crochet dress, grabbed eyeballs.
Papped among others was actor Rakul Preet after her yoga session.
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Caffeine drinks Sipping on beverages that contain caffeine, such as tea or coffee, may provide some relief when you are experiencing a bad headache. But, do not overdo caffeine, as it can lead to anxiety, restlessness, irritability and even insomnia. 1
Meditation
“Slow deep breathing, especially deep belly breathing or Adham Pranayama, has a powerful impact on relaxing our nervous system. Practice deep belly breathing in the morning and evening for at least five minutes each,” says Namita Piparaiya, founder, Yoganama Wellness.
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Try dabbing some onto your temples and gently rubbing it in. Also, if a loved one is nearby and willing to give a you massage, put a couple of drops into some lotion and have them rub your neck and shoulders.
It can be extremely soothing.
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“Providing nourishment to the mind helps in rejuvenating the nerve endings and thereby reducing the pain,” says Modi. Oiling the scalp with herb-infused medicated oils nurture the roots and helps the brain in functioning smoothly.
Peppermint essential oils Head massages
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Good sleep
“Lack of sleep can increase our stress hormones and the frequency of migraine attacks,” says Piparaiya. She suggests sleep hygiene, which entails going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day, spending as much time in natural light during the day as possible, and avoiding screens in bed.
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Acupressure
With your index finger and thumb, squeeze hard on the webbing on your other hand between your index finger and thumb. There are acupressure points on the “third eye” (between your eyebrows), on the back of the jawbone, behind the ear and a handful of other spots.
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Eat right
B-complex vitamins treat symptoms naturally. A warm diet that includes khichdi, one pot meals and soups with minimal spices also helps. If migraine is accompanied by hyperacidity, the use of herbs such as cilantro and aloe vera can be helpful.