Home Health Wellness Wellness on May 12, 2022 About 50 per cent of women aged 15-24 years still use cloth for menstrual protection, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) report, with experts attributing it to a lack of awareness and taboo existing around menstruation. The experts also said that if an unclean cloth is reused, it increases exposure to multiple local infections. In the recently released NFHS-5, women aged 15-24 years were asked what method or methods they use for menstrual protection, if anything. In India, 64 per cent use sanitary napkins, 50 per cent use cloth, and 15 per cent use locally prepared napkins, the report stated. Overall, 78 per cent of women in this age group use a hygienic method of menstrual protection. Locally prepared napkins, sanitary napkins, tampons and menstrual cups are considered to be hygienic methods of protection. On exposure to infections due to … [Read more...] about About 50 Per Cent Of Women Aged 15-24 Years Still Use Cloth For Menstrual Protection: NFHS-5
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Got Thin Brittle Nails? Check Out These 8 Kitchen Ingredients That Can Help
Home Beauty Body care Body Care on May 15, 2022 Everything from ageing to poor nutrition can make your nails dry, thin, and easy to break. There are also some treatments and medical conditions that can make them brittle. But you don't have to put up with the problem - the right care can make all the difference in keeping your nails healthy and strong. It's not uncommon for nails to split, peel, or break. Data shows that 27 per cent of women have brittle nails, also known as onychoschizia [1] . While you can't do anything about age-related nail changes, you can reduce the risk of split, cracked, and brittle nails. And that too, right from your kitchen. Kitchen Ingredients That Help Strengthen Brittle Nails Here are some home remedies for brittle nails using eight kitchen ingredients [2] [3] . 1. Coconut oil Coconut oil helps keep nails moisturised, improve blood circulation, soften the cuticles, and … [Read more...] about Got Thin Brittle Nails? Check Out These 8 Kitchen Ingredients That Can Help