HYDERABAD: It was rang barse time again! Even as the pandemic required us to enjoy with only a handful of known people, Bura na mano Holi hai reverberated through the day on Monday as people splashed each other with gulal and drenched one another with pichkaris of coloured water in shades of blues, yellows, greens and reds.
Along with the elaborate colourful gaiety, like all Indian festivals, the focus was on lip-smacking food. Dahi bhalla, bhaang vade, pakoda, flavoured bhang drinks and thandai... from gujiyas to malpuas, the scrumptious variety of delicacies is difficult to say no to. However, just as the after-effects of artificial colours on the skin can be harmful to the body, over-indulgence in sweets and other delicacies can also cause an upset tummy.
This means it is a perfect time to detox. “Detoxification helps to reduce the toxin base in the body, give the organs rest and help the body rejuvenate,” says city-based clinical nutritionist, Deepika Chalasani.
Detox the body
Dr Srikanth HS, senior naturopath, Jindal Naturecure Institute shares simple hacks that will go a long way towards boosting the body’s natural detoxification process.
Detox drinks
Indulged a little bit more than you should have? “Detox drinks are fun, tasty and convenient way to reduce the body´s inflammation and toxin base,” says Deepika. She recommends quick drinks that will help.
Rejuvenate your hair and skin
All those colours can wreak havoc on your skin making it feel clogged. Hyderabad-based Dr Shuba Dharmana, CEO/Founder, Lejeune Group of Medspas tells us how to detox skin post Holi.
Soothe the eyes
Gulal contains chemicals such lead oxide, copper sulfate, asbestos, or silica. Liquid colours may also contain an alkali base. “If these enter the eye, they can cause allergic reactions, irritation, or rarely chemical injury that may affect vision,” says Dr Milind Naik, consultant ophthalmologist and eye plastic surgeon, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. Milind recommends:
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