Several decades ago, far in the deserted Arab lands of Egypt, a young 18 year old from the dynasty of Macedonian rulers was crowned as the Queen. Her powerful aura, exotic beauty and powers of seduction soon got the entire city smitten by her charm. But young Cleopatra had her secrets when it came to […]
Is Holistic Healing the future of medicine?
The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well. — Hippocrates, Father Of Modern Medicine Nature is the supreme force that heals the deepest wounds of man without him knowing. The world is fighting with a deadly virus today and yes, we do not need to remind that […]
Why do we use synthetic chemicals and why should we stop this toxic legacy?
Imagining a world free of toxic synthetic chemicals is a Utopia for me. I often daydream about it. It is that dream that I continue to chase in my journey as a wellness professional and an entrepreneur. As we talk about beauty, simultaneously, we think about the side-effects of it. But looking back at our […]
Managing business, kids and my skin – Lockdown Diaries
“Gratitude turns, what we have, into enough” – Aesop I’ve always believed in carpe diem. When I’m not in my office, one can always find me brewing essential oils, reading great minds or painting my own thoughts on the canvas. I’ve never been lying on a couch – gossiping around – doing nothing – kind […]
Recreating lost benefits: Essential Oils to keep away Winter Blues
With 5 p.m. sunsets, erratic temperatures and plenty of pollution, winters today are not for the faint at heart. These winters are far worse for people with winter depression and seasonal affective disorder (commonly known as SAD). The winter blues are very common, with many of us experiencing a mood shift during the colder, darker […]
Rediscovering Lost Benefits: The Natural Ingredients in my Skincare Routine
With the advent of this beautiful weather of snowflakes and soothing sunlight what also comes along are the damages to our skin. Dry skin, chapped lips and sticky hair are ready to welcome us before we welcome the winter joys in our routine. I follow a set of precautionary measures to let nothing get in […]
Rediscovering Lost Benefits: The Neem in my Balcony
As I enjoy the shade of the Neem tree perched along my balcony, a thought as simple as the innumerable Neem tree benefits sparked the idea of sharing with you the wonders of Nature. The idea behind Wikka and penning this down today has always been to reach farther and well beyond the boundaries of […]
My Idea of Luxury: A Healthy, Relaxing Bath
“The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and a scented massage every day.” – Hippocrates, The father of Medicine. I myself have always been a keen admirer of long, healthy baths. And after realising the benefits it carries along, I have made it a necessity of my everyday routine. I could even […]
Towards a fragrant beginning
Your perfume is the biggest advocate of your own self. It tells more about you than you could yourself and carries along the quality trait of bringing back memories and creating many more in its way. You should always wear the perfume that is adorned with your personality traits and marks your presence in the […]
Wikka: In pursuit of Perfecting the Art of Wellness
It was never easy for me to follow my passion of becoming an entrepreneur after marriage with an added responsibility of children. But an itch inside me kept on pushing me forward to realise my vision. I discovered my passion during my pregnancy and decided to become an advocate of Natural Healing. This not only […]