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Find out what happens to the human body through the fasting and detoxification process step by step Detoxification Stage 1 (Day 1 To Day 2) On the first day of fasting, the blood sugar level drops. The heart slows and blood pressure is reduced. Glycogen is pulled from the muscle causing some weakness. The first […]
Argan oil, often referred to as “liquid gold,” has been a cornerstone of Moroccan culture for centuries, particularly among the Berber women who have utilized its versatile properties. Traditionally, in Morocco, argan oil is drizzled over couscous or pasta, and used as a dip for bread at breakfast. Globally, it has garnered acclaim both as […]
As the weather transitions to a spring-like feel, many of us are facing a downside – the increase in tree pollen followed by grass pollen in the upcoming months. These allergens brought by good weather can lead to itchy eyes, a sore throat, and frequent sneezing, putting a damper on our spirits and outdoor BBQ […]
How international eye care charity Orbis is tackling avoidable blindness in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh In 2017, around 700,000 of the predominantly Muslim Rohingya community fled persecution in their homeland of Myanmar. After arduous journeys, most arrived in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. They joined over 300,000 stateless Rohingya already there. Today, almost a million people live in […]
TV detective Shivaji Satam is supporting a new campaign to encourage South Asians aged 40 and over to take up free blood pressure checks at their local participating pharmacy. The award-winning star of ‘CID’ is famous for solving crimes, but Shivaji highlights that high blood pressure can be a ‘silent killer’ that often leaves no […]
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins Sunday 10 March and ends Monday 8 April, 2024. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and other physical needs. Among the estimated population of 50,000 Muslims living with glaucoma in the UK, research has shown that almost half (45.5%)[1] believe that using eye […]
