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Seekers of books and podcasts on self-help have grown exponentially over the last several years. The reason for this? Well, for the large part, it’s thanks to realising how integral it is to look after oneself. The last decade has had its challenges but it also made us reconnect with ourselves and look for ways […]
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made a Thanksgiving proclamation, in which he spoke about the importance of gratitude. But unlike today’s enigmatic definition of the concept, which is devoid of any mention of God, President Lincoln chose his words carefully by referencing his ultimate thanks to God: “The year that is drawing toward its close […]
Did you know that Vitamin D is a hormone rather than a vitamin? While Vitamin D supplements can be purchased, the best way for your body to obtain Vitamin D is by your skin synthesising any sun exposure it receives and turning this into a hormone. This is what we call calcitriol, or activated Vitamin […]
Summer is around the corner, and many of us will agree that maintaining our health is an important factor during the season. With predicted temperatures ranging between 27-33 degrees Celcius, it’s only sensible that we start exploring ways to ward off the heat to stay cool this summer. It’s not always about the AC or […]
The idea of ‘becoming more sustainable’ can sound daunting. What’s the first thing you think of when the word ‘sustainability’ is mentioned? Reducing carbon emissions? Balancing ecosystems? Collecting rainwater maybe? Whilst these concepts do fall under the broad idea of sustainability, being sustainable is a lot closer to home. Simply put, being sustainable is all […]
Despite its many health benefits, Hijama is precariously becoming an uncommon form of therapy. A natural and holistic way of ridding the body of any toxins, Hijama sits somewhere lower on the list when compared to the likes of modern medicine and treatment. You could say that it’s slowly becoming a forgotten Sunnah; a sunnah […]
