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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 […]
I’m always tired! I lack the energy to get things done! I get my eight hours but still feel tired! Is there something wrong with me? Lacking energy and constantly feeling tired is not due to one specific issue but can be caused by an array of reasons. Whilst some causes of excessive tiredness are […]
This Easter period will see many of us at home. Whether we’re working from home, taking days off from work or enjoying our holidays from school, we’ll all be spending more time at home. We’re about ten days in and most of us are looking for ways to maximise our potential this month. Whilst life […]
Hydration is key when it comes to surviving Ramadhan! Water does a great job, but sometimes we just want something different or a drink that has additional health benefits. Whilst many of us resort to juices, smoothies, and the many detox drinks, we miss out on the chance to explore the drinks promoted by the […]
Whilst the month of Ramadhan has an extremely intent focus on fasting and the Holy Qur’an, it also lends itself to several subtle and usually, disregarded acts. Whether one has a plan or not, it’s usually accepted that Muslims exit Ramadhan a better version of themselves. Some have a rigid plan that they follow throughout […]
