Most people associate boxing with intense fights, bleeding noses, black eyes, and split lips. But boxing as a basic workout can also pack an effective punch to get you in lean shape. Boxers are among the fittest athletes in the world, possessing strength, agility, endurance, nerve and power that’s almost unmatched. The good thing is, …
Philosophers call it ‘our best teacher’, psychologists claim it’s ‘essential to the human condition’ and evolutionists credit it for our survival as a species, but anxiety has a really bad rep. Anyone who has experienced it knows just how deeply unpleasant and unsettling it can be — however, emerging data shows that there may be …
01/7Here are some of the most expensive and vintage wines of the world If you are a wine lover and think that wines are already expensive enough, wait till you read this article. ‘Aged like fine wine’ is a well known phrase and holds true to its meaning. Older the wine, the better it tastes. …
As the fight for racial justice takes place against the backdrop of the global pandemic, the need for regenerative self-care services that centre Black women has never been more apparent. Since 2018, Atlanta-based breathwork practitioner Jasmine Marie has been helping Black women heal from the trauma that disproportionately impacts their everyday with Black Girls Breathing, …
Skin isn't the only thing keeping our innards in place. The body's fascia, a cobweb-like tissue that weaves through muscle and wraps around organs and bones, handles most of that job. It's not unlike the membrane in an orange, which both supports and separates the segments. When the densely packed fascia fibers are healthy and …
01/5Can you eat almonds unpeeled? Almonds are super essential for the human body as they offer a lot of nutritional benefits. From reducing the cholesterol level to keeping your heart healthy, almonds should surely be a part of your diet. But what’s the right way of consuming almonds? Is it peeled or unpeeled? Read on …
It’s been a good year for cancelling. There’s the pandemic, of course, which crushed all of our plans and some hopes and dreams along the way. But there were also more specific cancellations. From celebrities – Jimmy Fallon, J K Rowling and Ellen DeGeneres – to brands like SoulCycle and Oatly (as well as a …
Period pain is a nightmare for most women around the world. They are caused due to the overproduction of inflammatory chemicals, called prostaglandins, which in turn trigger your uterus to bunch up, spasm, and cramp, making women want to curl up in a ball until the pain ends. Each month, the uterine lining builds up …
Ageing is a natural and inevitable process. Our cells will eventually cease dividing, and any damages will no longer repair. Plenty of living things like plants and animals around us experience ageing. In humans, ageing may refer to physical, social, and mental changes over time. We may have more wrinkles and white hair, but our …
If you have nut allergies and cannot drink nut milks that are loved by vegans and dairy-free folks, then you could try drinking seed milk instead. The only problem is that this type of vegan ‘milk’ is not commonly found in the shops and online so your best bet is to make it home. Luckily, …