by George Gitogo For most people, nothing is as gratifying as getting in between the sheets and getting some quality shut-eye. But for others, the idea of falling asleep is terrifying. An example of sleep anxiety, also known as sleep dread or fear of sleep (somniphobia), is when one fears to fall asleep due to …
by Duncan Kingori Recently, I passed by a group of people, having a heated argument. On getting closer, I learnt the bone of contention was ‘distilled water’. A party subscribed to the idea that distilled water benefits the health and even brings along with it some healing properties while the other party believed it was one …
Leading a healthier lifestyle is often associated with high costs. People think that maintaining a healthy diet or making huge lifestyle decisions involves spending a lot of money. Fortunately, there are several ways to reduce the cost of healthy eating and exercise. Here’s a slew of tips and strategies that will help you save money …
The exquisiteness of Dubai is unmatchable and much like everything the food too has left the world awestruck with sheer opulence. Recently, a cafe in Dubai claimed to make the world’s most expensive ice cream with edible gold, which is priced at Rs 60,000! But what is so special about this ice cream? Let’s find …
Now it’s the time when many people are looking to lose weight so that they can look their best on their summer holiday and that includes me! I’ve been actually working really hard to lose all the weight that I gained in winter so that I look good in my summer clothes. I’ve already lost …
If you go down to the woods today, you’re sure of… not a surprise, but how about a sense of increased peace and happiness with some stress relief thrown in? Communing with Mother Nature is an instinctive human impulse; you need only cast your mind back to previous lockdowns and the amount of people suddenly …
01/6Black foods that are healthy for you We’ve all been taught about how we should eat green leafy vegetables and colourful fruits to stay healthy but have you ever heard anybody telling you about certain black foods that you must eat? We often believe that if a food item goes black, it is no longer …
Weighted blankets have become a bedroom staple for those who struggle to fall or stay asleep. According to a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 42% of people with sleep issues can benefit from a weighted blanket. A natural alternative to over-the-counter sleep aids, weighted blankets help ease anxiety by applying deep …
Coffee lovers will tell you that every time of day is the best time to drink coffee; however experts say that there is an ideal time to sip a cup of joe in order to really reap the benefits of that caffeine boost. "If you are someone who has average tolerance to caffeine, then after …
At the beginning of lockdown, a lot of us had plenty of lofty goals on our minds, like making all of our bread from scratch, keeping up with regular virtual yoga and Pilates classes, or finally training for that marathon we might get to run one day. Many months later and with no immediate end …