Wiggle your big toe. Go on, wiggle it. While Uma Thurman might have been recovering from a far more extreme place when she delivered this line in Kill Bill: Volume 1, there’s no doubt all of our feet could do with a little more conscious movement. Our only connection with the ground, the feet have …
Making your own kombucha allows you to customize the taste, and it's more economical. (Bottled kombucha runs from $2 to $5 a bottle.) For your first batch, it might be helpful to order a starter kit. However you do it, make sure to carefully follow all safety instructions. (And check with a doctor before you …
Due to recent events, almost everyone is always inside their homes. Unless you’re doing essential errands, you’re not allowed to step outside. The government has implemented some measures to prevent the further spread of the COVID pandemic. Most people are adhering to the regulations to protect themselves from the virus. During these hard times, everyone …
Earthing, also known as grounding, refers to coming into contact with the surface of the earth. Did you know that the earth’s surface is made up of a blanket of electrons? These are some of the most potent sources of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. From this fact stemmed the practice of allowing children and even adults …
Despite what your mum might say, beards are still an incredibly popular trend. With the right look, a beard can amplify your masculinity and give you an edgier, more dramatic aesthetic. But it’s not simply a case of forgetting to shave for six months; a good beard has a lot more to it than …
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 …
by Anne Johnson Achieving a bright smile and healthy teeth take a lifetime of good oral health habits. A healthy mouth is essential not only for your aesthetics and self-confidence but also for avoiding dental health-related problems. Medical specialists claim that there is a strong link between overall health and oral health. Oral health conditions …
The lunch break, something we all used to look forward to, is starting to feel like a thing of the past. A huge 79 per cent of us don’t actually take a break at lunch, with one in five of us using the time to run errands or spending it on social media instead, according …
Monsoon and khichdi go hand in hand. This wholesome dish with the goodness of rice, different types of lentils, veggies, masalas and sometimes meat, makes for the perfect comfort meal, especially when its pouring heavily outside. Yummy fritters, papads, achaar and a dollop of ghee on top are the perfect accompaniments for the mouth-watering one-pot …