Growing up in the Arab world, as a woman, from pre-pubescence onwards, I was often taught to view my body and desires with a sense of shame. For years, it seems the media, schools, doctors, and even friends and relatives have perpetuated the myth that my virtue is tied to my chastity, and that being …
Innovative khichdis to spice up your monsoon days
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 …
Fascia-Focused Workout
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 …
5 drinks that can keep you awake and focused throughout the day
01/7Drink these beverages to be focused all day long With endless stress and anxiety in the modern lifestyle, there are days when many of us wake up with an irritated mind, lack of focus and energy. According to experts, the core of all these issues is lack of sleep and we often wake up exhausted. …
How To Live With Someone Else’s Mental Illness
“The worst part about having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don’t.” So wrote Joaquin Phoenix, on a notepad, playing the part of the mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck, whose mistreatment by society finally tips him over the edge into his alter ego in Todd Phillips’s film Joker. If …
Pros and Cons of a Home Gym
by Marcus Jessen Are you one of the many people contemplating whether to enrol in a local gym or create one in your own home? Your ultimate goal might be to become or stay physically fit, but deciding between a gym membership and a home gym can be a tough choice. Both can help you …
What Causes Tooth Sensitivity? Experts Share the Reasons Why You're Teeth Hurt and Tips for Stopping the Pain
Sensitive teeth can be bothersome at best and downright excruciating at worst—but that doesn't mean that this ailment is one you need to accept as part of everyday life. When it comes to generalized dental sensitivity, there are several causes (and solutions!) for the aching pain. While some cases of tooth sensitivity will require medical …
5 Reasons Why Women Should Try Muay Thai
by Darren Mitchell Combat sports were once seen as something that only men did, but thankfully that attitude is very quickly changing. It’s not just about fighting and competing, in fact, many women take up Muay Thai purely for the health and fitness benefits of the sport. Now you know it’s not all about fighting, …
Hair Rituals & Home Waxing: How Ramla Ali Stayed Sane Through Lockdown
It might seem as though the lockdown would be no match for boxing champion Ramla Ali, the first Muslim woman to win an English boxing title; a refugee who survived war-torn Somalia; and, of course, one of the 15 Forces for Change hand-picked to star on the cover of British Vogue’s September 2019 issue, guest …
9 Tips to Avoid Migraines For Regular Sufferers
A migraine is no ordinary headache. It’s one that doesn’t seem to want to go away as it keeps coming back time and again. It’s characterized by some throbbing and pulsing, and it surely disrupts your daily functioning. Are you dealing with migraines on a regular basis? Are you at a total loss how to …