Stressed Out? Tricks to Avoid Emotional Eating
Eating can be a complicated thing. It’s more than something we do to give our bodies vital nutrients. We can turn to certain foods to buffer ourselves against certain emotions: Anger, Sadness, and Boredom. Experts estimate that 75% of overeating…
How You Can Prevent A Stroke
Stroke is an emergency and a brain attack, cutting off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel breaks, interrupting blood flow to an area of the…
Is Natural Always Good?
I am in the sustainable clothing business. And over the past couple of years, a number of customers have approached me with this question: “Do you have products that are dyed with natural dyes?” My initial response would invariably be…
Save the Earth: Wasteful things you can live without (Part 1)
Despite humans being the ‘smartest’ animals, we produce tonnes of waste, most often deliberately at times without caring if it would someday affect the lives inhabiting the Earth. As of the year 2008 alone, 250 million tonnes of waste was…
25 Simple Tips to Keep Cool without Air Cond
The current hot spell can be a killer. We know that. However, that does not warrant us to run out to get air-conditioner units for the whole house. Cooling our homes in this hot weather can account for 45 percent…
Fruits Everyday, Keep Diseases Away
A renowned dietitian talks about the benefits of consuming fruits to alleviate common diseases Fruit has always been recognised as one of the healthiest foods there is. Anthropological studies show fruits have been an important part of the human diet…
End of the World?
“The Earth is getting tired and will breakdown soon if we continue to torture it with endless destructive activities” Global Warming Global warming is an issue that has continuously plagued the earth. It was a hot topic in the 90s…
Watsons Great Brands Sale: October Promotion
Great news for all beauty lovers out there. Watsons is having ‘great brands sale’ until 30 October 2017. More benefits for Watsons members as you can get more rewards such as up to 50% off by using Watsons mobile app…
Powerfoods: Coconut
Coconut The coconut is botanically referred to as the ‘Cocos nucifera’. It is a member of the Arecaceae or palm family. Coconuts are thought to have originated in the Pacific. Now, this plant is grown throughout the USA, the Pacific,…
Top 12 Exercises to Lose Weight Fast
It is unfortunate that losing weight is not as easy (and as fun) as putting it on. You can diet until you shiver in hunger or work yourself out until you drop but the weight loss is not guaranteed. If…