During this strange year we’ve all weathered, when the present moment has often seemed too heavy to process, looking to the past has been something of an emotional fire blanket. A comforter, a guide to less stormy seas. Which partly explains a burgeoning interest in a 1970s approach to wellness, as we surge forth into …
Running Injuries? This Is What You Need To Know About Your Foot Health
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 …
Here’s Why Having a Healthy Sleep Routine Is So Important
Here's something that might keep you up at night: as many as 70 million adults in America have a sleeping disorder, be it insomnia, sleep apnea, or chronic sleep deprivation. And while certain medical conditions and medications can contribute to the the onset of these disorders, a large contributor is (not surprisingly!) the lack of …
A Guide To Understanding Your Libido
“Masturbation is nice because I get off social media for a bit,” comedian and author Ginny Hogan recently tweeted. After screen time soared and sexual activity took a hit during lockdown, it’s a good reminder that nurturing your libido and finding pleasure solo or with a partner is a powerful form of self-care. Not to …
COVID-19: Foods you should eat if you have coronavirus infection
01/8COVID-19: Foods you must eat to recover fast What should you do, if you test positive for coronavirus? The second wave of pandemic has made us vulnerable to the life-threatening effects of COVID-19 so much so that it has been an awakening for most of us to build our immunity and strengthen the body’s ability …
Viral: Queen Elizabeth cuts cake with sword, netizens are amazed
Royalties know the art of doing things differently and when it comes to Queen Elizabeth, you can always expect something unique. Recently, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth made headlines across the internet by cutting a cake at an event with a ceremonial sword. The Queen, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge attended …
A Beginner's Guide to Smudging, Including How to Choose the Right Herbs for Your Home
While burning herbs for their smoke—a practice commonly known today as smudging—may seem like a new-age trend, the ritual actually originated centuries ago, with Indigenous People in North America. "This ritual features all four elements: water, Earth, fire, and air," explains Reiki master and Moodrie founder Jessie Quinn. "In traditional practices, a shell is used …
20 Unprofessional Hairstyles for Men That Are Not Corporate Approved
When you head into a boardroom presentation or an interview for a new corporate job, there is often an expectation of how you should dress and look. Your image can affect your job opportunities, and although this is an incredibly outdated way of thinking and rigid policies need to be done away with, there …
How to Prevent and Treat Foot Pain Caused by Running
Pounding the pavements is a great way to keep fit, sprint off the day’s frustrations, breathe in the fresh air, and take some ‘me’ time. But are you taking care of your feet properly? Each foot is made of a complex collection of bones, joints, soft tissue, and muscles. They let us stand upright and …
This is why you should eat Dragon Stalk Yam during monsoon
01/6What is Dragon Stalk Yam and why is it good for you Seasonal local fruits and vegetables are no less than a powerhouse of nutrients that help boost immune system and metabolism during the changing weather. Recently, celebrity nutritionist and author Rujuta Diwekar talked about one such seasonal vegetable of Maharashtra that is enjoyed during …