The holy month of Ramadan will soon be upon us. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calender, is the month of fasting which lasts for 29 to 30 days, depending on the sighting of the new crescent moon. It is believed that it was within the last ten days of Ramadan that Allah (God) […]
Spring has officially arrived. Whilst we may not immediately see a change in the weather, hopefully the colder weather is gradually drawing to a close, with warmer weather just around the corner. It’s no secret that winter is extremely harsh on our skin, but it’s worse for the soles of the feet since they do […]
What is “maskne”? Maskne is the name given to the acne which is triggered by friction or pressure from the wearing of a protective face mask, the name being derived from a cross between mask and acne, although its true scientific name is acne mechanica. Its nothing new and has troubled people in the medical […]
Black seed oil has been taking the world by storm over the past couple of years with its immense healing power, and yet surprisingly some people remain oblivious to it. The power of black seed oil is nothing new – nigella sativa has been grown for millennia for its seeds, which have traditionally been used […]
Your hair is your crowning glory. It’s an extension of your personality and style – the final adornment to your look. Everyone wants to have perfect tresses, but unfortunately it’s a matter of genetics as well as external influences. One thing is definite, proper hair care is a must. The correct hair regime can maintain […]
Almonds are native to the warmer regions of western Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East, although they are now grown throughout the world. Although called a nut, the almond fruit is actually a drupe, otherwise known as a stone fruit, and the tree belongs to the Rosaceae (Rose) family. Almonds were one of the […]
Fenugreek has a long history as a medicinal plant, particularly relating to women. It was used in Ancient Egypt as part of the embalming process and to induce childbirth and stimulate lactation, and today is still used to alleviate menstrual pain in women. In Ancient Rome it was used to induce childbirth, and in India […]
Regular physical exercise is a fundamental part of a healthy lifestyle. It boosts energy, reduces stress, helps you to maintain body weight, and can help to prevent health problems. Best of all, it doesn’t even need to be a high intensity exercise, just simple walking is better than nothing. However, for those of you that […]
The skin is the body’s largest organ and its main function is to form a protective barrier for the body. However, 60% of the chemicals which we apply topically are absorbed into the body and many of these synthetic ingredients are known to contain harmful chemicals which can majorly disrupt our bodies and may increase […]
The winter season is most definitely upon us, and whilst some may welcome the change in weather, for others the colder months can be especially painful, particularly for those suffering from arthritis. Perhaps your grandparents used to complain about achy joints and could put the weather forecasters to shame by magically predicting an unexpected drop […]
