The herbs and essential oils in this aromatic blend help to reduce sweatiness, fight odor, and leave feet fresh and clean. Rosemary and ginger stimulate circulation, and sage discourages perspiration: Things you’ll need: 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1 tablespoon dried sage 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, finely grated, or 1 … Read more
The Alkaline Diet – If you hadn’t realised, 2013 is the year that we all go hard core for health. Now this can be great, getting a bit more clued up about healthy eating is obviously a winner, but some of the diets that have burst onto our scenes promising us the world have … Read more
Stuffed Round Gourd (Tinday) Recipe Type: Main Cuisine: Pakistani Author: Madiha Hamid Much like any other child, I had a special hatred for the deceptive ‘tinda’ which looked just like a potato but much to my dismay, wasn’t one. However, as I grew older I developed a taste for the … Read more
Mango coconut chutney Recipe Type: Side Author: Sobha Muraly Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 6 A nice and tangy side dish that can be relished with rice. Ingredients 1/2 cup of mangoes (raw) cut into small pieces 1 cup grated coconut 4 Smoked red chillies (roasted … Read more
The essential oils in this rich, softening blend help to counter cracked and ragged cuticles. Tea tree oil is a proven fungus fighter, while lavender is anti-inflammatory and healing. You can find avocado and jojoba oil in health food stores, or you can substitute olive oil for either or both. … Read more
There’s no doubting the powerful role smell can play in stimulating a craving—freshly baked apple pie, anyone? But here’s some surprising good news: Smelling certain scents can also help you with weight loss. Extra Virgin Olive Oil A new study from the German Research Center for Food Chemistry found that even … Read more
Curly hair presents its own set of challenges and demands for proper hair care. Below are some of the best tips out there to ensure that your curly hair stays manageable, strong and beautiful: Shampoo Less, Condition More Unless you absolutely need to shampoo your hair once a day (i.e. … Read more
Maintaining good digestive health is important to every individual, and you would be no different in this regard. Not doing so will mean having a feeling of being bloated and can even be a cause for embarrassments. Your everyday routine will determine the health of your digestive system. In order to … Read more
Learning the essentials behind organic gardening can help you reach the right path to making your very own “Garden of Eden”. The key to a success is patience and the willingness to get “muddy” along with these five simple tips. 1. Create a Plan Creating a plan is very important if … Read more
When the boundary of the skin is crossed or cut, it heals with a scar. New skin scars are thick and full of blood vessels, but over a period of several months they become flatter and the blood supply decreases. Skin scars that remain thick and wide but are confined … Read more
Increase your chances of bringing love and opportunities into your home with these fast, positive feng shui changes. The area in front of the house and the door should be uncluttered. This way, the energy isn’t blocked. Other good feng shui tips include keeping the door natural, or painting your … Read more