Digestion of nutrients such as fats and carbohydrates starts in the mouth. Chewing properly contributes towards easier and more efficient digestive process within the intestines as well as towards better nutrient absorption. Continue reading
Falling in love is a wonderful experience, but once you have finally ‘landed’ and secured a relationship with your chosen one, you begin a whole new journey – a journey of constant learning, ups and downs and a lot of self-discovery. Continue reading
The main ingredient of this hair mask (though by no means the only beneficial one) is coconut oil, which contains vitamins and minerals (Vitamins E and K, as well as iron).
Coconut oil has been used since ancient times for hair grooming in India and in many other parts of the world throughout the years, predominately in countries such as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Burma, Malaysia, Philippines and parts of the Caribbean where coconut is more abundant. Continue reading
Just as you wake up each morning, go to the bathroom and brush your teeth, make exercise become a part of your everyday routine. It can take the form of a few simple stretches after waking up, doing a brief body workout or a yoga session in the morning before starting your day; a run, a visit to the gym or doing a sport. Whatever you choose, try to do it at the same time of the day and turn this into a habit. For example, running every Saturday morning, doing an hour of Yoga every Thursday afternoon, and/or going to a Salsa class every Tuesday evening. Pick a few activities and plan your week to ensure that they are included – all that it’s left now is to start doing them! Continue reading
Are you feeling anxious or stressed? Do you have difficulties to relax or fall asleep? Yoga can help relax the body and mind, and the below video demonstrates a nice routine that you can practice in the comfort of your own home. As you do each sequence remember to apply deep abdominal breathing.
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