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Why the west is swooning over Ashwagandha in skincare

As usual, the west is looking at the east for inspiration and ingredients, and chanced upon the mind-body healer: Ashwagandha. The western world is also banking on the herb to be consumed as a supplement and as part of skincare to…

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9 Plant-Based Protein Sources For Vegans And Vegetarians

Did you know what’s the missing link between what’s on your plate and glowing skin and lustrous hair? Protein. The body uses protein to build and repair tissues, and is an important building block of bones, muscles, skin, cartilage and…

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Lesser Known Wellness Therapies You Must Check Out

The pandemic has got us thinking about our health, weight, skin; you get the drift. This time, we’re taking the ‘outside-in’ approach with ancient wellness systems that can treat ailments that stem from a modern, fast-paced life. Some curative remedies that…

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Decoding Kefir: Does It Really Reduce Bloating & Improve Health?

If you are exhausted, your skin is breaking out and you’re the buttons of your jeans are popping off, perhaps you would like to commit to kefir and test the results for yourself. Experts believe that gut health is the…

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7 things you’re doing at the gym that could cause muscle and joint injuries

While there are few things more exhilarating than reaching a new personal best at the gym, it’s just as easy to go too far and hurt yourself in the process. This can set your fitness routine back considerably, and can result in…

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Feeling sleepy after lunch? Here’s what you can do to prevent it

Takeout lunches that leave you sleepy, tired and unable to focus on your work can be a massive hit to productivity. “The phenomenon of feeling sluggish or sleepy after 2pm is known as ‘postprandial somnolence’ or the ‘post lunch dip’,” explains…

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What you need to know about turning vegan this January

In January, it can be difficult to avoid all the ‘new year, new you’ messaging that takes over our newsfeeds. Whether you’re partaking in Dry January or trying a sugar detox for the month, starting the new year with a food-related challenge or a…

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7 ways to help muscle recovery after an intense workout

If you’ve jumpstarted your exercise goals in January (especially after a long break in December), you’re likely in the middle of figuring out your new routine. While you’re working out, the heat produced by your muscles increases your body temperature and…

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Why balancing your cortisol levels could be the key to better health and happier skin

A busy day at work, a painful commute or a long evening out can leave you feeling drained, sick and upset. What gives? Microstressors such as these directly affects the level of cortisol in your body, which can cause fatigue…

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Feeling stressed at work? Try these simple meditation techniques right at your desk

It’s easy to feel overly stimulated, anxious or even sapped of all energy in a busy and stressful workplace environment. You may not consider meditation to be an available option to you when you’re at the office, but a quick five-minute respite…