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Why You Should Start Drinking Chamomile Tea

Regarded as one of the most ancient medicinal herbs, Chamomile tea is filled with properties that have been used for remedial purposes. Relieving ailments such as muscle spasms, insomnia, and inflammation, Chamomile tea is notably known to help one relax and unwind as it’s known as a mild sedative. In fact, it’s for this very […]

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Gratitude – The Key to Contentment

In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made a Thanksgiving proclamation, in which he spoke about the importance of gratitude. But unlike today’s enigmatic definition of the concept, which is devoid of any mention of God, President Lincoln chose his words carefully by referencing his ultimate thanks to God: “The year that is drawing toward its close […]

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The Importance of Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin

Did you know that Vitamin D is a hormone rather than a vitamin? While Vitamin D supplements can be purchased, the best way for your body to obtain Vitamin D is by your skin synthesising any sun exposure it receives and turning this into a hormone. This is what we call calcitriol, or activated Vitamin […]

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Your one stop guide to Hijama – Wet Cupping

Despite its many health benefits, Hijama is precariously becoming an uncommon form of therapy. A natural and holistic way of ridding the body of any toxins, Hijama sits somewhere lower on the list when compared to the likes of modern medicine and treatment. You could say that it’s slowly becoming a forgotten Sunnah; a sunnah […]

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Why Are We Always Tired?

I’m always tired! I lack the energy to get things done! I get my eight hours but still feel tired! Is there something wrong with me? Lacking energy and constantly feeling tired is not due to one specific issue but can be caused by an array of reasons. Whilst some causes of excessive tiredness are […]

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Travel and Wellbeing: Does Travel Make You Happier?

When the word ‘travel’ is mentioned, many of us usually think about breathtaking beaches, beautiful sunsets, and luxury hotels. Whilst all that is fulfilling and satisfying, and of course the reason why we vacation in the first place, travel does a lot more for us than we think.  Recent research has brought to light that […]

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