Are you beginning to find random strands of hair on your comb, sink and bathroom floor? Well then, you may have a problem with hair breakage, which can get a bit worrisome. The first (and possibly worst) reaction to remedy this problem would be to buy ‘miracle’ shampoo. These products often...
Hijama, the Arabic term for ‘wet-cupping’, is an ancient bloodletting technique that has been practiced by several civilisations, including the Greeks and Persians, in order to treat a host of ailments and bodily disorders. Hippocrates had mentioned the practice in his writings while Prophet Muhammad is quoted in stating that...
Endocrine disrupting chemicals can be either natural or synthetic and as their name suggests, they ‘disrupt’ and alter functions as well as behaviours regulated by our hormonal system (such as reproduction, growth, appetite and sleep). Here’s one example: the essential oil of clary sage is oestrogen-like due to its content of sclareol...
Every now and again we engage in an internal dialogue with ourselves, which can take form in either; “What do they think of me?”, “You're fat and ugly, its only normal that nobody cares about you”, or “You will never succeed, never!” And yet, the ramifications of feeling inadequate and unworthy is even...
Like water and food, dance is a natural human need. When faced with great joy, we feel the need to jump up and down, clap our hands and dance for joy! When faced with great misfortune, we seem to make other movements - we clasp our heads with both hands,...
If you happen to be one of those people who never get bitten by mosquitos then this blog post may not be for you. For the 20% of those who always do, then read this post carefully! It seems as though synthetic mosquito sprays and ultrasound mosquito repellents are proving...
Here is a simple recipe for deodorant free from alcohol, aluminum or any synthetic fragrances that are troublesome for sensitive skin! It is suitable for both men and women as it can be customized with essential oils! For a 25 ml deodorant (which corresponds to a standard roll-on bottle in stores),...
When it comes to tanning and the sun, authorities have quite frankly frightened us. However, on second thought, are they simply trying to get us to spend more money on chemical and toxic sunscreens and self-tanning products? There is of course the fight against the epidemic of skin cancer, but...
Want to attain a radiant complexion and reduce wrinkles, tighten pores and get rid of those acne scars? Well you can do all of these with a little lemon juice! Lemon is concentrated with alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA), which is why it rivals many cosmetic peels for skin! Some of the most...
During the most important transitional periods of their lives—entering adulthood, before marriage, after childbirth and finally as a burial shroud, Bambara women of Mali wrap themselves in the ritual cloth—the bògòlanfini. Derived from the terms bògòlan, meaning, 'made from mud', and fini, meaning 'cloth', the mud cloth is an artful...