It's a new school year, and a new opportunity to raise your kids' lunch game, and that's true wherever class is taking place. Follow our pediatrician-approved checklist and get our lunch box ideas below. It's as easy as one, two, three, and will keep little learners alert and enthused all afternoon. Related: Healthy Dinner Ideas …
A Beginner's Guide to Smudging, Including How to Choose the Right Herbs for Your Home
While burning herbs for their smoke—a practice commonly known today as smudging—may seem like a new-age trend, the ritual actually originated centuries ago, with Indigenous People in North America. "This ritual features all four elements: water, Earth, fire, and air," explains Reiki master and Moodrie founder Jessie Quinn. "In traditional practices, a shell is used …
6 Rowing Machines To Rival Peloton Workouts At Home
As home fitness equipment sales soar – partly due to fluctuating lockdown restrictions – the desire for multiple pieces of equipment has risen too, and rowing machines are trending. With apps such as Apple Fitness+ offering on-demand rowing classes and the discipline being recognised as one of the best total body workouts around (due to …
The Best Way to Clean Your Yoga Mat
Spray the mat with a mixture of about 2 cups warm water and a few drops of mild dishwashing liquid. Wipe the mat down with a clean, wet sponge or soft cloth. Repeat if any soap remains. Lay a dry towel on the mat. Roll them together to squeeze water out. Hang the mat over …
4 side effects of eating chicken daily that you need to know about
01/5Can chicken cause any side effects? Chicken is probably the most popular pick among non-veg lovers. From starters and appetisers to the main course, there are a plethora of recipes that you can try with chicken. Chicken is usually a healthy poultry item that is power-packed with protein and offers a number of nutrients to …
Why Ice Baths Are More Than Just A Quick Way To Cool Down
Plunging into a pool of ice cold water sounds pretty good right now, doesn’t it? As temperatures peak and we are reduced to sweaty puddles of our former selves, fantasies of cooler environments start to consume us. But would you actually try submerging yourself in an ice bath? You may know of Wim Hof through …
New Research Suggests That Humans Could Live to 150, Twice the Current Average Life Expectancy
Just like beauty, age can also be in the eye of the beholder, as looking and feeling young can truly vary from person to person. According to a study in the journal Nature Communications, a new iPhone app proves that you might not just feel young—you could also live twice as long as general assumptions would …
Microdosing And Me: A Useful (And Honest) Guide To CBD And Pain
One of my earliest memories is of pain. My teenage years were filled with hospital appointments, calendars circled with dates for surgery. At 13, over the course of one night, my spine twisted like a plumbing trap to more than 80 degrees. At one point, a piece of hardware from the titanium rods supporting my …
Pros and Cons of a Home Gym
by Marcus Jessen Are you one of the many people contemplating whether to enrol in a local gym or create one in your own home? Your ultimate goal might be to become or stay physically fit, but deciding between a gym membership and a home gym can be a tough choice. Both can help you …
A Guide To Understanding Your Libido
“Masturbation is nice because I get off social media for a bit,” comedian and author Ginny Hogan recently tweeted. After screen time soared and sexual activity took a hit during lockdown, it’s a good reminder that nurturing your libido and finding pleasure solo or with a partner is a powerful form of self-care. Not to …