June 20, 2018
Mention cherry blossoms and the first thing that comes to mind would probably be the vision of a sea of vibrant pink sakura blossoms in Japan during springtime or hanami. Come spring each year, thousands flock from all over the world to Japan to soak in the breathtaking sights of the numerous cherry blossom trees in their full bloom. Fret not if you’ve missed the cherry blossom season this year, […]
June 8, 2018
Is your pick-me-up a cup of chai? Do you head to the herb cabinet for some garlic when you’re feeling flu-ish? Does your mom’s nagging come to mind when you put a pinch of turmeric into your cup of warm milk? If your answer is yes for even one of the above, then chances are, you’re already practising Ayurveda. Ayurve-wha? It is only the world’s oldest system of holistic medicine […]
June 6, 2018
The rich history of Chinese tea culture dates back to more than 4,000 years ago. Green tea, the oldest of Chinese tea, was a luxury beverage drunk by emperors before it became part of common culture along with formalised tea ceremonies. Today, this tea-centered way of life is not only still prevalent in the country, but it has also spread to other countries and influenced other cultures. Tea is the […]
June 5, 2018
Most vegans have worked well around their dietary restrictions for a long time, but if you’re not vegan yourself, you might think that vegan food is simply too limited, plain boring or “too healthy” for anyone. But give it a chance and you might just be surprised at the myriad of creative and mind-blowingly tasty dishes that vegan chefs can come up with! For working adults, it can be especially […]
June 1, 2018
What comes to mind at the mention of the word “mindfulness”? For me, I’d instinctively think of people sitting cross-legged and chanting some sort of mantra in pursuit of an inner calm, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Not all forms of meditation involve chanting – in fact, most don’t! On the contrary, being “mindful” is as simple as being present in one’s current circumstances – where a […]
May 30, 2018
For vegans who like their tea with a swirl of milk, it can be tough finding a good milk alternative. More and more people are choosing to ditch dairy due to the digestive discomforts caused by cow’s milk – from bloating to constipation – but where can we turn for something equally nutritious and delicious? Fear not, it’s possible to make a tea-rrific cuppa even when you go dairy-free. Here […]
May 2, 2018
For ages, milk thistle has been found to be a natural remedy for many health ailments. Among its many important uses, the one that stands out most is detoxification. Many research has been done and are still in progress to learn and understand the full extent of its usefulness. While such research is still ongoing, it has already been proven that milk thistle is packed with numerous health benefits that […]
April 27, 2018
If you haven’t heard of lemon verbena, then you are definitely missing out. This phenomenal plant has been proven to provide tons of health benefits. Lemon Verbena belongs to the Verbenaceae family, and don’t be fooled by its looks, because although this tree is tiny, it contains so much goodness that it is greatly popular as a substitute of chemical allopathic medications. It has small flowers in shades of white […]