August 3, 2018
Social media is all the rage about getting the ‘Korean glass skin’ – the fancy smhancy name for dewy, fair skin that seems as clear and luminous as glass. While this might be easy for those who were blessed with clear skin, some of us who are more endowed in the oil department scratch at our acne-filled face in frustration. Lucky for those who struggle with skin problems and yet […]
July 11, 2018
Sometimes, after a long bustling day, all I want to do is lie in my favourite recliner chair, sip a cuppa warm soothing tea, and close my eyes to slow jazz music. No phones, no emails, no running back and forth doing errands – just me and my tea to dissipate the knotted tension in my head or body. I’ve only started incorporating tea into my daily routine about a […]
April 16, 2018
Harnessing the power of herbs and flowers can feel a little like magic. My grandma used to have a little herb garden and not only did she cook with the plants she grew herself, but whenever I went to her with complaints about a wound, an aching stomach or being unable to sleep, she’ll nod her head sagely, go out into the garden and pluck a something that will make […]
February 28, 2018
Does it feel like you can never escape flu season? Or maybe you’re finding it impossible to recover from a cough, which doesn’t seem to improve, no matter what you try. If this describes what you’re going through, fret not – here are five herbal teas that may just do the trick. Chamomile tea Advertisements Chamomile tea increases your urinary levels of hippurate which have been associated with increased antibacterial […]
September 27, 2017
Deliciously fragrant with a bright red hue, rooibos tea is a herbal tea made from a South African bush plant, grown exclusively in the Cederberg Mountains. With a floral aroma and naturally sweet taste, this red herbal tea is sure to delight all your senses while giving your body a whole host of health benefits! 1. Contains No Caffeine Red rooibos tea can perk you up, giving you the energy […]