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 …
You already trim your facial hair or beard regularly, but what about your brows? Eyebrows are one of the most important features of your face, so you should keep them looking their best. Therefore, making trimming and tidying part of your routine is a no-brainer. After all, wild, bushy eyebrows flatter no man. By …
Adult tricycles are a great way to keep fit, make friends, and ensure that your mental wellbeing is being cared for. Since the first lockdown in the UK, adult tricycles have increased in popularity. The closure of gyms and other physical activity outlets has encouraged people to work out at home or take advantage of …
I remember walking down Oxford Street on Friday 8 July 2016, joining masses of other Black people to cry, “No justice, no peace.” Only a few days after protesting again, with that same plea for humanity, I can’t help but reflect on how our vulnerability has once again been put on display, for others to …
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 …
Against the backdrop of the ongoing pandemic, it’s more important than ever to keep tabs on our health, diet and lifestyle. Supporting and building our immune systems by tweaking our diets and ensuring we get a good night’s sleep can help them stay strong – whatever your current health is like, the best defence weapon against …
Whether you want to equip your home gym or you’re just looking for a good exercise bike, picking out the right product is no easy task, especially if you’re on a budget. While high-end exercise bikes generally offer better quality and performance, there are excellent, more reasonably priced machines on the market that can be …
01/5What are Doughnuts? Doughnuts or Donuts are a sweet round snack prepared from frying dough. They are available at almost any bakery, café shop or patisserie. Doughnuts are often consumed for snacks, breakfast and desserts. They are best paired with milk, tea or coffee. Originally the usual simple doughnut was just coated with powdered sugar …
“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 …
by Sofia Alves Whether you’re a full-time couch potato trying to turn things around, or you’re thinking about having your own space for exercising, a compact home gym may be just the thing you’ve been looking for. But before making the switch there are several things to take into account like the budget limits, available …