THE TAO OF TEA Tea has a long history of romance. We look at some of its mythological origins, the rituals, ceremonies and developments alongside exotic beginnings marked with spiritual, medicinal and meditational purpose. Besides numerous health benefits tea is a soothing ritual with universal appeal. It is comforting, celebratory, ice-breaking and sometimes even diversion […]
Read MoreCULTIVATE DIGESTIVE FIRE Over and above the issue of what we eat is whether we have sufficient digestive fire to break down our meals proficiently. So it goes that following a ‘perfectly strict’ eating regime, counts for little if your digestion isn’t up to scratch. The strategy used by both Chinese food cures and Indian […]
Read MoreNURTURE YOUR BODY WITH THESE 10 TIPS Feel more appreciative of your body by spending time with it. Use these 10 body loving practices to get you started. From using spent coffee grains as a diuretic massage, to banishing under eye black bags with almond oil, and face massage for a youthful chin we get […]
Read MoreLET ABUNDANCE FLOW ~ HERE’S HOW Have you tried to manage your money better but time and time again fall back into bad spending habits, never really managing to make the required changes? Chances are that your mindset about money is a key factor in stopping you living a life of abundance. Mindset, in easy […]
Read More“Water is the soul of the Earth.”W.H. Auden WATER WITHOUT PLASTIC, THE MANY OPTIONS Water isn’t just necessary for life. It is life. Our bodies are largely made up of water and most of the earth’s surface is covered by water. H2O is a miraculous, magical molecule and after hydrogen, the second most abundant substance […]
Read More5 days of yoga Yoga is one of the most ancient practices known to mankind. It is a means to reconnect to ourselves and transform body, mind and spirit. Here are 5 yoga postures for you to try out, one for every day. Each posture has a benefit: BALANCE, BACK ACHE RELIEF, SLEEP, DIGESTION & […]
Read MoreAfrican herbal medicines – powerful healing on our doorstep More than 3 000 medicinal plants in southern Africa are regularly used as herbal medicines. Our trees, flowers and plants make up the most phenomenal medicine cabinet. Thousands of years of traditional use has resulted in a broad knowledge of the formulations and dosages required for […]
Read MoreThere are two active chemicals in cannabis that can have medical applications: cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). While CBD impacts the brain without inducing a high, THC is particularly well known for its pain-relieving properties. Cannabis oil is often recommended for those suffering from chronic pain and inflammation. Cancer sufferers turn to it as a […]
Read MoreFrom our first periods to navigating the post-menopausal waters, we are reclaiming our reproductive systems and opening up about the physical and emotional repurcusions associated with the changing tides of our feminine bodies. “Being female is not a diagnosis,” says author Eleanor Morgan. While discussing hormones was not encouraged in the past, conscious sisters the […]
Read MoreDEEP BELLY BREATHING TO REMOVE HARMFUL FEELINGS Deep breathing is known to be calming; it deepens respiratory patterns and reduces the pulse by 10 to 15 percent. When running a challenging marathon, hiking up the mountain, doing yoga or any type of exercise how you breathe is extremely important. Breathing can make an immense difference […]
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