During these challenging times with the corona virus, business closures and job losses, there has never been a better time than now to practice resilience. There have come many times in my life where I needed to practice resilience on a personal and professional level. No matter what life gave me, I eventually bounced back … Continue reading The Healing Power of Resilience
Category: Mind
Cholesterol and our Mental Health
For the last quarter century, we have been told that cholesterol is dangerous for our health and were advised to avoid it in order to live a healthier life. However, cholesterol is essential in maintaining good mental health. The brain is the most cholesterol-rich organ in the body, and depriving the brain of essential fatty … Continue reading Cholesterol and our Mental Health
Fasting for Health
Ramadan is always looked at from a spiritual and behavioural aspect rather than the health aspect and its physical benefits. It is my aim here to discuss the health benefits for those who are not interested in the spiritual aspect thus refrain from fasting. We should not look at this holy month as a chore or a … Continue reading Fasting for Health
To Blog or Not to Blog?
I came across this interesting post on Social Media Today 'To Blog or Not to Blog: Are Social Tools Ready To Replace Them?' http://www.socialmediatoday.com/content/blog-or-not-blog-are-social-tools-ready-replace-them-0 I understand why many people would want to give up their blogs opting for just posting on social media for its ease, speed and simplicity. It's sort of a commitment to … Continue reading To Blog or Not to Blog?
Cleanse
Well it's Spring...time for spring cleaning and also a good time to cleanse, restore, recharge, rejuvenate and maintain our systems, body, mind and soul. Everyone experiences "times of excess" to some degree so typically the best time to cleanse is after holidays, overindulgence, stress or just to recharge. For me, after a period of serious … Continue reading Cleanse
Be Awesome
Is being awesome so hard to ask for in this new year? Isn't this what we ask every new year? It's ironic how we always feel that every new year will be better than the old and we make the same resolutions that don't necessarily happen or never. Well this year I decided no resolutions, … Continue reading Be Awesome