6 Simple Habits For Self-Care
Sleep, exercise, kindness, social media detox, eating healthy foods and setting boundaries are all important daily habits for self care. Image: Positivity Vibe Tribe
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FEELING DOWN? EAT AN AVOCADO
Do You Know: The food you eat directly impacts your psychological well-being. Feeling down? Try avocados. Avocado can help fight depression. It contains healthy fats that nourish the brain; as well as potassium and magnesium that help calm the body and mind. This fruit also has folate and Vitamin K, both of which lower symptoms of depression. It also contains tryptophan, which produces the happy...
Read More HOW TO PARTY WITHOUT PLASTIC
Throwing a birthday or festive party? Make the event more meaningful by not using plastic. Disposable cutlery, paper plates, straws and plastic table covers are all landfill fodder. Find out how to create sustainable celebrations. And don’t forget to put leftover food in the compost, used paper in the recycling bin, and keep all the decorations for your next celebration.
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HOME REMEDY FOR ACIDITY
Do You Know: You can chew a piece of clove after a meal to lessen the discomfort caused by acidity. Clove has long been used to treat acidity and prevent flatulence, and is beneficial for heartburn, stomach acidity and indigestion. Clove has alkaline and carminative properties which help to ward off the effects of excess acid produced in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. A Times of India...
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“AGROECOLOGY FOR ALL: INITIATIVES IN MALAYSIA” – A CAP Publication
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has published a book, Agroecology for All: Initiatives in Malaysia, which explores agroecology best practices through the personal experiences of smallholder farmers, urban gardeners, communities, social and educational institutions, and individuals. The publication highlights agroecology as a way to work toward food sovereignty, where the control of...
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VISCERAL FAT – THE RISKIEST FORM OF FAT TO HAVE
Is excess visceral fat affecting your health? Visceral body fat, also known as “hidden” fat, is fat stored deep inside the belly, wrapped around the organs, including the liver and intestines. It makes up about one tenth of all the fat stored in the body. Most fat is stored underneath the skin and is known as subcutaneous fat. That is the fat that is visible and that you can feel. The rest...
Read More SIMPLE WAYS TO FEEL BETTER
Feeling tired, irritable or sluggish? Can’t concentrate? Anxious, sad or angry? Overwhelmed and under stress? Our body often sends us signals when it is in discomfort or pain, and when its basic needs are not met. If you learn to interpret them and take the necessary action, you can feel better in no time. Listen to your body and give it what it needs. Here’s what to do for the following...
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