“You can trace every sickness, every disease and every ailment to a mineral deficiency.” - Dr Linus Pauling

Recently, I have received a few DMs about L-glutamine -questions on whether it will help common gut issues like bloating, gas, constipation, and general discomfort after eating a meal. It is a popular supplement on social media, especially TikTok, with over 212 million views!!

Collagen powder would be one of my top 5 desert island supplements - as in, if I hypothetically were to get stuck on a desert island for an unknown length of time and I had to choose a handful of supplements to take with me, collagen powder is high on the list of priorities in my 'thrival' and survival.

Sometimes we are faced with health issues that require medical intervention, including surgery. From caesarean sections and repairing broken bones, to tumour removals and laparoscopies. Surgeries are not pleasant, but they can be life-changing and life-giving. While I do not have a great deal of experience around every surgical procedure out there, having had two surgeries in the space of two months for a very much unexpected health issue has been very eye-opening in understanding and assessing my own health.

The principle of cycle syncing is based on enhancing the natural hormonal shifts which is helpful for many purposes, such as improving libido and identifying ovulation. The principle is completely relevant and helpful for when you are learning more about your cycle, but not necessary as a long-term approach to hormonal well-being.

If you are not accustomed to eating organ meats but you want to benefit from its amazing nutrient content, this recipe is one to try.

While the pill is a useful method of managing one’s conception, it is increasingly being prescribed for issues other than contraception, such as acne, amenorrhea, pre-menopausal symptoms, painful periods and other issues of hormonal imbalances.

Gift-giving is definitely one of my love languages. It just warms my heart to make someone happy with a gift and there are always good reasons to give, whether it is to say sorry, to say thank you, on Eid, or for no reason at all!

A warming and grounding recipe to introduce into your homes!

With the prevalence of intermittent fasting, scientific studies on the health benefits of fasting is a growing phenomenon. For Muslims, our foremost intention for fasting is to obey the commands of God and seek God’s pleasure. Yet, learning and understanding how fasting is beneficial for our health and longevity offers an additional incentive to fast. Fasting is difficult, but the more we can appreciate it, the more we can begin to enjoy the process.

It is easy to neglect hair care when it is covered for large chunks of the day, but one of the most common complaints among those that cover their hair are hair thinning and a dwindling hairline!

Yoni (Sanskrit for vagina) steaming is a form of ancient medicine for reproductive and menstrual health, practised in Korean spas, Somalia, Mozambique, Indonesia, Thailand and parts of Central America.

Food cravings can empower you to tune in to your body’s needs, encouraging you to listen and be open. Cravings are often demonised as a nagging inner critic that encourages negative self-talk, feelings of shame and can disharmonise our relationship with food, but they deserve your attention, rather than be fought.

The intent of this article is to emphasise the overall health and longevity benefits of exercise, to shift our focus away from ‘needing’ to look a specific type of way, and rather celebrate and practice how movement is essential to our wonderful human bodies.

The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is the season of self-care. These are the agonising days of PMS symptoms such as sore breasts, acne, crying spells and crankiness. To make the best and most out of your self-care practice, the key is to identify when the luteal phase is approaching.

Mindful eating is nothing new, but in reality, it is so difficult to practise, especially at iftar time during Ramadan.