“The worst part about having a mental illness is people expect you to behave as if you don’t.” So wrote Joaquin Phoenix, on a notepad, playing the part of the mentally troubled comedian Arthur Fleck, whose mistreatment by society finally tips him over the edge into his alter ego in Todd Phillips’s film Joker. If …
Best treadmills with incline
One of the critical features of a good-quality comprehensive home treadmill is the incline. Not all treadmills come with this option, but it is a necessary facilitator of a good calorie burn, muscle toning, low-impact cardio, and more challenging workouts. To help you find your perfect product in the overwhelming array of options, we’ve done …
A Psychologist’s Guide To Healing From Racial Trauma
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 …
What is Vacuum Frying technique and why is it healthy
01/6Benefits of using Vacuum Frying technique Monsoon season is here and the best thing about monsoon evening is deep-fried pakodas and a piping hot cup of masala tea. While this sinful combination is loved by all, the rising concerns for healthy eating restrict us from indulging in cravings. If you are also the one who …
British Vogue Invites You To Join A Virtual 5 Days of Wellness
Following on from the resounding success of British Vogue’s 5 Days of Beauty programme earlier this summer, the Vogue Beauty & Lifestyle team is thrilled to invite you to the very first 5 Days of Wellness, in partnership with Fitbit. Covering all aspects of wellness across a period of five days, join British Vogue editors …
Emotional Personality Is Dictated By Moon Sign, Here’s How To Understand Yours
If you’re using astrology to get a grip on your wellness routine and better know yourself, then look to your moon sign — it’s long since been associated with human emotion. In ancient times, philosophers would put fluctuating mental states down to the wavering phases of the lunar cycle. In the 13th century, the outdated …
Black Girls Breathing Founder Jasmine Marie Is Making Meditation Accessible To Heal Her Community
As the fight for racial justice takes place against the backdrop of the global pandemic, the need for regenerative self-care services that centre Black women has never been more apparent. Since 2018, Atlanta-based breathwork practitioner Jasmine Marie has been helping Black women heal from the trauma that disproportionately impacts their everyday with Black Girls Breathing, …
This zero-oil Broccoli Cracker is perfect for growing kids
01/3This Broccoli Cracker is full of protein, fibre, and calcium With the ongoing online school classes and zero outdoor activity, there are chances that your kids might be getting lethargic and indulging in a lot of junk foods. In order to promote healthy snacking habits, recently, celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija shared a zero-oil cracker recipe …
Meet The Digital Space Dismantling Shame Around Arab Women’s Bodies
Growing up in the Arab world, as a woman, from pre-pubescence onwards, I was often taught to view my body and desires with a sense of shame. For years, it seems the media, schools, doctors, and even friends and relatives have perpetuated the myth that my virtue is tied to my chastity, and that being …
Sleep Anxiety: How to Overcome the Fear of Sleep
by George Gitogo For most people, nothing is as gratifying as getting in between the sheets and getting some quality shut-eye. But for others, the idea of falling asleep is terrifying. An example of sleep anxiety, also known as sleep dread or fear of sleep (somniphobia), is when one fears to fall asleep due to …