The television is flooded with adverts for chemical solutions to the never-ending problem of achieving flawless skin. We watch in adoration at whichever celebrity has been chosen to represent the brand, and believe in the solution, even if it costs $50... But no more, it's time to stop believing in these expensive solutions for flawless skin and get back to basics with your…
Is it really possible to leave behind the classic forms of medicine we associate with healing, and look solely to yourself? Recent studies have shown that not only can people use their own thoughts to heal themselves. At the same time, drug companies are actually charging you for the privilege – selling placebos to patients. By believing that a non-existent drug will work,…
Old wives tales are usually just that – tales. But, believe it or not, some of these weird myths have turned out to be scientifically true. I guess it's time to start believing your Grandma... 1. Using peanut butter to get gum out of hair It's the age-old problem – gum stuck in your hair. And from sticking your head in the freezer and…
Forget sleepy mornings drooped over your desk or impromptu early naps on the train, it's time to break the habits of your tiresome workday with a showering technique you will be amazed by. Believe it or not, the average adult spends 4,000 hours of their life showering. And, therefore, most people think they know how to do it: you turn the hot water…
Lemons: they are fresh, juicy, sometimes bitter, and always yellow. They famously taste delicious with fish and in a gin and tonic, but in fact, they are a whole lot more than that, and it's time they made their way into our glass or mug of water, daily. This simple and cheap fruit not only tastes good but it's also ridiculously good for…
But with so much of our time spent inside, it makes you wonder... when was the last time you were walking barefoot outside? We are born without shoes, we play as a child without shoes, and whenever we get the opportunity to throw off our shoes and free our feet we do. Touching and interacting with the Earth is a part of being…