Psyllium husk or isabgol husk is a natural polymer. It consists of the epidermal and adjacent collapsed layers removed from the seeds of the plant Plantago ovata Forsk. (P. ispaghula Roxb.). It is rich in fibre and mucilage. Mucilage is a colourless gelling agent capable of expanding in volume as it absorbs water up to 40 times its weight.1 Dietary fibre obtained from… Read More »
Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; both are critical for building bone. Also, laboratory studies show that vitamin D can reduce cancer cell growth, help control infections and reduce inflammation. Many of the… Read More »
Arriving Late for Friday prayers Arriving early for the Friday prayer and being present at the beginning of the khutbah are both highly recommended. It is likewise obligatory for a person to leave on time such that they can attend the Friday prayer, and is impermissible to engage in anything unrelated to the Friday prayer after the second… Read More »
What Is the Hotel Industry? What is the hotel industry and how is it distinct from the hospitality industry? The hospitality industry covers all kinds of leisure-related services and operations, from bars and restaurants to tourism services. The hotel industry overlaps with this but is specifically concerned with overnight accommodation. As well as hotels, the hotel industry covers… Read More »
Patriots, also known as Revolutionaries, Continentals, Rebels, or American Whigs, were the colonists of the Thirteen Colonies who rejected British rule during the American Revolution, and declared the United States of America an independent nation in July 1776. Their decision was based on the political philosophy of republicanism—as expressed by such spokesmen as Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Thomas Paine. They were opposed by the Loyalists, who supported continued British rule. Patriots represented the… Read More »
The book of Acts is a book of sermons. Most people think that the book is a narrative, which it is. But, if you read it straight through you will see just how much preaching there is in this book. There are a total of 10 actual sermons in the book (1 Stephen, 4 Paul, 5 Peter) and… Read More »
We never get tired of thinking about happiness, do we? Life is so much nicer when you’re able to couple it with joy and gratitude. We’ve published posts before about simple ways to be happy and retraining your brain for more gratitude, and Buffer’s CEO Joel has even shared his own daily to-do list for happiness. (There’s also our popular list of things… Read More »
Overcoming procrastination and laziness can be hard, but it doesn’t always have to be. A strategy that couldn’t be easier to use is the two-minute rule, which is designed to help you stop procrastinating and stick to good habits at the same time. The rule is simple: Starting a new habit should never take more than two minutes… Read More »
Friends who have already studied abroad can be some of your best resources when preparing to study abroad. They will have months of memories and stories worth sharing, and advice on how to get from choosing a program to making the most of your experience of a lifetime. However, it’s often hard to verbalize all of those experiences when… Read More »
As a woman, your body goes through a lot of changes during the course of your reproductive lifetime. And you can be sure that gynecologic health issues will arise from time to time. Some of the most common issues you may encounter during your reproductive years include: Irregular bleeding. Menstrual periods last about five days, on average, and blood… Read More »