In the middle of the Indonesian island of Sulawezi, lost in the green mountains, live a people with very particular funeral customs. The beliefs surrounding the vision of life and death of this ethnic group differ in many ways from our Western traditions. For the Toraja, death is not the end. Death affects only the physical body: it… Read More »
We usually come across this word, in the mosque during small Islamic conversations, during lectures from our Teachers or while watching videos and surfing the internet.What is Talbina?It’s an Arabic dish prepared with barley, milk and honey in the porridge form. It was recommended by Prophet Muhammad PBUH to his companions when suffering through an illness or weakness of any kind.… Read More »
Several months ago, I moved into a new house. During the inspection of my old house, I was expecting to receive my whole security deposit back. I didn’t. The landlady took advantage of the situation and withheld part of my deposit. She charged me the price of cleaning the whole house even though I was only renting a… Read More »
Rakta Chandana or the red sandalwood is one of the finest ingredients for your skin. It is primarily used for skin care and beauty purposes. It is very effective in treating blemishes, rashes and acne.It also helps in the removal of tan and dullness because of its cooling properties.Your skin goes through a rough time facing dirt and pollution daily. No matter… Read More »
For those who eat breakfast regularly, these are words to live by. But what if you skip breakfast? You hear those words and you just feel guilty. You know you should eat, but it’s hard if you’ve been up for hours and your stomach is still sleeping in. You know that breakfast really is important and that the right foods… Read More »
Early pregnancy can feel unreal. How do you know the fetus is there when you can’t see it or feel it moving yet? So the first ultrasound picture can feel momentous: Finally, your whirring brain can be placated with direct proof. But other than the visual evidence that you’re not dreaming all this, you may not know what… Read More »
A typical western meal includes vegetables as part of the menu. They make you healthy and keep you alive longer. So when the so-called Super Foods arrived most embraced them with enthusiasm. So it was with me and, being a gardener my vegetable patch sports most of them. Bok Choy, Kale, Spinach, and so forth. In recent weeks… Read More »
The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that wraps around the urethra, the tube that urine flows out of. The prostate is part of the male reproductive system. One of its main jobs, along with other organs, is to add fluid to semen. This is the fluid that carries sperm. The prostate gland starts out small and has two main… Read More »
If you and your partner are planning a pregnancy, you might be wondering about the health of your sperm. Understand the factors that can affect male fertility — then consider steps to help your sperm achieve your goal. Sperm health depends on various factors, including quantity, movement and structure: Quantity. You’re most likely to be fertile if your ejaculate… Read More »
Summers are around the corner and it’s time to indulge in some amazing seasonal fruits like watermelon, litchis, and mangoes. Well, one of the most loved summer fruit is water melon. In fact, this squashy juicy fruit needs no introduction and is widely available in the market. Water melon is an incredibly hydrating fruit as it contains around… Read More »