Body

As women, it’s often easy to default to a self-critical mindset, especially when it comes to the way we perceive our bodies. Have you ever been given a compliment on your appearance, only to knock it down a couple of pegs in response?

The ability to tend to oneself was once seen as a luxury, but as the hustle and bustle of the daily grind continues to add stressors to our lives, attending to our self-care has become more important than ever before!

Svadhyaya, the fourth niyama of Pantanjali’s Yoga Sutras, translates to self-study. The idea might seem mysterious and confusing, so here’s some guidance on how you can use svadhyaya to deepen your practice, and open up to a world of possibility.

What really causes heart disease? Dr Michael Elsteien gets to the roots of the cause, but now that we understand it better, will we change our behaviours to defuse this metabolic time bomb?

You know those old, soft and slightly bruised fruit and veggies at the back of your fridge? Don’t throw them out! Instead, devour Alex Elliott-Howery and Jaimee Edwards’ latest cookbook, The Food Saver’s A–Z.

Did you know that each tooth has a purpose and there are meridians all over your body that connect different parts and systems? When your teeth are not looked after they add to the sum total of negative things that can impact your health.

As you read this sentence, how is your posture right now? Back rounded? Soft through the belly? Hunched over? These eight posture power exercises will improve these hard-to-break slouching habits.

Discover seven wholesome foods that not only nourish the gut microbiome but can be easily incorporated into meals the next time you are entertaining

The passionate, open-mouthed “French” kiss is so pervasive in our media and our lives that it is easy to take it for granted. Here we take an intimate look at the history and biology of the romantic kiss.

The poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou once said, “It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody.” Here, we look at the science of forgiveness and how yoga can help you to move stuck energies and emotions.

Antioxidants are one of the best mitigators for reducing premature ageing and wrinkles, making coconut oil a great natural anti-ageing balm.

Fusing the power of nature with the potency of traditional skin wisdom is what sets The Herb Farm apart. We test out the natural skincare and body care range that hails from our New Zealand neighbours.