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How grief rewires the brain

The devastation of loss can evoke physical symptoms, such as exhaustion, insomnia and, of course, crying. But it’s not just our bodies that are affected. Neuroscience reveals that grief rewires our brain. By understanding how, we can strive towards healthy healing after loss.

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Honey: Nature’s beauty elixir

Discover honey’s powerful beauty benefits for skin and hair—from hydration and acne care to glow-boosting masks and hair treatments.

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The flirtation minefield

Flirting is essential to meeting someone and expressing interest, but it is as terrifying as it is thrilling. It is personal and yet it is universal, and somewhere in the paradox that is flirtation are some delicious truths about life.

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Finding joie de vivre in Greece

A Greek escape for relaxation and self-discovery, exploring Crete’s charm and Tainaron Blue’s serenity, reconnecting with wellness.

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Supercharge your spiritual awakening

There are many benefits to a spiritual practice. What are the options for growing our spiritual side? And why do more people seem to be interested in the higher dimension of life?

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Bold ideas and calls to action 2025

We asked 15 bold thinkers from diverse fields to share their perspectives and actionable steps for meaningful change

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Keep your eyes healthy

Our eyes are hard workers, often contorted throughout the day as we express myriad emotions and exposed to environmental stressors. Here’s how to minimise damage and protect your eyes, naturally.

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The colour of medicine

The appearance of a pill can have an effect on how a medicine works.

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The key to happiness

A wandering mind is an unhappy mind.

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Spa therapy for your feet

The treatment of your feet brings you down to earth as well as feeling incredibly soothed in mind and body.

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Checking out BPA

Your receipt from your supermarket checkout might be a source of BPA.

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The taste of effort

Food tastes better when you have to work hard to get it.

What is vaman dhauti?

This post is either going to disgust or intrigue you or possibly both. I mentioned last week that at the ashram, we underwent yogic cleansing techniques. The first was jala neti and the second was the slightly more unconventional, vaman dhauti. So what is vaman? Vaman must be performed the first thing in the morning […]

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Fructose fuels gout

Drinks high in fructose can increase your chances of developing gout.

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Why chocolate is ACE

A new study has pinpointed how chocolate lowers blood pressure.

It’s just a Social Network

Some friends of the Dark Mistress referred to the disappearance of one of their midst form FaceBook as suicide, and her eventual return as resurrection. This got the Dark Mistress thinking… In the future nobody will visit a website for health or any other information – they will just get content feeds through FaceBook. Nobody […]

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Your inner flirt

Knowing your flirtation style can help in the dating game.

How do measure the impact of pub nacho night on your weight-loss regime?

It might seem reductive but the Dark Mistress is a measurement kind of gal. There is satisfaction in the plotting of progress… The physical stuff like weight-loss is SO EASY to measure. To lose 10Kg and 6cms off the waistline you have to DO STUFF… ok I get that. But sustainability is another matter… Here’s […]