Only since a few years several companies threw out the world provide Modest swimwear.
For many *Muslimahs going to the beach or to the swimming pool has been very difficult in the past, due to the fact of having a very limited choice of Muslim swimwear to choose from and especially because of the Islam’s traditional [...]

Historically, statistics have consistently shown that although the majority of people commit to healthier living for the New Year, only a handful keep their commitments above and beyond the 6 week mark. What does this tell us? I believe that it shows that we either set goals that are unrealistic or that we have yet [...]

Nowadays, most people don’t have time for lengthy, grueling 2-hour workouts, be it with work and family demands or simply the search of free time. Well, what if there was a way to be in and out of the gym in less than 1 hour and still feel absolutely worked? What if you could combine [...]

The human body operates most efficiently when it is in balance, or has achieved a state known as homeostasis. As such, optimal recovery means that all body systems have returned to the state they were in before exercise (homeostasis). However, for most avid exercisers, recovery is a limiting factor. The better you can recover, the [...]

Yoga, as a discipline, can lead to the rejuvenation of your spirit and this in itself is a worthwhile pursuit. However, this is only the beginning and through the practise of developing basic yoga exercise positions and postures (and then advanced yoga positions) it is possible to achieve a fusion of spirit, body and mind. [...]

The type of substrate (fuel) and the rate at which it is utilized during exercise is largely dependent on the intensity and duration of the exercise. During strenuous exercise there is an obligatory demand for carbohydrate (CHO) oxidation that must be met; fat oxidation cannot substitute. In contrast, there is an increase in fat oxidation [...]

The ABC’s of metabolism
It’s not rocket science, but knowing these basics about metabolism can help you launch a successful weight loss lifestyle. Let’s start with some basic terms:
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): the minimum number of calories your body’s vital organs need just to survive at rest. This accounts for 60-75% of your daily caloric expenditure. [...]

Many couples who have a miscarriage are told that the laboratory tests have shown that there is a chromosome abnormality. This sounds very serious doesn’t it? It is serious and these problems can lead to the birth of a handicapped child. Usually, however, the problem is not inherent and in most cases can be overcome [...]

As with any of the finer things in life, good wine deserves to be savored. Enjoying the perfect glass of wine can set a romantic moment, help you wind down after a long day or liven up a dinner party. But just imagine, how unappetizing, unromantic, not relaxing and certainly not lively it would be [...]

Ask any parent and they’ll tell you that their child’s safety is their number one priority, and the majority of parent’s find they spend a great deal of time worrying over what their kids are up to. As their lives are the parent’s responsibilities this is of course, a good thing, but when travelling abroad, [...]