Even though cupping was practiced across the world in ancient times, it's one of those remedies that you don’t hear often about nowadays, aside from eclectic showbiz types having a go. It is a form of alternative medicine; and as denoted by its name, it involves cups being placed on specific parts ...

You may have heard a lot about the microbiome and gut health in recent research and in the newspapers. Headlines such as ‘Gut bacteria boosts cancer therapy’, ‘The human microbiome: why our microbes could be key to our health’ and ‘Is your gut making you sick?’ may have caught your eye and you may ...

Psyllium or 'Ispaghula' is, let’s say, your “bowel” friend. It's a fiber made from the husks of the plant group Plantago. Being a dietary fiber, Psyllium is mainly known as a laxative. The plant from which the seeds are obtained resist cool, dry weathers well and it's primarily cultivated in ...

Society is assuredly moving towards being more health-conscious than ever as evidenced by the huge interest in natural health options. We are more concerned about the food we eat and any hormones or chemicals that may be present, hence the greater emphasis on ‘clean’ eating.  There is also a shift ...

Wakefulness at night has become the new norm; some surveys reveal up to two thirds of us are sleep-deprived. However, getting enough shut-eye is vital for regenerating your body and mind. At Keep Fit Kingdom, we believe it’s important to maximise your full potential and if lack of sleep is getting ...

Some of us are slightly challenged when it comes to getting off to sleep at night and that's OK, no one is judging. However, eventually, after that seventh cup of tea and micro-nap in the toilet at work, you realise that something has to be done. Well, I am here to tell you that there are certain ...

The English nation’s exercise levels are shockingly low according to research conducted by the Centre for Market and Public Organisation at Bristol University in 2013. Studies have discovered that almost 80% of the population failed to fulfil the recommended national government targets of mild ...

Perilla (aka, shiso, beefsteak plant, Chinese basil and purple mint) originally came from China until migrating to Japan in the 8th century, Perilla quickly became one of the essential spices to the Asian palate. Before being used in cooking, it was originally used as fuel for oil lamps, but this ...

Originally from the Southern Mediterranean and derived from the Greek word meaning ‘Courage’, Thyme has had multiple uses throughout history. The herb has been used for purifying homes and temples and was often consumed before and after a meal to avoid being affected by poisons. Today, it stands as ...

Native to the Mediterranean region and one of the most commonly found herbs on the spice rack, Rosemary is probably one of the most popular herbs on the planet. It has a welcoming, homely aroma and provides a lovely, subtle taste to almost any dish. But, did you know that it can also be used to ...