This week has been absolutely beautiful in London. It seems like when the sun comes out, everyone is happier. After a long winter and lockdown, I personally relished in the heat this week. Continue reading
Category: Health
One of the biggest worries people have is regarding vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D deficiency affects about 10% of Americans and over 25% of people in the UK. Medical advice in many countries is blanket supplementation of vitamin D of at least 400ui daily. This is not a long lasting solution and can have long term health implications, like hormone, vitamin and mineral imbalances. Let’s demystify vitamin D so that you can feel confident in increasing and maintaining adequate levels. Continue reading
Salaam Everyone! I wrote an article for Amaliah. If you aren’t familiar with their work, they are an incredible platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of Muslim women.
Check out my article and their website here. May Allah (swt) keep you and your loved ones safe. x
This year has been tough. I came back from maternity leave, started a new role at work, and turned 40. It seemed like in some ways my life had changed completely, and in others it was completely stagnant. If mid-life crises are a thing, I definitely had one in 2019. I have struggled all year with feeling ok, eating ok and generally being ok. In November, I felt like I needed something drastic to overhaul my life, and so I decided to start with my diet. Continue reading
If you don’t know anything about fasting, check out my post which gives an overview first. If you have already read my post and are ready to have a go at fasting for the new year, read on! Continue reading
When we think of fasting, the first thing that comes to mind for most Muslims is Ramadan. After all, this is a time when most Muslims are fasting if they are able to. Families and friends are more likely to come together for iftaar in the evening. People are generally nicer and more people are thinking about charity and joy and reward. Overall, there is a general feeling of community and closeness to Allah (swt).
But fasting doesn’t need to be limited to one month a year, nor does it need to be a chore for women who have been busy growing and nurturing small humans. Many Muslims see fasting only as an obligation or having some sort of negative connotation. I have told by well meaning Muslims that that we fast simply because Allah (swt) has commanded or because fasting helps you to “appreciate” what you have. But Allah’s (swt) wisdom and mercy are infinite. As science has caught up with our deen, studies have shown that fasting can be an amazing way to reset. Continue reading
You may have heard about menstrual cups from friends or online. A menstrual cup is a reusable cup that is inserted in the vagina like a tampon. Rather than absorb blood, a menstrual cup collects it and needs to be emptied. If you aren’t already using cups, here are four benefits that might persuade you. Continue reading
As far as diets are concerned, there are two main schools of thought: low carb diets and low fat diets. BOTH will help you lose weight. The one you choose is going to be unique to your individual lifestyle. Continue reading