Sounds to create a sense of wellbeing
Healing comes in many forms. Here in the west, we tend to think in terms of pills and prescriptions, hard-hitting antibiotics and hasty visits to...
Health
Why taking a ‘power shower’ can help you to think more creatively
By Liz Connor When it comes to taking daily showers, there are generally two types of people – those who see jumping under the jets...
Plant of the Week: Insect eating plant used to treat breathing problems
Name: Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) Otherwise known as: Dew Plant, Red Rot, Herba Rosellae Habitat: A small herbaceous perannial member of the Droseraceae family growing up...
Too much on your plate?
By Kristian Gray This summer is one like no other due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Tourism is at an all-time low, and although it is...
Plant of the week: Plant named after goddess associated with self discipline
Name: Green Wormwood (Artemisia cina) Otherwise known as: Wormseed, Old Woman, Polin Habitat: A perennial member of the Compositaea family growing to 1.25m in barren...
‘Vaccine nationalism’: Is it every country for itself?
By Kate Kelland and Julie Steenhuysen IT’S DOG eat dog in the world of Covid-19 vaccines. That’s the fear of global health agencies planning a...
Why Stand-up paddle boarding is this summer’s hottest workout
By Liz Connor When the sun’s shining and it’s stiflingly hot indoors, there’s no place better to be than the water. Stand-up paddleboarding – or...
Plant of the Week: Could truffles be a viable crop under olive trees?
Truffles A short while ago there was much speculation among the agricultural community regarding the introduction of truffles into Cyprus as a viable crop. It...
Reduce inflammation through your diet
By Lisa Salmon Inflammation is one of those things the body needs – it signals the immune system to heal and repair damaged tissue, for...
Plant of the Week: Plant known to ancients stimulate immune system
Name: Inula (Inula helenium) Otherwise known as: Elf dock, Scab wort, Elecampane Habitat: A perennial aromatic member of the family Compositae growing to about 1.5m...
Should you maintain a slower pace of life now lockdown is over?
By Lauren Taylor Life is returning to a ‘new normal’ after months at a standstill, and while the pandemic and its impact on our lives...
Plant of the week: Plant used for war paint also powerful mosquito repellent
Name: Bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis) Otherwise known as: Pucoon, Indian Paint, Redroot Habitat: A creeping perennial member of the Papaveraceae growing up to 60cm in woodlands...
UN warns of dangerous drop in vaccinations during COVID pandemic
Levels of childhood immunisations against dangerous diseases such as measles, tetanus and diphtheria have dropped alarmingly during the Covid-19 pandemic, putting millions of children at...
What to do when weight loss plateaus
By Kristian Gray There is a popular expression used in the health and fitness industry that says ‘weight loss is a marathon and not a...
Plant of the week: Plant used to fight ‘melancholy diseases’ protects the liver
Name: Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) Otherwise known as: Blessed Thistle, Holy Mary’s Thistle Habitat: A prickly biennial member of the Asteraceae family growing to 1.5m...
RuNicosia: enjoying the most simple sport out there
Running. It isn’t everyone’s cup of tea (or hastily snatched slice of orange). But, according to Chris A. Yiannaras, it’s the perfect activity, especially for...
Binge eating disorder: What is it and when does it become a problem?
By Liz Connor Ever had days where you’ve struggled to resist that second helping of dinner or extra slice of moreish cake? Most of us...
What are meditation walks and why should we be doing them?
By Liz Connor The last time you went for a walk outdoors, how engaged were you in the surroundings? Were you scrolling through social media,...
Plant of the week: Under researched herb has history of medical use
Name: Alfalfa: (Medicago sativa) Otherwise known as: Lucerne Habitat: A perennial member of the Leguminosae, and a very deep-rooted herb, growing to about 80cm in...
What is kundalini yoga?
By Prudence Wade Need to mix up your at-home workouts? Alicia Keys is just one celebrity who spends time doing Kundalini yoga. In a new...