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    Why wearing a hijab is my choice - and only mine

    Wearing a hijab is my choice. Being the clothes-hoarder that I am, I started collecting scarves – especially printed ones – when I was 20 years old. None of my scarves were used to keep my neck warmer even on the cold winter days.

  • NewsRobin Arora-Desilet, Yahoo Health & Nutrition Blogger

    Is your diet changing your gut bacteria?

    Imbalances in the intestinal microbiome has been linked to the potential for autoimmune disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable bowel disease, cardiovascular disease and even obesity and metabolic syndrome. An interesting fact is that your microbiome is completely different and unique when compared to another individual’s. We are colonized when we are born by the microbes in our environment, then furthermore when we’re exposed to breastmilk or formula, and when we begin to eat solid food

  • NewsSamantha McArthur, Yahoo Lifestyle Blogger

    5 '90s trends that are back in style and how you can pull them off without looking like a Spice Girl

    Try a simple black band for a minimalistic look or a bejewelled choker if you want to make a statement. Spice Girls, Madonna, Tori Spelling… Everyone had a pair of platform shoes! After sitting in the closet for 15 years, they’re finally back out. In fact, they were recently spotted on the Chanel Spring/Summer runway at Paris Fashion Week.

  • NewsRobin Arora-Desilet, Yahoo Health & Nutrition Blogger

    8 ways to battle that bloat

    Because we are human and it is completely normal to prefer to “take the path of least resistance.” I get that it’s easier to just eat leftover pie for lunch, but your stomach and digestive tract will thank you if you take 5-8 minutes to make a home-made wrap, sandwich, or salad and get back into your regular eating routine. Alcohol and caffeine can irritate the gut and increase the frequency of bowel movements (fun, I know).

  • NewsSamantha Simmonds, Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger

    7 Ways Honey Can Make Your Life Better

    Honey could literally save your life. Yep, Manuka honey could soon be used to fight infections in hospitals, according to new research. It also soothes sore throats. For optimum benefits, choose Manuka honey with a UMF value of at least 10+. Honey helps to treat and prevent fungal infections.

  • NewsSamantha McArthur, Yahoo Lifestyle Blogger

    These are the fashion trends you’ll be seeing everywhere this season and beyond, according to Google

    Google has analyzed millions of searches related to apparel between May 2014 to May 2016 and created their second fashion trends report.  The data was collated across markets in the United States and United Kingdom and details the most sought after fashion trends of the year. Rising trends were put into three categories: those that are here to stay, seasonal risers and trends that are soon to be forgotten.  We took a look at it and broke down what you should be adding to your wardrobe and what s

  • NewsSamantha Simmonds, Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger

    15 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With A Sweet Potato

    Gram for gram, the sweet potato is one of the most nutritious foods on the planet. One medium spud provides more than 400% of your RDA of vitamin A. It’s also packed with vitamin C, manganese, copper, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, potassium, dietary fibre, niacin, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and phosphorus. We’re going to go ahead and assume that, by now, you’ve baked, stuffed, spiralised and - yes - toasted yours… but did you know that you could transform your leftovers into the perfect sugar free b