The Eid holidays go in a delightful blur. It’s filled with family visits, delicious food, and lots of laughter . The best thing for most of us, is that we don’t need to check our inbox. Let the emails overflow. But alas, it’s over, the festive fog has lifted and the reality of work is painfully creeping back in. The struggle of returning to routine can be excruciating; you’re not imagining it. And research says too: The emotional comedown after holidays can significantly affect motivation and focus. A 2020 study published in Frontiers in Psychology noted that returning to work after breaks often triggers a post-vacation syndrome — including fatigue , irritability , and concentration issues. So how do you actually get back into work mode without spiraling? Here’s a research-backed roadmap to regaining your rhythm after Eid — gently, smartly, and with your energy intact. Ease in with intention, not pressure: Think 168 hours Jumping headfirst into your to-do list may seem heroic, but i...
Your liver is a vital organ that works tirelessly to carry out several jobs in the body, including processing hormones, pharmaceutical drugs and toxins so they can be eliminated by the body, helping to digest fat (by producing bile), metabolising carbohydrates, producing key proteins and supporting the cardiovascular system. Keeping your liver healthy is the best asset you can have! Conventional medicine checks for problems in the liver through liver function tests and, although they are very valuable, an abnormal result usually suggests there may be some degree of liver damage already present. On the other hand, naturopaths and herbalists place a great deal of importance on supporting the liver in order to prevent potential health issues. This is particularly relevant on nowadays society where pollution, pesticides, processed foods, sugar, alcohol, excessive medication, and stress make our livers work harder than ever. Healthy liver , healthy hormones The liver plays a crucial role...