Journal

Oils have been used as a soothing and healing skin care product for hundreds of years and they’re now seeing a resurgence in popularity. Many women now are turning to oil cleansing as a way to gently remove make-up and soothe sensitive skin. Using oils instead of traditional soap or detergent cleansers can help achieve deep cleansing of your skin without stripping it of all the essential moisture that it needs. 

Breathwork is a meditation - but an active one, meaning you are engaged and working at it during it. This technique is used to safely release buried emotional energy, build your connection to the self and bring clarity of mind. 

Rachel, is the founder of It’s So Simple - an online fitness program that helps you develop a healthy mindset, track your progress and gain a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. We sat down with her and discussed about her program, her own journey into wellness and the importance of self-care.

How come whenever we spend time outside and in nature, most of us report feeling relaxed? Stepping outside, especially in nature has a positive impact on our health and mood. Among many things, it helps down-regulate our nervous system, lower blood pressure and cortisol levels. Studies show that even viewing scenes of nature can reduce anger or other unpleasant feelings such as fear, stress or anxiety. Immersing ourselves in nature helps promote healing, it makes us feel a strong sense of well-being. 

What if we told you that giving and spreading love, happiness and peace could bring you more of such positivity in return? The universe is built around the cycle of karma, and giving works in similar ways. We get what we give - it’s as simple as that - and this works in all walks of life.

Humans, by nature fall into the trap of wanting more. Think about it - why do you think lotteries and sweepstakes are so successful? Or getting an adrenaline rush when you see the number of likes or followers going up on your socials? This is because we believe that when we feel that validation is the only way to happiness - a common misconception.