Happiness...Today I would like to ask you a simple but direct question. What makes you happy? Happiness and its parameters are different for each of us. What is happiness? what does being happy actually mean? Happiness could be and most of us would probably agree – a life without trouble or stress. However, we know this life does not exist. ...

Hello my dear friends, Spring is just around the corner and finally we will be able to enjoy some warmth after the cold winter months. Let’s open our doors and windows to some bright & gentle sunshine. According to ancient Ayurveda practice, spring is the best time of year to detox. Detoxification purely means the removal of toxins from ...

Talking about weddings often puts a smile on our faces. But when we recollect the stress associated with weddings, that smile might fade. We have all encountered them – from flower arrangements to guest list decisions- weddings can be demanding. One thing you can do to help set your mind at ease is to meditate at least 3-5 minutes each day. ...

Happy 2017 my friends! May you be happy and healthy, achieve your goals and attain all you wish for this year. One goal you might have set for yourself is to take better care of your skin, now that winter is in full swing and the indulgence throughout the Christmas holidays has left some traces in the form of impurities or blemishes. I would like...

” BEDTIME! It’s that time of day, or rather night, when you can really relax. It’s finally quiet and calm . But you may get tempted  to check all those pictures on  your Instagram feed, surf Facebook or have a quick look at  Twitter. By the time you check your clock it’s much  later than  expected. Does any of this sound familiar...

Meditate for a few minutes every day You might wonder why meditation can help you de-stress but look at it this way – the true sense of meditation is making time for yourself and shutting out everything else. Indulging in real “me-time, not having to focus on anything but you, can be very relaxing. I’ve always said that meditation is more ...

I am Vidhi Patel, an ardent nutritionist, herbalist, homoeopathic medical doctor from India as well as R&D Consultant for Minerva Research Labs by profession and personally in love with the world of nutrition, meditation and yoga. I am intensely passionate about a healthy lifestyle while practising the life I preach others. A tea lover by birth...

In a recent interview our in house nutritionist Vidhi Patel explained how nutrition influences the appearance of our skin and also had some tips on easy dietary changes to improve skin health. See the interview with Vidhi below and start eating your way to healthy skin. Why is nutrition important for beautiful and healthy skin?  Skin is the ...

Juice detoxes and cleanses are usually very low in protein and this is why it’s important to be careful when undertaking them as it can have a detrimental effect on skin, joint and hair health. Many juice fasts and liquid diets involve consuming low amounts of protein or often, none at all. We all need a daily supply of protein to build healthy ...

As much as we love summer sunshine there’s no hiding in the shadows. Every flaw and crease on our skin is laid bare – and those tell-tale signs of ageing have got us hankering after a youth boost. What’s more, whether you’re enjoying the British sunshine or heading on a plane to an exotic getaway – nothing is more refreshing than a make-...