Why Reusable Menstrual Products are Good for the Environment
Do you use homemade pads or moon cups? There are so many alternatives to wasteful products that choke our bodies and our natural environment.
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We Need to De-clutter Now More than Ever
We live in a consumer society. Every developing nation wants to become one that can afford what to them are the luxuries of life. In Western countries we take for granted such luxuries as indoor plumbing, fast internet, giant supermarkets, wide, high-speed highways, and gambling either at the hundreds of land based casinos or the […]
Make your own creamy white malabi, the Middle Eastern Milk Pudding
Rose-flavored sweetness and a light, creamy texture that keeps you dipping your spoon back in – in Israel this pudding is called malabi. In Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt, people call it muhallibieh. The Greeks eat it as well. And it’s only milk pudding, made in ten minutes. Sounds like a dessert for children, […]
Run in sprints – for your heart and perfect body, new research confirms it
If your knees are still young and your mind willing, running is by far the best way to keep your heart and bones strong. It’s by far the easiest way to lose weight but you need to be committed. Recent studies show that swimming and cycling may have very little positive effect against osteoporosis (and […]
Modern and clutter-free: Is it really possible?
For years, clutter seemed to follow us everywhere. However, over recent times more people have started to take action over it, and there are now all sorts of philosophies how to banish this bad habit from your home. It’s a topic that still prompts a lot of questions, though. A lot of people don’t believe […]
5 Factors to Consider When Deciding on a Countertop Material
There’s a time in every homeowner’s life that he or she must face: The remodel. If you’re looking at homeowner statistics, you’ll see that the two rooms that are remodeled the most are the kitchen and bathroom; this probably has something to do with the amount you and your significant other, family member, or roommate […]
Want some CBD oil in your seltzer?
Energy drinks. You need to be under 30 or insane to drink soda like Red Bull. The truth is though that even with superfoods among us and wheatgrass juice and the outliers you can drink for your health, nothing, including spirulina has come anywhere close to mainstream. But a new trend that is starting to […]
Ancient Samaritan’s wealth uncovered in Jerusalem
We’ve all heard about the Good Samaritan. What about the Wealthy Samaritan? And did you know that two small groups of native Samaritans still live in Israel protecting their customs as they did in biblical times? A 1,600 year old estate of a wealthy Samaritan covered in Central Israel at Zur Natan. The estate, discovered in […]
Muslim prayer mat designed to use 50% less material
The Bahraini design office Shepherd Design Studio has tongue-in-cheek reinterpreted the traditional Islamic prayer mat to make it more sustainable. Their solution? Use 50% less material but removing the bits y9ou don’t need. Featuring an unusual form, the rug will certainly catch the eyes of your neighbors during your call to prayer. “When Muslims are in prostration […]
Top Exotic Valentine’s Day Gifts to Amaze Your Partner
Valentine’s day comes with new hopes and dreams in the pious relationships of the couples. Everyone is looking for the best Valentine’s day celebration ideas to amaze their partners. If your search is over to find out the right gifts, then we have some exotic Valentine’s day gifts collection to mark another remarkable occasion with […]
My Dad, the Water Witch
Not all witches get the opportunity of going to Hogwart School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to polish their skills. Take my dad for example – a water witch from Newmarket, Canada. Maybe it is because he never made it past grade 8 or because he was never confident enough in his witching powers. Known as a […]
Why Are Casino Games Becoming More Popular In Arab Countries?
In Arab countries, casino games have become a lot more popular despite strict religious laws which state that gambling is illegal. The truth is that many people in these countries want to have the chance of winning big and living luxurious lives. Here, we are going to discuss some of the reasons why casino games […]
 Getting Ready For End Times On A Real-Life Noah’s Ark
It takes grit to pursue a dream, and for Dutch carpenter Johan Huibers, a literal dream drove him to recreate Noah’s Ark. Convinced that he’d received a sign from God after a nightmare in which epic storms flooded Holland, the devout Christian determined to teach the world about coming end times, using as an evangelical […]
New Year, New You: How to Use Fermentation to Improve Your Health in 2019
It’s the newest It food, but for over 10,000 years, humans have been using the fermentation process to make food for themselves. Producing beverages like beer and wine to more substantial and nutritious foodstuffs like bread, cheese and yogurt, fermentation is a chemical process by which microorganisms (in the absence of oxygen) break down nutrients […]
A look at what CBD could do for you
It’s safe to say that cannabidiol (CBD) has a more wide-ranging potential than typical strains of psychoactive cannabis. On its own, CBD is non-intoxicating and causes no mind-altering effects, which explains why so many people seem prepared to experiment with it. Indeed, most of the CBD products that you find on sale are actually made […]
Iceland’s new prime minister is 41-year-old environmentalist
Iceland, made progressive or well at least famous by Bjork, has made some monumental strides by electing Katrin Jakobsdottir, the 41-year-old chairwoman of the Left-Green Movement, as Prime Minister. She is well liked and while a former education minister she is also an avid environmentalist. Iceland, this is the country that slows down speed racers […]
Get suing for your environment
A landmark law was just passed in Israel this year. The Israeli Parliament, known as the Knesset just passed a new law on January 1, that allows both public and non-profit organizations to file a civil suit against any person or organization that damages the environment in general. The law was put into effect after […]
Top Essential and Exciting New Year Gifts to Surprise Your Kids
Kids are always close to the hearts of their parents. They give from toddlers to teenage different happy moments with their cute activities in the family. Parents also want to be a part of their memorable events. All the parents try to give the best lifestyle to their loving kids. They never forget to celebrate […]
Sustainable plastics that emerge from the sea
A new Tel Aviv University study describes a process to make bioplastic polymers that don’t require land or fresh water — resources that are scarce in much of the world. The polymer is derived from microorganisms that feed on seaweed. It is biodegradable, produces zero toxic waste and recycles into organic waste. The invention was the fruit […]
How it is to be an addicted Jew: A faith-based approach for addiction recovery
The phrase ‘addiction doesn’t discriminate’ has been used for years as a reminder that drug and alcohol abuse can affect anyone. People from all spiritual backgrounds and religions can find themselves in a trap of addiction. There’re many faith-based rehabs in the U.S., and many treatment programs are designed specifically for people from the Jewish […]
The Egyptian Academy in Rome Emphasizes the Value of Cultural Diplomacy
When wandering in the streets and piazzas of Rome, it is always a surprise to encounter Egyptian obelisks and Pharaonic monuments, reminders of the ancient links between Egypt and Rome. However, it is even more exciting to visit the prestigious Egyptian Academy, a cultural facility established near Rome’s Villa Borghese, next to a group of […]
The Islamic Bank seeks to innovate social causes
On December 10, the Islamic Development Bank Launched IsDB Innovate, a groundbreaking initiative that seeks to connect entrepreneurs in the science, technology, and innovation sectors with funders around the world. IsDB Innovate is an initiative of 8 crowdfunding platforms — one global hub, and seven regional platforms. This is the first time a global development […]
4 Tips on Finding the Best Land for Your Lifestyle –
Maybe you want to be like the moneyless man and live off the grid? Or maybe you want to scale down and buy into the tiny home dream? Interested in finding land for sale in order to build your dream home? Tired of renting in the city and looking for a way to become a […]
Mental health self-help guides – How they help you improve your mind state
Are you someone who has been feeling sad for a prolonged time period? If the sadness and grief tends to continue for more than two weeks and if you don’t feel like getting out of bed and performing the daily activities which used to give you pleasure, you can be sure that you’re suffering from […]
Natural methods and attitudes to look younger
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and while Franklin Roosevelt’s famous quote was meant for fire safety, the same holds true for your health and appearance. Every day we are bombarded by new cures, new ideas, new approaches to lifestyle. Should we be in the present, the here and […]
