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Spend The Day With Miriam at The HVN
Nestled discreetly away from the bustling streets of London's chic Knightsbridge district lies a hidden oasis of tranquility and rejuvenation— the HVN. Inspired by the ethos of conscious wellbeing this urban retreat empowers people to feel, look and live healthier. Honored to be chosen as a brand ambassador for this pioneering concept I spent a day discovering the space and experiencing its ancient therapy meets modern science treatments. Read on to see what I discovered..
“The Green Elixir”Unveiling Miriam's Matcha Obsession
Anytime our founder “Miriam Abadi” adopts a new ritual in her wellness lineup, it’s always with intention and little health perks. Of course, we had to research what makes this herb so special.
Matcha, the vibrant green elixir of the tea world, is not just a beverage but an experience that transcends taste and engages all the senses. Derived from finely ground, shade-grown green tea leaves, matcha has a rich cultural heritage rooted in Japan. It has gained popularity worldwide for its unique flavor, numerous health benefits, and captivating ritualistic preparation.
Why do you need a dermatologist if you're taking Ozempic?
Ozempic is the new Hollywood buzzword. This injectable weight loss drug originally meant to treat diabetes is – somewhat controversially – now being used as a weight loss aid by everyone from the Kardashians (allegedly) to Elon Musk. While its usage is up for debate, what we want to concentrate on is the skin related saga that accompanies it – ‘Ozempic face’. As a by-product of extreme weight loss Ozempic face can look gaunt, deflated and saggy. We called upon the expertise of Dr Nour Gerbaka, the owner of Gerbaka Skin Clinic in Lebanon to weigh in.
How an Adidas Athlete Does Ramadan?
Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection, fasting and detoxing. With the right approach, fasting can be a deeply rewarding experience with added physical, mental, and spiritual benefits. However many of us are guilty of overindulging in rich, heavy foods at iftar time which can cause digestive issues and make it harder to uphold our fitness goals. We turned to Baraa El Sabbagh, a registered dietitian, sports nutritionist and personal trainer who is a recognized Adidas athlete, for how to stay healthy this Ramadan.
In the Pursuit Of Pilates?
Created by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, the Pilates movement is having a renaissance moment in the fitness spotlight. From Miley Cyrus to Madonna, celebrities of all ages are quick to credit their fit forms to Pilates. But is it all hype or are the results as promising as we are led to believe? We turned to Nathalie Salameh, a certified Reformer Pilates instructor who teaches across many popular Dubai studios for the lowdown.