Personal Growth
Colouring books for grown-ups: the trend that took off
Mandalas, stained glass, florals, gardens, tattoo designs: colouring books for grown-ups are flying off the shelves, in bookshops and online.
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A flat stomach in just 7 days
A flat stomach comes with healthy eating and regular exercise. No drink, however natural, replaces those two. Here is a banana recipe.
Health & Serenity
Exercise after the summer: right, let’s get to it!
Summer’s far niente gives way to September’s brisker pace — and to one of its unavoidable subjects: exercise.
Health & Serenity
Yin & Yang Diet: The Principles of Chinese Dietary Therapy
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each person has one of five temperaments — Hyper-Yang, Yang, neutral Yin-Yang, Hyper-Yin or Yin — and our figure is thought to reflect it,…
Health & Serenity
Acupuncture and acupressure: therapeutic properties and uses
Acupuncture and acupressure work on specific points along the meridians, stimulated by needles, by finger pressure or by massage.
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The History of Draping
When it comes to draping, three names come to mind: Spanish designer Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo (1871-1949), French designer Madame Grès (1903-1993), and Japanese designer Issey Miyake.
Personal Growth
Friluftsliv: Embrace the Norwegian Art of Living for More Happiness
Friluftsliv encourages spending time outdoors. It describes a way of life devoted to exploring and appreciating nature
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Back to Basics: Pink on the Cheeks
Pink blush gives skin a fresh, natural complexion. La Sultane reveals its symbolism and shares her tips for a “fresh-air” glow.
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Matching Colours in Your Outfits: 3 Tips to Get It Right Like a Pro
Matching colours in your outfits becomes easy once you know the right tricks. 3 tips to get it right like a pro.
Health & Serenity
Acupressure: What Is It Good For?
We've all practiced acupressure instinctively without realizing it: who hasn't pressed a hand to their temples to soothe a headache, or rubbed…
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How to Wear Your Pareo Well This Summer?
Did you know the pareo (sarong) originally comes from Polynesia? Countless variations exist
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How to Get Your Makeup Right in Summer?
Wearing makeup in the summer heat here is almost a challenge. Here are our tips to help you stay fresh-faced
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Women and their shoes: the story of a desire never satisfied
Our shoes say a great deal about us. Symbols of female power for Freud, they reveal how we move through life.
Health & Serenity
Bioenergetic analysis, and why it works
Bioenergetic analysis sets out to restore the free flow of energy, and it engages the body as much as the psyche.
Health & Serenity
Oligotherapy: what exactly is it?
Oligotherapy gives the body, in very small quantities, the trace elements it needs to work properly.
Health & Serenity
Prevent Cavities, Protect Enamel and Bring Back White Teeth
Dental hygiene matters, above all to head off cavities. Sometimes it takes more, especially for sweet tooths and raw-food diets.
Health & Serenity
Lemon for a Slimmer Waistline
Lemon counts among the best slimming allies for anyone hoping to shift belly fat.
Health & Serenity
The Human Body: Improbable Facts You Won't Get Over
The human body is an astonishing machine, capable of things we can barely imagine. All the more reason to look after it.
Health & Serenity
The top 7 benefits of spinach
Popeye made spinach famous in the 20th century. The vegetable is a genuine health ally, with a long list of virtues.
Health & Serenity
Turmeric Paste to Soothe the Gums
Turmeric, the golden spice with many virtues, has a reputation for whitening teeth. Here is the recipe.
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Hair Masks: Our Recipes
A hair mask that truly meets your needs? If you love homemade and 100% organic as much as we do, this one is for you.
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Long, Strong Nails: The Miracle Remedy
Brittle nails are a chore to keep up. One three-ingredient remedy is said to strengthen them — here is the recipe.
Personal Growth
Understanding success is easy
After the mechanics of failure and the habits that lead there, here is the formula for success in a few words.
Health & Serenity
Carbohydrates, our formidable Achilles' heel
Carbohydrates are our main source of energy and one of the pillars of our diet, alongside fats, proteins and vitamins.