By Dr. Norizzati Azudin Mental health is crucial at each stage of life. This includes emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing. The one aspect contributes to this is the stress we face in our daily lives. How do we stay mentally healthy and stress-free? Travel. Once in...
By Anna Christy I came to Saudi Arabia after my wedding in 2015. My husband was working in one of the reputed companies in the kingdom. Back in India, I had a busy life. I was working as an assistant professor at a college and was...
By Hanoof Alhosan Today, we'd like to share with you a very beautiful and simple exercise to help release old emotions, beliefs and patterns of behaviour. When growing up every child experiences contradictions in the outer world. To a child, our primary caregivers may seem super hero’s...
By Rositsa Dorovska Just recently I read the TV anchor Mel Robin‘s bestseller, "The 5 second rule“. Although I'm not a fan of self improvement literature, I gave it a try, because I like the concept. It seems especially useful now when we are approaching the...
By Rana Habaishi IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) was once thought of as a psychosomatic illness because IBS symptoms are very often accompanied by high levels of stress and anxiety. Many people will remember that around 20 years ago people presenting with IBS symptoms were told: “it's...
By Arlen Gargagliano How can you possibly enjoy THAT?” is frequently a reaction I get when I tell people I like to run. “Well,” I begin my explanation, “it’s a mind clearer.” And this, my friends, is why I like to run. [caption id="attachment_5668" align="aligncenter" width="2016"] ...
By Gladys Manalo Spend a lot of time using Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and texting, emailing, and chatting? To detox from your iPhone, go to Saray Spa at Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter, which concentrates on your head, eyes, neck, shoulder, hands, and feet to decrease strain from...
By Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” – Dean Koontz Most of us live pretty stressful lives where we are time-starved and often in...
By Sally Kennedy and Rima Al-Faour Introduction by Sally Kennedy: As most people now are aware of the perils of weight, healthy eating and staying their best, we hear more and more about diet options. Which is right for us? How do you choose and what...
Introduction by WSB Founder Sally Kennedy: As the new year of 2020 starts WSB is entering a new chapter as well. Transition is part of life here is Riyadh...