The Isolation Series: six ways to make the most of slowing down
Changing the life pattern we’re used to might be hard, but staying home could bring its own hidden gems. I have always been a person who could not get how…
A brief summary of some sustainable period products
Since speaking about ecology became mainstream, more and more alternative period products have started to appear. Some derive inspiration from the means our great grandmothers used during their moon time,…
Food waste – how to tackle one of the world’s main downfalls
There have been a lot of conversations about ecology and environmental action in 2019. These matters are indeed urgent for all of us, and conversations and actions surrounding the environment…
Instagram to remove filters that mimic the look of plastic surgery
Last month Instagram announced the ban of the filters mimicking the effects of plastic surgery on a face. So, what is the problem? It’s just filters, right? Seeing stunning images…
The benefits of the arts on our mental wellbeing
Art has been a means of expression since the dawn of humankind. The oldest evidence of our species being creative dates to seventy-three thousand years ago. There seems to be…
Endometriosis: more than just period pain
Despite the feminist progress we have made in the past century, the male body still dominates the world of medicine. As Caroline Criado Perez points out in her recent book…
Wabi Sabi – the Japanese mantra to help you accept imperfection
Wabi-sabi may be the latest concept in the West, but it originates from Japanese philosophy. It has many layers in its meaning, but the simplest way to put it is…