Karma – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Karma 'The Teacher'- By Shahwana Khanam While the Law of Karma comes up in Hindu and Buddhist philosophy, the concept is universal and is taught in just about every tradition. It is important to note with emphasis on the word 'Law'. In
H&S Magazine’s Digital Challenge Winners- Easter Pet Challenge- Win A TLC Pet Food Voucher Valued At KES3000!!
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Flourless Coffee Cake By Chef Aakshar Joshi
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Your Guide To Baby Proofing – H&S Homes & Gardens
Baby Proofing Your Home - Keeping Your Child Safe! If you have an infant who is still not crawling but is about to get to that stage you need to make sure you have started baby proofing your home. Below is
Fertility Foods That Help Increase Fertility – H&S Love Affair
5 Fertility Foods For Men & Women Are you planning on making a baby? If so, did you know that apart from good health & good sleep a good diet & nutrition are of paramount importance in getting your body prepared
Live With Love & Kindness – Positive Reflection Of The Week
What Is Life Without Love & Kindness!- By Shahwana Khanam Humanity as we know; we face a daily crisis with relationships on many different levels. Family – Friends – Colleagues. How we react really makes a huge difference for the next level of
Being Grounded – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Being Grounded In An Ungrounded World - By Alia Datoo Being connected to life. Returning home to yourself. Serving others. You were made for this awakening. Get grounded! I was not brought up in a culture that revered the Earth, nor taught
YOGA FOR ASTHMA
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H&S Magazine Kenya & SuzieBeauty- 80’s Makeup Challenge Winner
Suzie Wokabi Announces The Winner Of The H&S Magazine's Digital Challenge Of The Month: The 80's Look Challenge With SuzieBeauty.
Kindness And Compassion – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Kindness And Compassion Mindfulness Meditation - By Michelle Arscott Now more than ever the world needs kindness and compassion, with Covid19 and the recent racial unrest in the USA and beyond. The video clip I have posted is a 'kindness and
T-bone Steak With Creamy Mushroom Sauce By Chef Raphael – H&S Father’s Day Recipe Of The Week
Making Cooking Easy: The Best Of Chef Raphael Everyone knows a man loves his steak. It's Father's Day this Sunday & what better way to surprise your dad than with Chef Raphael's perfectly seasoned T-bone Steak With Creamy Mushroom Sauce &
Chicken Kiev By Chef Aakshar Joshi – H&S Father’s Day Special
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar This Sunday is Father's Day & what better way to surprise your papas, than with Chef Aakshar Joshi's Chicken Kiev. This is Chef Aakshar's dad's favourite
Street Food! – Article Written by Aditya Shah
Street Food No More? - Written by Aditya Shah I do love my food. Falafel, tasty! Futomaki, delicious! Fondue, scrumptious! Do you know what is more tasty, delicious, and scrumptious than home and restaurant food? Street food! It is not a massive culture
Nature’s Healing Energies – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Engaging In Nature's Healing Energies - Written by Alia Datoo “If you feel drawn to a particular place outdoors in nature, try to go there (even if just in your mind).” Research confirms what many have observed: that nature has healing energies. For
Creamy Chicken Pasta By Chef Raphael – H&S Recipe Of The Week
Making Cooking Easy: The Best Of Chef Raphael This Creamy Chicken Pasta is a recipe I came up with that is easy to follow, considering the ingredients are readily available and with a little practice one can do it with eyes
Yoga Postures – Twists
2 YOGA POSTURES - TWISTS -By Pooja Doshi 1. Revolved Side Angle Pose - Parivrtta Parsvakonasana Stand in mountain pose. With an exhalation, making sure your feet are 4 feet apart, rest your hands on your hips. Turn your right foot to
TNR Trust- The Dawn of Puppy Season
The Dawn of Puppy Season- As predicted, puppy season is here along with the rains, combined with COVID-19 still being a threat has resulted in hotels, butcheries and restaurants closed. The community-owned and free-roaming dogs and cats are having a
Bilingual Education – H&S Education & Parenting
The Importance Of Bilingual Education What Is Bilingual Education? Bilingual Education is basically education in two languages; usually a native language and a second language, but it depends and varies from country to country.
Cows & Cats – Article by Gareth Jones
COWS & CATS OF THE NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK As we arrived at the dam next to no 9 Junction, a massive herd of buffalo could be seen spread out wide from the dam across the valley. There were so many cows
Fake Eyelash Application With Suzie Wokabi
How To Apply Fake Eyelashes With Suzie Wokabi Of SuzieBeauty Ladies, this week Suzie Wokabi of Suziebeauty has an amazing tutorial on how to apply fake eyelashes. Remember, just because you are in lockdown doesn't mean you can't glam up! Applying
Rest – By Michelle Arscott
REST - An Important Aspect Of Wellness - by Michelle Arscott The focus of this week’s wellness video is rest. In a society that prides itself on busyness and productivity, rest can be easily neglected, something saved for distant summer holidays. However,
Bathrobes For Her By H&S Fashion
4 Favourite Bathrobes For Women To Pick This 2020 Imagine slipping into a soft & cosy bathrobe right after a long tiring day. Bathrobes are not just for the hotels, you can add a little bit of luxury at home by
Happiness Is A Choice – Positive Reflection Of The Week
'Being Happy' Is A Choice- by Shahwana Khanam Let's start with a Chinese proverb: "If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you
Tackling Issues During Lockdown- H&S Education & Parenting
How To Tackle Issues As Parents, During COVID-19 Lockdown Parenting is a 24/7 job that has no breaks or vacays. If you are a parent you know this is a full-time unpaid job that needs to be done, as the tiny
Chili Tomato Soup By Chef Aakshar Joshi
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar If you love spicy food then this week you are in for a treat. Chef Aakshar has an amazing recipe for you to try; Chili Tomato Soup.
Learning To Ground – Positive Reflection Of The Week
GETTING GROUNDED…An Effective Way To Cope With Anxiety June 5 marks World Environment Day. While there is not much that we can do outdoors to appreciate nature, we can but definitely take advantage of what it has to offer us. Undoubtedly, every
The Vegan Kriya Yogi – Positive Reflection Of The Week
THE VEGAN KRIYA YOGI – A LOVING MINDFUL WAY OF LIVING - Written by Khilan Shah More than often veganism is thought of as a special plant-based diet for health-conscious people and the philosophy underlining veganism is often misunderstood. Prem and
Roasted Whole Snapper With Ugali By Chef Aakshar – H&S Madaraka Day Special
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar Since it's almost Madaraka Day, Chef Aakshar has an amazing Kenyan recipe for all the viewers; Roasted Whole Snapper With Ugali! Ugali is a Kenyan staple food
The Final Run – By Raabia Hawa
The Final Run: A Conservationist's Nightmare - Written by Raabia Hawa Browsing peacefully in the Maasai steppe in Kenya under the light of the moon, this giraffe was suddenly ambushed by two men on a motorbike. Scared, she ran as they chased
Yoga To Calm The Mind – Yoga With Pooja
3 YOGA POSES TO CALM THE MIND (For Anxiety Relief) -By Pooja Doshi 1. Supported Shoulderstand: Salamba Sarvangasana Lay on the floor with a folded blanket to prevent your neck from any strain. Make sure your arms are on the floor beside
Declutter Your Mind – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Declutter The Mind, Clear The Thoughts & Be Productive - By Shahwana Khanam How many of us have tried to clear the nagging thoughts and feeling which keep disturbing us during the day? Especially, when you really want to be still
Okavango Delta, Botswana – Article Written by Aditya Shah
Mokoro Riding in the Okavango Delta - Written by Aditya Shah The Okavango Delta forms seasonally as the mighty Okavango River flows into the flat, parched and barren landscape of the Kalahari desert basin. Approximately 11 cubic kilometres of water flow
Emotional Healing – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Emotional Healing Through Self-Compassion - By Alia Datoo “Your emotions make you human. Even the unpleasant ones have a purpose. Don't lock them away. If you ignore them, they just get louder and angrier.” ― Sabaa Tahir.
How To Decorate Your Home For Eid- H&S Homes & Gardens
5 Tips To Decorate Your Home For Eid! Eid-ul-Fitr is a religious celebration that marks the end of Ramadan. It is celebrated by Muslims worldwide which typically begins with the special prayer 'Eid Namaz' after which Muslims hug each other wishing
Basic Contouring With Suzie Wokabi
Master Basic Contouring Techniques With Suzie Wokabi Of SuzieBeauty This week Suzie Wokabi of SuzieBeauty will take you through simple contouring techniques so that you can master contouring and look fabulous! Remember ladies, lockdown is not an excuse to not take
Spicy Mutton Fry By Chef Aakshar – H&S Eid Special
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar As we bid farewell to the Holy Month of Ramadan & are about to celebrate Eid, Chef Aakshar has an Eid special recipe; Spicy Mutton Fry for
Anger Management – By Shahela Sheikh
Learn To Manage Your Anger - Written By Shahela Sheikh Let's take a deep dive into what causes anger? Every human has a belief system which most of the time makes up what is right and what is wrong. The triggers
Overcoming Loneliness – Positive Reflection Of The Week
OVERCOMING LONELINESS ON THE SPIRITUAL PATH - By Khilan Shah Who can we share our tribulations and trials with as we continually seek personal transformation and spiritual progress in the midst of the materially driven day-to-day world? Who can we turn
All About Change – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Change Is Good.. - By Shahwana Khanam As we go through the changes that have taken place in the past three months, how have we adapted to them? For many of us, we just went ahead and made the necessary requirements that
Chicken Biryani By Chef Raphael – H&S Eid Special
Making Cooking Easy: The Best Of Chef Raphael All those who celebrate Eid know that Eid is incomplete without biryani! Chef Raphael has shared with us his Chicken Biryani recipe along with his tips. Try out our Chef Raphael's Eid Special Biryani
Riding The Wave Of Emotions – Positive Reflection Of The Week
“Riding the wave” is a psychological practice of surfing your own powerful and negative emotions. This week I’d like to share with you a very interesting excerpt from a book I recently completed. Every day we are confronted with negative emotions that
The Log Mess Mudster!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
THE LOG MESS MUDSTER OF THE NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK After more than 6 months of rains, the park is looking very verdant with plants growing in abundance and flowers everywhere, however, the road network has been seriously affected in many places.
H&S Life Planning Partners: Looking To Secure Your Family’s Future & Retire Comfortably? Signup Today!
Planning For Your Family's Future Is No Longer Just An Option, But Now A Necessity. As a parent or a spouse, you want to be able to plan for the following: Planning An Education Fund, Asset Planning, Business Expansion Planning,
Smokey Eyes With Suzie Wokabi
How To Get The Perfect Smokey Eyes In Minutes With Suzie Wokabi Of SuzieBeauty Ladies, this week Suzie Wokabi of SuzieBeauty is going to teach you how to achieve the perfect smokey eyes in just a few minutes. Watch her video
Friendship – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Pauline's Message: 'Let's All Embrace True & Genuine Friendship' I grew up with an introvert mother whom I never saw attending parties, having parties at home or even having a lot of women friends coming over to see her. My mother
Single Parenting During Lockdown- H&S Education & Parenting
Single Parenting During COVID-19 Lockdown The lockdown has surely taken its toll on most families in general, however, it has been even tougher on the single parents. Kids who used to be at school are now all of a sudden stuck
Salmon Roulade By Chef Aakshar – H&S Ramadan Recipe Of The Week
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar This week Chef Aakshar has a seafood treat for all the seafood lovers. The Salmon Roulade is a delicious recipe and a must-try this Ramadan. This nutritious
TNR Trust- ENTER THE TNR PHOTOPAWS CONTEST
ENTER THE TNR PHOTOPAWS CONTEST- Now we have time on our hands, dust off those old images or get that fab photo of your 4-legged (or 2-legged) friends and enter our TNR PhotoPaws Contest. All pets are eligible: old, young,
The Power Of Thought – Positive Reflection Of The Week
The Power Within - The Power Of Thought There is a power within us which we are unable to control, and if we do learn how to control it, we can manifest almost anything in life.
Restorative Yoga For You To Try Out This Mother’s Day
3 Restorative Yoga Postures To Try Out This Mother's Day By Pooja Doshi Reclining Bound Angle Pose - Supta Baddha Konasana Come to lying on your back, making sure you have a rolled blanket supporting your head and neck. Rotate your inner
Malai Tikka By Chef Aakshar Joshi – H&S Mother’s Day Special
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar This Mother's Day, you can try Chef Aakshar's Mum's favourite recipe Malai Tikka. It's creamy, full of flavours and is a perfect dish to try this Mother's
Roast Chicken With Lemon & Fresh Herbs By Chef Raphael – H&S Mother’s Day Special
Making Cooking Easy: The Best Of Chef Raphael Roast Chicken With Lemon & Fresh Herbs by Chef Raphael is an amazing recipe for Mother's Day. It is Chef Raphael's mom's favourite and therefore had to be on our Mother's Day Special
Buffalo Chicken Wings- By Chef Khan – H&S Mother’s Day Special
Eat To Live, Live To Eat, With Chef Khan Buffalo Chicken Wings by Chef Khan is a perfect recipe to try this Mother's Day. It's also a special recipe to our very Chef Khan as it's his mommy's favourite! If you
Mother’s Day Special With Suzie Wokabi
Mother's Day Special Makeup Routine With Suzie Wokabi Of SuzieBeauty It's Mother's Day this Sunday & Suzie Wokabi of SuzieBeauty and H&S Magazine are so excited to bring to you another video. This video is dedicated by Suzie to her lovely
Embracing Your ‘Shadow Self’ – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Alia's Message: 'Embracing your Shadow simply means accepting these unconscious desires as part of us and integrating them into our lives.' Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves. - Carl Jung
Steps To Forgiveness- Positive Reflection Of The Week
4 Steps To Forgiveness Inspired by the Teachings of my Spiritual Teacher Grand Master Choa Kok Sui The Founder of Pranic Healing & Arhatic Yoga - By Shahwana Khanam
Things To Consider Before Getting Married By Alvira Diwan
Marriage Diaries - Things We Should Consider Before Getting Married I wanted to share a real-life situation but then decided to go with my understanding of the topic from what I've observed around me. What we look for in a marriage (be
H&S Magazine Kenya & SuzieBeauty- 80’s Makeup Challenge- Deadline Reminder 13th May 2020
H&S Magazine's Digital Challenge Of The Month: The 80's Look Challenge With SuzieBeauty Who's up for a fun 80's challenge? All you have to do is create your own 80's inspired look, then fill out the form below. For Videos,
Daily Makeup Routine With Suzie Wokabi
Skin Care Tips For Amazing Skin With Suzie Wokabi Of SuzieBeauty Ladies, lockdown is not an excuse to not take care of yourself. Suzie Wokabi of SuzieBeauty calls her secret 'the Holy Trinity' & no wonder her skin is amazingly flawless.
Conserving Wildlife Together – With Raabia Hawa
Wildlife Conservation - Raabia Hawa Conserving wildlife has been an uphill challenge from the very beginning. None the less, there remain committed people who would do anything to see our ecosystems thrive once again. I am so fortunate to be a
TNR Trust- The Looming Dog/Cat Problem
The Looming Dog/Cat Problem- Covid-19 is causing changes in the lives of people and animals. So many tea stalls, kiosks and even big hotels have closed down, there is much less food for scavenging, roaming, community-owned dogs and cats. If
Clean Vegetables & Fruits In 6 Steps – H&S Homes & Gardens
How To Clean Your Vegetables & Fruits So in case, you have been wondering have I been cleaning my veggies and fruits correctly before consumption whether you have OCD or whether you are one of those who don't care now is
H&S Magazine’s Digital Challenge- Dress Your Pet This Easter & Win A TLC Pet Food Voucher Valued At KES3000!!
H&S Magazine's Digital Challenge Of The Month: Dress Your Pet This Easter! Pet lovers here's your chance to win A gift voucher worth 3000kes from TLC! What do you need to do to win this? Design & dress your pet in
H&S Magazine Kenya & SuzieBeauty- 80’s Makeup Challenge
H&S Magazine's Digital Challenge Of The Month: The 80's Look Challenge With SuzieBeauty Who's up for a fun 80's challenge? All you have to do is create your own 80's inspired look, then fill out the form below. For Videos, you
Shepherd’s Pie By Chef Aakshar Joshi
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar This week for Ramadan we have for you Shepherd's Pie a mouthwatering, meaty, easy-to-make recipe by Chef Aakshar Joshi. This dish is packed with meat, mash &
Forgiveness – Positive Reflection Of The Week
The Power of Forgiveness Inspired by the teachings of Grand Master Choa Kok Sui Founder of Arhatic Yoga & Modern Pranic Healing- By Shahwana Khanam Many of us struggle with relationships gone sour, some with close relatives or friends or even with
Believe In Your Dreams – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Pauline's Message: 'Believe In Your Dreams' Life is a journey that requires courage, determination and opportunities to be successful. Everybody loves success, but very few, are always willing to pay the price to achieve their desired goal in life. I grew
Overcoming Laziness On Our Spiritual Journey- Positive Reflection Of The Week
'Overcoming Laziness On Our Spiritual Journey' - By Khilan Shah Laziness is something I have fallen victim to on my spiritual path and it still catches me off guard at times. About five years ago, during a casual conversation with Paramahamsa
The Green Lungs- Article by Gareth Jones
NAIROBI’S REGAL OUR FORESTS ARE GREEN LUNGS!! - By GARETH JONES After good rains, new life often emerges in many ways. Flowers blossom with bright splashes of colour, standing out magnificently against the green surroundings and the dry drab grasses erupt
Ramadan- A Time To Re-birth Oneself – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Alia's Message: 'This Ramadan, Take The Opportunity To Go Deeper & Re-birth Your Soul. 'Ramadan Mubarak to all my friends and extended family!
PTSD Explained By Shahela Sheikh
What Is PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? - By Shahela Sheikh Do you have a friend or family who seems to be scared and depressed after a terrifying event? They might be going through PTSD. What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
Mental Wellness – By Michelle Arscott
Prioritising Your Mental Wellness, Self-love & Self-Care - By Michelle Arscott In this new global chapter, more than ever before, it is important to prioritise your self-care and self-love, and mental wellness should be your number 1 priority. Now can be
The Guardians Of Nature!! – Article by Gareth Jones
Be The Guardians Of Nature & Protect The Nairobi National Park! The Nairobi National Park will hopefully celebrate 75 years since being gazetted, in December 2021, however many people are currently greatly concerned about the proposed 10-year management plan for the
Things To Look For In Your Future Husband By Alvira Diwan
Alvira Diwan's Marriage Diaries - What To Look For In A Man Before Marriage? Ever observed the matrimonial section of newspapers? The boy's section is from his point of view, whereas the girl's section is from her parents' point of view.
Pilau By Chef Raphael – H&S Ramadan Recipe Of The Week
Making Cooking Easy: The Best Of Chef Raphael Pilau is a popular East African dish and is also a popular Ramadan dish! It can be prepared with beef or chicken however our Chef has used beef. Chef Raphael's beef pilau is
Perfect Homemade Bread – H&S Ramadan Recipe Of The Week
Perfect Homemade Bread This perfect homemade bread recipe is divine and another perfect way of starting Ramadan. You can make this bread at home and store it in foil for up to 4 days. Try it out it's easy to make
Rib-Eye Steak In Coke By Chef Aakshar Joshi
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar It's the Holy month of Ramadan & Chef Aakshar has some delicious recipes for you. What better way to start Ramadan, than with Chef Aakshar's Rib-Eye Steak
How Attached Are We To Our Reputation?- Positive Reflection Of The Week
'HOW ATTACHED ARE WE TO OUR REPUTATION' - By Khilan Shah Very often we may find ourselves in a position when our actions and behaviour–although they may make sense to us or we have reasons for them that we are not
Skin Care Tips With Suzie Wokabi
Skin Care Tips For Amazing Skin With Suzie Wokabi Of SuzieBeauty Ladies, lockdown is not an excuse to not take care of yourself. Suzie Wokabi of SuzieBeauty calls her secret 'the Holy Trinity' & no wonder her skin is amazingly flawless.
2020 Denim Trends! By H&S Fashion Guide
H&S 2020 Denim Trends For Her This year denim has taken a huge U-turn in the Fashion world! What used to be in is no longer trendy this 2020. That's right let's bid farewell to those skinny jeans, mini denim skirts
Self-Love In The Time Of Corona – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Alia's Message: 'Self-love isn’t about being selfish, in fact, the more you love and respect yourself the easier it will be for you to love, respect and help others.' These are testing times. In addition to all the precautions, we are
Chicken Cacciatore By Chef Aakshar Joshi
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar If you are craving something Italian then you are in for a treat this week! Chef Aakshar Joshi's Chicken Cacciatore is a dish full of incredible flavours.
Beautiful Bee-Eaters- Article by Gareth Jones
BEAUTIFUL BEE-EATERS OF NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK A car stopped next to me and asked ‘Where are the lions?’ I answered them in the way I often do and said “Well actually, I usually pray before going to the park, that God
Penne With Eggplant & Mint Pesto By Chef Raphael – H&S Recipe Of The Week
Making Cooking Easy: The Best Of Chef Raphael Penne With Eggplant & Mint Pesto another Italian favourite is rich in flavours, with an earthy flavour from the eggplant & the freshness from the minty pesto. It's a perfect nutritious vegan meal
Family Mindfulness For Positivity – By Michelle Arscott
Importance Of Family Mindfulness - Written By Michelle Arscott Mindfulness is one of the real buzz words of the moment, for good reason. It has so many wonderful benefits, including most relevantly during the pandemic, reducing stress (Rammers, Topolinsky & Koole,
‘Take A Step Of Faith & Let’s Heal’ – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Pauline's Message: 'We Can Only Heal The World When We Ourselves Have Healed.' Healing is a journey & everyone goes through it at their own pace. There are days that everything seems to be working out perfectly and there are days
Our Friends The Bats!!!- Article by Gareth Jones
OUR FRIENDS THE BATS OF THE NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK Sometimes, there are times when we really slow down to look for the really small things. One morning as we drove slowly down the hill towards the hippo pools, I suddenly noticed
Make A Personal Breakthrough – Positive Reflection Of The Week
CRISIS: AN OPPORTUNE TIME TO MAKE A PERSONAL BREAKTHROUGH - By Khilan Shah Today I would like us to challenge the way we think, our habits and actions, our limits and barriers that we have put on ourselves.
Broken Relationships By Alvira Diwan
Broken Relationships & What That Entails I come across relationship issues very often. Every relationship that a human being has, be it with their parents, siblings, peers, partner or in a social setting is bound to have a rift at some
Each Day Is An Opportunity To Learn Something New- Positive Reflection Of The Week
Pauline's Message: 'I am a believer that each day is an opportunity to learn something new and pain too can be a lesson to learn from.' It’s in the darkest season in our lives that we get to appreciate the light