H&S Holidays- Escape to Paradise: Discover Southern Palms Beach Resort in Diani!
Experience Luxurious Bliss in Kenya's Paradise: Southern Palms Beach Resort Nestled on the pristine shores of Diani Beach, Southern Palms Beach Resort invites you to a tropical haven like no other. Picture yourself stepping onto the soft, white sandy shores of
The Hunter Bird – Article by Gareth Jones
The Hunter Bird Of The Nairobi National Park It was late in the afternoon as I entered the East Gate. As the weather was fairly gloomy and cloudy, I had not prepared my camera to be ready for any natural event.
Worms & Wonderful Wings – Article by Gareth Jones
Worms & Wonderful Wings Of The Nairobi National Park - by Gareth Jones Some time ago while driving on a rough track in the Athi Basin, I noticed a large predominantly green worm with incredibly beautiful markings on an acacia tree
The Suni – Article by Gareth Jones
The Suni- Special & Secretive A while ago while driving on the tar road towards the main gate in the late afternoon, I saw a tiny antelope eating next to the road. It was a tiny Suni! They are only found
Rhino Crossing – Article by Gareth Jones
RHINO CROSSING IN THE NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK Every time we drive into the park there is an excitement in knowing that every day is different and that we might witness something unusual. Recently on a relatively cool morning, we drove to
Chipped Teeth? – Ask Dr. Farooq Sorathia
Chipped Teeth: When To Do Something About It & When To Ignore It! I had written earlier about tooth wear and the multiple causes of tooth wear. Physiological tooth wear is the natural wear and tear of teeth that occur during
Saving Kenya’s Elephants! – Article by Gareth Jones
Saving Kenya's Elephants - Hands Off Our Elephants! The battle to save the elephants in Kenya and throughout Africa continues, as many are aware a few years ago a huge mega pile of Ivory representing about 8000 elephants was burned
Lark Kills Mantis!- Article by Gareth Jones
Lark Kills Mantis In The Nairobi National Park It was late in the afternoon and the shadows began to form shapes across the road, I was driving slowly, and stopping frequently to watch and listen. I continued driving as I watched
Celebrating International Women’s Day: 9 Ways To Treat Your Woman Right! – H&S Love Affair
This IWD, Pledge To Become A Romantic & Respectful Partner! Pleasing a woman requires touching her soul and caressing her mind! As we celebrate International Women's Day, it's important to remember that women deserve to be treated with respect and kindness,
Kitchen Cabinetry Designs – H&S Homes & Gardens
Picking The Correct Kitchen Cabinetry Design For Your Kitchen! When it comes to renovating or designing a kitchen, the cabinet design by far, is the most important choice you will need to make. Your cabinet design choice will determine how well
Pop The Question With Caution – H&S Love Affair
6 Tips To Consider When Popping The Question! So you are at that point in your relationship where you and your partner have decided to officially take it to the next stage. You both feel it's time to get committed to
How To Tell If Your Relationship’s Over – H&S Love Affair
6 Telltale Signs Your Relationship Is Over! Though most relationships have their fair amount of ups & downs, they do survive. However, there are some that don't. An argument now and then, between a couple living in a healthy relationship, does
Relationship Habits – H&S Love Affair
Powerful Relationship Habits That Keep The Relationship Healthy & Strong! True love isn't like in the movies, where it is all fireworks and butterflies and, just so you know, true relationships aren't all about kisses and cuddles. In fact, it isn't
Bring Out Your Swimwear- H&S Fashion For Her
Ladies, It's Time To Bring Out Your Swimwear! Ladies, it's summertime and that means time to flaunt your swimwear! Keep scrolling to discover what made it to H&S top 5 recommended swimwear, as you embrace the summer in your choice of
Halitosis? – Ask Dr. Farooq Sorathia
Halitosis? What's That? Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. It can be quite embarrassing and may even cause anxiety in some people. Shelves in supermarkets are flooded with products that fight bad breath. These are only temporary measures,
Floating Shelves – H&S Homes & Gardens
4 Floating Shelf Ideas Just For You! Floating shelves are modern, sleek, and perfect to enhance your home decor. They are trendy, super chic, and most of all functional when it comes to storage and displaying your favourite & most
Make Others Happy!
Make People Around You Happy! - An Article by Shahwana "Happiness is like a kiss. You must share it to enjoy it." – Bernard Meltzer Happiness does not cease by sharing; it grows! Happiness is contagious. By sharing your love, by making other
Pranic Healing & Reiki
Pranic Healing & Reiki: Is There A Difference? - Submitted by Shahwana Pranic Healing and Reiki are both popular healing modalities which come to mind when you talk about energy healing. We are sometimes asked if these modalities are the same
Loving Acts Bear Loving Fruits!
Loving Acts Are All That Is Needed! - An Article by Shahwana We want people to speak to us with love, we want them to smile at us and be polite, that’s the human nature, to expect that behaviour from one
Anger – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Anger: A Negative Emotion There’s a lot of literature out there telling you what to avoid doing when you’re angry, like being violent or making an important decision. But there are some additional aspects to this. The first is to understand 'why
Power Of Thought! – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Your Thoughts Are Powerful: Believe In Your Thoughts! - An Article by Shahwana The power of thought is one of the greatest powers that everyone possesses. However, only a handful of people use it consciously. Thoughts are often called seeds, as they
The Happy Vibrations! – Positive Reflection Of The Week
The Happy Vibrations by Shahwana Positive vibrations are high-frequency thinking patterns, attitudes, and emotions, whereas negative vibrations are low-frequency thinking patterns, attitudes, and emotions. Where are we fitting in today’s lifestyle; are our vibrations radiating on a higher frequency level?
Being Human! – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Being Human- An Article by Shahwana Being human is fascinating! You get to experience many paradoxes in life! You get to see a lot of diversity. Furthermore, you get to see people who are sad and lonely despite having lots of
Pain & Growth! – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Pain & Growth: What Doesn't Kill Me, Makes Me Stronger! What doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger! There is suffering in life. “Loss” can mean different things to different people at different stages of their lives. A young person may grieve a
An Element Of Faith! – Positive Reflection Of The Week
An Element Of Faith: Always Start Your Prayer With A 'Thank You'! “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.”- Saint Augustine Sometimes we wonder why our prayers are never
The Mould, That’s You! – Positive Reflection Of The Week
The Mould, That's You! An Article By Shahwana It's a happy moment when we find out that we are going to have a baby. Then comes the 9 months of carrying that baby. As a woman we face many challenges, food,
Treat Your Woman Like A Queen – H&S Love Affair
Treat Your Woman Like A Queen Because She Is A Queen! Pleasing a woman requires touching her soul and caressing her mind! As International Women's Day is around the corner, what better gift than pleasing your woman and treating her like
How To Deal With Worry! – Positive Reflection Of The Week
How To Deal With Worry- An Article by Prana World “If you have done everything that has to be done, the future will take care of itself.” -Master Choa Kok Sui Worry is a cycle of repetitive, negative thought that is often
Treat Her Right! – H&S Love Affair
Treat Her Right: Treat Her Like A Lady! There is no perfect way to treat a woman 'right', as no two women are alike, & you, and only you, can truly know the way to her heart. Many women still struggle
Manage Your Anger! – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Manage Your Anger: Anger & Its Side Effects There’s a lot of literature out there telling you what to avoid doing when you’re angry, like being violent or making an important decision. But there are some additional aspects to this.
Season Of Love – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Season Of Love: How To Maintain Love In A Relationship! Relationships are all very unique. You may have experienced many different relationships, and each of them tasted different from the rest.
Every Day Is A Gift – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Every Day Is A Gift. That's Why It's Called The Present! -Written by Shahwana Khanam Have we thought about how about the days in our lives? There are 365 days in a year, 1440 minutes in a day that’s 24
New Year’s Resolutions For Kids – H&S Education & Parenting
Helping Your Child Set New Year's Resolutions The beginning of a New Year is the perfect time to help your child build some good habits and form a 'routine' & what better way than using New Year's Resolutions to make this
Screen Time – H&S Education & Parenting
A Parent's Guide To Screen Time! The schools continue to be shut until next year & this means kids will be spending a lot of time indoors. The first thing that parents get concerned about is 'Screen Time'. Naturally, since children
Apple Coleslaw Salad By Chef Raphael – H&S Recipe Of The Week
Making Cooking Easy: The Best Of Chef Raphael Chef Raphael's Apple Coleslaw Salad is delicious & easy to make. A Coleslaw Salad is basically cabbage and carrots mixed with mayonnaise. This goes well as a side dish with your fried
Amazing Bathroom Ideas – H&S Homes & Gardens
Transform Your Bathroom With These Amazing Bathroom Ideas! Just like any other space in your home, your bathroom too should be welcoming as well as relaxing, decorated to perfection but not at the cost of its functionality. You don't need a
Transform Your Kitchen With A Touch Of Wood – H&S Homes & Gardens
Add A Touch Of Wood To Your Kitchen To Boost Its Character! By incorporating wood into your kitchens, you not only bring instant warmth but also add style to your kitchen, boosting its character. Many kitchens have a woody component whether
Storage Ideas – H&S Homes & Gardens
Storage Ideas For Your Home No matter how big or small your home is, there's always that issue of running out of space! So whether you are looking for storage ideas for your kitchen for example or clutter organizing solutions for
Kitchen Island Ideas – H&S Homes & Gardens
Top 6 Kitchen Island Ideas! The kitchen is definitely the heart of your home and kitchen islands have become an integral part of the large open plan kitchen designs. There are various options to pick from to suit your open plan
Lighting Trends For Your Bedroom – H&S Homes & Gardens
7 Lighting Trends For A Bright & Beautiful Bedroom! A bedroom doesn't have to be just a room used as a sleeping space. It's a personal space and it should be stylish and can be used for reading and relaxing. Lighting
Pineapple Fritters By Chef Raphael – H&S Recipe Of The Week
Making Cooking Easy: The Best Of Chef Raphael Craving a sweet treat? How about Chef Raphael's Pineapple Fritters? You can use fresh ripe pineapples or canned pineapple rings, to make pineapple fritters & enjoy them for breakfast, as a dessert,
Alison’s Fitness & Wellness Corner – Indoor Cycling
Alison's Fitness & Wellness Corner - Indoor Cycling Ready To Give Indoor Cycling A Spin? The Spinning indoor cycling program was developed by South African endurance bicycle racer Johnny Goldberg (known as Johnny G) in the mid-1980s after he was
Alison’s Fitness & Wellness Corner – Roll It Out!
Roll It Out- The Foam Roller All fitness gurus and research fanatics support the foam roller. Here’s why. Foam rolling is the tooth flossing of fitness - the homework you know you ought to do yet sometimes…. most times, skip. However, foam
Alison’s Fitness & Wellness Corner – The Perfect Plank
Alison's Fitness & Wellness Corner Five Reasons You May Not Be Achieving The Perfect Plank There is hardly a core exercise more notorious than the plank. And when performed “actively” - meaning, you’re engaging every muscle from head to toe -
Alison’s Fitness & Wellness Corner – Fasted Cardio
Alison's Fitness & Wellness Corner I decided to touch on this topic as a follow through on the last article “Why you should not under-eat and over-exercise” … ~ Thank you Jacqui for your inbox message asking me what I thought
Alison’s Fitness & Wellness Corner – Diet & Exercise
Alison's Fitness & Wellness Corner Why You Should Not UNDER EAT And OVER EXERCISE A large deficit and too much exercise can actually hinder weight loss, and not improve it. Is your Diet the key to burning body fat or is Exercise
Alison’s Fitness & Wellness Corner – Exercise Soreness
Alison's Fitness & Wellness Corner - Good Vs Bad Exercise Soreness WHEN DOES TOO MUCH PAIN EQUAL NO GAIN? We should all be aware of or should have experienced some degree of next-day soreness after a tough workout, especially when trying to
Top Kitchen Trends 2021- H&S Homes & Gardens
What 2021 Kitchens Are All About!- The Top 8 Kitchen Trends The kitchen is the heart of your home where all tasty meals are prepared and it has become perhaps the most multifunctional and used room in almost every home. It's
Alison’s Fitness & Wellness Corner – Exercise & The Immune System
Alison's Fitness & Wellness Corner Hi everyone, let me take this opportunity to introduce myself to you. I’m Alison Ngethe, 50 years young with a passion for Holistic overall Wellness. I have been in the Fitness, Education, Spa, and Wellness
Prosperity – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Prosperity & How To Attract It! Prosperity literally means the condition of being successful. But how is it success, if one person may have millions and still feel unsuccessful and the other little as thousands and feel successful? So success is
Waiting At The Water – Article by Gareth Jones
Waiting At The Water In The Nairobi National Park Over many years I have noted that most of us are still in “City mode” when we enter a national park and would like to see as much of the created wonders
Happiness – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Happiness: Make People Around You Happy "Happiness is like a kiss. You must share it to enjoy it." -Bernard Meltzer That it is giving that you receive, it's simple, it's worth the effort.In the trying times, we are going through,
The Lily Trotters – Article by Gareth Jones
The Lily Trotters Of Nairobi National Park We sat quietly at the hyena dam, after about 10 minutes of waiting the wildlife began to behave naturally. A pair of African Jacanas (Actophilornis Africanus) emerged from the reeds and trotted easily over
Spirituality & Meditation – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Is Spirituality Only About Meditation? For ages, we know there is a way we can try to connect to our inner self. Many of us turn towards the seeking mode and we join different schools offering such techniques. We meditate for
Your Good Morning Story – Positive Reflection Of The Week
What Is Your Good Morning Story? - Written by Shahwana Khanam You open your eyes & the sun is shining outside the window, and you see this bright sun do you smile or do you frown? What is your good
Bring Out Your Swimwear- H&S Fashion For Him
Gentlemen, It's Time To Bring Out Your Swimwear! It's summertime and that means time to hit the pool or the beach! Keep scrolling to discover what made it to H&S top 5 recommended swimwear, as you embrace the summer in your
Exercises For A Healthy Brain – H&S Sports & Fitness
4 Brain Exercises That Will Help Improve Memory & Concentration Exercising regularly helps keeps you stay fit and healthy as well as reduces signs of ageing and this isn't just true for the body but for all the different organs in
White Floral Decor By J.K. Florists
White Floral Decor With Stunning White Floral Arrangements By J.K. Florists White is a pure colour, a colour of elegance and divinity & is perfect for any occasion such as a wedding or a classy party. If you are planning
Gum Disease? – Ask Dr. Farooq Sorathia
What Is Gum Disease? Gingivitis commonly known as gum disease is the most common disease present in almost every human being. Some may have generalized gingivitis, while some may have localized gingivitis. It is classically characterized by bleeding gums around the
Oral Health In Cats – by Dr. Desmond
The Importance Of Good Oral Health In Cats - Written by Dr. Desmond Cats are social animals and their oral hygiene is one of the most important aspects of their life. Keeping your cat's teeth clean, not only keep their breath
Creamy Ham & Spinach Spaghetti By Chef Raphael – H&S Recipe Of The Week
Making Cooking Easy: The Best Of Chef Raphael Chef Raphael's Creamy Ham & Spinach Spaghetti is simply irresistible. Why? You need to try it for yourself and let us know your thoughts on this easy-to-make yet extremely scrumptious recipe! We know
Dental Abscess? – Ask Dr. Farooq Sorathia
Dental Abscess? What's That? First, let’s talk about what an abscess is. An abscess is a collection of pus that is caused by an infection. There are two main kinds of dental abscesses. These abscesses are periapical and periodontal abscesses.
Why Forgive? – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Why Forgive?- Is Forgiveness The Right Thing To Do? “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God
Relationship Goals For 2021 – H&S Love Affair
What Are Your Relationship Goals This 2021? Every successful couple will tell you how imperative it is for you & your partner to have relationship goals if you want your relationship to flourish and succeed. But what is the definition
The Athi Basin Jackals! – Article by Gareth Jones
Athi Basin Jackals In The Nairobi National Park Early one morning I decided to drive down to the Athi basin and took one of the backtracks to look for wildlife, suddenly a black-backed jackal was seen lying down in the
Spaghetti With Vegetables In Creamy Peanut Sauce By Chef Raphael – H&S Recipe Of The Week
Making Cooking Easy: The Best Of Chef Raphael Chef Raphael's Spaghetti With Vegetables In Creamy Peanut Sauce is indescribable. Why? You need to try it for yourself and let us know your thoughts on this easy-to-make yet extremely scrumptious recipe! We
Say “Thank You!” – Positive Reflection Of The Week
Gratitude| Say “Thank You!” & Change Your life Written by Nina Saxena Cicero said “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all the others” I went to visit a friend recently. There were others there
She Goals Kenya Expo 2021 Coming Soon
She Goals Expo (SGE) 2021 In Partnership With H&S Magazine Is COMING SOON An Event for Today's Wonder Woman It’s going to be From 30-31st Jan 2021
The Call Of Africa!- Article by Gareth Jones
The Call Of Africa By Nairobi National Park's Raptors Nearly two years ago we witnessed an incredible event at the Hyena dam in the Nairobi National Park. A fish eagle landed on the bank of the dam and stood for
Bounty Bars By Chef Aakshar Joshi – H&S Diwali Special
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar It's almost Diwali and how can Diwali be complete without sweet treats? Chef Aakshar's Bounty Bars are perfect to have this Diwali. Whether it's to send
White Dhokla By Chef Aakshar Joshi – H&S Diwali Special
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar It's Diwali, an Indian festival of lights and for this reason, Chef Aakshar has a savoury recipe for you; White Dhokla. This soft & spongy steamed snack
Egg Yolk Ravioli By Chef Aakshar Joshi
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar It's time for some pasta and what better dish to try out, other than Chef Aakshar's Egg Yolk Ravioli? Each ravioli is loaded with an egg yolk
Sirimon’s Feta Steak Salad By Chef Aakshar
SIRIMON'S FETA STEAK SALAD You say cheese, we say yes, please!! Have you tried Sirimon's Feta cheese? Even better, have you tried Sirimon's Feta Steak Salad? Yes!! You read it correctly FETA STEAK SALAD! This is for all those who
A Serval Morning – Article by Gareth Jones
A Serval Morning In The Nairobi National Park When driving in the Nairobi National Park, it is always good to be prepared for those “suddenly” moments when you see something rare or special. Try to drive with your camera ON and
Eggs In Spicy Tomato Sauce By Chef Raphael
Making Cooking Easy: The Best Of Chef Raphael Chef Raphael's Eggs In Spicy Tomato Sauce or Shakshuka is the perfect recipe breakfast or brunch. It has a perfect kick of spice and it's quick & easy to prepare & makes a
Managing Change – Positive Reflection Of The Week
How To Manage Change - by Shahwana Khanam “Life is governed by cycles, by change. Sometimes you are up. Sometimes you are down.”- Master Choa Kok Sui Life is cyclical. Esoterically, there exists the Law of Cycles which is tied in with
Lions On Honeymoon- Article by Gareth Jones
Lions On Honeymoon At The Nairobi National Park Early one cool morning we found a mating pair of lions near no 8 junction, quite close to the road. The one-eyed male was in his prime and is known to many people
Rosemary & Garlic Chops By Chef Aakshar – H&S Eid Special
Cooking With A Twist: Bringing To You Recipes From Our Brilliant Chef, Chef Aakshar It's Eid al-Adha which is basically the festival of sacrifice and what better way to celebrate this than with Chef Aakshar Joshi's Rosemary & Garlic Chops. Thes
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