Physical inactivity is now a global health problem that contributes to 3.2 million death each year. There are various reasons why we become victims of inactivity. Some argue that they are lacking of time and even facilities to exercise. It is true that urbanization results in low quality air and other problems such as crime,…
With the surging images of marine wildlife’s being strangled by plastic, people rush to cut their plastic waste. One of latest movements is to get rid of disposable plastic straws. Many bills have been passed to ban the use of it in fast-food chains and restaurant as what is used in relatively short amount of…
My family have been drinking two glasses of water right after waking up for as long as I could remember. I was told that it should literally be the first thing you do, even before you actually get up from your bed. The key is to put the water on your bedside table the night…
Minimalism too often intertwines with zero-waste lifestyle. I haven’t been there yet but some steps have been taken to reduce my waste when it comes to food consumption. I love eating and it’s safe to say that it is one of my main sources of entertainment. In fact, not buying any clothes is a lot…
PLOGGING is Sweden’s fitness craze that has started making its way to different corners of the globe. Combining jogging and picking up trash, we want to experience it in Bandung, Indonesia, with a major plastic pollution on its hand. And the outcome of this experiment is mind-blowing! Indonesians seem to have this practice of throwing…
Forest-Bathing: The Arts of Slowing Things Down
Forest-bathing is a literal translation of Japanese words ‘shinrin-yoku’. This practice has been a part of Japan’s Ministry of Health program used to improve one’s well-being and might be prescribed by doctors. Connecting ourselves to nature through our five senses of sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch, can offer countless benefits in lowering blood pressure…
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