Health & Wellness

(Image/Zehra Allibhai) New Year is often a time when many of us sit back and give into introspection. We evaluate and generate goals, which may or may not go realized throught the rest of the year. This time of year is prime to develop new and positive habits that encourage us to live a more healthy…

There’s a myth that Middle Eastern food and culture aren’t compatible with vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. This perception could not be more false. I am here to show you how some of the most delicious and popular vegan dishes are, in fact, from the Middle East–I mean we are the undisputed champions of hummus, after all….

Image Art: Marlene Steyn Written by Aisha Ishtiaq. Aisha is a mental health clinician and previous domestic violence advocate based in California.  I have navigated the field of trauma for seven years now, trying to understand the role that trauma plays in a person’s life–how it shapes their worldview, their sense of self and their willingness to…

My birthday is in t-minus 2 days. 48 hours. Leo season. I’m freaking out. I have no plans. I’m more tired than ever before. I think I may have witnessed a bag forming under my eye. Not sure. I’m eating healthier than ever before. I go to the gym. I even have one of those…

Disclaimer: The author of this article is not a dietician or certified trainer, but has described a method that worked for her. Every body is different. Before starting a diet plan, it is important to seek the advice of your health practitioner.  Being overweight is an issue with which many of us have struggled with….

If your skin looks anything like mine during Ramadan, then you know just how annoying it is for your face to be crusty and oily and everything- in-between all at once. And I, for one, am sick of the eye poop all over my poor lids. But, fear not! Muslim Girl has got you covered. We…

Now that Ramadan falls during the thick of the summer months, long days compounded with familial responsibilities and a professional workload can make fasting a tiresome task. Many times, maximizing your time devoted to prayer and other acts of worship can result in fatigue and an early burnout into the holy month. For those looking…

The first time I started fasting for Ramadan, I wasn’t even Muslim yet. But before we get to that, let’s talk about my anorexia. So disclaimer: I am not here to speak for everyone with an eating disorder, nor all people with mental health issues. I am not here to extort a plethora of Islamic inspiration…

Photo: Moon Reflections Photography As a fashion influencer, I get this question all the time. Especially from straight size individuals. Do you wish you weren’t fat? I know that a lot more people want to ask, it’s on the tip of their tongues, but because they don’t want to offend me they just keep it…

Written by Eman Aly.  I think if men menstruated, there would be no sexism or misogyny. Periods are the worst thing ever. I don’t have to explain it to all my sisters out there, but if there are men lurking on this post, imagine peeing a little bit all day for seven to 10 days. No two…

“The reason why your aunt can’t get a job is because she’s fat,” Mom said matter-of-factly to my younger sister and I. In my own fat thirteen-year old body I thought, that’s not the reason why. It’s just a bad economy. Although Mom wasn’t as big as my aunt, her weight was up and down….

Written by Rafeef Samo.   When Autism crash-landed on our doorstep in late 2013, we were blindsided. We knew little about Autism and our firsthand experiences were limited to children of acquaintances. Our son did not meet the so-called “typical” definition of a child with Autism, at least we did not think so. Martin was…

Women who wear hijab are often wary of their surroundings and stay vigilant of the people and places around them. There are have been many instances of bigots who try to snatch the hijab off women on the street or in public. Maryam K. Aziz and Rana Abdelhamid, who give self-defense workshops across the country,…

During Mental Health Awareness Week back in October, I asked Life in My Days founder Ahmad Abojaradeh to share his story as to why mental health awareness is important. After one successful year since the launch of his website, LifeinMyDays.com, he has recently spearheaded a campaign. I got to interview him again to see what’s…

Written by Marina Farook.   If you want to get trendy and follow what’s out there, I’m sure detox teas and smoothies have been on your list. They’re advertised by countless celebs, fitness models, and pretty much all over Instagram. But, let me ask you this: When is the last time we actually stopped to…