Why would you expose your body to extreme sub-zero temperatures while you are in your underwear?? Because it is healthy! The newest trend in the wellness industry is called: Cryotherapy. Cryotherapy is the whole-body or localized use of extremely cold temperatures in therapy. The term “cryotherapy” comes from the Greek words Cryo meaning cold and […]
So we all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but do we always make time to have it? At our recent visit to SHA Wellness Clinic, we had a fabulous breakfast that really set us up for the day: Here are a couple of the recipes from our breakfast: Porridge […]
We love how New Year’s resolutions are always set with a bright and determined outlook, but it appears that only very few people are able to continue with their New Year resolutions longer than 1 month!! How about yourself? Have you already fallen into the trap not getting to your resolutions in the way you […]
There are many fine Christmas traditions – mince pies, roast turkey, dodgy jumpers – but being healthy is not one of them. In the midst of the festivities, we can often make some unhealthy decisions – too many chocolates, an extra helping of trifle, over indulging on the wine, skipping out on our regular exercise day, […]
Thalassotherapy is the therapeutic use of the ocean, its climate, and marine products like algae, seaweed, and alluvial mud. The name comes from the Greek words thalassa (“the sea”) and therap (“treat”). The principle behind thalassotherapy is that repeated exposure to sea air and immersion in warm seawater, mud, clay, and protein-rich algae helps restore […]
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. The word “Reiki” means “Universal Life Energy”, this is transmitted through an attuned practitioner whose hands are placed either above or on the body on specific locations. The client is fully clothed throughout the whole treatment. What does Reiki feel like? When […]
When you eat a piece of fruit, you probably think you’re doing your body a favour, right? Well you’re probably not going to like this, but our friends at Shanti Som Wellbeing retreat have written a very interesting article about eating fruit. Unless you eat fruit on an empty stomach, it is of no benefit […]
If you are looking to rid the body of built up toxins and likely lose a few pounds while you’re at it, a juice detox is a great option. A fresh fruit and vegetable detox can be a great way to give an immune system a nutritional boost, as well as give the digestive system […]
Ozone is an energized form of oxygen. Basically it is a super oxygen containing an extra electron. What makes ozone so beneficial to human health is it contains an extra free molecule of oxygen. Ozone is (O3). Ozone is a water-soluble gas that is a very powerful antibacterial, germicidal and anti-fungicidal agent. Ozone causes other substances to […]
Life extension science, also known as anti-ageing medicine is the study of slowing down the processes of aging to extend both the maximum and average lifespan. Some researchers in this area, and “life extensionists” or “longevists” (those who wish to achieve longer lives themselves), believe that future break-throughs in tissue rejuvenation with stem cells, molecular repair, and organ replacement (such as with artificial organs or xenotransplantations) will eventually enable humans […]