Wellness

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Curly Hair Tips During Seasonal Changes

Taking care of your hair each day and through each season is essential, but when it comes to curly or wavy hair, you have to put in a little extra effort. Maintaining curly hair can be a tricky task with changing levels of humidity and heat. Dermatologist, Founder & Chairman of Dadu Medical Centre, Dr Nivedita Dadu, helps you revisit hair care routines for curly hair to ensure your scalp and hair remain unaffected by seasonal changes. Dr Dadu firstly speaks of the nature of curly hair, saying, “Curly hair […]

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Habits To Increase Happiness

Self-Care, Wellbeing, Wellness

Happiness looks different for everyone. For you, maybe it’s being at peace with who you are. Or having a secure network of friends who accept you unconditionally. Or the freedom to pursue your deepest dreams. Regardless of your version of true happiness, living a happier, more satisfied life is within reach. A few tweaks to your regular habits can help you get there. Habits matter. If you’ve ever tried breaking a bad habit, you know all too well how engrained they are. Well, good habits are deeply engrained, too. Why […]

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Guide To Healthy Eating In Real Life

Health, Nutrition, Wellness

Depending on whom you ask, “healthy eating” may take any number of forms. It seems that everyone, including healthcare professionals, wellness influencers, coworkers, and family members, has an opinion on the healthiest way to eat. Plus, nutrition articles that you read online can be downright confusing with their contradictory — and often unfounded — suggestions and rules. This doesn’t make it easy if you simply want to eat in a healthy way that works for you. The truth is, healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s entirely possible to […]

10 Ways to Move More Everyday

Wellness

It can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to make time for exercise. Here are some tips I give my physical therapy patients… and how I manage to keep myself moving. I get it. We’ve all said, “Who has time to exercise when you’re a…”Just fill in the blank: working parent, working night shifts, entrepreneur, student, person who commutes, or parent who stays at home keeping children alive. You’re not alone in trying to figure out how to fit exercise into your day. As a mama and physical therapist who owns […]

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Boost Your Immune System

Infrared Sauna, Wellness

While cold temperatures alone don’t cause viral infections, a lowered core body temperature can weaken the immune system’s ability to fight off illness. Help yourself stay healthy with these six immune-boosting strategies. Choose Immune-Boosting Herbs A variety of herbs can help your immune system fight off illness: Echinacea tea helps fight off upper respiratory tract infections, including cold and flu viruses. Panax ginseng contains powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Garlic doubles as an antibacterial and immune booster. Ginger promotes healthy lung function and may help reduce cholesterol. Turmeric helps protect […]

Benefits of A Morning Walk

Wellness

When you wake up in the morning, movement might not be your first priority. But starting your day with a walk — whether it’s around your neighborhood or part of your commute to work or school — can offer your body a number of health benefits. Here are 10 reasons why you may want to start your day by getting in some steps. There are also a few tips to seamlessly work it into your daily routine. Boost Your Energy Starting out your day with a walk may give you more energy throughout […]

Benefits of Stretching

Wellness

Without realizing it, many of us start our day by stretching before we even get out of bed. Involuntary stretching of your muscles is called pandiculationTrusted Source. It’s a behavior seen in most types of animals to relieve muscle tension. Few activities feel better after a period of inactivity than stretching. Stretching reduces your risk of getting injured, can induce a feeling of calmness, and is even thought to improve your circulation. In this article, we’ll help explain why stretching feels good, explore the benefits, and provide examples of simple stretches […]

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How To Switch Tasks To Avoid Burnout

Wellness

Exhaustion, feelings of cynicism, and reduced professional efficacy are all symptoms of burnout, which the World Health Organization1 calls an “organizational phenomenon.” While burnout is preventable, we’re all at risk of experiencing it. One of the surprising ways to avoid burnout is to add structure to your day and focus on deliberately transitioning from one activity to the next so you don’t carry your work into your personal life and your personal life into your work. With so many of us working from home, working where we sleep, working long […]

Girl in infrared sauna rejuvenating skin.

Skin Purification Tips For Winter

Infrared Sauna, Wellness

Winter can be unkind to our skin. The harsh, cold conditions coupled with excessive use of home heaters produce some pretty dry, flaky, uneven skin! Skin purification can be challenging when most products can dry out your skin even further. It goes without saying that sunscreen is your skin’s friend, all year long, even in the winter. But did you know that near-infrared sauna therapy can also improve your skin’s appearance? A study published in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy¹ showed significant improvements in skin appearance after just […]

Saunas Health Benefits

Wellness

Saunas are well known for their ability to help you relax and de-stress. The ambient heat and humidity soften your muscles and calm the mind. However, there are many other potential benefits of saunas for those who are active, including boosting workout recovery, reducing pain, aiding sleep, and more. Although saunas aren’t appropriate for everyone—and you should maintain caution when using one if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or are pregnant—there are many reasons to add sauna sessions to your wellness routine. To find out more about the benefits […]

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