An ardent believer of Stoicism, an ancient philosophy that is becoming a huge trend among the elites of Silicon Valley including Jack Dorsey, the 42-year-old billionaire, co-founder and CEO of Twitter and Square. Dorsey has quite a reputation for being a huge fan of health and wellness. Running one of the largest companies in Silicon … Read more
If there is one person who has trained their body to withstand extreme temperatures and thrive, it is the Dutch “Iceman” Wim Hof. Hof gets this lofty nickname because he has demonstrated some truly mind-boggling feats with prolonged cold exposure. He went swimming under ice, scaled Mt. Everest (just short of the peak) in only … Read more
In today’s world, nobody can escape anxiety and stress. These are mental health disorders that have been around forever, but society is now also finding the vocabulary to describe them. The sauna, as a concept, has also been around forever. It has always provided various kinds of benefits to the body, but we may now … Read more
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is the kind of celebrity who is known as much for her good work in the movies as she is for her controversial takes on wellness and nutrition. Her company GOOP often comes into discussion in popular culture because of the various products it offers (any takers for the This Smells Like … Read more
It would come as a surprise to most that there is a competition for having the most nationalities in one sauna. Even more surprising is that this is a competition that is taken rather seriously. Yet, in 2019 Finland claimed the record for the most nationalities in a sauna. Additionally, this was the second time … Read more
The year 2020 has unleashed upon the world unprecedented times. It is as if the whole planet came to a halt and people had to go back into their homes. The COVID-19 pandemic has raised critical questions about public health, access to medical facilities and the global community. No matter what part of the world … Read more
Whether you are a football fan or not, you’re sure to know David Beckham as a huge football superstar. Renowned for his bending freekicks, passing and crossing ability, David Beckham has been acclaimed as among the greatest midfielders in football history. After a glorious 20-year football career, in May 2013, David Beckham retired from his … Read more
If the year 2020 has taught us anything, it is that our bodies come first. Taking care of our health and bodies is one of the most important priorities that has come to light with greater force with the coronavirus pandemic. There is nothing about our bodies that we can take lightly. While agencies and … Read more
There have been a lot of discussions and debates in the wellness industry about what interventions can strengthen your immune system to prevent or reduce the risk of COVID-19 since there is no cure for it. The use of sauna therapy has been discussed widely as a method to bolster the immune system and support … Read more
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that affects the skin, causes flu-like symptoms and often leaves people with joint pain. This is an infectious disease that is caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi, which is most frequently carried by ticks. Most often the bacteria is carried by deer ticks, but other critters can also be carriers … Read more
