How Nature Impacts Our Wellbeing Wellness is a topic that has garnered increasing interest globally in recent years. Our sense of wellness and well-being is directly affected by our daily choices and lifestyles, such as working and caring for our bodies. Due to this, it is vital that we pay attention to our daily routines and how we spend our time to ensure we are prioritizing our wellbeing. With warm weather right around the corner, there are plenty of natural and environmen

Increasing Flow of Qi Acupuncture is a part of traditional Chinese medicine that stems from thousands of years ago. Based on holistic wellness and philosophy, acupuncture is rooted in conventional wisdom and contemporary science. The practice involves inserting thin needles through the skin at strategic anatomical points of the body to clear blockages and increase the flow of Qi. Qi, pronounced ‘chee’, is commonly defined as a life force and energy vital to an individual's he

1. Pineapple Turmeric A turmeric shake is a perfect way to kickstart your day. Turmeric gets a lot of attention in the wellness community, and for excellent reason. Just a tiny amount of turmeric can nourish your body with its plentiful benefits, and it’s straightforward to add to any meal or drink. On top of that, this energizing smoothie contains other beneficial ingredients such as banana and pineapple, which are chock full of vitamin C and D and potassium. With so many he

Healing in the Forest Throughout the lockdowns we have experienced over the past few years, when many of us felt trapped inside, nature came to the rescue. Whether we went to hang out in a park or at the beach, or even just walked around our neighborhoods - character became a solace that helped us relieve some of the anxiety and stress that came with experiencing a global pandemic. It should be of no surprise that the Global Wellness Institute released a report predicting tha

How To Make Your Own Personalized Wellness Plan? Wellness is defined as ‘the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.’ Especially when looking from a holistic perspective, personal wellness initiatives can happen in different factors of your life. While health is a state of being, wellness is a set of actions you consistently take to manifest results in your health. While many components of health can be analyzed when creating a personal wellness

Holistic Techniques for Treatment of Substance Abuse A rising trend in healthcare has been incorporating complementary, alternative, or holistic treatment approaches into standard treatments for various ailments and conditions. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, approximately 4/10 adults in the United States are using a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and the trend seems to be growing. Substance abuse and addiction

Back To the Basics The future of food is reverting to the basics. For a long time, most people viewed health and wellness from a sickness-and-care model, meaning that healthcare practitioners and treatment are only required during illness. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic emphasizing the necessity for immune defenses, most of us have been prompted to reconsider our perspectives on wellness. We have also developed a much stronger awareness of our mental health and how much

The Impact of Yoga on Mindfulness and Mindfulness on Yoga Mindfulness is the practice of being fully aware of the present moment and not becoming overly reactive or overwhelmed by what is happening in our surroundings. Mindfulness involves observing and labeling our thoughts, feelings, and sensations to ground ourselves in the present. When we practice mindfulness, we learn to be an observer of our thoughts or emotions while reserving judgment. Our brains naturally wander, co

What Is a Sound Bath? There is no need to get undressed or wet for a sound bath despite its name. The practice does not have anything to do with bathing but instead uses sound and vibrations to cleanse us of stress and balance us. Sound bathing, or sound therapy, has exploded in popularity in recent years as famous figures like Kendall Jenner and Adele have shared their experiences. Although it might seem like a new wellness fad, sound therapy has been relied on for centuries

A Renewable, Energy Smart Light Pole S2A Modular has partnered with Conflow Power Group, innovators of iLamp - a next-generation, smart streetlight. Each iLamp can generate its power from various technologies, including enhanced solar and generators which allow the iLamp to run multi-tech components. Some examples of these components are security cameras, wireless communications, charging capabilities, and weather tracking. The partnership with S2A Modular gives consumers dir

Taking Care of the Mind, Body, and Spirit When referring to holistic wellness, people mean one of two things. The term is often a shorthand for alternative medicine, for example, when someone has a medical diagnosis and looks for natural ways of treating their illness. The more broad and all-encompassing definition of holistic wellness uses the word ‘holistic.’ It defines wellness as the interdependence of all aspects of health, meaning the person is not considered well unles

Is There a Difference? Holistic medicine and homeopathy are commonly used interchangeably. However, although they are related, they are also distinctly different modalities. The word holistic comes from holism, meaning ‘all, whole, entire. The term holistic medicine is somewhat of an umbrella term that applies to various treatments and therapies that treat the patient as an entire person. Instead of directly treating an illness, a holistic practitioner examines the patient’s

Common Essential Oils & Their Benefits Aromatherapy uses highly concentrated plant extracts as a treatment for a wide range of ailments, physiologically and psychologically. Research is still emerging on the effects of aromatherapy, but it has been used for decades for medicinal and religious purposes. The term ‘aromatherapy’ was coined in the early 1900s by French chemist Rene Maurice Gattefosse, who used lavender oil to treat burns on his hands. Studies have shown that esse

Those Circular Bruises You Keep Seeing Online, Explained After the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Cupping exploded in popularity when Michael Phelps stepped out on the pool deck with a back dotted with circular bruises. You may have since seen it in Instagram posts, images of someone’s back covered in red suction cup-type marks. At first glance, it looks painful, but cupping is a renowned wellness ritual that has been employed for centuries. Cupping therapy involves

Information Given by Therapist and Patient Can Be of Equal Importance Just as every person is different, so is every injury. Every person recovers at different paces and responds uniquely to specific treatments. When dealing with an injury that requires physical therapy, it is vital to consider the patient’s well-being in several aspects of life. That is where holistic physiotherapy steps in. Holistic physiotherapy is a practice of physiotherapy that considers the patient’s l

Fewer Properties Listed for Sale Than Ever Before Demand for housing skyrocketed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and by the beginning of 2022, the housing supply across Canada reached a new record low. According to Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) senior economist Shaun Cathcart, in the middle of January, fewer properties were listed for sale in the country than at any point previously recorded. He also indicated that it would likely increase home prices shortly. The

How Marsha Parker Lost 155lbs Marsha Parker's struggle with weight gain began after she gave birth to her daughter Kumari. As a single mother to a newborn, she faced overwhelming pressure, and it took a negative toll on her health and happiness. Parker started working a lower-paying job with flexible hours to take care of her daughter, and most of the money she made went towards feeding and caring for Kumari. The New York-based mother began eating inexpensive, fast food, usua

59 Units Could Have Already Been Built in Willowdale A modular housing project urgently required in the City of Toronto has been waiting to begin for over a year after the council requested Premier Doug Ford’s government fast-track the approval. The project is set to construct a 3-story building with 59 studio apartments on Cummer Avenue in north Toronto’s Willowdale community. Partially funded by the Rapid Housing Initiative, the city council was aiming to complete construct

Trading Privacy for Personalization A recent McKinsey on Consumer and Retail podcast episode featured three leaders of McKinsey’s recent research on the global wellness industry. They discussed the wellness offerings consumers are most fascinated by, recent changes in consumer behavior and preferences, and how companies can leverage this information. The survey was conducted on 7’500 consumers in six countries. The global consumer health and wellness market is a $1.5-trillion

The United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties For two weeks in October and November 2021, beginning October 31st, world leaders gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). One of the primary goals of COP26 was to begin driving more ambitious emissions reductions to ensure that countries attain net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The conference also saw the adoption of The Glasgow Climate Pact, signed by