Designing for wellness means creating spaces that contribute to  physical and mental health and well-being. Our living spaces can be transformed using lighting, materials and décor to enhance a connection to nature, insulate from disruptive…

Working from home has a lot of advantages, especially at the end of the day. There’s no long, dreaded commute to contend with, for one. Yet, that commute serves a valuable purpose: It’s a clear demarcation between the workplace and home life. Without…

Working from home definitely has its perks—no commute, a more flexible schedule, and greater productivity. But without the clear transitions to and from work, the line between work life and rest-of-life can get blurred. Work-from-home employees may…

Self-care is all about shoring up resources, both physical and mental, to stay resilient during difficult or stressful life events. Self-care helps us be strong and flexible, no matter what life is hurling in our direction. During prolonged periods of…

While many rely on restaurants, vacations, spas and other service-based activities for rest and relaxation, practicing social-distancing and sheltering in place could illuminate just how important a home wellness routine is as well. If you’re looking…

FIND YOUR BLISS WITH LAVENDER OIL

Aromatherapy, using the essential oil lavender, is becoming a go-to wellness treatment for stress. Here’s what the research says—and why steam-infused lavender aromatherapy may be the best delivery system for its…

Some poor souls have to drive to the gym to get their steam-shower fix. Others have to visit a day spa to enjoy a restorative steam session, and still others have to count down the days until their next hotel vacation. But if you’ve invested in an…

Here’s how to turn your living space into a tranquil wellness spa with aromatherapy, steam showers, and other calming amenities.

For those who love skincare, there cannot be enough treatments, elixirs and gadgets to play with. Double cleanse? Pu-leeze. Bring on the 14-step routines. Countertops are laden with miniature skylines of exotic looking bottles and high-tech cleansing…

PUT YOUR WELLNESS ROUTINE ON STEAM

Restore body and bounce to your stressed tresses with this invigorating natural treatment

Hair is life—or it is to some people. A healthy head of hair well-groomed can make or break a day. There’s a reason the phrase “bad hair day” is a stand-in for a…