No matter your sport of choice, rest and recovery are essential after a workout or other physical activity, because the body heals itself during periods of rest. On the other hand, continuous exercise without adequate recovery can put even the most…
Fri, Feb 19, 2021 | Hello MrSteam
You’re probably thinking electronics and water can’t be friends, right? Well, in a world where the most unlikely friendships can be the most powerful, there are many ways to enhance your shower experience, including music, lights and pleasing…
Tue, Oct 27, 2020 | Hello MrSteam
Whether you’re interested in stress reduction, glowing skin, relaxation or a variety of other wellness benefits, you’ve likely heard that a steam shower routine can help. But, you may be wondering, what is a steam shower?
Tue, Oct 13, 2020 | Hello MrSteam
It seems there are some product shortages around the home improvement industry. A staff writer for The Atlantic suggests that it appears “millions of Americans had simultaneously decided the same thing: If we’re going to be inside, it might as well be…
Mon, Sep 21, 2020 | Hello MrSteam
Color has the power to influence not only the look of a room but also the feel. Sage green can offer tranquility while orange may increase creativity, but research has shown color perception is also often personal and contextual, never meaning just…
Fri, Sep 11, 2020 | Hello MrSteam
In a trend that the New York Times dubs “The Unbearable Heaviness of Clutter,” multiple scientific studies have shown a relationship between stress and too much stuff. It’s perhaps that realization that clutter and chaos often come as a pair that has…
Fri, Jun 05, 2020 | Hello MrSteam
While the medical system excels at treating acute conditions like a heart attack or a broken bone, the movement around wellness is about building resilience to the physical and mental stress the world presents us with every day, potentially helping…
Fri, May 29, 2020 | Hello MrSteam
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…
Fri, May 15, 2020 | Kathryn Drury Wagner
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…
Thu, May 07, 2020 | Kathryn Drury Wagner
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…
Thu, Apr 23, 2020 | Kathryn Drury Wagner
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…