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 avoid…
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 stimulation…
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 it,…
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 fall…
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…
Thu, Apr 02, 2020 | Jim Schmaltz
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 for…
Fri, Feb 07, 2020 | Jim Schmaltz
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 calming…
Tue, Oct 22, 2019 | Jim Schmaltz
Here’s how to turn your living space into a tranquil wellness spa with aromatherapy, steam showers, and other calming amenities.
Wed, Aug 28, 2019 | Jim Schmaltz
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…
Thu, Aug 22, 2019 | Jim Schmaltz
Can you steam your way to a hot body? Here’s why using a steam room before your workout—not just after—may help you maximize your training results.
Taking a steam bath after a workout has long played a critical role in the exercise recovery programs of…
Thu, Aug 15, 2019 | Jim Schmaltz
Blue light treatments have emerged as a potential natural remedy for hypertension. Here’s how to utilize it and how to combine blue light with other natural solutions.