The Western health paradigm has shifted. Americans have moved beyond medical interventions and disease treatment in favor of an overall wellness lifestyle. The goal is no longer just about avoiding health complications, but seeking a mind-body harmony…
Wed, Oct 26, 2022 | Guest Post by Pulp Design
At Pulp Design, one of our founding principles is that a home should be a sanctuary for our clients. Home should be a place where we can get away from the world's stresses. The bathroom, in particular, can be an incredible oasis.
Whenever we begin a…
Tue, Aug 23, 2022 | Guest Post by Leah Heinsius
Wellness begins with an intimate reflection of your personal needs. How you meet those needs can significantly affect your overall health. The bathroom is the place where most people start and end their days. Usually the closest thing to a spa in any…
Tue, Aug 09, 2022 | Hello MrSteam
We are living on a toxic planet. In a new study led by the Stockholm Environmental Institute, chemical pollution has increased 50x since 1950 and is projected to triple again by 2050. 350,000 chemicals are currently in use and present in our daily lives.…
Wed, Aug 03, 2022 | Kathryn Drury Wagner
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…
Wed, Jul 20, 2022 | Guest Post by Shea Pumarejo
Our primary bathrooms have become our sanctuaries. Where this was once just a place that provided a means to get clean, our clients are now reinventing these spaces to focus on wellness and self-care. It's a place to relax and meditate without the noise…
Wed, Jul 06, 2022 | Hello MrSteam
Don't you cherish a good night’s sleep? Like so many people, the stresses of life may not always allow you to get the quality of sleep you need. According to the National Institutes of Health, long-term stress or high levels of stress can lead to mental…
Tue, Jun 28, 2022 | Guest Post by Sharon L. Sherman
Interior design is evolving. Clients look to designers to create interior environments that cultivate wellness and enrich their daily lives. Under normal circumstances, we exist in a high-stress world. During the pandemic, the need for self-care stepped…
Fri, May 06, 2022 | Hello MrSteam
Wellness trends that influence and empower individuals to embrace mind-and-body benefits feel especially vital in our post-pandemic(ish) world. After all, we learned the hard way that looking after our mental and physical wellbeing is most essential.
Wed, Mar 02, 2022 | Hello MrSteam
Take a deep breath. It’s easy and relaxing to do, right? Not for everybody.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in 13 Americans suffer from asthma. That’s about 25 million U.S. residents across all genders, ages, and ethnic groups. Other…
Wed, Feb 16, 2022 | Hello MrSteam
For some, winter means snuggling up in your favorite loungewear, roaring fire ablaze, with a mug of hot chocolate in hand. (Bailey’s optional.)
For others, winter brings a flurry of activity. Exploring your winter wonderland (and kicking cabin fever to…