Taking a long, hot shower is already a great way to relax, but adding steam to the mix may become even makes it even better. Steam bathing offers many advantages that can enhance your overall well-being. For example, it may help respiratory health by…

It is a stressful world, and daily reminders are all around us. It can be difficult to maintain your Zen when chaos abounds. When the world is weighing heavy on your shoulders, you need a safe space to land.  

Self-care is a topic you likely see mentioned…

The practice of aromatherapy is rooted in many ancient cultures. The first written evidence of its use dates back 6000 years to Egypt, where it was used for medicinal purposes. In India, aromatherapy has been practiced as far back as 2000 BC.  

Adriane Berg, JD, is a leading communicator on issues of aging. A popular podcast host and blogger, she is executive director of the Kitalys Institute and a New York Times Age Boom Fellow.

When I recently moved from New Jersey to Palm Springs,…

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…

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 one…

The residential bathroom is perhaps the latest frontier of luxury wellness, with more people adopting clean beauty products, aromatherapy practices, gua sha and more at home. While we often think about wellness in a bodily perspective—eating clean,…

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…

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…

THE DETOXING MAGIC OF STEAM THERAPY

In a world awash in toxins, pollutants, and hazardous chemicals, steam showers may just help cleanse your system of some of these impurities. 

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…