Wellbeing

Breathwork has been used for thousands of years as a way to harmonise the body-mind, reset the nervous system...

Spring is here, and with it, the natural urge to refresh, reset, and renew. But before you hop into the latest detox craze....

The start of a new year is a good time to review your health and wellbeing and may be a catalyst to make some long-term changes....

Stressing and slaving away at your desk all day under fluorescent lights isn’t exactly conducive to health and wellness.

Now we’re on to the other end of the heat spectrum with cold water immersion, or CWI. CWI has a slightly bigger job to do to sell itself...

Hot and cold exposure therapy has hurtled in to the trendy wellness stratosphere with people like Gwyneth Paltrow, Kim Kardashian etc.

“If you do not make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.”

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, meaning that the human body can’t make all of its requirements on its own and has to get it other ways.

By making a few simple tweaks to your workspace, you can create a healing, rejuvenating refuge to create more balance!

Have you been working or studying long hours? Here are ten tips to help you enhance your own natural energy levels.

Our everyday lifestyle choices can benefit us physically and mentally. Choosing healthier habits will lead to a longer, happier life. Plus it will low..

Can we really believe Christmas is almost upon us? It feels like this year has truly rushed by…yet don’t we all say that year after year?! For m..

Spring is here and with it, finally warmer, drier, sunny weather. It’s time to take the opportunity and get outdoors, and with that, a reminder to..

Burnout is a term that is cropping up more and more. WHO formally acknowledged burnout in the International Classification of Diseases...

We all need a quick pick-me-up every now and then when life feels a little arduous, boring, stressful, or even just a bit Groundhog day-ish (we’re..

Waking up with a hangover is undeniably rough. Too much grog inevitably makes you feel groggy in the aftermath, possibly with the booze blues and qu..

While it’s tempting to turn to caffeine or sugar in hope of a quick energy burst, there are healthier and more sustainable ways to keep awake and ..

2020 shook us up on so many levels. A global pandemic has put our physical health at risk, while also no doubt impacting our mental health in one wa..

A considered, regular morning routine is a powerful thing. A physically and mentally healthy low-stress morning can really help to set the tone for ..

With a worldwide rise in the popularity of holistic health, it’s little wonder that we are turning to the East for inspiration in the quest to opt..

Whether you want to detox, lose weight, or just get away from the daily grind, there’s no question that visiting a health retreat can do wonders f..

Feeling frequently stressed-out or generally lacking in the energy department? You may be suffering from what is frequently referred to as ‘Adrena..

The medical definition of anxiety is “a feeling of apprehension and fear, characterised by physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, and f..

The wellness industry has well and truly bloomed over the last decade, and it shows no signs of slowing down. So what are the next frontier trends i..

Quality sleep is absolutely essential to both a healthy body and mind. Impaired sleep, altered sleep patterns, and even mild sleep deprivation can s..

There is nothing worse than getting sick while on holiday. After weeks of planning and much anticipation, you want to be feeling in top form when ou..

‘Tis the season to celebrate and I think we’re all ready to toast “Cheers to that”! It’s time to relax, be with family and to indulge in som..

What we eat and what we drink really are vital parts of what we are – and what we will become. From before we are born all the way into old age, sus..

New-Zealand’s Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 8th October - 14th October. This year’s theme is; Let nature in, strengthen your wellbeing �..

They don’t call it the silly season for nothing. December is a month I have a love/ hate relationship with and I’m sure I’m not alone. If thi..

It’s something about the calendar rolling over to a new year that makes us take stock of our lives. Perhaps it’s simply the enforced holiday seaso..

In my last blog about the gastro outbreak in Havelock North, I wrote about the importance of hand washing in the context of preventing illnesses sprea..

Wellness is eating and moving the way nature intended, keeping stress levels down, avoiding toxins and aiming for balance in all things.

There’s a saying that ‘if you’ve got your health, you’ve got everything’. The gist is that your good health is your most important asset.