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Exploring the tradition of Fasting and its Evolution into Modern Medicine

Fasting is an ancient practice, deeply rooted in spirituality, health and religion. It involves refraining from food and sometimes water for a specific period...

Could ancient Peruvian crops hold the key to developing new treatments for type 2 diabetes?

What if nutritious food was also tasty, accessible, ethically sourced and a potential tool for the treatment of non-communicable diseases such as type 2...

The Healing power of Bees, natures unlikely healer

Honey Bees are actually considered for their powerful form of healing therapy by many people around the world. This type of therapy is referred...

Experience a new Carbon-Neutral Wellness retreat in Turkey with a peaceful Turkish Hammam

A Carbon-neutral winter wellness retreat, where indulgent wellness treatments few can rival comes with the promise of a 'reviving' Turkish hammam experience - sign...

Forest Bathing: Natures cure to mental health and low blood pressure

When I first heard of Forest bathing, I thought it was swimming in a lake in a forest or a type of sauna out...

Honey: Natures medicine for wounds, skin and gut health

The use of honey as a medicine can be traced back eight thousand years and can be seen depicted in Stone Age paintings. Honey...

Bee Pollen: Why You Need This Ancient Superfood

You may have heard the buzz (pun intended) surrounding bee pollen and its many benefits on social media recently, or this may be your...

How Bali earned its reputation as the ultimate wellness destination

Bali - a shining gem nestled in the heart of the Indonesian Archipelago. Abundant with all the exquisite treasures nature has to offer. Blinding...

Bathing rituals and the restorative effects of water

Bath or shower? Both have a necessary and hygienic purpose, but there’s an undeniably added sense of indulgence that comes with running a bath.  Of...

Ayurveda: an introduction to the ancient Indian medical system and why it matters

The 5000-year-old tradition of Ayurveda is said to be the oldest alternative medical science in the history of medicine. With a unique combination of...

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