Category: Wellness

We humans, we are driven by our senses, at all times. We start our day with a cool shower to energize us and we even covet for a rejuvenating and calming shower after an exhausting day. Adding steam to your everyday shower offers dozens of benefits that range from improving health and wellness to supporting […]

“Ah! There is nothing like staying at home, for real comfort.”― Jane Austen, renowned 18th Century novelistIn the past few months life, globally, has changed. From watching the Superbowl with a 100k other spectators to staying at home with only a few essential trips into the outside world.Most of us are working from home which […]

These are indeed unprecedented times. We are all plagued with a global pandemic. Maintaining hygiene, taking care, respecting social boundaries is more important than ever before. Vaccines for the Novel Coronavirus will take some time, anything from 6 months to 2 years are the estimates! But forget about Covid19 for a minute, there are some […]

Due to coronavirus pandemic, all of us have been forced to stay indoors, which is great to keep the virus from spreading even faster. But being indoors (with a full house, no less!) brings its own set of problems. Challenges that are physical – increase in weight, stiffness of the muscles, etc. and psychological problems […]

The year 2020 has turned quite unexpectedly with the COVID pandemic forcing us to shut down, regroup and reorient. Since there is no cure currently, the world is learning “social distancing” and practising hygiene in order to stay protected and reduce chances of infection from the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome – Corona Virus – 2 […]

1. Detoxification A number of environmental toxins saturate every aspect of  our life. These toxins are unavoidable and are absorbed by our bodies. Since humans are bio-accumulators, the large quantities and numerous types of toxins we are exposed to accumulate in our bodies. They overwhelm our bodies’ ability to metabolize and get rid of them […]

According to the Oxford Dictionary, Hydropathy (a noun) is “the treatment of illness through the use of water, either internally or through external means such as steam bath”. Hydropathy is a therapeutic  system that professes to cure all disease with water, either by bathing in it or by drinking it. The therapeutic use of water […]

Have you ever been inside a steam room, mildly uncomfortable, with sweat dripping down your nose, wondering, ‘is this worth it?’ Well, it kind of is…steam baths can actually help moisturize the skin as the humidity helps in hydrating and making it feel more supple. The sweating opens up the pores and helps cleanse the […]

Have you ever been inside a steam room, mildly uncomfortable, with sweat dripping down your nose, wondering, ‘is this worth it?’ People flock to the steam room after a good workout. Many simply use it to relax and unwind before or after a hard day’s work. If you’ve ever wondered if using a steam room […]

Well, here’s where it’s actually a tie. In terms of health & wellness benefits both are winners. The difference between sauna and steam room is fairly obvious; one is dry (sauna) and one is moist (steam). However, your visit to a steam room may feel more intense than a visit to a sauna. Here’s why: […]