Light therapy is an umbrella term that’s been batted around for a while, not always clearly defined. You’ve probably heard of it due to its booming popularity either from watching videos, word of mouth, or from advertisements for a variety of holistic and wellness products that have flooded the market. Under that umbrella fall various kinds … Read more
One of the best feelings once you complete a workout is the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Whether you worked out in the morning and are ready to tackle the day, or you worked out in the evening and are ready to wind down, knowing you knocked out your workout just makes the day feel … Read more
Saunas have been shown to help detoxify your body from harmful toxins and improve your cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as help heal muscles and chronic pain. But can a sauna help with weight loss? According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, regular use of a sauna compares to the same cardiovascular … Read more
While colors can have an impact on our moods, performance, and even how we make purchases, Chromotherapy (or color light therapy) benefits include healing in a variety of areas in the body and mind. Poor mental health can cause poor physical health, and vice versa, so it’s important to make sure we find ways to … Read more
Jump in a time machine and transport back to ancient Greece and you’d see that the health practice of heat treatments for the body was alive and well. Stepping back in time a little further you’d find that sauna “bathing” originated in Finland thousands of years ago, some would estimate 2000 BC. But in the … Read more
If you’ve ever bought clothing as a holiday gift for someone, then you know how important size is. You don’t want something that’s too big or too small. In a similar way, it’s important when buying a sauna to get the right fit. Health Mate makes its saunas in different sizes and types, too. That … Read more
Convenience. That’s what so many of us are looking for in so many different facets of our lives. Our phones and mobile devices allow us to connect to the people in our lives as well as the internet in ways that were science fiction just a few short years ago. You can listen to more … Read more
“To your health!” alongside “Cheers,”–the words that people are most likely to say at a toast. Of course, as of this time of this writing (holidays) many of the drinks we toast each other with aren’t always the healthiest. There’s nothing wrong with that; it is the holidays, ll, one of the most celebrated times … Read more
As of this writing, the New Year is just about here. This is the time of the year when many of us make resolutions on how we can improve our health. For many, that means going to the gym, or changing their diet. One great way to feel better and live healthier in the New … Read more
If you are one of those people that spend far more time and effort taking care of others instead of yourself, you should know that there is nothing wrong with treating yourself once in a while. A quality treat goes far beyond buying that book or ice cream cone that you may want. The benefits … Read more
