If you enjoy walking in nature, you know about it’s incredibly restorative powers. There was a time when doctors did prescribe nature as a curative. The original European spas were…
The health and wellness industry is growing rapidly and that is due to us. Massage therapy, healthy eating and self-awareness practices are no longer considered niche but sought after by…
The Harvard Review: “Good genes are nice, but Joy is better” It has been snowing since morning here, but I am feeling happy with the promise of an early spring,…
Just released, the 2019 Global Wellness Report sites continued growth in existing and emerging trends of the wellness industry. This $4.2 trillion sector has injected itself into almost every lifestyle…
Social commitments and work deadlines can leave little time for rest and regeneration. Taking time to unwind and recharge is important to our wellbeing. Relaxation helps to lessen our muscle…
Ever notice how your muscles and joints start to squawk as the temperature begins to drop in Autumn? It’s usually worse after periods of immobility such as getting out of…
At Autumn’s first chill we want to light the fireplace and hibernate. Fall does have some advantages. We sleep better in cooler temperatures and all of the beautiful colours are…
The arrival of Fall usually means that our lives become busier. Our lazy summer attitude dissipates as our schedules fill. The need to multi-task increases. We use our smartphones to…
It wasn’t that long ago that we learned about the correlation between our mind, body and our health. In the early 90’s when Healthwinds first opened, the new buzzword was…
Living in a city with so many parks provides us with ample opportunities to boost our health through nature. “Forest bathing” is a meditative practice in which we walk peacefully…
More than 1/4 of the world’s population is over 50. This fact has inspired copious amounts of valuable information to be written on staying healthy. Our culture is obsessed with…
