Health trends come and go as we are constantly bombarded by information from new studies about what’s good and what’s bad for our bodies. Sometimes, the facts can contradict each other and be misleading. Here, Health and Fitness Travel, Australia’s experts in tailor-made healthy holidays, compiled a list of useful
The New Year is upon us, and unfortunately that can bring with it a significant amount of pressure. Pressure to be a ‘new you’. A healthier, wealthier and happier you. Often, you feel these expectations placed upon you by friends, work colleagues and family members. You can’t control the opinions
2016 was the year of turmeric and matcha lattes, fermented foods, collagen, charcoal skin care, boutique exercise classes, wellness holidays, blue algae’s and mindfulness. We’re normally at the front end of these trends so let’s take a look at our predictions for 2017.
When you’re in full-blown creation mode, manifesting and bringing to visible life your projects, idea’s etc, it’s easy to forget about continuously nourishing your body, even in the most basic of ways.
Do you notice your skin breaks out before period? Have you ever wondered why you get sugar cravings or bloated before your period starts? Or perhaps you are more fatigued and suffering from mood swings. Don’t be alarmed, your hormones could be to blame and when they are out of
Are some of your friendships dragging you down? Symptoms can be – you no longer feel excited about catching up with a friend, a friend drains your energy rather than uplifts you, you feel worlds apart or your worries don’t seem to concern them
Meditation increases emotional stability and intelligence. When we meditation regularly, and reduce our stress levels, our hormones balance out and feel less reactive, less defensive and more equanimous more of the time.
Remember the feeling you get after an amazing yoga class, your body feels completely relaxed and rejuvenated, your mind clear and calm, energy flowing from head to toe and a light glow radiating from your skin. That’s how we should be feeling every morning after a proper night’s sleep. Here’s
Meditation & Mindfulness For all the years we have spent trying not to fall pregnant, we have lost our connection to our body and inner wisdom. Mind-body techniques are extremely valuable as it teaches us to get out of our heads and connect in with our body. This is an
There’s a story from the Lakota tribe which tells of how Iktomi (spider) came and spoke to an old Lakota spiritual leader who was on a high mountain and had a vision.