New GWI Resource Spotlights the Evidence Behind Contrast Hydrotherapy Interest in contrast therapy is everywhere right now — from cold plunges and sauna circuits to bathhouses, recovery lounges, social wellness spaces and luxury spas. Guests are increasingly curious about the benefits of moving between heat and cold, and operators are looking for smarter ways to design and deliver those experiences. That makes the Global Wellness…
Whole-Body Cryotherapy in Slimming, Recovery, and Body Recomposition A Systems-Based Review of Whole-body Cryotherapy in Slimming and Body Recomposition for the Cryotherapy Initiative – Global WellnessInstitute Prepared by: Longevity Wellness Association Author: Codrin Blosiu Abstract Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) is increasingly discussed in wellness, longevity, sports recovery, aesthetics, and body recomposition. Initially developed for inflammatory and rheumatologic conditions, WBC has evolved into a multidisciplinary modality…
Leadership Under Pressure: The Biology of Decision-Making How regulated versus dysregulated leadership shapes culture and outcomes in times of crisis Author: Reena U. Sheth, MCOM Leadership conversations often focus on strategy, communication, execution, and decision-making frameworks. Far less attention is given to the physiological and psychological conditions under which leaders are expected to perform. Yet in high-pressure environments, leadership is not only a strategic function;…
Lifestyle Medicine in Cancer: From Risk Reduction through Survivorship and Beyond July 29, 2026, 12PM-1PM ET | Webinar Hosted by GWI Lifestyle Medicine Initiative Join a panel discussion of oncologists trained in Lifestyle Medicine as they discuss the evidence and practical applications of lifestyle interventions to reduce cancer risk, lower recurrence risk, and improve quality of life across the cancer continuum. Speakers will address timely…
Breathing Habits and Carbon Dioxide July 15, 2026, 10AM-11AM ET | Free Webinar Hosted by GWI Breathe Initiative Description: Statistics suggest that tens of millions of people worldwide suffer with the profound and misunderstood symptoms and deficits of breathing habits that compromise respiration. This compromise is primarily the result of behavioral hypocapnia, a carbon dioxide (CO2) deficit brought about by vicious circle breathing habits. Survey…
The Psychology of Sauna: Introspection, Transformation, and Human Connection (This article was originally published in Sauna Times by Stephen A. Colmant, Ph.D., MA, Prescribing Psychologist.) We hear about the physiological benefits of sauna almost daily and still very little attention is given to its psychological effects. Sauna may be psychologically powerful through its influence on mood and cognition, promotion of introspection, ritual structure, and effects…
