Some of the most meaningful developments in beauty today are emerging not from the lab bench, but from centuries-old traditions. These indigenous systems—Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jamu, African, Māori, and Amazonian practices—are all rooted in a profound connection between mind, body, spirit, and the natural world. As anxiety, chronic stress, and feelings of systemic imbalance rise in modern life, people are looking backward to…
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The Sauna Conundrum: Tradition vs. Infrared — Which Delivers the Real Sauna Experience? Is an infrared cabin really a sauna or something else entirely? While infrared heat treatments have surged in popularity, sauna purists argue they don’t measure up to the centuries-old traditions of true sauna bathing. In this dynamic debate, our panel brings together leaders from both camps, including the CEO of a leading…
YOUR GUIDE TO THE INAUGURAL AFRICA WELLNESS SUMMIT We are thrilled to invite you to the Africa Wellness Summit 2025. A gathering that unites voices, practices, and visions shaping the future of African wellness. This will be a live virtual summit powered by Zoom, allowing participants from across the globe to join in real time. 2025 THEME: “THE CRADLE OF WELLNESS REMEMBERED” Summit Dates &…
As the global population continues to age, professionals in medicine, beauty, and personal care are being called to reimagine how they serve older adults. With nearly 1 in 6 people projected to be over the age of 60 by 2030, the demand for services that address the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — is rising rapidly. Among the most promising approaches emerging today…
Fascinating science from cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Fisher, author of Just One Heart and GWI Breathe Initiative Member: This is an excerpt from his Newsletter: Depression changes how your heart beats. Not metaphorically—physiologically. When you’re depressed, your heart loses its natural rhythm variations. Instead of speeding up and slowing down flexibly throughout the day—responding to stress, relaxation, connection—it beats more rigidly, mechanically. This change, measured as…
