The physical and mental benefits of float therapy - Blackmores
The physical and mental benefits of float therapy
Flotation therapy can be a great tool to help relieve stress and tension in the body. It allows you to completely let go and experience REST.
Flotation therapy can be a great tool to help relieve stress and tension in the body. It allows you to completely let go and experience REST.
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Spa & Wellness delivers the best spots to relax, revive, retreat and restore…
with a touch of beauty, and sprinkle of interesting interviews with people
who do wonderful things in our world.
with a touch of beauty, and sprinkle of interesting interviews with people
who do wonderful things in our world.
The 18 best paint and sip classes in Melbourne
We have Melinda Janiszewski to thank for bringing the paint and sip concept to Australia with her Champainting business. After taking a class in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, back in 2009, she found it was "art therapy without being art therapy". And this was the reason she wanted to open a studio in Melbourne, when she moved here and realised there was a gaping hole in the market.
Champainting promises a classy, quality experience – some artists have been with the studio for more than seve
Champainting promises a classy, quality experience – some artists have been with the studio for more than seve
Unlock Affordable Luxury: Wellness Treatments from the World’s Leading Retreats
Taking proactive measures and nurturing ourselves can significantly reduce the risk of falling ill and having to deal with the consequences. It involves granting our minds and bodies a well-deserved respite from the daily grind, allowing us to recharge our energy and maintain manageable stress levels.
We do however, often find ourselves unable to carve out time or allocate funds for indulging in a retreat or visiting a day spa. However, fret not! We’ve sought the advice of experts from three es
We do however, often find ourselves unable to carve out time or allocate funds for indulging in a retreat or visiting a day spa. However, fret not! We’ve sought the advice of experts from three es
Time to try the new ‘WFH’: Working from hospo
The increase in hybrid working arrangements post-COVID has given rise to a new meaning for “WFH” – now it’s all about “working from hospo”. Whether it’s cafes, restaurants or hotels, people are increasingly taking their laptops and settling in for a coffee and a meal rather than raiding the snack machine at the office. Phoebe Howlett, from Melbourne, has embraced “work from hospo”. She works for fintech company GoCardless and used to fly interstate for the day to have four meetings. Now with hyb
Star light, star bright: Epic stargazing experiences in Fiji
Fiji is one of the great but lesser-known destinations for stargazing. Photo / Getty Images
With few obstructions, open views, and no city light pollution in resort locations, Fiji is one of the great but lesser-known destinations for stargazing, writes Tracey Cheung.
Late last year, in October 2022, Nasa’s SSERVI (Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute) paid a special visit to Nanuku Resort Fiji, a five-star resort in Pacific Harbour on Fiji’s southern coast. The inaugural visit,
With few obstructions, open views, and no city light pollution in resort locations, Fiji is one of the great but lesser-known destinations for stargazing, writes Tracey Cheung.
Late last year, in October 2022, Nasa’s SSERVI (Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute) paid a special visit to Nanuku Resort Fiji, a five-star resort in Pacific Harbour on Fiji’s southern coast. The inaugural visit,
Your travel guide to a wellness weekend in Sydney
Known for its iconic Bondi Beach, mild climate and outdoor lifestyle, Sydney is home to a rich health and wellness community. You may be drawn to the cosmopolitan city for its flashy tourist attractions and lavish dining scene, but for your next trip consider taking a healthier and more relaxing holiday. The city is renowned for its many health and wellness experiences including massage, saunas, bathhouses and yoga studios. It also offers easy trips from the city, accessible by ferry or train, t
Your travel guide to Fiji, with an eco-friendly focus
Whether you are seeking the sun and beach, waterfall adventures, romantic experiences such as stargazing or an easy going family holiday with a built in nanny, Fiji offers all of this and more. Known as the soft coral capital of the world, and for some of the world’s best diving sites, the Fijian archipelago is made up of about 333 islands, meaning whichever accommodation you choose to stay at, the beach will be at your fingertips. The country is famous for its slogan “All on Fiji time”, encoura
Tech can improve residents' lifestyle
Technology is being increasingly harnessed by aged care providers to create a feeling of social connectedness for clients.
A recent review indicated that loneliness is a significant problem amongst older people living in residential care homes and the prevalence of loneliness in this population is at least comparable to, if not greater than, amongst community-dwelling older adults.
The review noted that research suggests several factors contribute to a loss of social connectedness. These facto
A recent review indicated that loneliness is a significant problem amongst older people living in residential care homes and the prevalence of loneliness in this population is at least comparable to, if not greater than, amongst community-dwelling older adults.
The review noted that research suggests several factors contribute to a loss of social connectedness. These facto
Causes of Extreme Fatigue - Blackmores
Fatigue is more than just feeling tired. It is an exhaustion that impairs your daily life, making it hard to concentrate or hard to wake up in the morning.
Top 5 Tips to Increase Energy Levels - Blackmores
Grabbing an energy drink or coffee for an energy boost? There are other more sustainable ways, so please see these top five tips to increase your energy levels.
How to Increase Deep Sleep - Blackmores
Lowering your body temperature is a crucial step for deep sleep, where diets low in fibre and high in saturated fat may decrease deep and restorative sleep.
Managing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout - Blackmores
Compassion fatigue is a form of burnout due to a professional’s deep investment in helping others, particularly caretaking or providing emotional support to others.
Physical Symptoms of Mild Anxiety - Blackmores
When anxious feelings persist, it can make situations feel worse than they really are, which affects our ability to concentrate, sleep and carry out ordinary tasks.
Why am I tired and have no energy? - Blackmores
Why am I tired and have no energy?
There are a few common causes of fatigue including stress, poor sleep quality and burnout. Keep reading to learn how you can address these factors and restore your energy.
There are a few common causes of fatigue including stress, poor sleep quality and burnout. Keep reading to learn how you can address these factors and restore your energy.
Exhibition review: Lucky Rabbit, Chris Chun
Every year, in the lead-up to Lunar New Year, the Museum of Chinese Australian History has an exhibition showcasing a specific Australian Chinese artist. Previous artists include Master Hong, who specialises in Buddhist philosophies and arts. Due to COVID, they haven’t been able to run exhibitions in the past couple of years and have instead ran a series of events such as a Museum Open Day, dragon awakening ceremony and a dragon parade.
This year, it is Australian Chinese artist and textile des
This year, it is Australian Chinese artist and textile des
7 Tips to Sleep Easier - Blackmores
Getting a good night's sleep is essential to our energy levels, mood and overall health. Practicing good sleep habits can do wonders for your sleep quality.
The effects of stress on your body - Blackmores
The effects of stress on your body
Understanding how stress impacts your body can help you understand how important it is to manage stress and the long-term damage that stress can cause.
Understanding how stress impacts your body can help you understand how important it is to manage stress and the long-term damage that stress can cause.
5 Natural Ways to Reduce Stress - Blackmores
The relaxation response is a state of profound rest that can be elicited in many ways, including meditation, yoga, and progressive muscle relaxation.
How to support the immune system - Blackmores
How to support the immune system
The immune system is responsible for keeping us healthy and free of infection but can be affected by many lifestyle factors. Learn how you can manage lifestyle choices to best support your immune system.
The immune system is responsible for keeping us healthy and free of infection but can be affected by many lifestyle factors. Learn how you can manage lifestyle choices to best support your immune system.
Weight loss trends for 2023 - Blackmores
There is an increasing trend away from drastic weight loss diets and a move towards diets that contain high quality foods that will improve health, as well as weight loss.
Meat Free Week - Blackmores
Take just one week out of your year to remove meat from your diet and notice the difference this may make to your body, how you feel and to support a great cause.
The A to Z guide for mild arthritis symptoms - Blackmores
The A to Z guide for mild arthritis symptoms
Arthritis can cause inflamed painful joints. While there is currently no cure for most forms of arthritis, making the right lifestyle choice can improve your symptoms greatly.
Arthritis can cause inflamed painful joints. While there is currently no cure for most forms of arthritis, making the right lifestyle choice can improve your symptoms greatly.
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