Have you ever been transported to another place and time by a specific smell? Whether it’s freshly cut grass, your mom’s perfume, or your favorite comfort food, a scent can have a powerful effect on your psyche. That’s because smell is the only sense with a direct connection to the limbic system, which plays a […]
Your skin is the largest organ of the body and absorbs EVERYTHING that is applied to it. This is very evident with bio-identical hormone treatment. When you apply a treatment cream to your skin that contains estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone, it alters your entire hormonal system, your endocrine system, your musculoskeletal system, and your nervous […]
Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat”? Well, when it comes to anti-aging and youthful skin, this statement holds true. What we put into our bodies can have a significant impact on the health and appearance of our skin. One way to promote healthy and youthful skin is by incorporating probiotic-rich […]
Over 80 million people worldwide suffer from glaucoma, experiencing a progressive loss of vision that can lead to total blindness. This neurodegenerative disease of the optic nerve has no cure, and once a person starts losing their vision, it cannot be restored. At best, current treatments such as laser therapy, surgery, and eye drops slow the progressive […]
As human beings, our social connections can significantly impact our overall well-being and quality of life, especially as we age. Social relationships help us to feel happier, more secure, and less stressed, all of which can contribute to healthy aging. Here are some ways in which social connections can help us age well: 1. Reducing […]
If only there were a pill that we could take to slow down aging and boost our longevity. The desire to reverse the aging process and improve our lifespan has led to an influx of research and investments. Now, while scientists and tech billionaires attempt to create a youth drug, it’s possible that they may […]
Dementia cases are currently over 55 million worldwide, and this number is expected to reach 78 million by 2030, which is only 7 years away. There is currently no cure for the debilitating disease. As researchers attempt to look for one, they are also gearing the conversation toward prevention. One preventative therapy that has been […]
Health and wellness is an industry that has been expanding over the years. This has seen the implementation of alternative therapies grow in popularity. One of these methods is biohacking. On this week’s Wellness Wednesday, we spoke to Mark de Gouveia, the founder of ThriveLabs, Africa’s first biohacking facility. What Is Biohacking? Biohacking is a […]
Fine lines and wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but that doesn’t mean you have to accept them. Often, people just accept these lines and wrinkles. While it’s true that they are inevitable, it’s not necessary that they affect your appearance. You must remember that while there are many factors that contribute to the […]
As much as we want to stay young forever, aging is a fact of life. And as we age, we begin to experience things we had never experienced before – we wake up with stiff joints, we feel a lack of energy and are lethargic at odd hours, and we see the changes wrought by […]