As stress levels rise with life's daily demands, most of us look for ways to wind down, reenergize and attain peace. Stress in itself is not an illness but when you experience it frequently, it increases the risk of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use problems.Effective techniques for stress management are varied. They typically include behaviors that improve physical health, such as nutrition and exercise. Engaging in physical activity or exercises is not just about looking good. It is also a key to feeling good. Let us lightly dive into the science of the mental benefits of regular exercise and physical fitness.

In my previous article, I highlighted the importance of having a routine for a quality life, which boils down to the fact that our everyday choices and activities determine what the overall outcome of our lives is. We are in a racing world where juggling multiple roles has become a norm and most times we are so pressed that slowing down to take care of ourselves flies over our heads until our bodies sometimes remind us through symptoms. To thrive in all areas of our lives we need to recognize that self-care is needed and be intentional about it. As busy as we may be, making time for a daily self-care ritual should be non-negotiable. Taking time to reconnect with ourselves and our wellbeing does not have to take so much of our time. Activities like taking a break to breathe, drinking water and also having a "self pep talk" should take a few seconds to minutes to help you readjust, keep you centered and restore you for the day.

People who have ever been on any of our wellness programmes quickly learn that their typical daily routine is assessed before we customise a programme to meet their needs. This helps us to take a realistic approach to ensure that their needs are met.

Take a moment to imagine your stomach as a balloon that is overly inflated beyond its limits.

As we may know, October is the month dedicated to creating and emphasizing breast cancer awareness and it is referred to as “pinktober” because the colour pink is used to represent the course.  As a women's health and wellness brand, we just had to hop on the subject.

Physical body activity (PBA), when done regularly, is established to prevent and manage metabolic and non-infectious diseases by and not limited to boosting the immune system, strengthening the muscles and improving cardio-vascular health. By doing so calories are burnt to provide the needed energy to fuel the body.

In the previous article, I touched on what detoxification is and how the body gets rid of toxins. The detox procedures that are recommended in the health and wellness spaces actually enhance the body’s ability to excrete waste. For example, sauna treatments are done to enhance waste excretion by inducing sweat. The use of laxatives or colon cleansers is employed to clean the bowels by inducing the act of "pooping" and then water therapies induce urination. There are also industrially supplements that help to achieve similar results.

Self-image, simply put, is how one perceives themselves. It is dynamic and we can only develop a healthier and more accurate view of ourselves over time. Here are a few tips to consider if you want to improve your self-image:

“That’s probably boring!”This is the expected reaction when the topic of eating healthier comes up… maybe not? Truth is that a lot of people have a blank attitude towards the concept of healthy eating and so are not excited about meals further than the results that we expect them to produce. With this, even the most enthused eventually quit, trying to improve their eating habits.

Stretching is usually considered a deliberate activity for athletes, though on the contrary, it happens in our everyday lives. It is an activity we do to increase the range of motion of our body by loosening, flexing and strengthening the muscles.