Living Healthy, Living Happy

There were many developments in the way people bathed and washed after the beginning of balneotherapy. One such change was the introduction of ribcage or needle bath showers. Unlike previous showers and baths in the home, these contraptions consisted of many taps...

Balneotherapy involved the use of baths that contain thermal mineral water. This mineral water comes from natural springs and should have a temperature of at least 20°C and with a mineral content of at least 1g/L (ScienceDirect). We know that people used thermal springs to bathe in since prehistoric times and throughout...

Winter is on its way, and now is the perfect opportunity to give your hot tub a deep clean before a busy soaking season! Doing this now will help you get through the next 3-4 months without having to drain and fill your hot tub when you and your family want to hop in and enjoy the perfect summer oasis.

Chronic pain is defined as “pain that carries on for longer than 12 weeks despite medication or treatment” (NHS Inform). Approximately 8 million Canadians suffer with chronic pain, according to Pain Canada, with the pain affecting both physical and mental health. Those who...

Hévíz is a town in Hungary that boasts thermal waters which are subject to many stories and legends throughout the years. While myths date back to the beginning of time, the first recordings of the use of the lake are from the 14th century. It is believed that it began to form during the Mesozoic era...

Sweat lodges are dome shaped structures that Indigenous peoples use during different purification rites and to promote healthy living. They are heated by steam that is created when water is poured on hot rocks. The purpose of the sweat lodges is to sweat out toxins and negative energy, as these are believed to cause an imbalance...

Our skin goes through a lot. It is exposed to the elements every day, it gets covered in makeup or creams, and is affected by the things we consume. This makes it very important that we care for it as best we can, whether it’s through what we consume or the products...

Having a fabulous outdoor space to entertain friends and family, to have backyard parties, or to just dine al fresco brings a new level of charm to your home. For many people, the desire is there to have the perfect backyard space – but here’s the problem: you don’t know how to begin designing...

Despite popularity throughout China, Japan, and Turkey between 600 and 800 A.D., the demand for public bathing declined in many places throughout the world after the 6th century. We know this was impacted heavily by the church’s views, and it was the 16th century before...

Turkish Baths, influenced by the Romans and introduced by the Ottoman Empire, were very different to previous bathhouses in their structure and usage. Rather than bathing in the likes of onsens and ofuros, the user would sit in a hot room and rinse themselves with water. These Hammam...