Living Healthy, Living Happy

Despite the vast amount of research before him and the development of needle bath showers and other bathing facilities, it was Wilhelm Winternitz who solidified hydrotherapy as a treatment in the medical world. Having established an interest in the research during his time in the Austrian...

The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community”. In recent years, the number of people who are suffering...

October has arrived, and with it has come the changing and falling of leaves. For many people, this time of year represents cosiness and comfort, the perfect evening spent in front of the tv with blankets and a fire. However, the cooler weather doesn’t mean that you must bring your relaxation...

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...

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...

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...

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...