Holistic Wellness

For many of us, vacation is a time for relaxing and reenergizing. But that doesn’t mean we have to be sedentary by lounging in a sunbed all day long. Of course, lounging and ‘doing nothing’ is an important part of recovery - and what’s more idyllic than snoozing in the shade with a good book anyway? But there’s more to upleveling your health than just resting. Read on for our holistic tips for a health boosting vacation. Plan ahead Staying healthy while traveling comes down to planning. The moment you leave your door, you’re usually presented with numerous obstacles that...

Adding a daily smoothie (or two!) to your diet is one of the easiest ways to ensure that you eat enough fruits and vegetables to promote good health. One large glass of blended raw vegetables (or lightly cooked if sensitive digestion) with fruits, herbs and other nutritional ingredients such as flax seeds, chia seeds, spirulina will help to strengthen the immune system, increase energy, clear skin and lower risk of diseases.

Did you know that 95% of the most important neurotransmitters and mood hormone serotonin is produced in the gut, not the brain? That's why it's important to keep the gut happy, so it can conduct these important functions with ease. 

Cacao is arguably the most beloved of all superfoods with one of nature's most potent antioxidant profile and anti-inflammatory effects. It has been celebrated for thousands of years for being a true brain and heart friendly food with its abundant source of polyphenols, specifically flavanols, that boost blood flow to the heart and brain and support neuron production.