Explore a unique fitness approach inspired by indigenous cultures, perfect for outdoor athletes, photographers, and filmmakers. Learn about Suri Stick Fighting, Wauja Canoe Racing, Samo Wrestling, Sikaran Kick-fighting, and Sherpa Mountain Running with rucking. Discover how these traditional games can enhance fitness, cultural understanding, and connection to nature while offering a fresh perspective on functional training and environmental awareness.
As spring unfolds and we embrace the tradition of spring cleaning, a less visible threat may be lurking in our homes—microplastics. These minuscule particles, often invisible to the naked eye, are not just an environmental concern but a potential health risk that can infiltrate our air and living spaces.
The science of relaxation through cat interaction is not merely anecdotal but rooted in growing empirical evidence. The physiological benefits, such as reduced cortisol levels and potential cardiovascular protection, combined with the psychological comfort and companionship provided by cats, underscore their role as natural stress relievers. As we continue to explore the depths of human-animal bonds, our feline friends may well hold the key to a more relaxed and healthier life.
Technology has brought convenience but also hidden health implications like electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Understanding EMFs' impact is crucial. This article explores EMFs, their effects, ongoing scientific research, and DefenderShield®'s air tube earbuds designed to protect users from radiofrequency emissions. It highlights the need to balance innovation with well-being in the digital age.
The popular German Christmas carol Silent Night (Stille Nacht) by Franz Xaver Gruber reveres the heavenly peace of sleep. Yet, so many of us find the season stressful, or depending on where you live, too hot and hectic to nod off. Sleep rejuvenates and suffuses us with a feeling of calm—it is an essential ingredient for a peaceful and happy new year.
Eve Broenland is the author of Unclogging: the antidote to overwhelm, and a maestro of minimalism who creates environments for high-performing people. In this article for Earth Endeavours, Broenland shares her strategies for designing adaptive environments and shows us how to reclaim the lost sanctuary of home.
The pandemic we face today is unprecedented, so its cure is yet unknown. Despite this, there are healthy practices and healing traditions which can fortify our natural immune defenses—until we understand the complexities of preventing and treating COVID-19. As we wait for a cure from modern medicine, adopting the health principles of Ayurveda, allows us to draw from the healing traditions of an ancient culture and the curative properties of nature. Join @earthendeavours for a special report by Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum, who shares simple but effective practices for bolstering immunity and health based on the ancient healing traditions of Ayurveda.
Worldwide, around 50 million people have dementia, and there are nearly 10 million fresh cases every year. In Australia, close to half a million people are living with dementia and they estimate this number to double in the next 25 years. With over 50 percent of residents in Australian residential aged care facilities having dementia, increasing attention is being given to the design of the residential facilities needed in coming years.
Spores in the environment propagating inside your home can cause mental or physical symptoms like headaches, brain fog, breathing issues, or allergies. Our first thought maybe to associate the symptoms with covid virus, but biotoxin illness can also cause any of these conditions. In this article Architectural Scientist, Tim Law, examines the conditions of built ecosystems that support spore growth, and shares one mans unconventional approach to managing mould and reducing his exposure to biotoxins.
Take on a different challenge each month benefiting your wellbeing and the health of the planet. Our challenge this month utilizes brain boosting nutrition and skill-based activities to sharpen the mind naturally.
