Category: Wellness Journal

While our vulnerability to cancer is partly rooted in genetics, a substantial body of evidence suggests that by making strategic lifestyle choices, we can markedly reduce cancer risks. Longevity can be achieved by adopting positive habits like a nourishing diet, regular exercise and sleep, as well as by reducing negative practices – like smoking and drinking alcohol.

Blue zones are serene havens like Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; and Nicoya and Costa Rica, where more centennial individuals live than anywhere else in the world. People don’t just live longer, they live richer, fuller lives.

Burnout manifests as a profound disconnect from your true self and is marked by emotional fatigue, withdrawal from activities and diminished effectiveness. It exerts a comprehensive toll on your personal and professional life, affecting you physically, emotionally and even spiritually.

Stress is a natural response to the challenges that we face in life. When it becomes persistent,it can lead to a range of health issues, impact our quality of life and even reduce our lifespan. It makes us less effective, disengaged and less connected to those around us.

A healthy diet is a crucial aspect of maintaining our overall wellbeing and protecting us against malnutrition and non–communicable diseases (NCDs). These diseases (such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer) are prevalent in the society that we live in and this is largely due to unhealthy dietary habits and sedentary ‘digitalised’ lifestyles.

Intermittent fasting is a natural eating pattern that’s inspired by ancient human practices. For our ancestors, food was much more scarce and fasting was a way of life out of necessity, rather than choice.

While ageing is a process we all experience, there are actionable tactics we can implement to slow it down internally and externally. Ageing is directly related to the health and lifespan of our body’s cells, and by nurturing them, we can decelerate the process and signs of ageing.

Scientists have identified five strategies to extend telomeres and the intrinsic factors contributing to ageing and these include: engaging in physical and mental exercise, prioritising healthy sleep patterns, making nutritious food choices and fostering a sense of community.

Yoga has a profound impact on emotional resilience, equipping individuals with tools to navigate stress and life’s challenges with grace and stability. The transformative power of yoga becomes especially visible when considering the personal stories of long-time practitioners.

Face yoga is a popular wellness practice that’s gaining increased popularity. It involvesexercises that target the muscles in your face, aiming to keep the face toned, youthful and glowing without the need for invasive procedures or expensive skin-care products.