Category: Wellness
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5 Proven Health Benefits of Chocolate
In case you needed another reason to fit more chocolaty goodness into your day, we are here to share some incredible health benefits of chocolate! The list of amazing health benefits is long and impressive, so we’ve picked the top 5 benefits for physical health, mental health, and healing our relationship with food. It is…
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3 Best Hikes in Spain for Spectacular Views
During October the weather in Andalucía becomes milder and it’s the best time to explore various hikes in Spain. Visiting Southern Spain at this time of year is fantastic as the busy tourist period winds down, but the festivities continue with some of the largest fiestas happening in the Costa del Sol region. Spain closes…
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3 Delicious and Easy Vegetarian dishes
Whether you’re concerned about your health, animal welfare or the environment, there are many benefits to introducing more vegetarian dishes into your diet, or at least considering cutting back on animal products. Science has shown us over and over again that the more meat we eat, the higher our risk of diabetes, heart disease, and…
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2022 New Year Message from Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat
2021 was a messy year to say the least. As a new year comes around it’s a great time to be reflective and put some thought into goals and resolutions. However, this last year has been unsettling and disorientating as we navigate unknowns and lockdowns. It’s truly challenging to find opportunity in uncertainty as it…
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12 Daily Stretches to Improve Flexibility
Full body daily stretches is important for preventing injuries and improving or maintaining flexibility. Flexibility is an important part of fitness and overall health. Daily activities would be much more challenging without the ability to bend over, twist, or squat. By incorporating a stretching program into your daily routine, you can increase your flexibility and…
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Why Men Need to Retreat
Wellness Retreats are often seen as the domain of women, typically booked for girl getaways, couple and solo health holidays. But taking a break from an overworked, stressful life is important to men’s health as well. In fact, there’s been a significant increase in men engaging in such getaways, according to Health and Fitness Travel.…
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A Couples Retreat in Spain to Rest & Reignite Intimacy
All couples need to reconnect with each other from time to time. It is just so easy to get swept away by the hustle and bustle, children’s schooling and activities, demanding jobs, a busy social calendar and all the things that form part of the fabric of everyday life. Sometimes months go by without having a…
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5 Most Effective Breathing and Relaxation Techniques
At times, we get so consumed in our hectic lifestyles with deadlines to meet and work-life pressure that we actually forget to relax! Yet using breathing and relaxation techniques during the day can give us the energy we need to tackle our workload or the problem we are facing. Stress can be harmful for the…
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3 Easy Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Growing concerns about COVID-19 has caused a surge in online searches on our immune system. In addition to proper handwashing, what else can you do to improve your health? One area that is squarely in your control is your immune system. What is our Immune System? The immune system is made up of special organs,…
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5 of the Best Ways to Avoid Burnout
Coined by the psychologist, Herbert Freudenberger in the 1970s, burnout describes a severe stress condition that leads to severe physical, mental and emotional exhaustion. Much worse than ordinary fatigue, burnout makes it challenging for people to cope with stress and handle day-to-day responsibilities. People experiencing burnout often feel like they have nothing left to give and may dread…