Last week the Global Wellness Summit launched their new focus for their business sector discussions – Wellness Sector Spotlight. Looking at Wellness Real Estate & Communities, the topic invited the community to reflect on “The Best Business Move I Made in 2020”. After sending our RSVP, we were excited to receive a request from Susie...
Image: Edgar Castrejon Many of us have now heard of IV Therapy and its benefits. Moving this treatment away from its primary use in hospitals, people the world over now have access to this treatment to boost, release, and regenerate the body – depending on the mix. IV Nutrition Therapy allows for a higher concentration...
Currently, evidence shows that while children can contract the coronavirus, most children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults. While some children and infants have been sick with COVID-19, adults make up most of the known cases to date. Watch your child for any signs of COVID-19 illness COVID-19 presents...
Know how it spreads There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 2 meters). Through respiratory droplets produced...
Reflecting on some of the challenges and learnings presented by the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, we look to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) and their authors for research into ‘Mental Resilience in a Time of Stress and Trauma’. The white paper prepared by Lawrence Choy, MD, Gerry Bodeker, PhD, and Melisse Gelula, who represent...
Whether you are caring for a person at home or in a non-healthcare setting, these tips below can help to protect yourself and others. If you or someone in close proximity to you are experiencing some of the COVID-19 symptoms, use these steps as a measure to help slow down the development of more severe...
As we move through the challenging times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains imperative that we stay vigilant about how to protect ourselves and others by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions. Over the past few months, an increasing number of people are choosing to access medical practitioners using technology rather than...
What is global happiness? Happiness is not the result of bouncing from one joy to the next; researchers find that achieving happiness typically involves times of considerable discomfort but also great excitement. Regularly indulging in small pleasures, getting absorbed in challenging activities, setting and meeting goals, maintaining close social ties, and finding purpose beyond oneself...
The majority of people who are infected with coronavirus experience a mild or asymptomatic disease that can be treated at home. If you are experiencing the tell-tale signs of the virus, there are actions you can take to help towards recovery. Dr Aysha Kola and Dr Waasila Jassat have complied these homecare guidelines to help...
Spiral Aloe Health & Wellness shares the July 2020 newsletter. Each newsletter presents unique content, informative articles, raises awareness around monthly health days, and has a look at the Dimensions of Health corner highlighting one of the eight focus areas of our well-being. “July is Mental Health Awareness Month, and despite the challenges faced by...
