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This article was created by National Geographic Traveler (England).Backlit by the setting sun, which casts a trembling spotlight through the gathering steam, Teresa Altamura moves around the sauna with the grace of a swan. In one hand she holds a large white fan, which she waves like a wing in the humid air, the scent of alpine larch wafting through the air with each movement.“Take a deep breath,” she whispers. I’m sitting on the wooden steps of the sauna. Its steps are arranged like a small amphitheater in front of a bowl of bubbling hot rocks. But when you smell…

Chilgoza nuts, also known as pine nuts, are delicious seeds that come from the Chilgoza pine tree. This tree grows high in the Himalayas and is therefore rarely found. Nuts are a staple food in some communities For centuries, it has been prized for its delicious taste and nutritional value. “Nuts have an ivory color and a buttery, nutty flavor that pair well with a wide range of recipes and are highly nutritious,” says consultant nutritionist and diabetes educator Kanika Malhotra. As Malhotra puts it, let’s power up our diet with chilgoza nuts as we explore their nutritional breakdown and…

The global wellness economy is estimated to be worth just under US$5.2 trillion in 2022. Of this revenue, over US$1 trillion will be generated by personal care and beauty, with the global wellness tourism market estimated at US$467 billion. How big is the beauty and personal care market? Since 2020, the global beauty and personal care market has been growing year by year. In 2023, the total revenue of the market exceeded US$ 617 billion. In particular, the personal care sector contributed significantly to this revenue, followed by the skin care sector. Furthermore, when considering the countries with the highest…

Cynthia Franco is an aesthetician whose celebrity clients include Barry Keoghan and Ana de Armas.She started using anti-ageing skincare products in her 40s and believes they have “saved” her skin.Reducing sun exposure and double cleansing the skin can also help, she said.Cynthia Franco knows all about anti-aging skincare: As a Los Angeles-based aesthetician with an A-list celebrity clientele, her day-to-day work includes using a cold plasma lift gun on Barry Keoghan and giving Queen Latifah a microcurrent facelift ahead of the Met Gala.But while anti-aging skin care routines are now all over social media, Franco, who started her career as…

George Mason University School of Public Health is pleased to announce that Martin Binks, PhD, MBA, will serve as the next dean of the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, effective August 1, 2024. Dr. Binks currently serves as a professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Texas Tech University, Chair of the TTU Institutional Review Board, and Founding Director of the University’s Nutrition and Metabolic Health Initiative. The George Mason University School of Public Health is proud to welcome Dr. Martin Binks as the next Dean of the School of Nutrition and Food Sciences.He is also an adjunct…

1 Introduction Ayurveda is a comprehensive Whole Medical System (1, 2) characterized by a person-centered approach (Patient Centered Medicine, PCM) with system inherent diagnosis and treatment modalities, especially dealing with health promotion, recommendations on nutrition and disease prevention (3, 4). Ayurveda aims to shift focus from a disease-centered model to one centered on the well-being of each individual (5, 6). Regarding their PCM approaches, similarities exist between traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda and modern approaches of predictive, preventive and personalized medicine. This renders Ayurveda not only “traditional,” but also potentially compatible with modern medicine (7–9). “Ayurgenomics” for example, a…

Background and objectiveInsomnia is one of the most common symptoms among cancer patients. It usually refers to sleep disorders that occur among cancer patients, mainly including reduced total sleep time, difficulty in falling asleep, discontinuous sleep, easy early awakening, and inability to continue sleeping after waking up (1–5). It has been reported that about 36%-59% of cancer patients have been accompanied by insomnia at some time in their cancer trajectories (6). Insomnia may occur throughout all stages of the cancer pathways and is significantly associated with poor psychological status, physiological functioning, quality of life, increased inflammation, and possible disease progression…

Representative image Hyderabad: As the summer sun climbs higher and temperatures rise, many of us are looking to escape the sweltering heat. Luckily, ancient wisdom offers a time-tested solution to help us overcome the heat and stay balanced – Ayurveda. Rooted in centuries of tradition, Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to health that is especially suited to the summer season. This ancient system of medicine can guide you through the challenges of summer and help you maintain balance and vitality even in the heat. By utilizing the principles of Ayurveda, you can cultivate a sense of harmony, rejuvenation and peace…

Omega-3 fatty acids are known to have health benefits, but can they be consumed during pregnancy? Let’s take a look at whether it is safe to consume omega-3 during pregnancy. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for our health, but our bodies cannot produce them naturally. The solution lies in food sources. To get omega-3, most people turn to fatty fish or fish oil supplements. However, during pregnancy, women are given a long list of what to eat and what to skip. Questions about eating fish or any kind of supplements during pregnancy are common. Therefore, some may wonder if it…

Standard Nutrition Company (SNC) announced the acquisition of Cactus Family Farms in collaboration with new investment partners, including an investment vehicle affiliated with Ospraie Management, LLC. This acquisition is central to the creation of Passel Farms, a new entity resulting from the realignment of SNC’s investments, resources and partnerships. This strategic move aims to drive future growth and innovation in the agricultural industry. Latham & Watkins LLP has a corporate transaction team led by partner James Garrett in Houston, partner Justin T. Stolte in Houston/New York, and associate Jameson Miller in Houston, with assistance from associates Zainab Hashmi, Tasbiha Batool,…