Aging. The mystery which has fascinated, given concern and scared humanity for I don’t know - forever? Just the idea getting older - why is it such a worry for us though? It is completely natural, right? The thought of losing the vitality, energy and health we enjoy in our younger years is naturally concerning of course. But if it is inevitable, why should we worry about it?
Read MoreThis is a long post that condenses several large books worth of knowledge and practical advice about meditation into a single read. I’ve split the content into sections, covering key topics: what is advanced meditation, the amazing long-term benefits of meditation, and of course in-depth instruction on how to start advanced meditation.
Read MoreIt seems quite counterintuitive to think that in the modern world we are seeing ever-improving medical science and -technology and still lifestyle -related health issues are on the rise in many parts of the world
Read MoreAs a company with a mission of creating healthy habits, we’ve decided to do something if we can. While our Healthzilla app has been free for consumers since launch, we’re now making our professional tools available to personal trainers for free until the lockdowns are over for good. Yes, FREE.
Read MoreEveryone these days has a stiff lower back. Well 80% of everyone does, according to research. Why? Because we've prioritized things like productivity and quarterly profits over our personal well-being. Ever heard the catchphrase "sitting is the new smoking?". While recent research has added more nuance to the picture, a sedentary lifestyle has been clearly linked with depression, diabetes, and even cancer.
Read MoreIn order to start my holiday relaxation and year-end wind-down process I decided to go and test out a sensory deprivation tank experience here in Singapore at Palm Avenue Float Club. I have been doing meditation for a few years now but never for a full hour as is the standard floating time at the club so I was excited about this new experience.
Read MoreAlcohol (ethanol) is a neuroactive chemical that affects your perception. The reason it’s so often associated with social gatherings is the potent anxiety-reducing effect.
Alcohol has a unique metabolic pattern and is metabolized (nerd talk for processed) mainly in the liver as a poison. Also in the brain, i.e. why you get drunk. Due to this unique characteristic, it gets a priority against other macronutrients, like umm food, in the processing order by your body.
Read MoreI grew up as a fat kid in the pre-internet era where knowledge sharing was extremely limited and most of what you can rely on were misinformation. Weight loss tips were largely from the adults that surround you, like whatever your parents may have heard or were raised to believe! Back in the day, if you want to lose weight – you would be given a list of what not to eat: no carbs, no desserts or sweets, no salt, not much sauce or flavour on your food – nothing. Weight loss felt like living a very sad life!
Read MoreOver the last 5 years, I've transformed from a night owl into a morning freak. When I say freak, I mean that in the sense that I obsess about every last detail of my routine. I've written before on the big picture, so check that out for perspective. Today, we drill into my favorite part of the morning, which is breakfast. Here’s my daily breakfast, based on a balanced diet, that ticks all the boxes from macros to micronutrients and taste. I’ve also included health benefits, recipes, calorie counts, and macros for all dishes.
Read MoreAs the infamous “new normal” is messing with our normal return to the office, and most of us will have to work from home either full-time or part-time, it’s super important to make sure your daily activities and choices support your wellbeing. Here are Laura’s top 5 things at the moment – new swag and routines to help maintain healthy habits while working from home.
Read MoreTechnically we are not anymore in lockdown, but life has not still returned back to normal. I have not returned to my healthy everyday habits, but have incorporated some new ones. Majority of those habits are unhealthy, but there is one new routine I incorporated that might be healthy:
Cold showersWearing a face mask is one new habit that we all had to embrace almost overnight, when governments started imposing its mandatory use in public spaces. And it’s fascinating and almost entertaining to see how posts on social media transformed from rants and complains on how uncomfortable it is to wear now into how fashionable these new accessories can be, to match their OOTDs (outfits of the day)!
Read MoreHow to live to over 100 years? In case you have ever wondered that yourself, this might a blog post worth reading!
Read MoreYou might be experiencing the same thing: first remote working went like breeze, but after a while it has started to be more and more cumbersome. You are starting to be fatigued. Reminiscing the good old days when you were able to go to gym, restaurant or move freely between countries.
Read MoreHave you experienced being seated on a couch after a long tiring work week, staring out the horizon while holding a bag of your favourite crisps and just mindlessly munching away with every bite building up to unparalleled comfort, then realizing you’ve just emptied the entire pack in minutes, yet you’re craving for more?
Read MoreBy now the internet is flooded with all manner of home workouts for the COVID-19 quarantine and lockdown situation we’re all living, but since I've put a fair amount of thought into it, I thought I'd share mine too. Variety is the spice of life, after all! In this weekly program we cover all the bases of a holistic wellness routine: strength, speed, power, cardio, and mobility. Many parts of this program were inspired by Ben Greenfield, Peter Attia, and Gymnastic Bodies.
Read MoreWith over 50 days in lockdown, you find yourself getting used to a new set of habits: a work from home set-up, a grocery shopping routine turned into a walking exercise and the pleasure of preparing your own meals. In fact, you probably cooked more meals yourself the last 50 days compared to the last 5 years.
And with time needed for commuting to work, socializing with friends, shopping in malls significantly reduced – lockdown presents quite a hefty amount of time, a luxury that most of us never had so much of before.
Read MoreElevating my #quarantinebreakfast to hipster coffee shop level has been one of the best ways to bring joy to the (otherwise relatively dull) quarantine life and supercharge me for the day. The most essential part of this hipster coffee experience is my smoothie. The emperor, no, the KING of smoothies.
In this post Laura shares her legendary green smoothie recipe.
Read MoreDepending on where you live, the lockdowns have been enforced for several months by now. Besides the simple cabin fever, there is uncertainty about jobs, the economy, and when treatments and vaccines might be available. Here are three methods you can use daily to fight back the COVID-19 related lockdown anxiety: breathing exercise, mindfulness meditation, and home full body workouts.
Read MoreIn this blog post Tommi, one of our co-founders, shares some of his personal healthy habits in the past six months during which major changes have taken place in his life.
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