Everywhere you turn, there seems to be new rules about what you should eat. Eat whole grains. No, eat only what cavemen would have eaten. Eat fewer calories. No, it’s the kind of calories you are eating. It is easy to get overwhelmed, but cutting through all the noise about what you should and […]

  A simpler and more serene life is something we have all probably wished for at one point. While you might not be able eliminate all forms of stress in your life, you can create an environment at home that is more relaxing. One way to start is by turning to Zen-inspired design to create […]

  South Africa offers such a vast assortment of spa holidays.Geta way to a coastal spa with sea views, overlooking the beach. Or take your spa holiday in the bush. Many game lodges offer spa facilities, and many spas are set in country settings, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. What can […]

  The global increase in fast foods and fast eating habits has had the combined effect of individual tastes being standardized and thousands of foods and flavours gradually disappearing. Moreover, an appreciation of food was no longer part of the eating experience. The realisation of these truths gave rise to the creation of the Slow […]

A typical day at Bath might be an early morning communal bath followed by a private breakfast party. Afterwards, one either drank water at the Pump Room (a building constructed over the thermal water source) or attended a fashion show. Physicians encouraged health resort patrons to bathe in and drink the waters with equal vigor