Eat Your Water: The ‘8 Glasses of Water’ Myth

By Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD We’ve all heard numerous times that we should drink eight glasses of water per day to maintain an optimal level of hydration, yet there is little scientific evidence for this advice, and for most people, more water just means more trips to the bathroom! Not only is this a waste [...]

Being H20 Healthy

Water is the element that makes us fluid and alive in every way. Scientists believe we evolved from the ocean, so our connection to water is fundamental. Adults are made up of 70 percent water; teens, 75 percent; children, 75 to 80 percent; and infants, sometimes as much as 90 percent. Obviously how or whether [...]

7 Habits for a Healthier, Happier You – Take the Wellness Week Pledge

Most of us regularly strive to be the very best version of ourselves, but sometimes it’s hard to remember exactly how on a daily basis. To help you put one foot in front of the other, and to kick off Wellness Week, March 19-25, we’ve announced The Wellness Week Pledge – 7 Habits for a [...]

Hydrating Secrets that Reveal Radiant Skin

Ageing skin doesn’t just account for expression lines, crow’s feet, or deep-set wrinkles – dull, dry skin can also make us appear older than we’d like. The reason? Lipids, the natural oil and fat compounds that protect against moisture loss, break down as we age, resulting in parched, lacklustre skin that’s more apt to highlight [...]

Soak in the Health Benefits at a Banya!

In preparation for Wellness Week™ we’re eager to share with you some of our favorite spa options when it comes to hydration. Russian and Turkish bath houses, or banyas, are a particularly fun and relaxing way to soak in the benefits of hydration and water therapy treatments. The traditions of these spas date back centuries, [...]