If you are looking for a different way to spend the San Juan weekend in Barcelona this year than inside the crowded madness, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve prepared a special edition of the Sunday Detox retreat for the San Juan weekend that will help us connect to the natural elements characteristic of this holiday.

We will be honoring this summer solstice festivity with workshops for using St John’s Wort plant that blooms on this day, meditation for the transition between seasons, gentle movement like yoga and qigong for sun salutation, cooking workshop, pool time, hike, and much more - while in a beautiful place in the mountains at just 30 min from Barcelona.

For someone with an ingrained aversion to the cold and a struggle with self-regulation, I was about to embark on a journey that would challenge every fiber of my being. The pursuit? The Wim Hof Method to unlock better mood, immunity, and mental clarity.

The Wim Hof Method is an innovative health technique that combines a unique breathing method and cold exposure to boost your mental and physical wellness.

Read on to see what a first experience with Wim Hof method could be like, and why even bother taking the ice plunge.

The story of the heart extends far beyond its role as a vital organ. It encompasses our emotional wellbeing, our connection to the environment, and the delicate balance of body and mind.

This article seeks to delve into the depths of these topics, exploring how we can better understand our hearts and enhance our overall wellbeing.

In today's fast-paced world, much emphasis is placed on physical health, often leaving our emotional wellbeing in the shadows. Yet, our emotional health is a vital component of our overall wellness and should not be overlooked.

Emotional detoxification, including processes such as forgiveness and letting go of resentment, plays a crucial role in holistic health.

It often requires introspection, persistence, and patience. Whether it's through forgiveness meditation, the traditional Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono, the physical-emotional release through yoga and qigong, or harnessing the power of nature with healing herbs, each path offers a unique perspective toward achieving emotional release and overall wellbeing.

In today's fast-paced, tech-driven society, finding balance and tranquility can seem elusive.

Enter Forest Bathing, a Japanese practice that promises a reconnection with nature and myriad health benefits.

Forest Bathing is not about hiking, jogging, or any other form of strenuous physical exercise. It's simply about being in nature, connecting with it through our senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch.

It's a practice that encourages you to immerse yourself in the natural environment, fostering a deep, nurturing bond with the world around you, which will help you improve your immune system and lower stress and anxiety.

As we navigate through life, we often seek tools that can help us find balance, harmony, and wellness. One such tool that has been used for centuries across various cultures is sound healing.

Everything in the universe is in a state of vibration, including the cells in our bodies. In a healthy, balanced state, the cells in our body vibrate coherently, creating a beautiful symphony that resonates with health and vitality. However, when we're stressed, ill, or emotionally upset, our cells can fall out of harmony, vibrating at less optimal frequencies. This disharmony or "chaos" can disrupt the normal functioning of our body, potentially leading to health problems.

Just as an orchestra relies on every instrument playing in tune for a harmonious performance, our health depends on the coherent vibration of our cells, and sound healing is a great holistic health solution, backed by both ancient traditions and modern science.

Yes, sugar gives us energy spikes and joy. Momentarily.

But the long-term influence of sugar extends to a wide array of hormones and neurotransmitters, with some of the most significant being cortisol, dopamine, and serotonin. Your anxiety will increase, and your mood will swing. We don’t want that.

The only way to improve your long term health is to understand how sugar affects you, do a detox (yes, the hard way), and have a maintenance plan.

If you've been feeling unusually tired, your calcium levels might be to blame. Surprising cause, I know.

Here is a guide on what to know: how to test if your calcium levels are low, how to get highly absorbable calcium from food and supplements, what things aid with calcium absorption, and which decrease it.

Additionally, discover the calcium connection to weight loss and mental wellbeing.