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The hot and cold effect | An old-fashioned ritual to adopt at home

25 March 2020 by Strøm Spa Nordique

Invigorating and energizing, the Scottish shower offers an easy way to take care of your health at home. As its name suggests, this form of hydrotherapy originated in the 19th century in Scotland. It consists of alternating hot and cold water in the shower. It stimulates blood circulation, strengthens blood vessels, relaxes the body, and […]

Reconnecting with Yourself: A Conversation with Sandra Laznik

2 March 2020 by Sandra Laznik

EXPLORING YOUR FEMININITY She offers retreats in Six Senses resorts throughout the world. She teaches yoga and meditation abroad. She’s also known for Intimi Yoga, a school of yoga dedicated to women’s health with an emphasis on intimacy and sensuality within a framework of openness, emotional safety and trust. A conversation with Sandra Laznik, a […]

Slowing Down to Benefit Your Child’s Brain

20 February 2020 by Marie-Ève Caron, Occupational Therapist and founder of Ü Baby

ONE STEP AT A TIME — Time flies and every last second is occupied, busy and overloaded. We think about the future without taking time to live in the moment. In the blink of an eye, the kids are walking, going to school, asking for the keys to the car, falling in love and graduating […]

Aging Gracefully: The Art of Staying Young

20 February 2020 by Katlyne Lefebvre, Family Life Contributor

THE LIFE THAT LIES AHEAD — As we grow older, we know and try to apply the basic principles for healthy aging: eating healthy, exercising, sleeping well, staying intellectually active and maintaining an active social life. Work-related activities generally decrease, more time is available to us, timeframes extend and schedules are no longer filled. Slowness […]

A new important award for Strøm Nordic Spa Old Quebec

7 February 2020 by Strøm Spa Nordique

On February 5 at the 13th edition of the Grands Prix du Design gala, Strøm was awarded a prize in the Centre de bien-être, d’entraînement et récréatif category as well as the prestigious recognition of Project of the year. Bringing together over 500 projects carried out by more than 800 professionals, the Grands Prix du Design […]

Live Out Your Ambition the Right Way

3 February 2020 by Marie-Claude Trudeau, Creativity Speaker

RETHINKING YOUR GOALS — Success in all its forms seems to stimulate the same areas of the brain that some drugs do and, for this reason, you can become addicted to it. How then can you be ambitious without becoming addicted to success? How can you feel the rush of excelling without making it your […]

Love in its purest form

31 January 2020 by Strøm Spa Nordique

In the era of slow living and minimalism, why not take advantage of Valentine’s Day to rediscover love in its simplest form? Without exuberance, love is revealed in conversations, a look, a special connection. At the root of this strong feeling lies the love hormone. It’s called oxytocin. It fosters the development of love, trust […]

Local Food in the Winter | The Essentials

21 January 2020 by Raphaël Podlasiewicz, Strøm Nordic Spa Head Chef

ESSENTIAL — Eating local foods has many wonderful benefits. The food is better and fresher and has more nutritional value. If you do some exploring, you may even discover new products you’ll enjoy preparing and cooking. Because the transportation of what you buy is reduced, overpackaging and energy consumption is also reduced. Another positive aspect […]

CBD | The Wellness Industry’s New Muse

13 January 2020 by Strøm Spa Nordique

DEBATE — We suggest it as a complement to a post-workout smoothie or your morning coffee. It’s incorporated into innovative gourmet menus, tinctures and massage oils. After its legalization in Canada, cannabis has increased in popularity since 2018, and nothing indicates that this enthusiasm will cool off any time soon. The wellness industry believes that […]

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