Society
What Is Life Worth if It Has No Meaning?
The components of a long and healthy life are multiple, and they can often be measured or studied. But one ingredient that gives life flavour and is difficult to quantify is meaning. Can a life lived without intention be satisfying? Is it absolutely necessary to emerge stronger from the trials...
What Is Life Worth if It Has No Meaning?
The components of a long and healthy life are multiple, and they can often be measured or studied. But one ingredient that gives life flavour and is difficult to quantify is meaning. Can a life lived without intention be satisfying? Is it absolutely necessary to emerge stronger from the trials...
Holistic health
Sleep: 10 Common Questions Answered
Sleep plays a crucial role in our physical and mental health, and therefore in our long-term quality of life. Far beyond a simple rest period, it’s essential for cell regeneration, memory, and much more. Because sleep concerns us all, here’s a look at 10 essential questions. (1) WHAT HAPPENS DURING...
Sleep: 10 Common Questions Answered
Sleep plays a crucial role in our physical and mental health, and therefore in our long-term quality of life. Far beyond a simple rest period, it’s essential for cell regeneration, memory, and much more. Because sleep concerns us all, here’s a look at 10 essential questions. (1) WHAT HAPPENS DURING...
Society
Work After Retirement: To Live Longer
“A golden retirement in the sun,” “Freedom 55,” “Bye-bye, boss!”… These expressions, once synonymous with an ideal retirement, are no longer unanimously accepted. More and more Quebecers are choosing to return to work after retiring. In Canada, approximately one third of retirees are re-entering the job market, a growing trend....
Work After Retirement: To Live Longer
“A golden retirement in the sun,” “Freedom 55,” “Bye-bye, boss!”… These expressions, once synonymous with an ideal retirement, are no longer unanimously accepted. More and more Quebecers are choosing to return to work after retiring. In Canada, approximately one third of retirees are re-entering the job market, a growing trend....
Culture
Immortality in Art(s)
Who among us hasn’t dreamed, even for just a moment, of slowing down or even freezing the passage of time? From the mummies of Ancient Egypt to the portraits ordered by the ultra-wealthy of this world, as well as the self-portraits of Frida Kahlo and L’Immortalité déconcertée by sculptor Georges...
Immortality in Art(s)
Who among us hasn’t dreamed, even for just a moment, of slowing down or even freezing the passage of time? From the mummies of Ancient Egypt to the portraits ordered by the ultra-wealthy of this world, as well as the self-portraits of Frida Kahlo and L’Immortalité déconcertée by sculptor Georges...
Culture
Eternally Young
“I don’t think you have to live to old age at all costs.” Photo on the left: © Julie Allard On a cold February afternoon, we travelled to Victoriaville to meet Jeanne-Mance Houle. At the age of 86, this radiant, generous and visionary woman welcomed us into her home with...
Eternally Young
“I don’t think you have to live to old age at all costs.” Photo on the left: © Julie Allard On a cold February afternoon, we travelled to Victoriaville to meet Jeanne-Mance Houle. At the age of 86, this radiant, generous and visionary woman welcomed us into her home with...
Architecture & Design
Five havens to slow down time
As we have seen throughout these pages, the good and the beautiful can contribute to a healthy and fulfilled life. Sometimes even a brief moment in the right place, with the right experience, is enough to help us adopt a lifestyle centred on well-being. Strøm Nordic Spa establishments have been...
Five havens to slow down time
As we have seen throughout these pages, the good and the beautiful can contribute to a healthy and fulfilled life. Sometimes even a brief moment in the right place, with the right experience, is enough to help us adopt a lifestyle centred on well-being. Strøm Nordic Spa establishments have been...
Society
What do we want to pass on to our children? A discussion with Ça va maman
Passing on values, traditions, and ideas is at the heart of parenting—from the moment our children are born, and even before. It’s often a natural blend of our own life experiences, learnings, and hopes. But when we take time to reflect, we can be more intentional about what we choose...
What do we want to pass on to our children? A discussion with Ça va maman
Passing on values, traditions, and ideas is at the heart of parenting—from the moment our children are born, and even before. It’s often a natural blend of our own life experiences, learnings, and hopes. But when we take time to reflect, we can be more intentional about what we choose...
World
Five Longevity Retreats Around the World
Longevity is a passion, and some renowned wellness centres around the world have even made it their trademark. From more traditional treatments to the most advanced (and sometimes controversial) therapies, including rigorously structured meal plans, each establishment approaches this topic with its signature formula to provide its guests with lasting,...
Five Longevity Retreats Around the World
Longevity is a passion, and some renowned wellness centres around the world have even made it their trademark. From more traditional treatments to the most advanced (and sometimes controversial) therapies, including rigorously structured meal plans, each establishment approaches this topic with its signature formula to provide its guests with lasting,...
Holistic health
Reversing the Visible Effects of Time
In a world where the quest for eternal youth is omnipresent, and at a time when image constantly occupies our minds, anti-aging products and treatments are legion. The solutions for delaying skin aging are multiplying and now constitute a universe in themselves in which it is easy to get lost....
Reversing the Visible Effects of Time
In a world where the quest for eternal youth is omnipresent, and at a time when image constantly occupies our minds, anti-aging products and treatments are legion. The solutions for delaying skin aging are multiplying and now constitute a universe in themselves in which it is easy to get lost....
Holistic health
The Ingredients of Thriving Physical Health
Around the world, longevity is celebrated as a true achievement. From the wisdom of the elders in Asia to the tributes paid to centenarians in Western societies, reaching an advanced age in good health is universally admired. However, living a long and healthy life requires much more than luck: it’s...
The Ingredients of Thriving Physical Health
Around the world, longevity is celebrated as a true achievement. From the wisdom of the elders in Asia to the tributes paid to centenarians in Western societies, reaching an advanced age in good health is universally admired. However, living a long and healthy life requires much more than luck: it’s...
Strøm news
Strøm Magazine celebrates its tenth anniversary
In 2015, the very first Strøm Magazine was published, born out of a deep desire to extend Strøm Nordic Spa’s mission: to contribute to the balance of people and their communities. While the thermal experience is central to our offer, our vision of well-being extends much further. We believe in...
Strøm Magazine celebrates its tenth anniversary
In 2015, the very first Strøm Magazine was published, born out of a deep desire to extend Strøm Nordic Spa’s mission: to contribute to the balance of people and their communities. While the thermal experience is central to our offer, our vision of well-being extends much further. We believe in...
Society
Friendship: An Undervalued Lasting Love
In 2018, a study highlighted the secret of long, happy lives. None of the researchers from Harvard University who contributed to this ambitious research project, which followed 774 men and their children for 80 years, had anticipated the following conclusion: it’s the quality of interpersonal relationships that makes people happy...
Friendship: An Undervalued Lasting Love
In 2018, a study highlighted the secret of long, happy lives. None of the researchers from Harvard University who contributed to this ambitious research project, which followed 774 men and their children for 80 years, had anticipated the following conclusion: it’s the quality of interpersonal relationships that makes people happy...
Architecture & Design
Five Enveloping Havens
While nature slumbers, intimacy rubs shoulders with immensity, comfort embraces wonder, and the heat battles the cold at all five Strøm spas. Come and take refuge at our facilities designed for wellness and enjoy the regenerating silence of the cold season which, when disturbed by the crackling of the fire,...
Five Enveloping Havens
While nature slumbers, intimacy rubs shoulders with immensity, comfort embraces wonder, and the heat battles the cold at all five Strøm spas. Come and take refuge at our facilities designed for wellness and enjoy the regenerating silence of the cold season which, when disturbed by the crackling of the fire,...
Inspiration
What to do in Saint-Sauveur?
The Laurentians and Scandinavia share many similarities, making them popular destinations for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. These two regions are notable for their breathtaking landscapes, Nordic climate, and thriving wellness culture. Perhaps it’s no coincidence then that the Scandinavian tradition of thermotherapy was first introduced to Québec, in the...
What to do in Saint-Sauveur?
The Laurentians and Scandinavia share many similarities, making them popular destinations for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. These two regions are notable for their breathtaking landscapes, Nordic climate, and thriving wellness culture. Perhaps it’s no coincidence then that the Scandinavian tradition of thermotherapy was first introduced to Québec, in the...
Inspiration
Letting Time Take Its Course
There’s something so satisfying about taking your time. To cook, to read a book, to wander through the forest… to live in the present moment. In a life that we often lead in fast forward, these moments in which we let our expectations and apprehensions fall away are often the...
Letting Time Take Its Course
There’s something so satisfying about taking your time. To cook, to read a book, to wander through the forest… to live in the present moment. In a life that we often lead in fast forward, these moments in which we let our expectations and apprehensions fall away are often the...
Favourite articles
Feeling Fully to Better Move Forward
Phil Roy is a comedian, host, actor and entrepreneur. Dynamic and generous both at work and at home, over the years he has learned to listen to his body and let his heart speak, hoping to pass on the best of himself to his daughters. Interview with the most thoughtful...
Feeling Fully to Better Move Forward
Phil Roy is a comedian, host, actor and entrepreneur. Dynamic and generous both at work and at home, over the years he has learned to listen to his body and let his heart speak, hoping to pass on the best of himself to his daughters. Interview with the most thoughtful...
Culture
Five Works to Celebrate Letting Go
Because there isn’t just one way to accept the present, as the saying goes, and leave what’s passed in the past, here, brought together in these pages, are five literary or musical works that explore how—little by little or all at once—it’s possible to confront, overcome, or embrace what too...
Five Works to Celebrate Letting Go
Because there isn’t just one way to accept the present, as the saying goes, and leave what’s passed in the past, here, brought together in these pages, are five literary or musical works that explore how—little by little or all at once—it’s possible to confront, overcome, or embrace what too...
Gourmet Discoveries
Cabbage “Steak” with Miso Glaze
Cabbage “steak” Ingredients 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 tbsp miso 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 small green cabbage, cut into wedges 1 cup vegetable broth Preparation Preheat oven to 425 °F. In a mixing bowl, mix the sunflower oil, miso, maple syrup, and apple cider...
Cabbage “Steak” with Miso Glaze
Cabbage “steak” Ingredients 2 tbsp sunflower oil 2 tbsp miso 1 tbsp maple syrup 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 small green cabbage, cut into wedges 1 cup vegetable broth Preparation Preheat oven to 425 °F. In a mixing bowl, mix the sunflower oil, miso, maple syrup, and apple cider...
Strøm news
From the Spa to the Home: Five Experiences to Replicate at Home
What makes a visit to the spa so charming, among other aspects, is the plurality of experiences offered there, which can be enjoyed in the order of your choice, to create a personalized journey that meets your needs and desires. To allow you to recreate your favourite experiences in the...
From the Spa to the Home: Five Experiences to Replicate at Home
What makes a visit to the spa so charming, among other aspects, is the plurality of experiences offered there, which can be enjoyed in the order of your choice, to create a personalized journey that meets your needs and desires. To allow you to recreate your favourite experiences in the...
Interviews
Reflections on the Body
How old were you when someone first commented on your appearance? Have we really moved beyond the dictates of thinness and diet culture as a society? Are the ways you take care of yourself intuitive, or were they taught to you? Mikella Nicol, the author of Mise en forme, and...
Reflections on the Body
How old were you when someone first commented on your appearance? Have we really moved beyond the dictates of thinness and diet culture as a society? Are the ways you take care of yourself intuitive, or were they taught to you? Mikella Nicol, the author of Mise en forme, and...
Society
Cycle Syncing: Adapting Your Lifestyle to Your Menstrual Cycle
As more is learned about the different phases of the menstrual cycle and their impact on women’s energy levels, moods, and needs, one idea stands out: Why don’t we adapt to our cycle rather than fighting against it in order to be productive at all costs? Why couldn’t we observe...
Cycle Syncing: Adapting Your Lifestyle to Your Menstrual Cycle
As more is learned about the different phases of the menstrual cycle and their impact on women’s energy levels, moods, and needs, one idea stands out: Why don’t we adapt to our cycle rather than fighting against it in order to be productive at all costs? Why couldn’t we observe...
Architecture & Design
Designing an Eco-Friendly Home: Understanding and Planning
As environmental and economic challenges force us to rethink our way of life, building or renovating a home so that it is in harmony with nature and its inhabitants is a noble and essential ambition. Much more than a simple choice of sustainable materials or a passing trend, the eco-friendly...
Designing an Eco-Friendly Home: Understanding and Planning
As environmental and economic challenges force us to rethink our way of life, building or renovating a home so that it is in harmony with nature and its inhabitants is a noble and essential ambition. Much more than a simple choice of sustainable materials or a passing trend, the eco-friendly...
Lifestyle
Standing on the Threshold of a New Beginning: A Story of Decluttering
A few years ago, I knew someone who was being pushed out of his home by all the things he owned, as if chased off by the stifling abundance and compact disorder that covered every surface of his apartment. It was an ordinary mess, made up of a thousand little...
Standing on the Threshold of a New Beginning: A Story of Decluttering
A few years ago, I knew someone who was being pushed out of his home by all the things he owned, as if chased off by the stifling abundance and compact disorder that covered every surface of his apartment. It was an ordinary mess, made up of a thousand little...
Favourite articles
Opening the Day
I hear the heavy breathing of the bodies I love in each of the bedrooms leading to the kitchen. This moment is a privilege that of solitude among dreams. The household is asleep in the warmth unique to the end of the night, and a faint orange light illuminates my...
Opening the Day
I hear the heavy breathing of the bodies I love in each of the bedrooms leading to the kitchen. This moment is a privilege that of solitude among dreams. The household is asleep in the warmth unique to the end of the night, and a faint orange light illuminates my...