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Olfactory research leads to well-being fragrances

 

After 35 years of bringing together experts in neuroscience and perfumery Japanese fragrance house, Takasago has created a new category referred to as “active wellbeing fine fragrances.” Their sixessences, tested physiologically and proven to have a positive impact on an individual’s olfactory pathways and limbic system using various scientific methodologies including fMRI, EEG Analysis, as well as biosensor and saliva testing. Previewing exclusively at Harrods.

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Diagnostic tech enhances the spa

Blurring the lines between spa and medical, leading operators are further expanding their services with more serious diagnostic technology. From blood tests targeting cancer to an app that reads your microbiome to spine and back testing for neuromuscular imbalances, you can have a full work-up while you’re on holiday. Case in point, lots of patients are now combining tests and visits with multiple specialists during their pampering destination spa visits.

Sources: U of Rochester and Spa Business.  Photo: Lanserhof at The Arts Club London

 

Yoga is helping cancer recovery

When compared with education sessions of equivalent time, time spent on the mat for hatha and restorative yoga did a better job of reducing the inflammation associated with primary and secondary cancer development and progression for cancer. Researchers worked with 500 survivors with an average age of 56.

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