This month’s wellness news: A mountainside oxygen bar, a fitness app by a mother-daughter team, and going for a walk

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crowdsourcing

Are we suffering from self-care fatigue? It seems so, judging by recent articles in The Atlantic and the Los Angeles Times. “I feel obligated to pursue ‘wellness’ to the point where I feel overwhelmed and exhausted,” writes Sophie Gilbert of The Atlantic. But things like naps and walks that help us achieve good health are often overlooked because they don’t hit the market like weighted blankets and smartwatches. can exacerbate stress, and when we don’t reach our inner Zen, we blame ourselves,” Lina Rafael wrote in the LA Times. One of her problems is that social connections are essential to achieving good health, while self-care is increasingly a solitary task. Instead of buying that next gadget or gear, ask a friend to go for a walk. “Real self-care is not his DIY activity,” he writes Raphael.

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just breathe

Let’s welcome the new year with a breath of fresh air. As part of parent company Accor’s Beyond Limits Experiences collection, Fairmont Banff Springs will transform the mountainside Cliffhouse Bistro (elevation: 7,000 feet) into an oxygen bar for his two weeks in January. Called Haute O2, the bar accommodates just eight people a day. In addition to breathwork at high altitude, there is also a culinary element. “Inspired by the terroir, featured ingredients are sourced from local farmers, ranchers and fisheries. Indigenous elements such as haskap berries, known as the ‘longevity berry’, and foraged mushrooms are also woven into the culinary experience.” and develop a deeper connection with this incredible landscape.”

Auto O2, up to $499 allbeyondlimits.com.

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Canadian mother-daughter duo Gabriella Schoenbach and Amanda June Giannakos launched Movement by NM, a subscription-based fitness app. The comprehensive offering of classes includes strength training, dance and cardio classes ranging from 5 to 30 minutes, adaptive classes for those with limited mobility led by wheelchair athletes, and those new to movement. Includes sessions for. Upon becoming a member, users also receive a Personal Movement Plan. This plan includes classes tailored to your individual fitness ability, goals and schedule, combined with movement by an NM teacher. “We are very intentional in the specific exercises and disciplines we offer, including daily movement ideas based on your lifestyle, as well as related articles, movies and playlists.

Move with NM monthly membership $15, annual membership $99 Movementbynm.com.

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green and clean

The Briiv, which just launched in Canada, is a Sonos-like air purifier. The sleek unit has a green-filled glass top for a futuristic potted look. But by filtering the air using natural fibers like moss, coconut shells, and wood carbon, one of his Briiv brings the same cleansing effect to a room as he does over 3,000 houseplants. These materials are suitable for home composting and municipal waste programs, so you don’t have to replace your HEPA filters to dispose of them. The unit filters out harmful gases like pollen, mold spores, pet dander, and VOCs, and can be paired with smart home he devices like Google and Alexa for hands-free use.

Briiv Air Filter, $549.99 ecomvmt.ca.

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policy statement

At its annual Global Wellness Summit earlier this month, the host organization, the Global Wellness Institute, released a report titled Defining Wellness Policy. “The widespread adoption of preventive approaches and healthy lifestyles is essential to addressing the growing global health crisis and soaring economic costs. The global wellness economy is worth US$4.4 trillion and is being developed for the wealthiest consumers. They argue that policies can contribute, among other things, to protecting the environment, promoting locally sourced and developed products, and alleviating rising health care costs. “Ending conflict, addressing climate change, etc.) will have a greater impact on our health and well-being than policies that target individual behavior or the community environment,” write Yeung and Johnston. .