Mind

What exactly are brain waves and how can we consciously adjust them for our optimal health? Our neurons are constantly firing and communicating with one another. If firing of neurons is synchronised, we observe large amplitude, low frequency brain waves, but if it is desynchronised, we observe small amplitude, high frequency brain waves.

Remind yourself that all your feelings are valid and it’s okay to feel stressed/anxious, we are all human. Learning to cope with these feelings and being able to calm yourself down is the key to wellbeing.

For many people, September is the month of fresh starts. It’s an exciting time but it can also be very overwhelming. There is sometimes a lot of pressure to make changes or improve yourself. At Kalmar we are here to make your wellness journey easy and enjoyable.

Alone time allows you to discover yourself, and becoming comfortable in your own company will give you the time to explore your OWN passions without the judgement of others. Maybe you’ll discover that you love to meditate, do yoga, or go dancing! Alone time will lead to personal development and inner growth.

Stress can affect our sleep, our weight, our eating patterns, our skin, and our overall health, it is one of the worst things for our bodies and minds. It is not always easy to cope with stress especially if you are prone to it, but here are easy ways to lower your cortisol levels and find your inner zen.

A good night's sleep is fundamental for your overall wellbeing, we should all try to get at least 8 hours of sleep every night. This may sound like a lot of hours, however, it is the time that our brain needs to unfog and refresh. The secret to a good night's sleep is a sleep routine. Here are some quick and easy ways you can sleep like a baby.
Yoga or mediation: Some nighttime yoga or 5-minute meditation will help you relax your muscles and mind, a great way to unwind after a long day. A great tool to add to your practices is our Peace Balm of Serenity, it instantly makes your feel realigned. We will soon launch Kalmar Workshops that will teach you yoga, box breathing, meditation and other wonderful ways to recentre the mind.
Warm bath or shower: Depending on what you prefer, we have the products for you which will instantly upgrade your bath or shower. If you are a bath person, the Love Bath Oil is a great addition to nourish your skin and bring you closer to Self-Love. If showers are more your thing then the Calm Shower Cream is divine.
No screens: For a world so dependent on technology, the best thing to do 30 minutes to an hour before going to sleep is no screens. Read a book, journal, or follow the tips recommended above.
Invest in your surroundings: make your bedroom a cozy, relaxing and safe place. Somewhere you look forward to go to at the end of the day. Buy some soft sheets and comfortable pyjamas, try a humidifier or if you prefer candles our Kalmar Candles are non-toxic, vegan, and completely natural
These 4 tips are great to add to any existing routine, remember to take time during the day to relax and unwind.

With it being Stress Awareness Month, our founder and spiritual healer, Karen Ruimy, shares with us her insights on how to manage stress and the tips and tricks she uses to navigate what can often be a busy and stressful world around us.

Women are in possession of a profound, untapped power. It connects us across geographical boundaries and through generations; and on the days when that resource feels just out of reach, you can reconnect to it through your senses, with intentional self-care and self-expression.

Taking the time to restore your energy is one powerful way to take ownership over your own self-care, and it begins with sleep. How might you better ease into a night of slumber?