The wellness journey is always evolving and highly personal. How we nourish the mind, body, and spirit may shift depending on lifestyle, goals, and needs–taking on newer forms and iterations as you progress. For some, the secrets to being well might unfold during wellness retreats. Many also associate wellbeing with the daily habits cultivated, which could include taking super supplements or carving out time at the end of each day to care for skin.
Regardless of whether you are traveling to an idyllic summer destination or slaying in the city this season, this edit of wellness retreats, super supplements, and medical-grade devices, will help you feel, perform, and look your best.
Discover The World Through Wellness Retreats
For the first time this September, Scorpios Bodrum, will host a wellness retreat in collaboration with the world’s premier social wellness club, Remedy Place. The six-day program, called the Aegean Awakening, brings wellness modalities like infrared saunas, Fire & Ice resilience ceremonies, and group breath work sessions to the property’s picturesque bungalows and iconic Ritual Space facing the Aegean Sea.
Highlights of the program will also include: daily yoga and meditation, moonlight sound healing, ocean plunges, cellular resilience nutrition, NAD+ and Vitamin therapies, sleep optimization workshops, as well as mobility and fascia release sequences. Aligned with Remedy Place’s philosophy making self-care a social experience, the itinerary for Aegean Awakenings was thoughtfully designed to emphasize the role of authentic connection and community in creating a sense of wellbeing.
The Aarunya Nature Resort in Sri Lanka is an award-winning boutique hotel that features 10 bespoke pool villas sprawled across acres of spice and tea gardens. This extraordinary destination cocoons its discerning guests in the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality and the majesty of nature. Every element of the space, designed to inspire and restore the senses.
The property also offers physician-led Wellness Retreat Packages that marry ancient Ayurvedic and Balinese healing traditions. Programs are designed to suit the unique goals and needs of each guest. These four-night stays highlight a holistic approach to beauty, detoxification, relaxation, and nutrition.
The newly-opened Sol Sanctuary is another reason to visit Aarunya Nature Resort. Designed by Nath Rankothge and his environmentalist father Lal Rankothge, this star-oriented, two-bedroom villa was configured to “reconnect one to the divine energies that guide us. It is the ideal setting to realign the mind, body, and soul with the natural world and the greater cosmos.” The private space also features a seven-meter private plunge pool, built-in jacuzzi, oculi or circular skylights that frame the skies and solar system at night.
I’ve been visiting Bohol at least once each year for over a decade now, and almost without fail, the Amorita Resort has been the preferred accommodation. Apart from excellent service and world-class cuisine, this quaint boutique hotel perched on a cliff has managed to maintain its charm and relaxing atmosphere. For guests who often book their holidays at Amorita, it is known that the main things on the itinerary are rest and relaxation.
More recently, the property has started integrating wellness into its offerings. Sunrise yoga on the cliff deck, facing the Alona beach, is a an option for those prefer mindful movement to jump start the day. There is a secret cave tucked behind the private cove, ideal for meditation or sound bath. Hikes to nearby Dimian Waterfalls are also a draw especially for those who seek adventure.
Personally, my idea of the perfect wellness day at Amorita begins with yoga in the morning. This is followed by a hearty brunch, a dip in my villa’s very own plunge pool, and an entire afternoon spent in the resort’s Sea Tree Spa. Here, guests can immerse in an entire menu of unique beauty rituals that use only locally-sourced, fresh ingredients.
The Sol Beso Facial, which is ideal for after sun care, uses fresh cucumbers to cleanse the face, papaya and rice to exfoliate, as well as aloe vera to soothe and hydrate. The spa also has developed several body wraps, scrubs, and milk baths that harness the skin nourishing properties of coffee, coconut milk, rice, and botanicals.
A Few Good Super Supplements That Actually Deliver
There are two types of individuals as far as vitamins and supplements are concerned–staunch believers and the skeptics. Those who have faith in the supplement stack will most likely drink between three to five types of natural or herbal pills as part of their wellness routine. Truth is, more is not necessarily better. There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to choosing the type of supplements suited your unique health needs. This is why it is important to always consult a health expert or physician before stocking up on another batch of super vitamins. I also find that taking vitamin deficiency tests help to determine which gaps in nutrition need to be filled.
LYMA’s super supplements have complemented my lifestyle and health goals for the past two years. This award-winning nutraceutical is packed with 10 patented, peer-reviewed ingredients that enhance focus, boost immunity, and support skin health. It also helps with sleep, anxiety, focus, and energy levels, which ticks all the boxes on my list of wellness priorities.
Early this year, the disruptor in the beauty and wellness space announced that it has added a new ingredient to its award-winning supplements that combats sedentary lifestyles. This proprietary, patented adaptogen, which is called ActivAMP®, mimics the effects of exercise to support fat-burning and metabolic activity. It aids in muscle maintenance, which can be beneficial for those who use Ozempic. ActivAMP® also energizes immune cells, reducing inflammation and preventing illnesses.
Professor Paul Clayton PhD, who is a clinical pharmacologist, preventative aging expert, and LYMA Director of Science shares: “ActivAMP® is the first of a new class of natural compounds called ‘exercise mimetics’. Hailed by some as ‘exercise in a pill,’ it flips on AMPK – the metabolic master switch, to induce the benefits of exercise.”
For a natural boost of energy, Wisp’s Metabolic Support + GLP-1 Boost Capsules helps to convert food and beverages into energy faster. I always keep a bottle handy especially when I know that I have a long work day ahead. Clinically-backed ingredients like Eriomin® (a proprietary blend of lemon flavonoids), bioavailable berberine, and black ginger extract supports healthy digestion, regulates blood sugar levels, and improves both energy and mood.
In the summertime, higher temperatures and exposure to the elements can leave hair dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. The Daily Superhair Supplement by Onovo is formulated with bioavailable d-Biotin, organic Reishi Mushroom, Bamboo Extracts, and Saw Palmetto to promote healthy hair growth and nourish strands. This plant-based formula also helps with managing stress and detoxification.
Medical-Grade Beauty Devices And Hydrogen Flasks
Laser facials are sound beauty investments that help skin recover from sun exposure especially during the summertime. In between treatments, Medicube’s Booster Pro has helped maintain skin’s overall health. It has also gotten me closer to my dreams of having glass skin. This state-of-the-art, medical-grade beauty device is designed with six key functions: electroporation, micro-current, EMS, electric needles, LED, and sonic vibration. With four modes to choose from, this at-home beauty device does the job of improving skin’s texture, tone and radiance.
After enjoying the great outdoors, I like to put my Booster Pro on MC Mode to enhance skin’s absorption of Medicube’s pioneering products like the PDRN Pink Peptide Serum or the PDRN Pink Collagen Gel Mask. These K-beauty gems harness Salmon DNA to rejuvenate skin, enhancing tone, hydration, and elasticity.
Speaking of lasers and summertime, countless women over the years have declared that laser hair removal treatments are the best beauty investments ever made. Whether it be for aesthetic reasons, hygiene, or cultural influence, laser hair removal lends itself as a long-term, practical alternative to constant shaving or painful waxing.
If you haven’t booked your treatment yet–or have a few baby hairs–consider Epilaser. This professional grade, at-home laser hair removal device comes in two variants. Each one is tailored for fair or darker skin tones. Epilaser is built with Spot ™ Technology, which uses precision-calibrated laser wavelengths. This ensures safety for at-home use and its efficacy as a clinical-grade device. This means that apart from painless hair removal, Epilaser promises zero risks of hyperpigmentation, burns, or scarring.
Studies and ongoing research indicate that there are significant therapeutic benefits to drinking hydrogen or hydrogenated water. The National Institute of Health (NIH) writes: “Research has shown that drinking hydrogen-rich water before exercising can mitigate the effects of fatigue and build endurance. A study conducted on cyclists showed that a 7-day consumption of nano-bubble hydrogen-rich water improved the anaerobic performance of trained cyclists compared to that of untrained ones . Hydrogen-rich water administered pre-workout showed decreased blood lactic acid levels at a higher intensity and improved ventilatory efficiency.
The Echo Flask Hydrogen Water Bottle is designed with a proprietary Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) which acts like “an atomic filter.” It splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, allowing the passage of pure protons before they are linked to electrons to form molecular hydrogen. Once this process is completed, the flask uses high amounts of pressure to infuse water with fresh hydrogen.
The team at Echo elaborates: “While scientists are still uncovering hydrogen’s full potential, early research suggests it may play a key role in supporting cellular balance and resilience. Over 1,500 studies have investigated molecular hydrogen across a wide range of health and performance contexts–including inflammation, aging, metabolism, and recovery.”
Echo has also recently introduced the Echo Hydrogen Prebiotic Stick, which boosts energy levels, improve mental clarity, and support gut health. Single serve sachets of this apple-flavored hydrogen and prebiotic are easy to pack and work wonders in supporting overall wellness while on the go.
Josh Carr, CEO of Echo shares, “Powdered hydrogen supplements have been around in tablet form for some time, but anyone who’s tried them knows they often come with a harsh, metallic taste,“We knew we could do better. Even though we were told it wasn’t possible, we found a way—using nano-magnesium—to deliver the highest concentration of hydrogen in a fast-dissolving powder that tastes great and works instantly.”