Science & Wellbeing Articles

From ambient lighting for a restful night's sleep to a life-changing infrared sauna and an off-grid, gravity-fed water filter system, discover the must-have products the Conscious Spaces team swear by... Tara's favourites “We’ve had infrared saunas at home for years, but this EMF-free Faraday...

Biohacking. To the uninitiated, the word might sound mysterious and mechanical. But to those in the know, biohacking is a results-driven route to better health – a series of hacks, devices, supplements and practices designed to help you perform at your peak and feel your very best. One man who k...

...and 6 ways to be a more conscious pet carer From tabby cats to tufty terriers, house rabbits to Siberian hamsters, there are an estimated 34 million pets in the UK. Their unconditional love, constant companionship and unwavering trust earn them prime spots on our sofas and space in our hearts....

Whether by a pool or just the garden patio, bare skin is making its annual summer appearance. And with more time alfresco meaning extra exposure to environmental aggressors like UV rays and air pollution, it’s vital to take good care of your body’s biggest organ to keep it looking and feeling hea...

With dwindling daylight hours, plummeting temperatures and minimal motivation to get outside and move your bones, the changes winter brings can exacerbate low mood and take a toll on energy levels. This winter in particular has left many people in hibernation mode, with long days working from hom...

Join us as we step inside the home of Tara and Darren Williams, the founders of Conscious Spaces. Taking us on a virtual tour, Tara describes how she and Darren turned a Grade II* listed, Cornish coachman's house into a light, bright, uplifting sanctuary and incorporated innovative, wellbeing-boo...

The final instalment of our run-down of 25 of the best, research-backed ways to nourish and support your gut microbiome – starting today.   💩 Love dirt! Squeaky clean, overly sterile environments and plastic-bagged veg do nothing to promote the biodiversity of your gut bacteria; quite the opposi...

With thorough hand washing (deservedly) taking the top spot on the list of ways to contain the spread of a virus, it can feel like - aside from practising good hygiene - there’s not a great deal more we can do to keep ourselves safe from environmental contaminants. But this would be to overlook t...

Introducing the ultimate infrared sauna how-to guide. Follow the ten tips below to get the absolute most out of your infrared sauna session and maximise the many health benefits (1) infrared therapy is proven to bring.  1. Show us what you’re made of Firstly, it’s always a good idea to check what...

Getting hot in an infrared sauna has never been cooler. Said to burn calories, improve skin texture, relieve pain, increase circulation, alleviate stress and even boost your immune system, users report an almost immediate and long-lasting positive impact on their physical and mental health after ...

Humans have been enjoying the health benefits of working up a sweat in heated spaces for thousands of years. From the Mayan’s dome-shaped vapour baths built from volcanic rock, to the steamy complexes of Roman times, the phenomenon of cleansing, relaxing and healing the body through sweating tran...