February 22, 2025

A Rooftop Ocean Skatepark

 

 

Perched between the mountains and the sea on the coast of China is the city of Qingdao, the location of a new skatepark with a design like no other. As the flow of skateboarding mirrors the essence of surfing, the skatepark recreates an ocean on the rooftop of Qingdao MixC mall. The layout incorporates flowing curves of ocean waves, highlighting the connection between the two sports.

Qingdao’s breathtaking coastal scenery is considered a natural treasure, yet it is also a commercial city. Qingdao Mixc Phase I and II Connection Area Skatepark Renovation Project, designed by Within Beyond Studio, allows the two to coexist in harmony. This dual activation, both in terms of spatial design and movement, infuses the entire terrace. Read More

 

February 16, 2025

The Air in There

 

 

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has long been used to aid in the recovery of serious medical conditions. Originally developed to treat decompression sickness in divers, HBOT has since gained recognition for its wide-ranging medical and overall health benefits. From accelerating wound healing to enhancing cognitive function, this therapy has become a powerful tool in modern medicine and as a popular wellness treatment.

In a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, atmospheric pressure is increased two to three times normal levels, allowing the body to absorb significantly higher amounts of oxygen. HBOT is often prescribed after surgery because the increased pressure pumps more oxygen into the bloodstream, and this heightened oxygenation promotes cellular repair, reduces inflammation, and stimulates the production of stem cells, which play a crucial role in tissue regeneration. The increased oxygen supply also enhances circulation and helps combat infection by boosting the immune system.

The increased oxygenation that accelerates the natural healing process has numerous overall health benefits as well, and there are Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers at wellness and medical centers all over the country. These benefits can include increased energy, improved cognitive clarity, better sleep, and over wellbeing. The anti-inflammatory effects of HBOT have been shown to help improve athletic performance and reduce recovery time. The extra oxygen in the bloodstream can also improve aerobic capacity and endurance.
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February 11, 2025

Beauty and the Beach

 

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Nourishing, hydrating, detoxifying, and exfoliating, seaweed is packed with an ocean full of health and beauty benefits. In the many varieties of this abundant marine plant are the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-aging nutrients that enrich and protect skin for a healthy youthful glow. But beyond the surface is the multi-faceted olfactory experience that comes with the sea. The ocean elicits a soothing and relaxing experience that can be transported anywhere in this collection of sensory products.

 
CLOCKWISE TOP LEFT: D.S. & DURGA PACIFIC VIBE CANDLE $70. “The sunbaked Pacific vibe is a whole other sort of magic.” Western waves, towering palms and blooming bushes are evoked in this Venice Beach inspired candle.

OLAS MOUTHRINSE 375 ML $32. Infusions of naturally rich sea salts, marine collagen, blue-green algae extract, combined with essential oils and mineral restore fresh breath and promote healthy oral hygiene.

PRIMALLY PURE SEA SOAK $40. Soak in the ocean’s deep healing elements of sea minerals and blue green algae, and relax the mind and body with invigorating, organic essential oils.

DARA KENNEDY SEA SERUM $135. This green, silky formula features sustainably harvested Giant Kelp and a proprietary blend of five additional seaweeds and coastal plants from California, France, and Ireland. Even the first application feels healing and rejuvenating dip in the ocean. Read More

 

February 5, 2025

Why Everyone Is Cheering for Non-Alcoholic Beer

 

 
The popularity of non- alcoholic beer has surged with the fantastic variety now on the market. Almost every major brewery makes one. Athletic Brewing offers a beer for every taste profile and more than a dozen flavors. Refreshing and delicious, these brews are perfect on game day, and as replenishing recovery fuel too.

Traditionally non-alcoholic beers have paled in flavor, compared to their alcoholic counterparts. Stripping the alcohol removes that beer flavor, and adding malt is what brings it back — along with all sorts of additional health benefits. Says Peeyush Maheshwari, PhD, the Founder and Principal of Food 4 Thought, “Minus the alcohol, beer is actually a nutritious beverage, and this is where malt extract makes its mark.”

The high antioxidant content in malt extract, in addition to the substantial amounts of polyphenols — plant compounds with anti-inflammatory properties — make non-alcoholic beer an ideal beverage for athletic recovery. Notably, it has become the beverage of choice for many Olympic athletes in Germany, after a 2012 study revealed that runners who drank non-alcoholic beer before and after the Munich Marathon reported less inflammation post-race than runners who drank a placebo. Read More

 

February 3, 2025

Game Day

 

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Go Chiefs… Go Eagles! Everyone’s a winner in this special edition, all-year fan gear and team colors collection.

LEFT COLUMN: OFF SEASON X NFL PLAYER PUFFER VEST $295; CHARLIE HUSTLE KANSAS CITY FOOTBALL COLLECTION HEART HOODIE $75; CLARE V. NAOMIE TOTE $275

CENTER COLUMN: THOM BROWNE LOOPBACK 4-BAR SWEATPANTS $790; FITS LIGHT HIKER CREW SPICY SPORT SOCKS $25; OAKLEY KATO PRISM $328

RIGHT COLUMN: CELINE HOMME JACKSON LOGO APPLIQUED VARSITY JACKET $3,250; SANDLOT BOLD BIRDS VINTAGE FLATBILL $45; ADIDAS ORIGINAL GAZELLE INDOOR $120; BOATHOUSE PHILLY PRIDE COLLECTION CHENILLE CREW $110

 
 

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