The garment is made of breathable, stretchy fabric with conductive cables and electrodes woven inside, and uses electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) technology – also often used in physiotherapy to jolt muscles into…
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Sprayable Sleep
Sprayable Sleep – a new spray from Sprayable, the California-based health start-up – promises a sound night’s sleep at the press of a button. The $15 spray delivers melatonin, a natural hormone that…
Tropical Tranquility
Vietnamese practice MIA design studio has created an oasis of tropical tranquility within the naman retreat in da nang, Vietnam. Internally and externally, the pure spa has been immersed in draping…
Dr. Skin Sun Drink
International suncare brand Dr. Skin has launched the Sun Drink – a beverage that promises suncare protection as part of a holistic approach to beauty. The Sun Drink is formulated with lycopene – a phytochemical found…
Unistraw
Singapore-based Unistraw is developing new products using its patented straw delivery system. The brand offers a range of drinking straws (under brand names including Electric, Tubulars and Sipahh) that are embedded with vitamins, allowing…
Food Coatings
Targeting athletes and the ageing population, Fortified Food Coatings is an innovative new concept created in the Netherlands in collaboration with Dutch gelatine manufacturer Rousselot and nutrition company DSM. The company fortifies its range…
Extreme Ingredients: Charcoal and Clay
Activated Charcoal: An established ingredient in Asia, particularly in bakery, activated charcoal is also commonly used to treat individuals who have been poisoned. Capitalising on its detox ability, food brands are marketing this…
Extreme Ingredients: Bone Broth
A staple in many diets for thousands of years, bone broth has garnered a contemporary consumer fan-base. The substance, produced through boiling animal bones for at least four hours, is known to…
Extreme Ingredients: Vinegar for vitality
An age-old practice in many cultures around the world, drinking vinegar has become popular with modern health-seekers who are ingesting the tonics to boost immunity, suppress appetite, lower blood pressure and reduce…