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June 29, 2007
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Celebrate the 4th by Relaxing in the Water!
Are you going to be barbecuing at the beach, at the lake or in your own backyard by the pool? These types of activities help us to celebrate the 4th of July. We celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in the United States. This year, what better way to celebrate freedom then with the true freedom you experience at a spa. This 4th of July, let’s celebrate by going back to the origins and true meaning or acronym for SPA, “Sanus Per Aquam” meaning health by or through water. How about having a Watsu® treatment? Or going to a spa that is known for water?
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June 21, 2007
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Ayurveda the Natural Way to Cleanse the Body
Ayurveda is a pure holistic treatment in sync with nature. It focuses on health and not disease. It specifically takes into account the patient's entire individuality. Finding a balance in each person’s body, mind and spirit is the key to wellness. Ayurveda is an ancient system of health care, principal to the Indian sub-continent. The word "Ayurveda" is an amalgam of the word ayus meaning "life" and the word veda, which refers to a method of "knowledge". Therefore "Ayurveda" more or less translates as the "knowledge of life". Ayurveda is a system that helps maintain wellbeing in a person by using the intrinsic principles of nature. In essence Ayurveda has been successfully used for prevention and healing for over 5000 years.
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June 15, 2007
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Getting Ready for that Big Day!
June and August are usually the months when most weddings occur. Of course there are always exceptions, and this year 2007 will be the exception. Since at least as far back as December 2005, potential husbands and wives have been snapping up spots to be married on a popular special day. This year there the date that tops all of them is July 7, 2007 or 777. The triple seven date has been booked for months.
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June 08, 2007
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Is Father’s Day the new Spa-Ther’s Day?
It is according to The Men’s PowerSpa in Toronto, Canada. The Men's PowerSpa is dedicated to helping men discover the power of looking and feeling their best, through advanced skin and body care services. After all, Men comprise 31 percent of U.S. spa-goers and 29 percent of Canadian spa-goers, according to the Hartman Group study. Their top reasons for going to a spa are to feel relaxed, calmed and refreshed, according to the study. Celebrate your Dad and show him your love and appreciation for all that he does. How? Well, what better way than to help your Dad relax and relieve stress at a Spavelous Spa near you. Here are a few of our featured Father Day Specials:
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June 01, 2007
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Spavelous Sunless Summertime Tans
As my summertime vacation approached and I put on my bathing suit for the first time this season it became painfully obvious how porcelain white my skin has become over the winter. Now, is the time to work on what I like to call the two T’s of summer. Yes, it is time to work on toning and tanning. For me, the toning part is easy I simply use my chi machine and vibrational therapy machine once a day for 10 to 15 minutes. I like to keep it simple. With the help of spas the tanning can be just as easy.
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May 24, 2007
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Memorial Day
Even though summer doesn’t officially start until a month or so after the Memorial Day weekend most of us treat this three day holiday as if it did mark the onset of the season. Of course it helps when it’s the first warm long weekend in months which means barbecues in the backyard, outdoor concerts, picnics in the park hitting the links and of course Summertime Spa Getaways. Spavelous top three Memorial Day spa escapes will definitely ensure that you have a memorable weekend.
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May 18, 2007
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How Green Are You and Your Spa?
The only Green in spas used to be the color of your face mask or seaweed body wrap. Now, that is all changing as many spas make a concerted effort to impart “green” strategies to help conserve the earth’s rapidly dwindling resources. These strategies include building with environmentally friendly materials; conserving energy with solar lighting; implementing water reclamation areas and using organic product lines as well as installing non-chemically treated carpeting and furniture. As well as using non chemical cleaning products. Everyone likes a clean home, but few of us like the chore of cleaning. Even worse, we often rely on a cocktail of hazardous substances to make our bathrooms sparkle or our floors shine. The very cleaners that help us pick up dirt and dust; irritate our skin, eyes, and lungs. They can also leave toxic residues or pollute the water when we rinse them down the drain. But keeping our homes clean and avoiding toxic cleaners don't have to be mutually exclusive.
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May 11, 2007
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Sandals, Seashells and Sand Are Summertime Spa Favorites
Springtime is the right time to start getting your feet into Spavelous condition for the summer. Sandal season is just around the corner, nothing can ruin the look of your trendy little sandals and sexy open toed shoes then the appearance of rough cracked heels, corns and over grown toe nails. Regardless of the cost of your sandals, nothing quite shows your success more then feet that look like a million bucks. Several Spas are giving your feet that Spavelous Summertime looks by taking your feet and your body to the beach. Historically, the Mayans considered seashells to be a transmitter of positive energy. Sea shells services are big for 2007.
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May 03, 2007
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Keep Skin Cancer Away This Summer
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer detection and prevention month, which means it's time to see your doctor or dermatologist for your annual screening. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers - and the most preventable. Thanks to my aesthetician who does my monthly facials, my small skin cancer was identified early and removed. Your spa service providers may be the best person to check your face and body each month. Your aesthetician will notice if you have any irregular skin on your face, and your massage therapist can keep a check on those moles on your back. Of course, they are not qualified to diagnose and treat, but they do see your skin on a regular basis and they can notify you when you should get it checked out further.
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April 26, 2007 |
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift - A Day at a Spa
Mothers Day is Sunday May 13th. A day at the spa is the perfect gift for any mom on Mother’s Day. It combines all the aspects of a mini vacation, a pampered outing, a day of beauty, and the time to simply relax without interruptions into one memorable escape. Depending on your budget, you can choose a day spa for a day or up to a week away at a resort. Better yet, why not join her. If you are a husband wanting to thank your wife for raising your children or a daughter wanting to have a mother daughter getaway, the spa offers something for everyone.
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April 16, 2007 |
Weight Management Through Spa Therapies
Spas are more than just a place to relax your mind, your muscles and help you to achieve Spavelous skin. Now, they are a place to get back in shape. With more and more people leading sedentary, stressed lives, filled with poor dietary habits, increased body weight has been on an exponential rise inflicting adults and kids alike. As summer quickly approaches and the snow begins to thaw across the country, more people are now looking for a motivation to get back in shape. While we all realize that diet, exercise and an establish routine to eliminate stress causing factors from our lives will give us the results we desire, we still look for and want a quick fix. The solutions are being found in spas throughout the United States with a variety of treatments. Moreover, people are now willing to experiment in order to lose weight and are jumping at any alternative, even if it is not tried and tested.
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April 09, 2007 |
Spa Week
Headed by Christina Castro and Cheryl Reid Spa Week was created out of the belief that “stress is omnipresent. From anxiety to work to family, it is a non-discriminating byproduct of the world we live in. So when the opportunity to alleviate some of that surmounting tension is offered, the spa experience becomes not just a pampering whimsy for the privileged but an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.”
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April 01, 2007 |
Getaway for a day…
Everyone who has ever escaped to a day spa knows just how quickly an hour can fly by. For this reason, I prefer to enjoy a minimum of 2 one-hour services or at least a 90 minute massage or body treatment. 90 minute treatment will do a better job of stimulating your parasympathetic system. This means that you will achieve a deeper sense of relaxation and feeling of well being. During massage therapy, your parasympathetic nervous system is activated. Activating the Parasympathetic nervous system allows the body to rejuvenate and restore its balance while it assists the lymphatic system to cleanse the metabolic waste that accumulates in the muscle tissues. This gives the body a chance to de-stress on the physical level. |
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