Mud Baths: Nine Things to Know & Five Places to Go
by Lisa Truesdale Just as they were in the days of Cleopatra, therapeutic Mud Baths are still heralded today for their ability to detoxify and...
Tips For First Time Spa Goers
If you're new to the spa scene, here are a few tips to help you make the most of your first time: 1. Spas, especially...
Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa, Miami
Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa in Miami has been offering medically supervised, all-inclusive, structured and scientifically-proven health and wellness programs since 1975. Customized year-round...
Glossary Of Spa & Wellness Terms
Here is a glossary of basic and popular spa and wellness terms:
ACUPRESSURE: A type of bodywork that involves applying pressure to specific points on...
Are Facials Worth It?
Are facials worth it? New York Times has dermatologists and estheticians throwing verbal punches.
Several years ago, the New York Times ran an article titled An Expression of Doubt About...
Thalassotherapy
Thalassotherapy, by definition, is the therapeutic use of seawater, marine algae and marine mud in various body treatments. It incorporates the use of warm seawater...
Why Are Spas Good For Our Health?
By Dr. Shamira Hudda
As we embrace a 'wellness-lifestyle' - one that focuses on healthy living and prevention, the concept of ‘balance' or ‘re-connection' between...
Dr. Kneipp Hot and Cold Water Spa Therapies
Hot and cold water therapies. Some people may think it's a new wellness trend but actually the holistic treatment has been around since the...
4 Spa Tips for Men
Whether men choose to spa for relaxation, or treatments - such as massages - that better your health and physical well being, spas now...
Types of Spas
Technically, there are no carved-in-stone rules that one must abide by to call a facility a 'spa.' Consequently, the term has become almost generic....