Spa Treatments: What’s so Great about Body Scrubs?

By: Cherisa Chapa

“Receive a salt glow treatment and start looking and feeling great today,” declares the advertisement. “Enjoy silky soft skin from our body scrub,” states another. So what is special about these spa treatments? Depending upon what you are trying to achieve - everything.

What is a Body Scrub?

A body scrub entails using a granular substance mixed with a specific liquid with essential oils which will cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate by removing dead skin cells and moisturizing the skin.

The primary base of the body scrub is usually Dead Sea salt, Epson salt, sugar, or baking soda generally mixed with massage oil, essential oils, honey, milk or milk-like product. Some spas or massage therapists will call their version of a body scrub a “salt glow” since the primary base of the scrub is a type of granular salt or combination of salts.

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Protect Yourself Against Serious Diseases with the Simple Green Tea

By: Jessica C.

Tea drinking originated in China and has a history of over 5,000 years. Throughout history, people believed that tea is beneficial to the body without knowing the scientific reason. The ancient Chinese books claimed that tea can cure ‘100 illnesses’.

It was only in the past few decades that scientists began to take a closer look at what is behind tea’s purported health benefits.

Tea contains flavonoids, which are natural occurring compounds believed to have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals, which, over time, can damage elements in our body and contribute to chronic disease.

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Yahoo News! | Spa Finder 2006 Readers’ Choice Awards >>>

Arizona’s Miraval, Life in Balance spa was chosen by readers of Spa Finder as their “favorite spa” in North America.

Other favorite spas around the world include:

> Sante Winelands Hotel and Wellness Center in Paarl, South Africa
> Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, Thailand
> Brenner’s Park Hotel & Spa in Baaden-Baaden, Germany,
> Kurotel Longevity Center and Spa in Gramado, Brazil.

Tips for Preparing and Receiving your Therapeutic Massage

By: Cherisa Chapa

If you have never had a professional therapeutic massage before, you could be intimidated by what you do not know or you may not be aware that the successful outcome of your massage session depends largely upon - not only your massage therapist - but also on how you prepare and receive the massage.

So what can you do to benefit the most from your first massage experience?

Preparing is about Attitude

First, how do you view taking time out for yourself? Do you view it as being selfish, time better served towards family, or time well spent in caring for oneself?

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How to Improve Sleep Without Sleeping Pills

By: Yury Bayarski

Insomnia is a term used to describe several types of sleeplessness.

With insomnia, you experience a significant lack of sleep on a regular or frequent basis. Insomnia is not really a serious health problem, but it can make you feel tired, depressed and irritable. It can also make it hard to concentrate during the day.

Causes of Insomnia

The most common causes of insomnia are:

Anxiety. Everyday anxieties as well as severe anxiety disorders may keep your mind too alert to fall asleep.

Stress. Concerns about work, school, health or family can keep your mind too active, making you unable to relax.
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