Savvy Spa

March, 2007

Mexico Spa Vacation

From Fiesta to Siesta: Take a World-Class Mexico Spa Vacation

As a vacation destination, Mexico has even more to offer than gorgeous coastlines, indulgent food and intriguing archaeological history: world-class spas.

Mexico boasts four in Cancun, two in Los Cabos, one in Puerto Vallarta and one in Acapulco. These are four- and five-star spas that are worthy of taking a Mexico spa vacation.

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Plan a Home Spa Party

What you Need for an Indulgent Home Spa Party

home-massage.JPGWhat’s even better than girls’ night out?  Girls’ night in!  And what better way to spend a night in than with a home spa party?  Home spa parties are also a luxurious, creative alternative to traditional bridal or baby showers. 

The first step for hosting a home spa party is hiring a massage therapist and/or spa professional three weeks in advance of your party.  If your budget is limited, you and your friends can take turns giving massages, facials and pedicures. 

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Stone Massage - at Home!

Enjoy a Stone Massage–in the Comfort of Your Own Home

stone-massage.jpgHeated stone massage has become a popular form of massage therapy. 

It was officially developed in 1993 by massage therapist Mary Hannigan of Tucson, Arizona.  One has to wonder if she was inspired by a touching a desert rock heated by the scorching sun to her skin!  She has trademarked her unique format of heated stone massage, but each spa offers its own version.

While the “official date” may be 1993, heated stone massage has roots dating back 5,000 years to ancient cultures from throughout the world, including India, Europe, Native American and Mezo-American. 

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Add Spa Elements to Your Home

How to Render Your Home as Relaxing as a Spa

home-spa.JPGWhen it comes to home spa design, some key factors are elements that soothe the senses:  lighting, scent and sound.  By making a few little adjustments in your home, you can render it just as relaxing–if not more so–than a professional spa!  

* Lighting

The first trick in home spa design is subdued lighting.  Too often, our homes are outfitted with bright, harsh overhead lighting.  This is especially true of overhead fluorescent light fixtures; their lighting is glaring, unnatural and downright unflattering. Some people are even highly sensitive to fluorescent lighting; it causes them stress or upset.  Try to completely avoid overhead fluorescent lighting except in garages or other utility areas. 

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Do you Need Anti-Aging Supplements?

Anti Aging Supplements - The Whole Truth

By: Bell Samantha

anti aging supplement.jpgIn my youth I do not give a darn to those physicians and health specialists. Now that I am getting older, I’m beginning to think about how to keep my body in peak physical condition as I age.

I know a lot of people who take anti aging supplements , but I am not sure that it works wonders like they like to say. It seems like it might be just a temporary craze.

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