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

Heated 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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Spa Cuisine Recipes to Nourish Your Body and Soul

Spas provide food the way it’s meant to be:  delicious and nutritious.  Spa cuisine recipes nourish our bodies and our souls. 

So how can we enjoy spa cuisine recipes in our everyday lives to enhance our optimum physical functioning and enjoyment of life?  Here are some marvelous web site and book resources to infuse your kitchen with exquisite spa cuisine recipes.

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The Spa Etiquette

By: Michael Douglas

Are you one of those who can still be described as a spa virgin? Well, there is no, harm if you are one. There are many women and men out there who are yet to become a spa pro. One of the first things that you should remember if you wish to become a spa pro is that you need to learn certain spa etiquettes. And you thought spa is all about chilling out?

Never Arrive Late

This is, of course, the cardinal rule. You have got to be in time for your session. When you arrive late, you are actually lessening your spa time and you wouldn’t want that. As a matter of fact, experts say that you should arrive at least half-an-hour before your session. That way, you will have ample time to keep your things, change and relax.

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Can Massage Make You Look Years Younger?

By: JSun Storm

I’m constantly suprised at how many people I meet that have never received a professional massage before. It’s easy to forget that not so many years ago,that was my reality.

One day on a trip to Thailand, I walked by a shop and saw a sign that said — “Oil Massage — 200 baht for 1-1/2 hours”.(about $5)

My sore body walked in and the next thing I know I was enjoying one of the most pleasurable expriences of my life. I walked out of the shop an hour and a half later in total bliss.

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In chair or at home teeth whitening? Your choice…

By: Dr Ken Ho

With so many whitening solutions available for you to choose from, how do you know which is the safest, which offers the best results, how sensitive your teeth may become or how long they last?

In Chair / One Hour Whitening

The original professional tooth whitening system, in chair whitening can only be used by your dental practice. Your dental health is checked and you are advised of any problems before whitening commences. For example, dental decay must be attended to before any whitening treatment starts.

In addition to this, your dentist will discuss the results you can expect. If you have any dental restorations, these will not whiten therefore you need to make sure your restoration is the end result you require the rest of your teeth to match.

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Body Scrub Recipes - From Warm Brown Sugar To Cleansing Strawberry

By: Biljana

All of us are unique, and so are our bodies. With body scrub recipes, you can meet your skin’s needs because you can try out differrent ingredients and look for best results. Skin will respond differently to different oils and different exfoliating agents.

Brown Sugar Body Scrub

One of the most popular body scrub recipes is the one for brown sugar body scrub. It is often described as yummy and soothing. Certainly, it is not caloric, so if you are on a diet, you can freely enjoy it without worrying about gaining weight!
Brown sugar is full of molasses which makes it brown and moist. Its grains are smaller than of regular, white sugar which makes it a perfect exfoliant. It is not too harsh on the skin, it is gentle and easily sloughs off dead skin cells. It smells great, warms the skin up, and leaves it smooth and luscious.

Recipe for Brown Sugar Body Scrub

> Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground oats
2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond oil (in case you don’t have almond oil, use olive oil, it is a great substitute).

> Preparation

Before you start preparing this scrub, grind the oatmeal using a coffee grunder or food processor. It has to be of sandy consistency, flaky and light otherwise it will scratch the skin.

Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until it resembles a paste.It should be applied on moist skin, the best time is after you took a shower. It will help the skin cells slough off faster.

Use circular motion and massage gently using your fingertips. Rinse off with warm water.

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