Day Spas...not for women only!

Women have always known the many relaxing and restoring benefits of a day spa; however, that is not the case with the majority of men. To many of them, it's a foreign world where they don't have any idea of what to expect. They probably have heard of and know about manicures, pedicures, facials, etc., but in all likelihood think "that's for women and definitely not for me."

Now we all know that is just not the case. More and more men are taking care of themselves, as they know it will allow them to better take on the daily stresses of life. Once they realize how relaxing a visit to the spa can be, they get over the fear of the unknown. In addition to their workouts; massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, and saunas are now be a part of a man's healthy routine.

Aching and sore back? Get a deep tissue massage followed by a hot sauna to relieve and relax all that muscle pain.

On your feet all day? Refresh them and put a spring back in your step with a pedicure.

Many day spas offer couple's massage, which can be a great introduction for a man to a spa. Day Spas...not for women only!

Call your local day spa now and check out all the services they offer, and don't forget to ask about any special packages they have for men.

Have the winter skin blues?

During the winter months it's not uncommon to suffer from dry, flakey, dull skin: or you may still have your usual oily skin along with dry patches during the winter months. Properly treating your skin can be tricky. Everyone has suggestions as to what works for them, but how do you know what products will fit your skin's needs? Coming to a local day spa and visiting with an esthetician for a facial can help you answer all of your skincare needs. 

Benefits of regularly having facials:

• Having a skin analysis can help pinpoint your skin type and what products and treatments would be best suited for you. 
• Keeping your skin healthy and moisturized helps to slow the process of aging. 
• Skin is your body’s largest organ. It helps keep toxins, dirt, and germs out of the body. So the healthier your skin, the healthier your body can be.
• A lot of dirt, toxins, and dead skin cells can build up on your skin. Washing and exfoliating at home can help remove them; but a professional exfoliation done at a spa can penetrate deeper layers of the skin which allows for deeper product penetration as well.  
• It's great for your mental health as well. You can take a step out of your busy, stressful lifestyle and take time to treat yourself. It's more then just caring for you're skin, it’s caring for your whole body and relaxing in the process.

Visiting a local esthetician regularly and following a suggested skin regimen can greatly increase the condition of your skin, as well as your body’s over all health. Visit a local day spa and esthetician today to enjoy all the great health benefits...and relax in the process! 

Health Benefits of Tea

Drinking tea not only provides an intoxicating sensory and flavorful taste experience, but helps promote good health. Since ancient times, the Chinese and others in the East have valued tea's medicinal properties and praised its many health benefits. Today, scientific research and modern medicine affirm that tea, whether black, green, white, or even herbal infusions, may provide an impressive list of health benefits.

Benefits of Drinking Tea:

• Tea drinkers have an enhanced overall fluid intake.
• Vitamins: C, K, B12, B6, and E.
• Minerals: Trace amounts of Potassium, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium; tea provides 70% of our daily fluoride intake.
• Amino Acids: Tea is a strong source of amino acids including L-theanine based on research performed at Harvard University and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
• All tea, but white and green tea in particular, because of their high level of antioxidants are thought to prevent free radicals which are shown to cause aging, and heart disease.

When visiting your local day spa they often offer a full array of various teas to enjoy before and after your spa treatments. So partake and enjoy!

Walking is a Superfood!


Though shows like "The Biggest Loser" suggest more drastic, grueling forms of exercise, walking may be more effective than exhausting gym routines or high intensity training.  "Walking is a superfood.  It's the defining movement of a human," said Katie Bowman, a biomechanist of the Restorative Exercise Institute in Ventura, California.  

Even those who believe they are promoting fitness often fall into the "active sedentary" lifestyle, as an hour of intense cardio is not enough to compensate for an otherwise sedentary lifestyle. For those who hope to offset stillness and prevent heart disease, shorter walks throughout the day may be better than cutting out time for one brief period of intense exercise. If you have a desk job sitting at the computer for long periods of time and the weather is bad, try taking a brisk walk around inside or up and down the stairs a few times.

And don't forget to visit your local day spa for relaxing massages to complement your walking routine. 

Dry winter weather playing havoc with your skin?

Winter weather: Dry skin is especially common in the winter months, when the humidity level outside drops. When the air outside is cold and dry, the water in your skin evaporates more quickly; this makes your skin feel dry and tight, and makes it look flaky. In fact, your skin loses more than 25 percent of its ability to hold moisture in the winter. Windy weather (especially if you enjoy winter sports) can cause your skin to look and feel dry and chapped.  
The solution: Protect your skin by wearing protective clothing, gloves, and scarves to shield it from the elements. Be sure to apply a rich moisturizing lotion (immediately after showering to lock in moisture) that contains ingredients like glycerin that help hold moisture in paying special attention to your hands, feet, elbows, and knees.  Also for your skin and especially your face, schedule moisturizing and hydrating facials and massages on a regular basis to keep your skin looking soft, smooth, supple and beautiful.

Indoor heating: Many of us spend more time inside in the winter and use indoor heating. Dry indoor air not only dries out your skin, it also dries out your mucous membranes, leading to dry, chapped lips, dry noses (nosebleeds), and dry throat (hoarseness, sore throat).

The solution: Set your heater to the lowest setting that’s comfortable, and use a humidifier, especially at night. This will replace the moisture in the air that gets sucked out by dry indoor heat. The humidifier helps hydrate dry skin and soothes chapped lips, dry throat, and nasal passages.

And of course visit your local day spa for expert moisturizing treatments or to purchase the best product for your skin type.

Feeling chilled to the bone on these cold wintery days? Then a Far Infrared Sauna may be just the thing for you!

Far Infrared Sauna Therapy is said to duplicate the healthy frequencies of our own cells.  

Far Infrared is claimed to penetrate the body’s tissues to a depth of 1.5 – 3 inches.

Due to the supposed deep penetration of infrared rays, a heating effect is observed deep in the muscular tissues and even into the internal organs.

This “deep heating”, along with sweating, is thought to be responsible for the healing effects and other health benefits associated with infrared rays.

Unique Benefits from using an Infrared Sauna

• Increases skin rejuvenation 
• Speeds wound healing
• Increases collagen flexibility
• Relief of post-operative edema
• Relieves muscle spasms
• Decreases joint stiffness directly
• Increases circulation
• Blood pressure reduction
• Faster muscle recovery
• Increases cell health
• Detoxification
• Aids in weight loss
• Natural pain relief
• Relaxation

Visit your local spa to try this marvelous sauna for yourself.

Rushing, rushing, trying to get it all done! Wrapping, shopping, cooking! Overwhelmed? Need a break? 

Massage not only relaxes it rejuvenates and gets the blood flowing providing you the much needed energy to get everything done!

The idea of taking time out from your busy schedule too overwhelming right now?...then perhaps the best thing to do for you and your loved ones is a little aromatherapy. With just the right mix of scents in the air at home you can invigorate or relax.

Don't forget to take care of yourself this time of year; a little relaxation can go a long way in improving your stamina and health! Visit your local day spa for a quick pick-me-up today!