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!

You love that fresh pampered feeling you get from a facial, but did you know there are a multitude of other benefits?

Benefits of Facials:

• Removes toxins caused by pollution, grease, and dirt found in our everyday environment.
• Improves and increases blood circulation, helping to develop and maintain new skin cells.
• Increases emotional well being by encouraging peace of mind and soothing relaxation.
• Helps to slow the aging process.

So next time you are debating whether to have a facial or not, keep these benefits in mind and call your local day spa for an appointment.

Benefits of the vitamin D bed: 

• UV-B light- supports the health of your immune system, cardiovascular system and supports healthy skin. 
• Red light minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, creates collagen, elastin, improves skin tone, adds moisture for a more youthful appearance, and increases circulation of the skin.
• Blue light kills bacterias on the surface of the skin, heals acne blemishes, and improves overall skin health. 
• Infrared light provides temporary relief of muscular pain and spasm, joint aches and stiffness, stimulates your blood flow and circulation, and invigorates your metabolism. 

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