De-stress With a Spa-Adventure
ByRuby Boyd
Spas are a great way to relieve stress! Stressed
out people are taking advantage of Spas in
record numbers.
More and more women, men and teens are prioritizing
spa visits, making salons and spas among the
trendiest hangouts to date. Why?
One, Stress is one of the major causes
of diseases like cancer and most other
sicknesses. It has been proven that the
benefits of a spa experience are very
effective in reducing stress.
Second, where else can one feel pampered
and beautiful at affordable prices?
Most of all, they provide a fun way to
just hang out with your friends and acquaintances.
A spa gives you an all-encompassing experience.
Depending on ones choice, it can be a
great way to jumpstart a diet or make
a major lifestyle change in a supportive
environment. The relaxing atmospere of
a spa experience has a very powerful healing
effect on your body.
It used to be that spas were about relaxation,
beauty and pampering.
Now the new demand is for healing modalities-
body therapies that focus on moving energy
in the body.
Basic treatments at a spa may involve
several things:
The most popular service and the best
place to start is therapeutic massage.
Massage has a number of health benefits.
The second most popular service is the
European facial.
This involves skin analysis, deep cleansing,
massage, and extraction. Body treatments
are essentially facials for the whole
body. The most popular body treatment
is a salt glow or body scrub.
Hydrotherapy tubs, steambaths and saunas
may be included in the array of utilities
offered.
Saunas are deeply relaxing and a great
way to melt away stress. They are valuable
in stimulating circulation, improving
the elimination of waste products through
the skin.
Many spas offer manicures and pedicures,
and spa/salons offer hair cutting and
styling services.
Some spas offer a wide selection of exercise
and outdoor activities to choose from.
Even an exercise as simple as walking
will make and keep our bodies fit.
Our bodies can only function if the body
structure is sound and our blood is pure.
Spas continue to be considered a sanctuary
from stress.
TIPS:
Always check to see what's included.
Meals? Treatments? Tax? Service fees?
And some resort spas even charge extra
for yoga or aerobic classes.
Tips of 15-20% are typical at day spas.
The therapist gets just 40% to 50% of
the fee for the service at most, so they
rely on tips.
Destination and resort spas often charge
a service fee of 15-20%, but they keep
most of that-sometimes all of it-themselves.
So if you really appreciated your service,
tips are appreciated if not expected.
Best Spa-Bargains is that you can save
by traveling off-season. In the Northeast,
rates are lower in the winter, higher
in the summer. It's the reverse in the
Southwest and Florida.
Plan your stay during the week rather
than on weekends. A Thursday night arrival
will cost more than a Sunday night arrival.
Look for special bring-a-friend programs.
You can also make the most of your time
by arriving early in the morning on your
first day and leaving late your last day.
Last but not least is to simply enjoy!
About The Author
Ruby Boyd's website offers information
how alternative medicine, diet- nutrition
prevents cancer and disease.
Visit http://www.a1-natural-health-and-beauty.com
for information on how to achieve health
and beauty fitness goals naturally.
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