February
The Miracle of Massage
Do You Have Sensitive Skin?
Regular Sauna Use Reduces Oxidative Stress
Tidbits: Spa Terminology
Day Spa News: The Miracle of Massage
Massage can relieve stress, and so much more
If you've never had a massage, don't put it off -- not for a minute. In our stress-worn world, an allover body massage might be just what you need.
Just ask Ms. Connelly, a plucky 60ish southern lady. Her fallopian tube cancer became evident only after it had spread through her pelvis. The weeks when she's getting chemotherapy are tough; her energy is zapped. She's making the best of the cards dealt her.
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Day Spa News: Do You Have Sensitive Skin?
Normal: It is ideal to strive for normal skin...
Dry: This type of skin is sensitive to cold, and can feel tight or have visible flaking...
Oily: If you have a shiny appearance with large pores, you may have oily skin...
Combination: This skin type refers to people who have both dry or normal and oily spots on their face...
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Day Spa News: Regular Sauna Use Reduces Oxidative Stress
Repeated sauna therapy significantly reduces levels of urinary 8-Epi-Prostaglandin F2a, a marker of oxidative stress, or destruction caused by free radicals, which may lead to diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, according to recent research.
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Tidbits: Spa Terminology, Just Some of the "C's"
Source: The Day Spa Association
Chair Massage: A brief backrub usually performed in a portable massage chair to relieve stress and increase well-being; common to workplace settings.
Chakra: Ayurvedic for energy center. Many presume there are seven chakras that are all interconnected. When balanced, the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of "self" are in a state of harmony, contributing to a state of wellness and health.
Clay Wrap: Natural clay is applied to skin to remove toxins and ease muscle pain.
Cosmeceuticals: Cosmetic products that offer therapeutic benefits, such as nutrients and anti-aging elements, along with beautifying and enhancing the skin.
Cosmetic Acne: Acne associated with the use of cosmetics and comedogenic ingredients;also known as cosmetica.
Craniosacral Therapy: Massage therapy for the head and neck.
Cuticle: The tissue that connects the skin of the finger and the nail plate; also called eponychium.