Posts Tagged ‘health & wellbeing’
Core Exercises: Ride the Bull to Stronger Abs
Meet Brutus the Bull, who can at times, be brutal. Brutus lives in Austin, Texas, at Travaasa Austin, and his main purpose in life is to help guests develop a stronger core, and have some Texas-style fun while doing it. Likely to be unlike anything you’ve experienced in a fitness setting, this mechanical bull workout [...]
1 CommentPortion Control: Tips to Manage Weight & Eat Better
The misconception of “bigger is better” is leading Americans down a road of obesity and diabetes, and while part of this problem is the content of the food itself, portion sizes contribute to the issue just as much. Here are some real tips on portion control.
Good Vibrations: Work It Out with Power Plate
Have you heard of Power Plate? We give this vibrational workout a try and talk to CLAY Health Club + Spa about how it works.
2 CommentsConfessions of a SpaFinder: Hello Four Seasons Hong Kong, Goodbye Jet Lag
Our very own “SpaFinder,” Sallie Fraenkel, confesses to her latest fabulous health and wellness experiences while on her first trip to Hong Kong. After 8,066 miles and 16 hours, her jet lag is remedied at the Four Seasons Hong Kong with a fantastic Fusion Massage, ritual foot bath and amazing rain shower. Hear about her [...]
5 Smoothie & Juice Recipes for Healthy Balance
A few of spa juice and smoothie recipes from CHI Spa at Shangri-La in Vancouver, BC, and Kohler Waters Spa in Kohler, Wisconsin, to get you going this summer.
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These teas can help to detox and feature added benefits as well, such as improved focus or better skin. Besides being great for your health, these are simple to make and require no juicers or blenders!
Resolution Reform: 5 Steps to Embrace Your Best You, Always
For New Year’s or at any time in your life, these five steps will help you become a healthier, happier and very best you.
Grail Springs Recipe: Three Sisters Soup – An Inspiring Tale
We love the story of the three sisters, which Grail Springs Health Spa and Wellness Center of Bancroft, Ontario, recently shared in its newsletter. Perfectly fitting for the holiday season, the story of the three sisters personifies corn, beans and squash in an inspiring way. Read the story and get the recipe!
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Products We Love: Primavera Eucalyptus Cold Therapy
Tis the season to be sniffle-y! Seasonal colds are as big a part of winter as the holidays are, and once someone you know catches one, forget about it! There are so many over-the-counter medications that can help battle these inevitable sore throats, stuffy noses and itchy eyes, but what about someone who prefers a more holistic approach to cold remedies?
Reflexology 101: Not Just a Foot Massage
While most people think that reflexology is just another word for foot massage, it is in fact much more than that…but what exactly is it and what does it do?
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