Posts Tagged ‘weight-loss’

Top 10 Weight-Loss Myths, Debunked!

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Andrew Wolf, M.S. ED., exercise physiologist at Miraval Resort & Spa, guest blogs on 10 weight-loss myths he hears time and again, and tells us what the real deal is once and for all.

Myth or Miracle? Raspberry Ketones for Fast Weight Loss

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Do raspberry ketones really help someone lose weight, and lose weight fast? We consulted two experts from two noteworthy health and wellness spas to weigh in on these weight loss claims.

The Great Weight Loss Debate: Why Do Men Lose Weight Faster…and How Can Women Catch Up?

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When it comes to weight loss wars, the scale seems to be tipped in men’s favor. Why do men lose weight faster, and how can women catch up?

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5 Foods to Boost Metabolism

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We asked Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, RD, nutrition advisor at Golden Door Spa in Escondido, California, and author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet which foods we should be eating to boost our metabolism.

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Portion Control: Tips to Manage Weight & Eat Better

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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.

Ask Susie: Month-Long Weight-Loss Retreats

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Q: I am looking for a spa to lose weight. I would like to go for a month next year. Read on for Susie’s response!

The Pioner Spas: Green Mountain at Fox Run

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While it doesn’t define itself as a spa, Green Mountain’s 40 years as a treasured destination for women seeking healthy solutions to weight loss make it an essential pioneer for our list. Their caring program of mindful meditation, nutrition, and fitness has helped thousands of women break the cycle of yo-yo dieting in a healthy, [...]

Ask Susie: Weight Loss Spas

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I am 46 years old, 5’2″ and 315 lbs. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, and feel I’m stable enough to finally deal with my weight issue. I am taking the month of July off to attend a weight loss program. Which one do you recommend, Structure House or Green Mountain at Fox Run?

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Cinco de Mayo Low-to-No-Fat Recipes: Fruity Sangria, Green Pea Guacamole & Pico de Gallo!

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To celebrate Cinco de Mayo at home, begin the festivities with a spa cocktail and appetizers. We think these three healthy recipes from Hilton Head Health – voted “Top Ten Best for Weight Loss” resort for the past four consecutive years in SpaFinder’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards – are perfect for the occasion. We love [...]

Clinique La Prairie Celebrates 80th Anniversary with NYC Luncheon

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Clinique La Prairie, an award-winning health spa and medical center based in Montreux, Switzerland, celebrated its 80th anniversary in NYC last week with a luncheon, courtesy of the clinic’s Executive Chef Jean-Bernard Muraro. There, the clinic, which has made significant discoveries in cell therapy and anti-aging, introduced its new initiatives for 2011, which include: An [...]