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Looking to take a break from your hectic lifestyle and reconnect with some old pals? There's nothing quite like a spa getaway to help you find your inner self, as well as rediscover your dearest friends while enjoying some pampering. Spa packages provide groups with an opportunity to indulge in treatments, eat healthy, and enjoy some fun activities. There's never been a better time to try a cooking class with your mom, join in a yoga class with your friends, or try an exotic spa treatment with...
•Treating Your Acne Successfully: An Overview
While there is no cure for acne, there are treatments available to help control breakouts. Treatment of acne is divided into three categories: topical, systemic and procedural. The course of treatment used for someone's acne is determined by the type and severity of the acne.
Knowing your grade of acne can aide in choosing the most beneficial treatment plan. Grade I and Grade II – mild to moderate acne – is most often treated with over-the-counter products. Grade III and Grade IV acne,...
•Things Are Heating Up at America's Hot Springs
For centuries, spa-goers have sought out the soothing and healing waters of the hot springs. From the Romans to the Native Americans, the hot spring has long held a kind of medicinal position in wellness living. In fact, the Native Americans believed their Great Spirit resided in the earth's core and the hot springs were a special gift from their creator. The water from a hot spring is known to contain high levels of mineral essentials which offer certain healing properties.
The medical...
•The Relaxing Side of Las Vegas
There are more spas located along Las Vegas' 4.5-mile Strip than anywhere else in the world. Given that fact, Las Vegas knows a thing or two about relaxation and indulgence – a welcome role for a destination steeped in weary gamblers and travelers.
MGM's Grand Spa offers relaxation on a big scale. Spa ritual experiences such as the Turkish Haman and the couple's Red Lotus Love transport guests into another world. The sensory massage targets all five senses in a 75-minute session. For those in...
•How to Choose the Right Facial
Whether you're choosing a facial at an upscale resort spa or your neighborhood day spa, the choice is typically based on three elements: the experience and outcome; the products used on the skin; and the results afterward. Many people choose a facial treatment because it's a perceived indulgence and provides relaxation – something we can't get at home. And most choose a facial because they want to achieve brighter, healthier looking skin.
Difficulty: Moderate
Step One
The fact that there are...
•Spas Cater to Pint-Sized Clients With Customized Services
With ingredients like chocolate, coconut cream and caramel apple, it sounds more like an ice cream shop, but at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, Michigan, these are just a few of the enticing items found in the spa services offered at Scoops Kids Spa.
Pint-sized clients enjoy a pedicure seated in an oversized ice cream sundae sofa surrounded by whimsical wall murals in this spa where the themed services are matched up with a child's personality. For instance, the girl or boy who loves the...
•The Benefits of a Body Wrap
If you're looking for an all-natural way to enhance and moisturize your skin, decrease excess water from your body, or just provide a rejuvenating treatment for yourself, a body wrap can do wonders for your appearance.
Body wraps are designed to improve the texture and appearance of skin by removing excess fluid and toxins from the body. This method also firms loose skin and treats the unsightly appearance of cellulite. In addition, body wraps offer a variety of benefits that include...
•Skin Care Trends 2008
An Organic Standard
Now that organic beauty products can receive the USDA seal to indicate its degree of purity, look for a regulatory standard and seal for natural beauty products. Burt's Bees, which launched the initiative, has indicated that the Natural Standard Seal will require at least 95 percent natural ingredients and pure processing methods to make the mark. "We're starting at a higher percentage because most consumers believe if a product stays it's natural, it must be so, but that's...
•An Effective Anti-Aging Treatment Program
Available to the health conscious consumer are many products on the market that combat the normal aging process. Often these products make great claims about anti-aging.
However, upon closer examination they merely provide cosmetic relief from such things as age spots, wrinkling, sagging of the skin, etc. In other words they are just cosmetic in appearance and simply cover up the challenge of aging. Often this cover-up is accomplished by applying hair dye, concealers, etc.
Therefore, the...
•Experience the Power of Pain Relief With the Power of the Mind
For those who suffer the aching and stiffness of arthritis, it may be hard to imagine welcoming a new morning with energy and without pain, stiffness and fatigue. However, it may be the idea of such an ideal morning which may be able to create a life with less pain and stress. Creative visualization, according to experts, enables those suffering from arthritis to influence their psychological state, perception and even every day reality of happiness and success.
Creative visualization,...
•Don't Ignore Sports Injury Warning Signs
Sports injuries are common and expected for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. But according to experts in the sports medicine field, there are warnings signs that you may have an injury that needs attention. While some sports injuries are evident immediately, others can grow progressively worse with time. If both types of injuries are ignored, chronic problems can occur.
Joint pain, particularly in the joints of the knee, ankle, elbow and wrist, should never be ignored. These joints are not...
•Treating Psoriasis With an Alternative Approach
Psoriasis, which means "to itch" in the Greek, is a chronic condition that consists of red lesions that develop into scales and patches over the skin. These red lesions cause itching and discomfort. Intensity of the condition range from massive outbreaks to a mild outbreak with just a few patches. An autoimmune disorder, psoriasis is not infectious or contagious and there is no known cure for the disease. However, there are steps psoriasis sufferers can take to reduce the level of itching and...
•The Road to Pain Relief
Although pain affects more than 76 million Americans, it can be an isolating experience. According to the American Pain Foundation, pain is a critical, biological warning sign to the body when something. Pain can signal injury, such as touching a hot oven, or an underlying disease or infection, such as cancer or shingles. Pain is classified as acute or chronic. Acute pain usually follows surgery or injury and resolves as the body heals itself. Pain is diagnosed as chronic when it persists after...
•Muscle Fatigue is No Match For Prepared Athletes
For the professional or amateur athlete, there's no thrill like reaching the finish line. And there's nothing more frustrating than not reaching the finish because of the debilitating effects of muscle fatigue. It's long been understood that dehydration and carbohydrate depletion are the main causes of exercise-induced fatigue. Athletes know they can prolong their activity by loading up on carbohydrates and drinking plenty of fluids. However, recent studies also reveal there are additional key...
•Arthritis and You in the Workplace
A Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that arthritis limits millions of working Americans' productivity, activity, or ability to work. According to the Arthritis Foundation's coverage of the report, state-specific data shows those reporting arthritis-related work limitations ranged from 25 percent in Nevada to 51 percent in Kentucky. The state median is 33 percent. These significant statistics come with a price tag with another CDC study showing state-specific earning...
•The Most Common Sports Injuries
From tennis and soccer to football and running, organized and individual sports activities are key to any healthy lifestyle. But they can also result in common sports injuries that require attention, either at home or at the doctor, to heal properly.
Abrasions are perhaps some of the most common sports injuries and can result from a fall on a hard surface.
As an athlete slides or falls on the ground, the friction from the fall causes layers of skin to rub off. For cyclists, these abrasions...
•The Facts on Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is most often prescribed for patients with permanent disabilities, recovering from a major injury or accident, or suffering from conditions such as arthritis or lower back pain. Some diseases or conditions can impair patients to a degree that a physical therapist must teach the patient to function with the limitations of the condition. Under the guidance of a therapist, patients can regain a major share of their mobility, achieve flexibility, and acquire balance and...
•From Patient to Person: Managing Chronic Pain
For those who suffer from chronic pain, it doesn't take long before the pain can overwhelm, leaving isolation and fear in its wake. Decision making is influenced by the pain. The sufferer can experience depression and even hopelessness. Taking back control of one's life and making a return to some sort of normalcy takes time. The journey from patient to person is one accomplished in phases.
Herself a pain survivor, Penney Cowan lived for many years with chronic pain. After taking part in the...
•Handling Exercise-Induced Muscle Fatigue and Pain
Everyone has experienced muscle soreness or fatigue associated with exercise. For some, this may act as a deterrent from working out or participating in physical activity, but understanding how to prevent and treat those aches and pains can be the key to enjoying exercise and staying motivated in an exercise routine.
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, muscle fatigue and soreness, which occur a day or two after an activity, results from microscopic muscle or connective tissue...
•The Science of Healing and the Art of Caring
As far back as 460 B.C., Hippocrates, considered the "father of medicine," described what could be considered an early form of physical therapy with his use of massage and hydrotherapy. It is also reported as a form of manual therapy in China around 2500 B.C. However, even before the need for the physical handling of patients was well understood, the ancient medical system of "Ayurevda" was developed in India which addresses healthy living along with therapeutic measures that relate to...
•Understanding and Living With Psoriasis
At one time described as a variety of leprosy, psoriasis is probably one of the longest known illnesses of humans and the least understood. While its confusion with leprosy may not have been all that surprising, considering its visual appearance on the skin, it was not until 1841 that the condition was finally given its own name by a Viennese dermatologist.
The non-contagious disease, which affects the skin and joints and commonly causes red scaly patches on the skin, are caused by psoriatic...
•The Basics of Rheumatoid Arthritis
According to the Arthritis Foundation, an estimated 67 million Americans will have some form of arthritis by 2030. Arthritis is a general term that refers to a condition that causes inflammation in a joint, which is characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain within the joint.
Specifically, rheumatoid arthritis is a type of chronic arthritis that normally occurs in joints on both sides of the body, such as hands, wrists, or knees. The symmetry of this condition helps to distinguish it...
•On the Move: Keep Arthritis Conditions at Bay With Exercise
In combination with medication, a tailored arthritis exercise program can promote joint and pain relief, and preserve joint structure and function.
Once arthritis sets in, the stiffness, pain and swelling associated with the condition can severely reduce the range of motion of joints, or in other words, the distance joints can move in certain directions. It might be tempting to avoid physical activity because of pain or discomfort, but this can actually lead to significant muscle loss and...
•Your Aching Back: Common Causes and Treatment
Back pain is not an uncommon complaint. In fact, four out of five adults will experience symptoms of lower back pain at least once in their lifetime. A complex structure, the back is made up of 33 vertebrae, more than 30 muscles, ligaments, multiple joints, and inter-vertebrae dics. With all of those muscles, joints, and discs, it's not surprising there are many ways in which these elements can become injured or affected.
Muscular strain is the most common cause of back pain. When an...
•Back Off: Preventing Back Aches and Pains at Work
You know the scenario well. After a day at your desk, your back is screaming in pain. It seems no matter which way you try readjust your posture the pain still persists, making it nearly impossible to concentrate on your job.
In addition to routine office work, many occupations such as nursing, construction or factory work can place significant demands on your back. But by paying close attention to what causes your pain, you can focus on efforts to bring about pain relief and...
•About Face: The Facts on Facials
A French massage text from 1907 describes a treatment invented by Dr. Jacquet which included a vigorous repetitive mobilization of the facial skin. Nearly a century ago, his method revolutionized skin care. Nonetheless, this method had certain disadvantages for the therapist (fatigue, reduced finger sensitivity) and for the client (discomfort and inadequate finger pressure). Today's facials are much less strenuous. After all, facials are not only meant to provide deep cleansing and hydration to...
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