Spa environments offer systemic health benefits through chemical resurfacing, hydrotherapy modalities, and targeted massage for detox.
A facial steam bath is an often-requested treatment at spas. It loosens dirt and debris lodged in the pores, and it moistens the skin and evens out skin tone. You don't need to spend a lot of time and money at a spa for a facial steam bath.
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Dating back to ancient Greece, the steam room is a common amenity in pools and fitness centers. Normally consisting of a simple tile room with a steam generator, the steam room is popular for its relaxing effects. Follow some simple steps to make the most of your next steam room visit.
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If you often have that "knot in the gut" feeling that is associated with stress an anxiety, abdominal massage may help to relieve some of your uncomfortable symptoms. According to health experts at Mayo Clinic, massage has many healthful benefits, including helping you to unwind.
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Petroleum-based paraffin wax is used in salons and spas to soften and soothe skin, most often on the hands and feet, and sometimes on arms and legs. Your hands are submerged in the warm liquid wax of a paraffin hand spa, and the wax then hardens slightly on your skin and is removed after a few minutes.
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If you've ever had a massage, you know it is pleasant and relaxing. You may not have realized it can also have physical and emotional benefits if it is done regularly. There are several types of massage, from deep-tissue therapies to gentle Swedish treatments.
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Massage therapy is a growing aspect of personal care and nontraditional healing arts. While it’s very soothing and relaxing, massage therapy does have its downsides. A licensed therapeutic masseuse has different training and credentials from a non-therapeutic masseuse.
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Massage can help relax tight and painful muscles, improve range of motion in the joints, enhance circulation and lower stress levels. Stress is considered a risk factor for many chronic diseases, and can make your symptoms worse.
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Shea butter is a thick, fatty oil compound extracted from African shea tree nuts. According to The American Shea Butter Institute, this formulation contains vitamin A and works as a moisturizing agent that promotes healing.
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The human hand is durable yet sensitive. Nerve endings are concentrated in the hands so we can feel the slightest variations in texture, pressure and temperature. This makes the hands an especially good place to massage using pressure points.
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Although not a common reaction, some patients experience itching after receiving a massage. It can be caused by several factors, most of which are not serious health threats, and is usually fairly easy to remedy.
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A dry sauna can be a soothing way to relax or sweat out some stress. Dry saunas are heated rooms that raise the body’s temperature, causing you to sweat and relax. But there are certain things you should be aware of before stepping into the sauna in order to keep yourself safe and healthy.
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Hydromassage is a spa treatment that uses high-pressure water jets as massage tools. According to the Good Spa Guide website, the jets are more powerful than those found in a standard whirlpool tub or a Jacuzzi, and the water temperature is warmer.
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If you ever wondered how you can burn calories without exercising and without taking any off the questionable diet pills, infrared saunas are the newest healthy solution in losing some of those extra pounds.
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With approximately one sauna for every three people in the country, sauna bathing has become a national pastime in Finland. The practice began thousands of years ago as a method of bodily cleansing and relaxation, and most Finns still take a weekly sauna bath.
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Society’s preoccupation with weight loss has led to the rise of many quick-fix products and methods to lose weight. One of these is the body wrap, which is touted by some spas as a means of permanently losing weight.
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Cellulitis is a bacterial infection often caused by streptococcus and staphyloccus bacteria. Facial cellulitis can be extremely dangerous because bacteria can spread to the eyes, causing vision loss, or to the brain, causing meningitis.
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According to The Merck Manual, techniques such as heat therapy and cold therapy are effective in the treatment of your pain and inflammation.
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Steam rooms have been used for hundreds of years to improve blood circulation, drain sinuses, rejuvenate skin, and relieve joint and muscle tension. These are definite benefits, but steam rooms also have their drawbacks. A little caution and forward thinking can help you avoid the negative effects of steam rooms.
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While each spa has its own treatment protocols, certain features are common in most professional facials. Meant to cleanse, improve and pamper your skin, spa facials relax and rejuvenate.
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Soaking in a hot spring need not be solely reserved for a relaxing vacation or a weekend getaway. These mineral-rich baths offer a slew of natural health benefits you may not know about.
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