Have you ever wondered why we use Eucalyptus in the steam rooms? Eucalyptus benefits the respiratory system, and is a great expectorant for those who are suffering from congestion, pneumonia, or the flu. Eucalyptus is considered to have the following properties: antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, antiviral, antispasmodic, astringent, bronchial dilator, circulatory stimulant, decongestant, diaphoretic, disinfectant, [...]
Ice Massage – a quick treat for tired muscles!
March 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Spa & Fitness
Have an injury or sore muscles? Here is a quick treat for your worn-out and tired muscles: Take a paper cup, fill it up with water and freeze it . Once frozen, peel pack the paper so an inch of ice is showing, then rub it on the affected area and keep peeling back the paper until the ice [...]
So many ways to relieve headaches
March 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Living, Spa & Fitness
Headaches can be caused by so many pain responses from within our body. Headaches result when our muscles tighten, an illness or injury, blood vessels swelling or constricting, which irritate nerve endings located in the head. When nerves are irritated they send the message to the brain triggering a headache pain, because our brain doesn’t [...]
Phytomer gives us “beauty through health”.
February 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Spa & Fitness
Jean Gedouin is the founder of Phytomer Laboratories (founded in 1971). On the coast of France, located in St. Malo, the Phytomer Lab specializes in the research and development of marine products. Phytomer has become the first to successfully apply the freeze-drying method to the production of a cosmetic line. Jean Gedouin had a philosophy [...]
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A spa frame of mind? Three tips to get there.
December 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Living, Spa & Fitness
During this Holiday season when the moments of peace seem few and far between, you can easily get into a spa frame of mind, either here at Promontory, or in your own environment. Here are simple steps to get started : Breathe: If feeling overwhelmed, slow down and take a deep breath! There’s a good biological [...]
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