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April
Go Natural!
According to the 2002 Organic Consumer Trends
Report, more than 40 million households or approximately
39% of the United States population regularly choose organic
products.
With the recent USDA regulations on organic
labeling in effect consumers will now more than ever have
access to organic foods and products.
Fresh organic produce is difficult to find in supermarkets, so
many spas are growing their own. Spas are breaking away from
traditional “spa cuisine” and offering much different
menu selections. They are creative and educate their guests about
organic gardening, and offer tips to those who want to grow their
own garden’s at home!
Stress may be the culprit behind half of the diagnosed hypertension
cases in the United States.
While many people seek out ways to relieve stress with lifestyle
changes and prescription medication to lower blood pressure, they
may have overlooked one simple solution manufactured by nature
---celery!
The chemical that gives the crisp green stalk its distinctive scent,
3-n-butylphthalide, also reduces blood concentrations of stress
hormones, which cause blood vessels to constrict.
Eating four organic stalks of celery a day, the recommended
intake for people with mild hypertension, also delivers a healthy
dose of potassium, vitamin C, and calcium.
Seaweed baths, wraps, masks,
and scrubs: today virtually every spa menu touts alleged miracle
elixirs from the sea. Cosmetic companies from the eco-friendly
Body Shop to sophisticated Lancôme hail seaweed as a natural
beauty booster that can moisturize, nourish, exfoliate, and tone:
estheticians claim it can eliminate cellulite: and some medical
experts say it can help lower cholesterol and balance the bodies’ hormones.
But do all these claims really hold water?
Skin
There is a lot to like about seaweed. Although
it feels slimy, it is actually packed with vitamins,
minerals, and nutrients like vitamin A (which
assists in cell production), vitamin E (which
promotes softness), and essential fatty acids
(which have anti-inflammatory properties).To
really work its magic, seaweed needs to be as
pure as possible. When it comes to claims with
the ability to cure cellulite, if that was really
the case, it would be know worldwide!
Body
Another way to reap the benefits of seaweed is from the
inside out. Seaweed can provide important nutrients like
potassium and iodine, which help prevent thyroid disease,
relieve constipation, and lower blood pressure. Some experts
believe that Japan’s low incidence of breast cancer
is linked to the fact that the country has the highest per
capita dietary iodine consumption in the world.
When it comes to an abundant supply of minerals, there’s
no healthier source than seaweed.
With Earth Day around the corner, you will probably want to
know how you can participate.
Remember that Earth Day is not just about fixing the Earth: but
also about preventing damage from being done in the first place.
About Earth Day Network:
Founded by the organizers of Earth Day 1970, Earth Day Network's
mission is to promote environmental awareness and sustainable
living by engaging grassroots organizations worldwide in citizen
action and organizing, capacity building, environmental education,
coordinated global campaigns, and annual Earth Day celebrations.
Since its inception, Earth Day has been the first experience
in environmental citizenship for hundreds of millions of people
around the world.
Today, Earth Day Network supports more than 5,700 organizations
in more than 180 countries and 95,000 U.S. K-12 teachers. We
build the capacity of our members to serve as positive environmental
forces by building alliances, teaching mechanisms for community
action, and providing direct assistance. Most importantly,
we provide sound environmental education coupled with mechanisms
for citizenship and service.
Get involved with your planet!
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Hands Free Healing
Spas are reaching out to the clients
who prefer noninvasive or no touch techniques by offering treatments
ranging from aura massages and sound treatments to silent therapy
as well as flotation techniques.
While many of these are from the Eastern healing beliefs
some of the treatments offer a moment of silence for stressed
guests. Some of the treatments that have been added to some
of the menus across the country are as follows:
1Spa- Canyon Ranch, Tucson Arizona Treatment- Healing
Touch
Benefit- A registered nurse circulates her hands a few inches
above your body to relieve pain and stress.
2Spa-The Orchid at Mauna Lani, Big Island, Hawaii
Treatment-Body Talk
Benefit-Similar to the treatment at the Canyon Ranch, Body
Talk therapists follow an exact protocol on how to listen to
your body and answer its needs by “talking” to
it. This treatment includes a small amount of manipulation
of the head and a few “touch” techniques.
3 Spa- The Spa at Turnberry Isle, Aventura, Florida
Treatment-Sound Therapy
Benefit-Guest lies down while a therapists rings crystal bowls
that are said to create vibrations throughout the body.
4 Spa-Ventura Inn & Spa, Big Sur California
Treatment-Color Therapy
Benefit-Learn about the colors of your aura in a Color Reading,
and discover how the colors you intuitively choose reveal information
about your life. The session includes a vivid watercolor painting
of your aura and written documentation of your reading.
5 Spa-Mii amo, Sedona, Arizona
Treatment-Past Life Regression Therapy
Benefit-Using techniques such as hypnosis, Regression Therapy
is the mental act of going back to an earlier time, in order
to retrieve memories that may still be influencing an individuals
present life.
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