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December
Reduce your stresses
by floating!
We
know that we have learned to let go of our stress in
the mind, but now you can let go of the physical stresses
with a trip to the floatation tank.
Sensory deprivation tanks developed
by John Lilly in the 1950s were created to examine
what happens to the mind when all external stimuli
are removed.
The results showed an increase
in “theta” waves, the brain activity associated with
sleep and deep relaxation. These tanks are found in
wellness centers and spas around the world.
The
tanks themselves are 8x4 foot sound and sight-proof rectangular
containers filled with about ten inches of body temperature
water holding 800-1000 pounds of concentrated Epsom salts
and minerals. The salt mixture creates buoyancy making
everything rise to the surface. Once you get use to the
water and trust the environment to keep you afloat, you
feel weightless. Some tank centers offer piped in music,
but the best way to experience a float is without sensory
input. You will find that floating takes your mind to
new levels and deeper meditative places.
For more information on the location
closest to you please contact: [email protected]
And
then there was light!
As the days grow shorter and the
morning light more dim, it’s easy for the winter blues
to set in. Called seasonal affective disorder (SAD),
this mild form of depression is the direct result of
less exposure to sunlight. Scientists believe these
shorter hours prompt the brain to decrease production
of serotonin, the mood-regulating neurotransmitter,
while it increases the sleep-related hormone melatonin
an effective recipe for depression.
While many can preserve until spring returns, others
are getting a winter boost with light therapy. Using
full spectrum fluorescent tubes that mimic natural
sunlight, additional hours of daylight can illuminate
your home or workplace. Even without therapeutic fixtures,
SAD can be alleviated by repositioning workstations
to optimize exposure to natural light, as well as by
engaging in regular exercise, preferably done outdoors.
Warning: Generosity and Cooperation may be habit
forming!
A new study at Emory University
in Atlanta has shown that the choice to cooperate,
trust, and be generous with others may have more to
do with the hardwiring of the brain than the goodwill
of the heart. Researchers have found that the brain
centers associated with pleasure are activated when
people choose mutualism over greed.
This altruistic behavior releases
a flood of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that stirs
up feelings of euphoria and also plays a leading role
in addictive behaviors. The brain’s natural feel-good
circuitry reinforces kind acts with pleasurable feelings,
leading us to do more and more good deeds.
Running
vs. Walking
Get ready for the New Year’s Resolutions
Walking
Running
Calories
30 minutes of brisk walking at roughly 3.5MPH burns
about 120 calories with a 60:40 carbohydrates
to fat breakdown.
Calories
30 Minutes of running at 6 MPH fires through about
270 calories in a 75:25 ratio of carbs to fat.
Cardio When preformed at the same rate and for
the same period of time, running and walking deliver
nearly identical cardiovascular benefits, provided
you’re exercising within your target heart rate
zone-between 60 to 85 percent of your maximum heart
rate (MHR). Find your MHR by subtracting your age
from 220.
IMPACT
Walkers experience fewer injuries because there is
less impact and therefore less joint compression.
IMPACT It is common for avid runners to suffer
knee injuries and other stress fractures as a result
of repetitive impact on the joints.
Travel
for December 2002
OVERNIGHT
SPA PACKAGES 2003
Jan.
1
- April 17
April
18
- Sept. 1
Sept.
2
- Dec. 31
Hershey
Sweet Retreat
One Night Spa Package
(2 days / 1 night)
Spa services include:
• Hershey Rain Shower
• On The Spot Massage
• Whirlpool Soaking Tub Experience: Choose from Whipped Cocoa Bath, Hershey Gardens
Rose Petal Soak, Milk & Honey Soak, or Rosario Sea Soak.
Single$338.00
Double$466.00
Rates
To Be
Announced
Single$338.00
Double$466.00
Hershey
Getaway
Two Night Spa Package
(3 days / 2 nights)
Spa services include:
• Hershey Rain Shower
• On The Spot Massage
• Whirlpool Soaking Tub Experience: Choose from Whipped Cocoa Bath, Hershey Gardens
Rose Petal Soak, Milk & Honey Soak, or Rosario Sea Soak.
• $75 credit to be used towards spa service of choice or spa products
Single$631.00
Double$842.00
Rates
To Be
Announced
Single$631.00
Double$842.00
Don’t miss the
upcoming events at The Hotel Hershey during the month
of December for the whimsical events planned for
family enjoyment and memories.
Happy Holidays from
all of us at Finest Health Spas, and we wish you
a very blessed New Year!
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