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We think enjoying a massage from Soothe®, the at-home massage experts, in the comfort of your own home is beyond dreamy. First, you don’t have to drive or trudge to a spa and you can add to the relaxation the way you choose. (We’re thinking a glass of wine, your favorite organic candle, fresh flowers […]

We eat for so many reasons beyond hunger – meals are used for celebration, to soothe your emotions, to quell boredom. But those habits can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food. And with so many of us trying to lose weight, it’s good to take a look at not only what you are eating but […]

If you find you are unable to make it through the day without mainlining coffee, you might want to take a look at your diet. It’s a fact: not all calories are created equal and what you eat is more important to your energy levels than just eating in general. Here are a few of […]

We’re just going to put this out there: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort meets everyone’s vacation goals. There’s something for every traveler and we’re not exaggerating. When we visited Nemacolin some years back, we were impressed and surprised by this 2,000-acre spa resort in southern Pennsylvania’s lush Laurel Highlands. So whatever your interpretation of a spiritual awakening, […]

It’s a diet plan that allows you to drink wine and eat chocolate (and no, it’s not the Mediterranean diet). Adele reportedly follows it (her slimmed-down figure at Sunday’s post-Oscars parties had Hollywood buzzing). Pippa Middleton is said to be a fan. Even Conor McGregor has tried it. It’s the sirtfood diet, and it’s becoming […]

The art of relaxation. It’s a concept we can all get on board with, 100%. But for most of us, moments of tranquility are either fleeting or few and far between. And that’s where a wellness retreat such as Artné Spa steps in: Helping us stressed-out, anxiety-ridden, need-some-me-time souls feel a sense of calm. Relaxing […]

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) addresses a bevy of health conditions thanks to its accelerated healing attributes—and the beauty and spa sectors have jumped on the bandwagon. Why? It’s argued PRP has advantages for both skin and hair, helping provide younger-looking complexions (vampire facial, anyone?) and treat hair loss. What Is PRP? In simple terms, during a […]

Is there a connection between mindfulness and restful sleep? For March Mindfulness Month, we asked Anna-Karin Björklund, M.A., an author and teacher of dreams, yoga, and meditation, to share her insights on why a relaxed mind leads to soul dreams and rejuvenating sleep. Anna-Karin is also a specialist with Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Monarch […]

To better understand why clutter keeps us from living mindfully–and is a leading cause of stress–we reached out to Tracy McCubbin, author and founder of dClutterfly. As Tracy says, “If you simply get rid of clutter without addressing the often-unconscious emotional reasons as to WHY it’s there – guess what? The clutter will creep back […]

The Lodge at Woodloch, an award-winning spa retreat situated close to the Delaware River in the strikingly beautiful woods of Northeastern Pennsylvania, shared this blog post on the healing properties of forest bathing. In celebration of Spafinder’s March Mindfulness Month, read more to discover why a walk in the woods can be life changing–and why […]