Articles by Spafinder Team

We surveyed the spa scene in this stunning place of rich energy, healing and relaxation − a picture perfect setting for a rejuvenating getaway.

Nałęczów is a small town in the southeast region of Poland known for its authentic healing properties. The four natural springs (each of which has medically identified health benefits) and the lowered air pressure in the valley where it is located, all contribute to the health benefits. The town’s landscape combines natural woodlands and meadows with historic architecture and modern spa facilities, plus a meandering river that seems to weave through the contrast without any effort.

Shortly after Wellness Week® 2012 ended, SpaFinder created the Workplace Wellness Committee, in order to continue the path of wellness all year. From creating a Wellness Library, hosting lunch-n-learns for employees and having “wellness walks” through various famous New York City parks, SpaFinder is committed to enriching the lives of its employees through wellness.

Along with traditional spa treatments, Ecuador’s El Refugio is well known for its Baños de Cajon, a steam bath, which helps to relieve stress and relax muscles.

This year, forget the trinkets…

Study suggests that even mild dehydration can affect women’s moods. So let’s drink up to perk up!

Guest post by Joan Lunden. As one of nearly 50 million Americans who are caregivers for a family member, Lunden, a caregiver for her 93-year-old mom, is like many of today’s caregivers: A part of the Sandwich Generation — simultaneously raising children and caring for elderly parents.

From at-your-desk workouts to smart happy hour choices, Kristin McGee, celebrity yoga instructor, shares ten easy tips for staying in shape when you’re on the go!

A few home remedies that can bring you relief.

If you want to de-stress…DE-CLUTTER. Tracy McCubbin, owner of dClutterfly, offers simple steps to eliminate the clutter in your life.

There has been such a movement in this country to cook healthier recipes in order to safeguard our family’s health. But while we may be cooking healthier recipes, it is equally important that we are cooking those meals in pots and pans that don’t pose a health hazard.

Find a Zen-like approach…

Check out these exercise tips for battling depression, upping your libido, quitting smoking and much more from our friends at iVillage.

Here’s a refreshing take on staying healthy and hydrated: Eat your water, don’t just drink it! Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD, tells you how.

Lisa Mercurio of Bedtime Network explains why darkness is key for a good night’s sleep and how it adds the “Zen in Zzz’s.” Find out how you can acheive darkness at bedtime.

Do you find yourself leaving a dinner out with a friend feeling well, stressed and uneasy? It might be time to stage an “inter-friention.” Dr. Darcy Smith Sterling shares six warning signs of toxic friends and gives tips on how to let go.

Like no other organ, the skin is exposed to multiple stressors from our external environment and within the body. Celebrity beauty nutritionist Paula Simpson shares tips and tricks on how not to let stress get the best of your skin.

Learning a foreign language as a child is so much easier than as an adult. Yoga is much the same way: Start young and you’ll keep the benefits of yoga throughout your life.

It’s well known if you take care of your insides, it will reflect well on your outsides. Healthy skin doesn’t start just with a face cream. The key to showing your best face is by keeping yourself hydrated.

In our modern world, most of us spend about 99 percent of our time indoors, which makes it very easy to forget our connection to the natural world. Bring naure indoors as part of your wellness practice and it will bring about a sense of calm and optimism to your life!