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Check out our story about the ritual of the banya and find out how you can benefit from a bath house experience this Wellness Week™! Between the contrast therapy of the hot and cold plunge and the relaxing eucalyptus-scented saunas, we’re sure you’ll find something at your local bath house that will have you coming back for more, so try one this Wellness Week™!

While various functional beverages have seen makeovers and new ones have been invented, water additives have reared a new head and created a health and beauty beverage market. Instead of additives to supplement your water with when you’re sick or not feeling up to par, these additives offer an alternative to pills, taking on the […]

The once-popular practice of soaking in thermal waters is staging a comeback, as spa-goers rediscover the benefits of “taking the waters.” It’s a tradition that has as of late taken a backseat to weight-loss, beauty, and fitness — and even the world’s most famous couple Brad and Angelina are part of this renaissance. (Talk about trend-setting!)

Massage isn’t just a luxurious treat to pamper yourself; there are many other healthful reasons to get a massage on a regular basis, including the big one – stress. Since stress can translate in different ways for different people, from aches and pains, to muscle tension, to both physical and emotional exhaustion, massage can actually […]

We all know that a good balance of a variety of vitamins is important in maintaining a healthy mind and body. But, since everyone has a unique genetic makeup, different food habits, varying health conditions and other lifestyle variables, how can you be sure you’re taking the right vitamins for you? We’re loving Dr. Andrew […]

Lunch today wasn’t my usual leftovers from the night before, or lunch special from a local restaurant – no, today, I went to the luxurious Sofitel New York Hotel’s chic French brasserie and bar, Gaby restaurant. The occasion: the unveiling of the hotel’s innovative, low-calorie gastronomy initiative based on the European wellness brand of Thalassa […]

Yoga is a great way to get a workout while increasing flexibility, and it’s also an opportunity to stretch the mind as you focus your attention on yourself and your body. Because yoga focuses on the all-encompassing concept of wellness through touching on mind, body, and soul, the practice is a great fit with getaway […]

We’re officially into the first week of the Year of the Rabbit, and besides the abundance of significant foods, lion dances, and red envelopes, other traditions and superstitions on how to start Chinese New Year off right also surround health and wellness…and a little pampering – nothing wrong with that! From cutting your hair, to […]

Even if you’re not a football fan, it’s easy to get sucked into game day celebrations with family and friends. Chances are if you’re around the usual calorie- and fat-ridden Super Bowl favorites, you might be tempted to nosh a little. With New Year’s resolutions well underway, and SpaFinder’s Wellness Week™ coming, we wanted to […]

We love the idea of National Soup Swap Day, which is happening for the 5th year in a row tomorrow, January 22nd. The concept is to make a big pot of soup, freeze it, then invite your friends to do the same and swap! You end up going home with a wonderful mix of soup […]

A dear friend of mine wants to spend a month at a spa to set himself up thoroughly for the ‘second half of his life’ (he’s just turned 50). He would like somewhere that combines high end testing with natural solutions and also offers a complete mind, body, and soul refresher. What would you recommend?”

We spend so much time trying to get rid of it, or at least gain control of it, but according to NewBeauty magazine, a fuller face is better when it comes to aging well in the face.

As the title suggests, my last full day here in Lake Placid was chock-full of activities that ranged from adrenaline-inducing to luxuriously relaxing. Here are some highlights of my last day in Lake Placid: 9 a.m.: Mirror Lake Inn’s Maple Sugar Body Scrub was as sweet as the name suggests (more to come in a […]

You are what you eat, right? Well, we definitely know that what we eat has an effect on almost everything going on in bodies, but it also affects the condition of your body from the outside – including your hair, skin, and nails. Our friends at NewBeauty took a look at how to change your skin internally through diet, and said that since digestion and diet have a direct effect on skin behavior, targeting your daily diet should be the first course of action when rebuilding your skin.

A recent study reports that mindfulness, stemming from the Buddhist meditation tradition, is as effective as antidepressants in protecting against a relapse of depression. Learn more here.

After months of back-to-back holidays all centered around high-calorie drinks, rich home-cooked food, and decadent sweets, it’s no wonder why so many people opt to start the New Year healthy. Specialty juices and smoothies fit the bill perfectly – not just because they taste great, but because they’re full of detoxifying and/or antioxidant properties and […]

Massage can do more than just work out the kinks

We know Thanksgiving may have worn you out, and now with December holiday meals to worry about as well, we wanted to give you a simple, but comforting favorite recipe from Cal-a-Vie. While this version calls for ground turkey, feel free to use any protein or protein substitute you like. You can also experiment with […]

On Thanksgiving weekend, legendary fitness expert Mari Winsor, who had much to do with the publicizing and popularizing of Pilates, making it accessible to the masses, will be leading a four-day Pilates workshop at Four Seasons Resort Maui, November 25-28. The luxurious resort in paradise took it a step further and has been offering a […]

With daylight savings in full swing, relish in the evening with Golden Door’s cozy and satisfying creamy polenta. This straight-forward recipe pairs tart lemon and warm rosemary polenta with sweet corn, meaty oyster mushrooms, and earthy, in-season rainbow chard. Add some roasted tomato sauce and a drizzle of a simple balsamic reduction to enhance this […]