stress

Walk into a spa and you immediately notice the airy music, quiet voices, and lack of clutter. Spa ambiance is one of serenity and calm, and it’s no coincidence that there’s no clutter.

Skincare expert Kate Somerville shares her Wellness Week™ advice with us, because as we know, stress can impact everything in your life, including your skin! Check out Kate’s tips for de-stressing from our Q+A with the celebrity esthetician (check back for the rest of her awesome advice as we get closer to Wellness Week™), and be sure to share your de-stressing tips with us in the comments.

If you’re like me, the act of cooking itself can help de-stress, but to unwind even more, cook up some cuisine rich in omega-3s and folic acid. Directly related to brain cell function, a diet rich in omega-3s can improve brain function, and keep stress hormones under control, while also regulating adrenaline. What better way […]

Someone once told me that meditating for 20 minutes is comparable to a two-hour nap. Whether actually true or not, I was willing to try. I sat myself down, legs folded, closed my eyes…but within exactly two minutes into trying to clear my mind, all sorts of thoughts littered my head – work, rent, just […]

I have a friend who is so addicted to her BlackBerry that she once checked her emails during a massage (unbeknownst to the therapist, she had sneakily tucked her phone in the pocket of her spa robe). Suffice to say it wasn’t the most relaxing spa experience. It’s okay to check your email while riding […]

With many of us spending more time in the office than anywhere else in our lives, it’s important to do what you can to make the most of your office time – whether it be through developing relationships, managing your stress, or exercising in your cube. A healthy workplace plays a huge role in maintaining […]

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 […]

These relaxation-inducing drink offerings, full of amino acids like GABA and melatonin, will help you rest easy.

Clutter manifests itself in different ways and for different reasons. Tracy McCubbin, dClutterfly founder and award-winning home and office organization expert, breaks down the different types of clutter that many people tend to accumulate and explains the thought process behind them, helping us let go of clutter – and stress – we don’t need in […]

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 […]

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

If you’re feeling drained and in desperate need of a new approach to up your energy, then this is the story that will pump you up. NewBeauty shares its energy-boosting tips for a healthier body and lifestyle:

It’s time to face the facts: Stress is not good for the soul, and it’s not good for your skin. Prevention explains the cause of your skin’s top five stress symptoms and how to correct them so you’re on your way to a worry-free complexion.

We all know a good massage usually makes you more relaxed and does wonders for your body, but does it really affect what’s going on inside your body? According to a group of researchers who recently conducted a study to find out, yes. Massage therapy is a multi–billion dollar industry in the United States with […]

Sending your dad on his way to the spa may not be the first thing that pops into your mind when thinking of gifts for pops. But how many times can you gift a necktie, a new tennis racket, or a DVD? Celebrate your dad and his fatherly selflessness with the stress-free gift of spa. Wondering what treatments men love? Here are just a few:

Question: My mind swirls with thoughts when I get on the massage table and it is hard to relax.  Any ideas? – SR Answer: Dear SR, You are not alone – it is very common for us to have our minds darting to and fro, buzzing with thoughts, when we first get to a spa […]

The spa & wellness community is coming together to lend a hand to the Haitian earthquake relief. Healing Arts for Haiti is February 12th at the Grand Hyatt, NYC at Grand Central Station, where attendees can receive services and every dollar raised will be donated to UNICEF, directly helping rescue and relief efforts in Haiti.

Did ya know? According to a recent online poll, consumers are SUPER STRESSED! A whopping 61% report they are MORE stressed right now than last year this time. And, while there are numerous spa gifting options on the global market, an overwhelming, vast majority of consumers prefer a card that gives them CHOICE of redemption at a large number of spas and in many areas, verses a certificate for just one spa. The poll showed that 90% prefer that universal gift of spa to a card/certificate for an individual spa. The abridged version? The gift most wanted, and needed this holiday is a SpaFinder gift certificate.

Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf=Astoria Finally Opens by Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider At last. The much anticipated Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf=Astoria (yes, the Waldorf does use that = sign in their name) has finally opened! And while I had already toured the spa a few days ago, last night’s opening party gave me a […]