Is the Paleo diet so easy a cavewoman could do it? Read on to find out! Most of us know that anything you have to order by shouting at a speaker in a fast-food drive-through does not constitute healthy eating. But with the plethora of diet plans available these days, it’s a daily challenge to know what’s right, […]
Wellness
Reflexology: More than Just Fancy Footwork
What’s the buzz on reflexology and is it more than just fancy footwork? Find out how it keeps you on your toes! Once only available in alternative healthcare clinics, reflexology is a trending wellness treatment that you can now experience at spas nationwide, including your local Massage Envy! Growing in popularity by leaps and bounds […]
10 Quick Ways to Relax
Easy breezy ways to calm your mind. Relaxation comes in many forms. You can escape to the spa or simply stop and take a deep breath. When the stress bug bites, bite back with a calming deep breath or try one of these tried-and-true tricks polled from the Spa Girls team. Read on for 10 […]
How to: Give Yourself a Hand & Wrist Massage
Are your digits due for a little TLC? Use these self-massage and reflexology techniques to relieve tension in fingers, hands and wrists. When your purse strings are tight or you simply do not have time to make it to the spa, it is important to remember to take time out to pamper yourself. Relaxation and […]
Spa Secrets for the Perfect Bath
Tips for the perfect home spa bathing experience. Taking a bath seems pretty straightforward: plug up the tub, turn on the faucet, squirt in the Mr. Bubble and hop in. While a bath can be so much more than just that, you also don’t have to go so far as creating a bathroom sanctuary dripping […]
8 Ways to Relax in an Hour or Less
Dear moms: This one’s for you! Eight relaxation tips for busy moms and all womankind. As women and especially moms, we often put the needs of others before your own. But that overwhelming responsibility can quickly leave you stressed and tightly-wound. Finding time for yourself is imperative to your sanity. It doesn’t matter if you can only […]
Massage 101: How to Give the Best Back Rubs
Harness the healing power of touch with these quick at-home massage tips! The spa experts at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North know how to make a girl forget about life's stress. Here, they share their tips on how to give a good at-home massage. Always use oil or lotion when massaging! Never […]
Bikini Body Tips from Olympian Misty Hyman
You don’t have to be an Olympian to whip your body into shape. Gold medalist Misty Hyman, who serves as a swim coach at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, shares her top tips for a strong and kick-bootie bikini body. Multi-Task Your Workout: In the water you can accomplish your cardio, strength training, build your lung […]
Dr. Murad’s 10 Best Foods to Make You Feel Good
Eat your water along with these top 10 healthy foods for a better you! Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD, founder of the Murad Inclusive Health Medical Group and author of a bestseller, The Water Secret: The Cellular Breakthrough to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger, presents his 10 best foods to integrate into your diet. After researching the […]
Are You Really What You Eat? An Expert Weighs in
Beauty, from the inside out. By Lisa Kasanicky Ah yes, the proverbial “you are what you eat.” We’ve heard it time and again. The essence of the theory, however, gets a little fuzzy when you start to think about it. Down a ton of veggies and look like a giant head of broccoli? Not so […]
Take 5 for Spa: How to Incorporate Spa into Everyday Life
Bring more spa into your life with these five expert tips. Lia Rowland is the spa director at the The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Here, she shares tips on how to incorporate some rest and relaxation into our lives on a regular basis. Deep breathing – Never underestimate the power […]
Health News: Breast Cancer and Hormone Replacement Therapy
By Sharon Arthur for Gino Tutera, MD Founder of SottoPelle Therapy With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month upon us, we turned to the experts at SottoPelle for an update on the relationship between breast cancer and hormone replacement therapy. One of the top health concerns women express regarding hormone replacement therapy is safety. And for […]
