“Exercises, healthy food, relaxing and good sleep are the fundaments of a healthy lifestyle” – this statement most of us have heard on more than one occasion. In our opinion all of that sounds fantastic but is missing one vital thing, two hours a week at the Spa! Read on to find out why.
As one of the fastest growing new industries on the market today, the business of wellness is no exception. Medical Spas are the emerging trend and demonstrate a growing desire to rejuvenate one’s youth and sustain a healthy Wellness lifestyle. Much of the popularity of these facilities can be attributed to the “Baby Boomer” generation. As a large percentage of the population grows older, they begin to look for non-traditional ways to hold onto their youth—or at least the feeling of youth. Nevertheless, with the support of trendsetters, celebrities, and sports superstars the youngest generations are beginning to understand that taking care of their bodies today will slow down the aging clock of tomorrow.
Here are some of the best reasons to go to a Spa
Get healthy and relax
Health and wellness spas also called destination spas, where you can start a healthy lifestyle with exercise, spa cuisine, and relax. This is the best choice if you’re looking to make some healthy changes in your life while keeping up with a professional career. Traditionally, resort spas offer spa treatments “a la carte”. They focus on relaxation, aromatherapy, and wellness. According to Aromatherapy Associates, aromatherapy is moving in a brand new directions, and the power of scent is increasingly being used for its strong therapeutic qualities. The calming orange blossom and lavender scents that often waft through spa lounges and treatments rooms have been part of spa and wellness experiences for years. Taking its roots from India, Egypt, and China – where fragrant plant oils were used for religious, cosmetics and medical purpose. Now, aromatherapy is playing a great role in the treatment of pain, as a mood enhancer and in sleep therapy. Aromatherapy consists of using only natural oils extracted from a wide array of plants. As a spa client, you can now receive customized treatments based on how you feel. This new trend is exciting and personal. Imagine going to a spa and receiving a treatment with essential oils based on your immediate needs and desires? To achieve the client’s intention, the therapist will carefully select essential oils and techniques, music, and offer health recommendations. Wonderful!
Weight loss
Health and wellness are hot topics around the globe, and they have been for years. However, the percentage of adults around the world who are considered overweight has increased by nearly 30% over the past 30 years – according to Nielsen study. The good news, however, is that consumers around the world are taking steps to take charge of their health. About half are trying to lose weight, and manufacturers are reformulating products to eliminate or reduce the sugar, cholesterol, trans and saturated fat and sodium content of food. Far more hotels are offering destination-spa-like programming during specialty weekends, often headlined by celebrity trainers and wellness gurus.
Relieve stress
Few of us like to think of ourselves as stressed: we do not want to believe we could be so weak or that our circumstances are so debilitating. We like to think of stress as what happens to others, without realizing how susceptible we may be ourselves. Serious illness, death or divorce, are not the only challenges people face in life. Any destination, medical or resort spa can be a good place for people to rejuvenate and restore their lives.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that mental disease, including stress and related disorders, will be the second-leading cause of disabilities by the year 2020 and that stress disabilities, which include impaired physical and mental functioning, lost work days and a high use of health care services, are as significant as workplace accidents and medical conditions. All spas are in the business of helping people relax; many now offer specific stress management programs.
Start an exercise program. Dance. Do yoga. Meditate.
Destination spas have lots of exercise classes, yoga instructions and fitness programs that can help you find the exercise you like. There are arguably thousands of fitness dance classes around the globe that are designed to be fun for participants. Meditation is also a good option if you have to rest and clear your mind. Sometimes you just need to get away and spend some quiet time alone. The spa is the perfect place to be cared for by professionals and spend your time the way you want to: Take a walk, meditate, read, and get some spa treatments.
