5 Treatments You Really Don’t Need

We all know that massage and facials, among other spa and wellness treatments, have evidence-based emotional, physical and spiritual benefits, but we’ve also been seeing more and more coverage as of late about crazy, out-there spa treatments. While the wow factor may be enticing, you might ask yourself, “Will this treatment really do anything for [...]

My First Authentic Hammam

By Dulcy Gregory What exactly is a hammam you ask?  Think part serenity… part surprise… and brand new skin! I learned just exactly what a hammam is on a recent trip to Istanbul, to research hotels for the Global Spa Summit.  After breakfast one morning it was decided that a trip to a local, authentic [...]

Stay in the Dark, At Least At Bedtime

by Lisa Mercurio, Bedtime Network I recently caught a savvy news clip on the new Boeing 787 and couldn’t help but think, “wow…this is so cool.” In case you haven’t heard; the Boeing 787 is a new jet with the added pet name, “Dreamliner”. For once, it seems that there is more to brag about [...]

Research Shows Vitamin A May Lower Risk of Melanoma

Melanoma accounts for 75 percent of deaths from skin cancer each year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, and researchers may have found a way to decrease your risk of developing this life-threatening illness: vitamin A. In a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, data from 70,000 vitamin-taking participants was collected and examined [...]

Aid Digestion with Aromatherapy: Plus DIY Recipes

From calming the mind and relaxing the muscles to uplifting your mood and improving slumber, aromatherapy can be a powerful tool. We talked to Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa in Thailand and Huntington Spa’s  Chuan Body + Soul Traditional Chinese Medicine corridor at the Langham Huntington in California, about how aromatherapy can [...]