Healthy Spring Eating: Spa-Inspired Substitutions & Tips

Just because your recipe calls for cream or tinned vegetables doesn’t mean you can’t use something healthier in its place. And healthier doesn’t just mean whole foods full of good-for-you nutrients anymore – it now also includes whole foods that were grown and raised in a responsible and transparent way, free of chemicals. We talked [...]

Eat Your Water: The ‘8 Glasses of Water’ Myth

By Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD We’ve all heard numerous times that we should drink eight glasses of water per day to maintain an optimal level of hydration, yet there is little scientific evidence for this advice, and for most people, more water just means more trips to the bathroom! Not only is this a waste [...]

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 [...]

Easy-To-Eat Energy Giving Foods

Regardless of whether you’re working out or just trying to get through the day, chances are, a little extra energy would do most of us a lot of good. While there are a number of factors that can affect our energy levels, like the power of the sun, quality sleep and even home décor, one [...]

3 Sweet & Simple Pancake Day Recipes

Especially for Pancake Day, here are three simple and traditional brunch recipes from Chef Christopher Ennew at Ste. Anne’s Spa, to delight in before you give up any goodies over lent. And, since Mother’s Day is just around the corner, make what you didn’t make this Tuesday for Mother’s Day! If you’re still on a [...]