Many will consider a trip to the spa as an indulgent cost that just is not necessary. What they fail to consider, however, are the health benefits that comes with a day at the spa.

The benefits are great, and as such, spa treatments could be considered a pro-active approach to health and wellbeing.

A study from Thomas Stratmann, of George Mason University, and Jonathan Click, or Florida State University College of Law, completed a study into the benefits of spas.

Their low estimates, in conclusion, indicate a reduction of lost workdays by up to 2, and up to 5 at the other end of the scale.

1 – Stress Relief and Mental Benefits

Soothing and relaxing, a trip to the spa allows a complete disconnection from the world, allowing you to shed all of your worries and stress. Continue reading →

Experiencing daily aches and pains can be tiring. The only thing worse than dealing with chronic pain is dealing with the side effects of medication designed to help treat body aches and pains.

Learning natural remedies to help with daily aches and pains can be a huge asset in personal health. We have compiled a list of five natural ways to heal your body’s aches and pains.

1 – Physical Therapy and/or Exercise

One of the best things for pain management can be exercise. Most people don’t think about getting up and moving when they are in pain.

In fact, it may be the last thing that you want to do. But getting up and exercising can help reduce your body’s response to pain. If your pain is due to an injury or mechanical imbalance in your body then you may want to consider physical therapy. Continue reading →