Kuuroordvakanties zijn tegenwoordig erg populair, maar de Spaanse ¨Spas¨ dateren al meer dan 2000 jaar terug. De helende eigenschappen van thermaal water zijn al eeuwen bekend en zijn sindsdien gebruikt om medische problemen te behandelen. In ons deel van de wereld is er een hernieuwde belangstelling voor deze vorm van wellness en het wordt zeker […]
De gouden tip voor een gladde huid: MODDER!! SPA staat voor ¨Sanus per Aqua¨, wat betekent “gezondheid door water¨. Maar wist je dat al dat goede water ook fantastische modder produceert? Wanneer je het op de juiste manier gebruikt en het uit een geschikte bron komt, is modder een van de gezondste componenten van spabehandelingen! […]
Water is goed voor ons lichaam. Niet alleen om het te drinken, maar ook om in te baden, vooral als het water gezonde mineralen bevat; thermaal water. Een behandeling die vaak wordt gebruikt in thermische spa’s is contrasttherapie, ook bekend als “warme / koude onderdompelingstherapie¨, een vorm van behandeling waarbij een ledemaat of het hele […]
For a lot of people wallowing in the bath is pure relaxation. Lying in warm water, with your eyes closed, feeling the comforting warmth of the water, breathing deeply and letting go… We live on a planet where 70% of it is water and where all life depends on water. We have a body that […]
Our intention is to keep you informed and up to date on all things health and wellbeing so today we are talking about the sometimes dreaded but unavoidable subject of Menopause. In the world in which we live, maybe unlike times gone by, this stage of our life comes at an age when we still […]
Health Benefits of Hugging: The Important Reason Why Your Body Needs A Hug Every Day! Whether you’re wrapped up in the arms of your partner, cuddle your kid or greet a friend hello, hugs have a way of making us feel warm and fuzzy inside. They make you feel protected and loved. But did you […]
The festive season is fast approaching and it´s a time that is often complicated for people trying to watch their weight or those on a diet. Many struggle with the question: ¨how can we avoid holiday weight gain during this time of the year?¨. Our beloved Maria José Moreno, Head of Nutrition at the Hotel […]
Aqua Fitness or Aquagym, may seem to be something for older people, but that is most definitely no longer the case! It actually has become very popular and many fitness schools where they have a pool offer this type of exercise. Also more and more wellness centres and spa hotels start offering this activity to […]
Suction Cups Therapy, Cupping, Ventouse Therapy, or in Chinese Bá Guán (拔罐), are you familiar with any of these names? Some time ago I was surfing the web, researching alternative therapies when I came across pictures of people with “sucker marks” on their backs, from athletes like Michael Phelps to celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, […]
Stress, which is often viewed as an inevitable part of many people’s daily lives, is one of the main sources of wear-and-tear on the mind and the body. According to recent research, stress levels have doubled in 4 years which means that stress management has never been more relevant than it is today. Each of […]