Quite recently, I had the pleasure of exploring one of the Philippines’ last frontiers, the Busuanga Islands in Palawan.
The healing hand of natural heat has been invoked long before the advent of modern spas. In the days of yore, albolarios or hilots would rub their palms briskly to create heat to better administer their treatments, while a soothing hot compress is widely used to alleviate pain in different areas of the body.
More and more people these days are becoming susceptible to body aches and pains. Gone are the days when these discomforts were mere signs of aging. Studies show that constant physical and mental stress can actually cause unwanted pain in different parts of the body.
I had the privilege to set foot in the much-talked about Chopra Center of Wellbeing at La Costa Spa in Carlsbad, Southern California.
It’s the start of the “ber” months, and what easily comes to mind is the start of the Yuletide season. For countless Pinoys, the Christmas spirit comes alive as soon as popular holiday tunes are heard on the first day of September.
After the historic and spectacular London Olympics 2012, spaholics know that a side trip to the City of Bath is a rewarding experience, even just to marvel at the best-preserved spa from the ancient world—the Roman Bath in the City of Bath in Somerset, southwest of England.
Contrary to popular belief that going to the mall can leave one stressed out physically and financially, a trip to the shopping mecca can actually be a hub where one finds relaxation right in the middle of shopaholics. These days, massage chairs can be found lined up in cozy corners of shopping malls offering a respite from the maddening crowd.
With various services offered by spas, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, and sometimes confused, over which one best suits you.
We can never outgrow our need for vegetables. Truth be told, not everyone is fond of eating these foods, so they are missing out on certain nutrients needed to stay fit and healthy. But drinking your veggies is an entirely different story.
The beguiling charm of eastern Europe never fails to attract droves of travelers from all over, including a bunch of spaholics who marveled at the picturesque city of Budapest.
