“ Nutrition and hydration are vital to vibrant health. With busy schedules, life changes in combination with known food and environmental toxins, there is often a tendency of feeling out of balance and, ultimately, becoming vulnerable to longterm health complications,” says Leslie Johnson, spa director at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California.
“ It ' s not just about pampering anymore. From ' health-conscience ' millennials to ' worried well ' baby boomers, these guests value a more holistic approach.”
Kathryn Petty, president and founder of White Lion Tea, a luxury food and beverage company based out of Scottsdale, Arizona, believes that“ the spa industry is evolving in tandem with the demographic profile of its guests.”
“ It’ s not just about pampering anymore. From‘ health conscience’ millennials to‘ worried well’ baby boomers, these guests value a more holistic approach. A fresh focus on healthy lifestyle and well-being is part of this evolution, and proper nutrition is an essential element,” Perry says.
Naturopathica Founder and CEO Barbara Close agrees, stating that the slow food movement emerged in order to
At Deer Lake Lodge, guests are taught the importance of nutrition and are given easy-to-follow detox drink recipes to implement in their daily lives.
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POWER HERBS
Which herbs should you add to your spa treatments, cuisine or product lines? Here are a few considered by our expert sources as power herbs:
l MAGNESIUM: Keeps muscles loose and bowels active. l OLIVE LEAF: For anti-fungal and anti-bacterial use. l MILK THISTLE: Helps with liver and clogged arteries. l TURMERIC: Supports healthy muscle function.
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OREGON GRAPE ROOT: Soothes eczema, psoriasis and rosacea, and contains Berberine, which offers antimicrobial and antibiotic benefits.
PASSION FLOWER: Calming herb for anxiety, nervousness, insomnia and stress.
l ROSEMARY: Helps with digestion and memory function.
l GINGER: Helps with stomach issues, is anti-inflammatory, and has been known to give your immune system a boost. l
STINGING NETTLE: Anti-inflammatory and helps get rid of dandruff.
l COCONUT OIL: Burns fat, decreases appetite, fights bacteria, boosts immunity, and contains tons of antioxidants.
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