LeNordik Spa

Beautiful log chalets welcome you! A wonderful respite for women, couples and even corporate retreats. They can accommodate more than 200 people at this beautiful spa. LeNordik Spa isn't your normal destination spa, although it might become it. Basque in the glow of the sunlight as you step into your spacious and elegant chalet. Feel the tension drain from your body as you put on your bathing suit. Grab your sandals and plush robe, then meander across the road to the spa. Feel welcomed as you are greeted and given a bottle of water and a towel at reception. No watches. No blackberries or cell phones. Leave the laptops locked away and embark on your relaxation and rejuvenation adventure.

Step inside the eucalyptus steam room and sweat it out for 15 minutes if you can. Just keep reminding yourself how good this is for your body and how wonderful you will feel afterwards. Walk back outside to the 58 degree pool and take a quick plunge, stand under the waterfall if you dare. Then meander over to one of the peaceful relaxation areas; comfy chairs indoors or out, with a fireplace. Turn on the sunlamp if you need more heat to dry and listen to the spa music. Embrace the moment. Live for now. Allow your body to unwind, decompress and just be. Lay by one of the pools, in a gazebo or lightly swing in a hammock chair. Sip your refreshing water or maybe a green tea.
Pre-arrange your massage or body treatment at the spa. Enjoy your leisurely walk through the spa garden as you meet your massage therapist. Undress and sink into a massage table with aromatherapy for your 60 or 90 minute blissful treatment.
After your therapeutic massage, feel free to dine in your bathrobe. It's all good! From healthy entrees to chocolate fondue, we won't tell!
The bathes are open until 10 pm. Feel free to take another excursion into the steam, or dry saunas, the pools, dont' worry, one is actually 98 degrees. Then allow the breeze to gently dry you off, or don your robe and return to your fabulous chalet! Ensconced in your domain, watch a movie on the plasma tv, listen to music and play foosball, or just sit and read by the fireplace.

Plan your escape now to LeNordik Spa. Get away for a weekend or more. Your body, mind and soul require it.

Labor Day Events in Florida

Waldorf Astoria Collection – (Key West, Sept. 2-7) Located on the southernmost point of the continental U.S., Casa Marina Resort, Waldorf Astoria Collection and The Reach Resort,Waldorf Astoria Collection, are ideal for vacationers seeking the perfect tropical escape this summer. With the largest stretch of private beach in Key West, guests can unwind with uninterrupted views of the Atlantic, the waterside spa treatments at Spa al Mare, the sumptuous steaks at the famed Manhattan steakhouse Strip House and the two largest pools in the Conch Republic. Sun-seekers can experience the beachside resorts with rates starting at just $149 per night. Guests will receive a $50 resort credit for every two-night stay, $75 for every three-nights and $100 for every four-night stay, or more! For more information, visitwww.casamarinaresort.com and www.reachresort.com.

Amelia Island Plantation - (Amelia Island, Sept. 3-6) Amelia Island Plantation is promoting a special for Labor Day escapes of $179 per night at the oceanfront property, Amelia Inn. Activities include the Guinness & Golf Tournament, wine and gourmet tasting, as well as theBoardwalk Bash on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. The Boardwalk Bash offers child, youth and teen recreation programs, 54 holes of golf, 22 clay tennis courts, segway and nature tours, bike and island hopper rentals and much more. The rate is based on two people in a deluxe ocean view room. Other rates and room types are available. For more information, visitwww.ameliaislandplantation.com.

Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa – (Fort Myers Beach, Sept. 3-6) Enjoy the Labor Day holiday and wiggle your toes in the white pristine beaches of Fort Myers. Travel with your family and enjoy a bedroom suite (sleeping up to four guests) that includes two welcome drinks, daily complimentary breakfast for two, and two daily beach chairs and an umbrella for your beach outings. In addition to these services, you will also receive a 20 percent discount on anyAquagene Spa treatment. This entire package is available for a total cost of $699 plus tax, for a stay of three nights. Hurry and book your escape to Fort Myers today! For more information, call 1(888) 222-7565 or visit www.pinkshell.com. 


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Goodness Grows! Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa has been accepted into the Goodness Grows in North Carolina program. The Goodness Grows in North Carolina program is the official marketing program of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Created in 1985, the program is designed to promote top-quality fresh produce, processed food items, fiber and nursery products that are grown or manufactured in North Carolina. There are currently over 1,300 participating companies producing thousands of food and nursery products. 
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Increasing Your Metabolism

We all would like more energy. How do we do this? By ramping up our metabolism. We can do this with foods or...

1. In your workout. Walk for the same amount of time at the same intensity every day and your body will get bored. Add a little variety with interval training, this involves changing the intensity during your exercise program. Every 5 minutes of your walk, jog for one minute. If you bike ride, shift to a higher gear and pedal harder for a minute, if you swim, speed up every other length. You'll burn more calories in the same amount of time.

2. Fidgeting. People who drum their fingers or bounce their knees burn at least 500 calories a day. this adds up to one pound per week!

3. Stress balls. By squeezing one of those squeegy balls, during the day, its a great exercise for the muscles in your hands and arms, and it burns a lot of calories.

4. Don't cut back too much. Cutting too many calories can be more harmful than you think. Substitute other healthy food; carrots, celery with peanut butter, apple slices, etc.

5. Drink water! Drinking at least 5 glasses, 16 ounces each, is good for your skin and your organs, detoxing the body. Researchers have also found that by drinking water, yo will burn more calories, and increase your metabolic rate. Your metabolic rate can jump a third within 10 minutes of drinking cold water. 

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Extreme to Soft Adventures in Big Bear

Don't feel guilty when you slip into something soothing, like a massage or other spa therapy at The Village Spa, Mountain Mobile Massage or Elevations Day Spa after a hard day playing in Big Bear Lake, Ca. 

Summer and fall offer a plethora of activities and adventure for anyone seeking some play time. From water sports of wakeboarding, water skiing, to kayaking, parasailing and fishing, to other wild adventures such as ziplining, off-road adventures 4-Wheeling, or mountain biking, families, friends or couples, Big Bear will take your breath away! 

A new ride offers more thrills, the New Zealand Jet Boat offers, slings, dips, swings, twists and spins. Wally Weber is owner and operator of Big Bear Watersports.

Weber accidentally discovered the jet propulsion boats while visiting his daughter last year in Queenstown, New Zealand, which is known as the extreme sports capital of the world. When Weber caught sight of a jet boat at Lake Wakitipu twisting, turning and nose dipping without capsizing he knew right away it was a perfect fit for Big Bear Lake.   

 New Zealand style jet boat rides are 30 minutes long and include a narrated tour of Big Bear Lake’s most notable landmarks such as Garstin Island and the Solar Observatory. Throughout the tour passengers will experience a wild and adventurous ride. At the end of the tour a grand finale finish includes a Hamilton, 180 degree spin that is guaranteed to get passengers screaming for more. The cost is $29 for adults and $19 for kids 12 and under. For more information call 909-866-4359 or visit www.bigbearparasail.net. 

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Leaders are Made, not Born

Don't Get Tripped Up on Power
The 8 Cs for keeping power in prospective

Leaders are found in almost every stratum of life - in companies, politics,
and in social organizations such as families, groups of friends, etc.
Leaders are powerful people because they have the ability to sway the
attitudes, opinions, and actions of others. Leaders inspire, influence and
achieve results.

Everyone has the capacity to lead.  That is because everyone has the ability
to influence others.

Developing the right leadership strategy for the people you lead is crucial
to getting the results you desire.  Therefore, it is important that you
strengthen your skills to better influence, motivate, communicate and coach
your people.

Contrary to what many might think, few people are born as leaders.
Leadership is a skill that is developed over time, through practice and hard
work.

§ Character.  As a leader you will undoubtedly be confronted with competing
demands from time to time.  The ability to manage these demands with
integrity, honesty. And selflessness becomes crucial at times like these.
Being willing to sacrifice your success, your fortune, and even your life
takes guts.  Being unwilling to sacrifice your integrity takes character.
§ Courage.  Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "The ultimate measure of a
man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where
he stands at times of challenge and controversy."  Courageous individuals
take calculated risks.  They hope for the best possible outcome but are
prepared for a loss.
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Wellness Training

Revenues for the industry held at $23.8 billion in 2009, only off 2008’s pace by 1.5 percent. When you consider the recession, the high unemployment rate and the massive numbers of foreclosures and loan defaults, that’s not a horrible statistic, according to industry expert (www.slimandfit.com) and former 8 Minute Abs guru Jaime Brenkus. In fact, he even knows why the industry is reasonably healthy amid a weak and floundering economy.

“It’s called wellness,” Brenkus said. “The industry, as a whole, is shifting its focus from just getting well-defined and fit toward the more general concept of wellness. As people are losing jobs and losing health benefits, they are realizing it is much less expensive to invest in their wellness than it is to pay for doctor visits when they get sick. If people are fit and healthy, they are far less prone to succumb to whatever bug is going around. That’s money in the bank for a lot of people, and they get to enjoy a better quality of life, as well.”

Brenkus understands that paradigm well, as he is also behind a chain of health clubs called Slim & Fit, which has combined the functions of personal training with the weight loss counseling and meals usually associated with outfits like Jenny Craig or Weight Watchers. Brenkus is currently expanding into new markets around the country, and is already seeing the difference in the members who join.

“With a lot of people, they’ll join a gym, and go religiously for a few weeks, and then disappear, and they never get the value out of their membership,” he said. “Our members have a high usage rate, because we’re not just about making them fit with a personal training program, but we’re also about making them fit with our diet program. We’re trying to deliver wellness, not just muscles, and that’s the trend that kept the industry from tanking during the recession.”

Brenkus also thinks that there is another non-traditional health club clientele that could benefit from exercise and diet counseling -- children.

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Presidential, 4 Diamond Resort & Spa, Special

For a limited time guests can “Buy One Night, Get One Night Free” at The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. This special value deal is good from now through September 2, 2010. But guests must make reservations by June 1st to take advantage of this special offer.   Only a limited number of rooms and dates are available. It cannot be used in conjunction with other specials, group rates or package offers.  The special value rate requires stay over two consecutive nights.  So take advantage now of these historically low prices and enjoy a great getaway to the mountains!

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa is a four-diamond resort overlooking Asheville's skyline and the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Built in 1913, the Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of Historic Hotels of America and among Travel + Leisure’s Top five Spa Resorts in the United States. Amenities include a world-class spa, Club Floor, award winning fine dining, Donald Ross golf course, tennis, swimming, sports complex, retail shops, nightly entertainment and children's programs.
For information on The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa go to: http://www.groveparkinn.com.
To check for availability, pricing, and to book your stay, call 800-438-5800 to speak to a reservations specialist. 

Walk a little, Run a Little

For those who are looking for more cardiovascular conditioning, running is better than walking. However, walking is better for weight loss when it comes to exercise.
Moderately intense exercise, like a brisk walk, burns higher percentage of fat calories than high-intensity exercise. Walking is low-impact and is great for all ages and fitness levels.
This is great for families, or moms or dads with kids, take a brisk walk around the block or your subdivision. Make a fun game of it; find different birds and other critters. Before you know it your kids will keep you on your toes with scavenger hunts along with their energizing walks.
You may even find your family participating in 5K runs/walks in and around your community for a charity.
Tip: Start slow. It's better to walk 5 or 10 minutes per day and work your way up than to overdue it and then be less frequent and not enjoying your walks. Build up to a jog or run if you desire, or are training for a 5K or marathon.

Don't put off exercise until you're training for a marathon. Gather the kids, grab a bottle of water and enjoy family fitness. Or hook up with a neighbor and make a religious habit of walking together, take the dog if you need to.

St. Thomas, Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa

Beginning July 1, the AAA three-diamond-rated Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa will become St. Thomas' only true 100 percent all-inclusive resort.

Seeing a growing demand from budget-conscious travelers for an all-inclusive resort, Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa plans to offer unlimited food and beverages, entertainment, half-day access to the supervised Kid's Club, and a comprehensive activities program featuring snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, miniature golf and family movie nights.

The resort will launch its new status with unprecedented discounts including Summer Getaway rates starting at $387 per night (double occupancy) for travel through Sept. 30, 2010, and a family special featuring 50 percent off a second room to accommodate up to four children.

All-inclusive summer rates vary by travel dates, beginning with rooms from $405 per night (double occupancy) and the second room for $201 per night for travel through Aug. 22, 2010.  Visitors booking stays from Aug. 23-Sept. 30, 2010 will enjoy the lowest prices of the season, with double occupancy rooms from $387 per night and the second room for just $193 per night.  Children under the age of 12 who share a room with their parents, stay, play and eat from the children's menu at no additional charge.  Rates are subject to availability, and certain restrictions apply.

As an added bonus, passports are not required for U.S. citizens who visit the U.S. Virgin Islands, making travel to St. Thomas easier than to other Caribbean destinations.

To book a summer getaway at Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, please call (340) 777-7100 or (888) 582-9104.

Eating Fresh and Organic produce

Eating fresh and organic produce is what’s best for our health. Here’s what’s in season right now, October, in Florida:

Asian Pears, Atemoya, avocados, bananas, carambola, eggplant, endive, escarole, grapefruit, guava, limes, mushrooms, okra, onions, oranges, papaya, passion fruit, peppers, radishes, squash, sweet corn, tangelos, tangerines and tomatoes.

Spa chefs know what's best, what's in season and where to find it. Creative spa chefs will not only show you a colorful and healthy meal, they may share their recipe. Check out the Spas in Ponte Vedra Beach and in Miami. So when you're looking for a great day spa, resort or destination spa, be sure and see what's on the menu! Treat your body, mind and soul to a bountiful harvest! Visit us at: www.FloridaSpaGirls.com

Avon linked to Cancer with toxic ingredients

Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition, Dr. Samuel Epstein, is warning women that toxic ingredients in Avon Products put users at risk of cancer and hormonal changes.

For this reason, Dr. Epstein is urging the National Cancer Institute to terminate plans for a joint project with Avon until the company reformulates its products to replace all toxic ingredients with safe alternatives.

A class of ingredients in Avon products, parabens, has been shown to stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells in laboratory tests and parabens have been identified as possible causes of breast cancer, Dr. Epstein points out.

Used as preservatives, parabens mimic the hormone estrogen, which is known to play a role in the development of breast cancers.

Dr. Epstein is concerned about cancer-causing ingredients in all cosmetics and personal care products, but he is particularly concerned about Avon Products because of a newly announced collaboration with the National Cancer Institute, a U.S. government agency.
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Florida Holiday Spa Parties

It's that special time of the year, Holiday planning, partying and gift buying. Everyone loves to be pampered, whether at a day spa, resort spa, perhaps a medical spa treatment, at home, don't forget to pamper your pet, now we can even be pampered at work too! Florida Spa Girls offers a mobile spa service with several spa treatments to help you look and feel your best! From the aromatherapy foot and hand treatments to hydrating lip masques, a deep pore cleansing clay masque, to an Instant Face Life with a chemical peel and microdermabrasion to mini neck and shoulder massages, they come to you. Med-spa quality products that are safe for all skin types (men, women and teens). This is a terrific pick-me-up for the office staff, or for a girls night out, or afternoon for new moms a bride to be, mother-daughter makeovers and just getting ready for the holiday craze with a theme-spa escape. Gift certificates, gift baskets and gift sets are available for all budgets.

Visit, www.FloridaSpaGirls.com for more details and click on the Mobile Spa page. Or email, lorettalynn@mac.com

Thai Massage and Yoga

Originating in the Far East, Thai Massage is more energizing and rigorous than more classic forms of massage. Thai massage is also called Thai yoga massage, because the therapist uses his or her hands, knees, legs and feet to move the recipient's body in a series of yoga-like stretches. Muscle compression, joint mobilization and acupressure are also used during treatment. People describe Thai massage as both relaxing and revitalizing.

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Natural Anti-aging Skin care products

Skin care dates back centuries to healing from hot stones and inhalation of fragrant herbal waters, men and women used various herbs and creams from nature for their anti-aging remedies. One of the more popular ingredients used centuries ago and is gaining in popularity again, is Shea butter, a.k.a. soap bark. It is a natural fat from the Karite tree and the nut. It has been shown to increase blood flow to the skin and provide protection from the environment, as well as moisturize the skin.

Orange oil is often used to reduce inflammation and the eyes and remove toxins from your skin, it may also increase the circulation to your skin and is very moisturizing.

These are a few ingredients that are great in cleansers, and as for moisturizers: Vitamin E and aloe are known for their antioxidant properties and ability to heal the skin. Aloe is also soothing and hydrating. Almond and avocado oils make up the base for wonderful moisturizers with anti-aging effects. Both are known for their soothing and moisturizing qualities. And royal bee jelly, which comes from bees and has pollen, vitamins, minerals and other ingredients that are known to benefit the skin.

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Drink your way to good skin care?

Skin care and other companies are jumping on a trend to offer "drinkable skin care" products. One company we're researching, Borba Skin Care offers a flavored water drink, claiming age defying qualities. So far there is no scientific or testimonial studies to back up this claim.

We can't replace all of our nutrients, vitamins and minerals with a drink, as wonderful as it sounds. Many of the products out there, whether sold in stores or through independent reps, most of the "nutrients" aren't even absorbed into the body or blood system.

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Muscadine grapes and antioxidants

Studies conducted by the National Cancer Institute, the University of Florida and the Nutraceutical Research laboratories at the University of Georgia found that the Muscadine grape possesses one of the highest antioxidant levels among fruits. Antioxidants play a key role in the maintenance of healthy immune system.

Their findings also showed the Muscadine holds anti-inflammatory properties, the ability to lower bad (LDL) cholesterol while raising good (HDL) cholesterol and inhibit the growth of prostrate and breast cancer cells.

Mild consumption of red wine has been shown to decrease heart disease, the number one killer among Americans.

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Spa Chic in Ft. Lauderdale

September is Spectacular with Spa Chic deals all month long. Come for a day, or stay for a spa-getaway. $99 Spa specials and staycation specials too! Ocean front rooms, deluxe accommodations, Oxygen facials, customized treatments including massages. From the Ritz-Carlton, enjoy a 50-minute massage, or if you stay receive a $150 spa credit! to The Spa at Ocean Sands Resort and receive a 50-minute massage along with a manicure and pedicure and spa lunch! The journey continues at the Spa n the Broadwalk at Hollywood Beach Marriott with an Aromatherapy Massage with the power of pure essential oils.

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Chemical Peels

Stress, anxiety, pressure of daily life and pollution are visibly reflected in the condition of the skin.

Chemical peels and microderm abrasions are a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin. In this treatment a chemical solution is applied to the skin which causes it to "blister" and eventually peel off. The new regeneration skin is usually smoother and less wrinkled than the old skin and will be temporarily more sensitive to the sun.

Chemical peels can be performed on the face, neck or hands. They are used for:

* reducing fin lines under the yes and around the mouth

* treat wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging and hereditary factors

* improve the appearance of mild scarring

* Treat certain types of acne

* reduce age spots, freckles and dark patches due to pregnancy or taking control pills (melasma)

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Save your sole

Athlete's foot, tinea pedis, not a pleasant subject, but necessary to reveal. Athlete's foot is a very common fungal infection and if not addressed right away and correctly it can spread to the toenails. Common symptoms include: burning, itching of the feet and peeling of skin in between the toes. It can be picked up while at the gym, or in a motel shower or even at a public swimming pool.

People with diabetes and those who have other circulatory problems, are in danger of the infection getting worse, to the point of gangrene if not caught and treated.

A good homeopathic remedy can be found on our website: www.floridaspagirls.net