CBD and Breast Cancer Cell Death

  • On October 24, 2018
Breast cancer is the second deadliest form of cancer in women in the United States. The disease’s strong resistance to known traditional treatment options have created a need for better solutions. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural product with validated anti-cancer properties. It induces toxicity in human glioma, leukemia, and breast cancer cells (in vitro) and inhibits the metastasis of […]
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Winter Skin Myths

  • On October 24, 2018
When it comes to skin, what we have grown up thinking is not always the truth – especially when it comes to winter skin care. In fact, some of the most common facts are actually myths…Take a look.
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Seeing The Light With LED Therapy

  • On August 17, 2018
LED therapy in the Spa setting, has been shown to help improve skin health and fight the anti-aging process through minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reducing inflammation and treating acneic skin, clearing blemishes and reducing the effects of sun damage. As the science and understanding behind LED therapy evolves, Amy Gardner, Director of Education for Lightstim, highlights the opportunities for spas to "deconstruct" treatments and customize offerings for optimal results and to best align with client needs
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A Sunburn Myth That Is Damaging Your Skin

  • On August 17, 2018
Believing even one sunburn myth can put you on the fast track to skin cancer, wrinkles, and age spots. Protect yourself by learning the facts. Let’s break down a little sun science before we get started. The sunlight that reaches us is made up of two types of harmful rays: long wave ultraviolet A (UVA) and short wave ultraviolet B (UVB). UVA rays penetrate deep into the dermis, the skin’s thickest layer. Unprotected exposure can lead to premature skin aging and wrinkling (photoaging), and suppression of the immune system.
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Clearing the Air on CBD

  • On August 17, 2018
Salt Therapy is a top spa trend with health benefits that is becoming a popular offering in spas taking Wellness seriously. The term, Halotherapy may be new and the concept may seem odd to some, but there are many reasons why you should open your mind to this healthy concept.
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Staying Compliant and the Future of Spa Industry Regulation

  • On June 22, 2018
Salt Therapy is a top spa trend with health benefits that is becoming a popular offering in spas taking Wellness seriously. The term, Halotherapy may be new and the concept may seem odd to some, but there are many reasons why you should open your mind to this healthy concept.
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Cheers to Getting Salted!

  • On June 22, 2018
Salt Therapy is a top spa trend with health benefits that is becoming a popular offering in spas taking Wellness seriously. The term, Halotherapy may be new and the concept may seem odd to some, but there are many reasons why you should open your mind to this healthy concept.
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Promoting Your Spa through Travel and Leisure Sites

  • On June 22, 2018
Spa owners, directors and decision-makers focused on the top and bottom line, retaining staff, maximizing exposure and creating a distinct spa guest experience are at an advantage when they are open to trying new things, new trends, and creative ideas. While the best and most successful spa promotions are those that are purposeful, target an […]
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“THE SOURCE” has Launched!

  • On May 30, 2018
The Florida Spa Association launched  “The Source” , the educational and wellness arm of the FSA created as a new platform to stay ahead of the curve of everything happening in the spa industry! The Florida Spa Association remains committed as a group of Florida Spa professionals united by the desire to promote Florida as […]
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