Wellness Feature – November 2018

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Wellness Feature – October 2018

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Wellness Feature – September 2018

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Wellness Feature – August 2018

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Wellness Feature – July 2018

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Global Wellness Day, June 9th, 2018

On May 30, 2018

Check out all the exciting, upcoming events that the FSA has lined up for 2018. To include spa showcases, networking events and more. You don’t want to miss any of these events.

Wellness Feature – May – June 2018

On May 29, 2018

Global Wellness Day

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Wellness Feature – 3 Easy Things You Can Do to Relax and Unwind from Stress

On April 4, 2018

Remember, your job is just one of the many facets of your life. It’s fairly common for stress to enter your life at some point, whether it be home or career induced. Beware the jobs that are so stressful they take over the rest of your life. If you are reaching that point, it’s a […]

Wellness Feature – Wellness Is The New Luxury: Is Healthy And Happy The Future Of Retail?

On March 9, 2018

Consumers are placing more value on health and wellness than on material objects these days, and the definition of health and wellness has evolved. The phrase no longer refers simply to a lack of illness and disease, but to a more holistic state of being, where one’s mental, physical and emotional health are in sync. […]

Wellness Feature – WHAT TURMERIC DOES TO YOUR BODY

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Wellness Feature – February 2018

On February 12, 2018

Half Of The Population Is Deficient In This Ancient Hormone. Are You? What vitamin deficiency affects over half the population, rarely goes diagnosed, and has been linked to many cancers, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, depression, fibromyalgia, chronic muscle pain, bone loss, and autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis? If you answered vitamin D, you’re […]

Wellness Feature – January 2018

On January 8, 2018

We’re about to embark on a new year, so why not start it off right by incorporating a few new healthy habits into your life? There’s no need to revamp your entire diet and lifestyle to improve your health — even small actions can pay off in a big boost to your health. Check out […]

Fitness Feature – December 2017

On December 4, 2017

What Is the Feldenkrais Method & How Can It Help with Chronic Pain? If you’ve ever dealt with chronic pain, you know that there are few things more frustrating than waking up day after day with the same ache, no matter how much physical therapy you’re doing or how many yoga classes you’re taking. Enter […]

Wellness Feature – December 2017

On December 4, 2017

10 science hacks to increase happiness and decrease stress over the holidays Research findings from the science of happiness can be applied to make your holidays better. Here are my top 10 ideas, based on research findings from positive psychology, to help you experience “happier holidays.” 1) Give. We know the old adage that “it […]

Fitness Feature – November 2017

On November 13, 2017

How a Love of Community Has Made Millennials the Fittest Generation Ever! The rise of the fitness class. Once reserved for only the most serious of fitness enthusiasts or people of high socioeconomic status, workout classes got a lot more accessible when companies like ClassPass took off in 2013, with a diverse offering of classes—from […]

Wellness Feature – November 2017

On November 13, 2017

The FSA is proud to have partnered with Malibu Farms at our FSA “Inner Circle” at Nobu Eden Roc. Soon to open, Malibu Farms at Nobu Eden Roc, Miami Beach, exemplifies the farm-to-table movement. Be sure to experience their healthy culinary delights! The Story of Malibu Farm Hi! I’m Helene. I started Malibu Farm a […]

Fitness Feature – October 2017

On October 10, 2017

Science Says Sitting Can Kill You, Even If You Exercise Daily. Here’s What to Do You’ve probably heard that “sitting is the new smoking,” and new research confirms this unsettling sentence. A large study published in Annals of Internal Medicine looked at the habits of nearly 8,000 adults and found that the amount of time […]

Wellness Feature – October 2017

On October 10, 2017

Why Inflammation-fighting Foods are Filling Up Your Grocery Cart Fighting inflammation with food is quickly becoming a major health priority—and for good reason, considering inflammation is linked to everything from bloating and acne to life threatening illnesses, say physicians and researchers. “We expect to see the market for inflammation-fighting foods to grow 7 percent by […]

Fitness Feature – September 2017

On August 28, 2017

Yes, Exercise Helps You Retain Information. Here’s Why That’s Important If you’re working to grasp a difficult concept—whether it’s a new language or a deep dive into an organic chemistry textbook—it’s probably in your best interest to exercise while you do so. Yes, in addition to the happiness-boosting, stress-reducing, life-extending benefits that exercise provides, it […]

Wellness Feature – September 2017

On August 28, 2017

Here’s the easy way to feel a lot younger than your age You already know eating a balanced diet, getting your sweat on, and even drinking a little wine are key to living a long, happy, and youthful life. But what if we told you there’s something else that can help—and you’re probably already doing it? […]

Fitness Feature – August 2017

On August 7, 2017

9 Pieces of the Worst Fitness Advice With all the fitness advice circulating around, it’s often difficult to determine which is legit. If you’re like many Americans, you’ve probably received a boatload of fitness advice — whether it be from personal trainers, friends — or even people who’ve never set foot in a gym. It’s […]

Wellness Feature – August 2017

On August 7, 2017

Here’s Why You Feel Healthier, Happier & More Energetic in The Summer Summer days just seem good for the soul, don’t they? The days are long and the sun shines brightly. Depending on where in the world you are reading this, summer happens at different times, but no matter where you are it’s hard not […]

On July 5, 2017

Here’s What You Need to Know About Medication & Nutrient Deficiencies We’ve all seen drug commercials with the same narrative: After catching a glimpse of someone holding a pill bottle living the perfect life, an announcer quickly runs through a lot of awful-sounding side effects. And while the medication is often necessary and incredibly helpful […]

On July 5, 2017

Take Vacations for Stress Relief & Overall Health Vacations Are Important For More Than Just Fun… Many people don’t take vacations often enough. In fact, according to a poll on this site, around half of readers don’t take annual vacations; in fact, many readers never take them! And now with increasing frequency, when we do […]

On July 5, 2017

Why you should replace your a.m. workout with a sunset run The early bird catches the worm—but if there’s one thing that can rival a warm-weather happy-hour buzz, it’s a runner’s high at the end of a long day. Yes, it’s time to rethink when you log your miles; especially now that it’s summer (longer days FTW), hitting […]

On June 12, 2017

Should Runners Eat More Fat to Burn More Fat? As a health and running coach, I’m always up on the latest research. And, one hot topic for runners in the past few years has been moving to a diet with an emphasis on metabolic efficiency. Rather than the standard high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet traditionally recommended for […]

On June 12, 2017

Self-Care is Health Care It’s never too late to get well, be well and stay well “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” —Buddha Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Mind. Body. Spirit. It is never selfish to refill your own cup so that you […]

On May 8, 2017

Mental Health Awareness Month – May 2017 Since 1949, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to bring about greater awareness of psychological health concerns and conditions, to offer support for those who are living with these conditions, and to promote increased access to care and treatment. This month, […]

On May 8, 2017

American Spa Debuts the Women in Wellness Award American Spa is taking action to celebrate some of our industry’s most powerful females with the Women in Wellness Awards, an exciting new accolade that honors phenomenal women. An esteemed panel of spa and wellness journalists will select winners in the following categories: Industry Icon– This award will […]

On May 8, 2017

The truth about “toning” workouts At the recent ECA 360 Inspire Conference, a session called “There’s No Such Thing as Toning” felt like a therapy session, as trainers raised their hands and lamented how tough it was to get clients to understand muscle growth. “I don’t want bulky muscles; I just want to get toned,” is […]

Wellness Feature – April 2017

On April 10, 2017

“Break a Sweat” 4 Reasons to Break a Sweat! Your body has a natural, powerful, built-in system for detoxification that doesn’t require trendy juice cleanses or expensive protocols. All you must do is sweat! Doctors, health experts, and fitness gurus tell us that we should break a sweat every day – and for good reason. […]

Wellness Feature – March 2017

On March 9, 2017

Work-Life Integration: The Power of Daily Practices By Agapi Stassinopoulos, Speaker & Author of “Wake Up to the Joy of You” My mother would often say to my sister, Arianna (Arianna Huffington, “The Huffington Post”), and me: “Take care of your capital.” She wasn’t referring to money or power. For her, the real capital was […]

Wellness Feature – February 2017

On February 8, 2017

The kindness challenge: Let’s change the world, one small action at a time Do you ever feel disconnected from other people? Whether you catch yourself judging someone you don’t even know—like that person on the subway who’s taking up two seats rather than one—or you have an off day at work and are giving off negative […]

FSA Wellness Series

On March 31, 2015

Welcome to the Wellness Series
Create a daily commitment to yourself - enjoy a healthy lifestyle and live well.

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On March 30, 2015

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On March 29, 2015

Founding Fathers of the Wellness Movement, Don Ardell and John Travis widely credited with shaping the way people think and talk about wellness today, Ardell and Travis discuss the evolution of modern wellness – from the 1970s into the future.

FSA Wellness Series: Create A Body In Balance

On March 28, 2015

Nutrition: Creating a body in balance takes a constant commitment to consume valuable vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, antioxidants, supplements, herbs, and water. Eating the right thing at the right time is more important than counting.

GSWS – 10 Major Shifts For Spa & Wellness

On March 27, 2015

Global Spa & Wellness Summit Identifies Ten Major Shifts Set to Impact Industry Key takeaways from conference in Morocco include architecture and design reboot, generational and gender seismic shifts, the loneliness epidemic and the rise in wellness tourismNew York, NY – September 16, 2014 – Over 45 nations gathered at the 8th annual Global Spa […]

2015 SpaFinder Trends Report

On March 26, 2015

Our goal when researching and writing our annual Top 10 Global Spa & Wellness Trends Forecast is to provide the insight and information companies in the wellness industry will need to make sound decisions in the year ahead—and help businesses, consumers and the media understand how economic, cultural and social shifts will impact not only our industry, but also people’s lives.

Florida As A Wellness Destination

On March 25, 2015

Miami Spa Month (miamispamonth.com) from July 1 through August 31, allowing spa-goers to choose from a variety of $99 treatments at many of the region’s top spas.

Gallup & Healthways State Of American Well Being Full Report

On March 24, 2015

Many of you are looking at incomplete metrics, and you’re missing out on a huge opportunity—one that will improve your population’s health, increase productivity, better the community, and lower costs. We’re proposing that you measure well-being. Simply put, well-being is a metric that you can no longer afford to ignore in your population. It’s predictive, it’s actionable, and it correlates with the metrics that matter most to your business—productivity, performance, and cost.

On December 22, 2014

The Spa and Wellness experience doesn’t have to be exclusive to Spa and Wellness Centers. There are many ways to achieve a spa like experience at home without enduring the continuous cost of monthly spa visits. Part of your job as a spa owner or expert is to extend your knowledge to your clients and […]

On November 29, 2014

We can all agree that there are few things more relaxing than going to the spa. It is the ultimate escape from any worries, stress or burdens, providing peace of mind to all who enter a spa’s doors. When trying to promote positivity and health, it is becoming increasingly important for the day spa […]

On September 30, 2014

The spa and wellness market has grown and expanded their reach over the past few years. Spas are no longer just a place to get pampered with a massage or facial. Instead, they are a place where people turn to change their lives for the better through means of natural products, mindful living and […]

On September 25, 2014

The spa and wellness industry has never been more exciting. Health awareness efforts have been on the rise for some time now but it wasn’t until recently that people began to change their habits and routines. Natural foods, regular exercise and stress reducing activities are a vital part to extending life expectancy. While technology and […]

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