Getting Sick from Hot Tubs, Whirlpools or Jacuzzis
Hot tubs can be a hot bed of mold, bacteria, germs, or feces with all kinds of irritations or disease from folliculitis to sexually transmitted diseases.
Apr 8, 2010
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Amy Andersen
Watsu and Other Water Bodywork Therapies
In aquatic spa therapies the client's body is cushioned by the buoyancy of water, eliminating the stress usually associated with bodywork.
Mar 30, 2010
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Elaine Moore
Hydrotherapy for Fibromyalgia
Studies show that spa therapies such as hydrotherapy and massage offer benefits in fibromyalgia and other chronic conditions. Sometimes, insurances will cover the cost.
Dec 8, 2009
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Elaine Moore
Water – Your Best Friend at the Spa
Even if you don't have a hydrotherapy session scheduled, the union of hydrogen and oxygen known as water is the essential element for a superior spa therapy.
Sep 30, 2009
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Elaine Moore
Water and Its Healing Properties
Ancient spas traditionally evolved around natural springs or beside the sea, with most spa therapies having a basis in the "water cure," which is now called hydrotherapy.
Jul 31, 2008
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Elaine Moore
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