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A Spa Day Away: The Surprising Benefits for Your Health

January 17, 2024 - by Geneviève Latour

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The Benefits of Thermotherapy
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PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
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Improves athletic performance

Stimulates the immune system

Lowers blood pressure

Promotes a better heart rate

Restores the skin’s elasticity and firmness

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Releases toxins and impurities

Improves breathing capacity

Promotes muscle relaxation

Relieves aches and pains

PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
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Activates the secretion of endorphins (the feel-good hormones)

Calms the mind

Reduces pain, stress and anxiety

Improves memory

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Eliminates fatigue

Improves sleep quality

Promotes muscle relaxation

The Benefits of Kalla
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PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
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Lowers blood pressure

Improves blood circulation

Helps regulate heart rates

Decreases muscle tension

Strengthens the immune system

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Alleviates pain and procures relief

Reduces swelling

Accelerates wound healing

Reduces inflammation

MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
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Facilitates meditation

Activates the secretion of endorphins

Encourages restorative sleep

Stimulates creativity

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Reduces stress

Relaxes the nervous system

Encourages serotonin production

Improves concentration

The Benefits of Rituals
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PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
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Invigorates (eucalyptus, mint, lemon, orange and bergamot)

Reduces inflammation (sweet orange, tea tree, peppermint and chamomile)

Lowers blood pressure (grapefruit, bergamot and jasmine)

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Relieves muscle pain and fatigue (peppermint, pine and eucalyptus)

Eliminates toxins

Eases joint pain (eucalyptus, rosemary and clove)

MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
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Facilitates meditation

Encourages introspection

Reduces stress (rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender and cedarwood)

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Lifts mood (sweet orange, grapefruit, peppermint, cedarwood and rosemary)

Strengthens the immune system

Encourages relaxation (pine, sandalwood, cypress, ho wood and vetiver)

The Benefits of Massages
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PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
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Relieves chronic pain

Improves digestion

Eases tension and muscle pain

Improves joint mobility

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Strengthens the immune system

Increases respiratory capacity

Improves range of movement

Reduces the risk of injury

MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
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Improves sleep

Reduces stress and anxiety

Improves body and emotional awareness

Increases energy

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Produces endorphins, dopamine and serotonin

Lifts mood

Increases mental acuity

The Benefits of Meditation
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PHYSICAL HEALTH BENEFITS
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Lowers blood pressure

Reduces inflammation

Provides tools to control pain more efficiently

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Strengthens the immune system

Supports women’s health

MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
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Reduces stress

Increases focus and concentration

Builds tools to manage anxiety

Improves emotional health

Regulates mood

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Increases creativity

Promotes relaxation

Improves memory

Increases self-awareness

Improves sleep quality

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