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Anitra's Spas Blog October 2007 Archive

By Anitra Brown, About.com Guide to Spas since 2004

Spa Experience at Grand Central Station

Wednesday October 31, 2007
If you pass through Grand Central Station in New York City, keep an eye out for the "Spa Experience" October 31-Nov. 3, 2007, sponsored by Spa Finder, Inc. Fifty ... Read More

Secrets of Eyebrow Shaping

Sunday October 28, 2007
A few years ago I started getting my eyebrows shaped by a professional. Then I decided to save money and have them do it for free at department store ... Read More

Detoxing At Home

Thursday October 25, 2007
I know a lot of people go to spas to detox, but it's also possible to start a detox program at home. To help you on this path, I ... Read More

Cooking School At Rancho La Puerta

Monday October 22, 2007
In the 1960s spas were mostly "fat farms" where people lost weight quickly -- too quickly -- by going on 800 calorie diets and exercising for hours every day. ... Read More

The Jim Root Book Club

Monday October 22, 2007
Jim Root, the man who kicked off the lively discussion about whether therapists should have "the heart of a servant," was in New York City last week to talk to ... Read More

What You Think About Spa Therapists As "Servants"

Thursday October 18, 2007
I'm thrilled by how many people jumped in and expressed an opinion about whether therapists should have "the heart of a servant." And Jim Root, the executive at ... Read More

Do The Best Therapists Have "The Heart of A Servant"?

Sunday October 14, 2007
Going to a spa with a good reputation doesn't mean you always get an outstanding treatment. There's a shortage of talent among spa therapists due to fast growth, uneven ... Read More

Destination Spa Vs. Resort Spa

Thursday October 11, 2007
I'm sometimes surprised at how many people who go to spas a lot are not clear on the difference between a destination spa and a resort spa. "A destination ... Read More

The Lodge At Woodloch Delivers A True Spa Experience

Monday October 8, 2007
"The Poconos" in northeastern Pennsylvania are famous as the birthplace of heart-shaped tubs. But this gorgeous stretch of wooded mountains and lakes just a few hours from New York ... Read More

Celebrity Cruises Launches Spa Cabins

Friday October 5, 2007
Some resort spas have special suites near the spa that come with special privileges, like private check-in or exclusive in-room treatments. Now Celebrity Cruises is doing the same thing ... Read More

Spa Robes Without Pockets

Wednesday October 3, 2007
Have you noticed that more and more spas are giving you robes without pockets? That's because it's so tempting to put things in there -- from hair clips ... Read More

Oprah Recommends Facials For Men

Monday October 1, 2007
Oprah gave her entire show over today to Dr. Mehmet Oz today for a "men's edition." The entire audience was made up of men. (Oprah watched from ... Read More

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