The term spa is associated with water treatments. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters goes back to prehistoric times. However today many spas are a place to relax, where various care treatments are offered. Visits to a spa are quite expensive but you can do better and invest in your little spa at home.

The bigger the bathroom the easier it is to set up your own spa. Nevertheless even small bathrooms can be turn into an oasis of well-being. Create a cosy atmosphere in your bathroom using wooden bathroom furniture and some nice bathroom mats. Choose a colour for the bathroom mat that has a relaxing effect on the body such as a blue or turquoise. Add some candles and a tropical plant such as a tall palm tree to your bathroom.

Can you imagine anything better than taking a hot bath on a rainy day? Light some candles turn on your favourite music and put some petals to the bathwater. If you only have a shower, even a hot shower can work wonders. Give your body a nice little massage by using a massage glove. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and time for yourself. After the bath lie down on your sofa wrapped in a blanket. Read a gripping book or watch an emotional movie and prepare some healthy food for you.

If you feel like having a whole day of wellness than make it a fitness and spa day. Exercise a bit before relaxing in your own little oasis of well-being. Go for a run. It feels great to come home from an exhausting run -even in the rain- and jump into a warm bath. If running is not for you, download a yoga session and take your time to practice.

Why not establishing a monthly health and wellness day? If you add fitness to your treatment you might want to think about including weight management on an electronic bathroom scale. There are some great electronic bathroom scales which not only show weight but check on body fat, body water, muscle mass, and give you your body mass index as well as the basal metabolic rate. Bathroom scales vary a lot in design. A Homedics bathroom scale for example comes in different designs such as an ultra slim modern design or an old fashioned doctor style without any extras. Choose what fits best to your needs.

Whether you go for wellness or a health and fitness day, treat yourself. Your body will thank you by giving back some new fresh energy.

Did you know?
An ancient legend said that early Celtic kings discovered the hot springs at Bath, which is famous for medicinal bathing today. Since medieval times, some illnesses were treated by drinking iron-bearing spring water. At first the term spa was used specifically to resorts for water drinking rather than bathing. However this distinction was gradually lost and many spas offer external remedies nowadays.

-Linda

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