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Fit Find Follow Up: Spa Day Package
It was the first time the Fit Find was something other than a tangible product and you all did well coming up with great spa day packages. Let me tell you all that I cannot wait.
My favorite was submitted by crispet and boy does it sound marvelous.
Fit Find for a Spa Day Package
I made it through the holidays and now I want a little me time. I am ready to indulge myself in a spa day. So let's do some Fit Finding for a fabulous day spa package.
You Asked: Jackie Warner's New Project
After reading our review of Jackie Warner's fitness DVD Workout One-on-One Training, many of you expressed curiosity over the future of her hit Bravo series, Work Out. After making a call to Sky Sport Spa — Warner's gym — today, I was told the unfortunate news that the show won't be returning for a fourth season.
I was a bit bummed to hear this but then I remembered Warner has a new show in the works, Thintervention With Jackie Warner.
FitSugar Readers' Top 8 Favorite Fitness DVDs
Every week I tell you about new exercise DVDs I've tried and would either recommend or throw to the curb. It's nice to get other people's opinions though, so recently I asked FitSugar readers to share their favorite Fitness DVDs. Check out the list below if you're looking for something new to try at home.
Little Black Book: Penha Longa
If you're planning a special spa break or are looking for something that might work for a honeymoon or pampering hen weekend, the luxurious Penha Longa Hotel and Spa in Portugal could be just the ticket. It's recently been voted number one in the 'Top Europe Resort’ category in Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards in the U.S. The spa is seriously impressive and it's based a half hour outside of Lisbon, so it's easy to get to for a weekend escape.
Do Facials Promise Too Much?
Do you get regular facials? According to the International Spa Association, they are the third most popular spa service. However, some estheticians feel that dermatologists often downplay the effectiveness of their services, the New York Times reports.
Sugar Shout Out: April's Must Haves
- Yum's craving herb gardens and chocolate eggs
- Bella's excited for bronzers and nail polishes in Spring colors
- Fab's feeling patent sandals and strapless dresses
- Pet's pumped for a canine flotation device and a cat corner
- Fit's jumping up and down for great gym bags and yoga mats
- Dear is digging spa days and BBQs
- geek's playing with solar desk lights and the Palm Pre
- Casa is craving recycled lanterns and eco seating
- lil is loving booties and bikes
- Buzz is ready for This American Life Live! and Observe and Report
- The NYC Unemployment Olympics are all fun, games, and prizes
- The Obamas have a fancy state dinner on Downing Street
- Word of the day: frathole
Osteoarthritis
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Conditions with Similar Sym...
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Prognosis
- Lifestyle Changes
- Medications
- Alternative and Complementa...
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and COX-2 inhibitors work equally well for pain management, but both types of drugs increase the risk for heart attacks, according to an important report from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research.
- The prescription NSAID diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam) may present a higher risk for heart attack than other NSAIDs, suggests a 2006 Journal of the American Medical Association study.
- Standard osteoarthritis medications provide moderate pain relief for only 2 - 3 weeks, suggests a 2007 review in the European Journal of Pain.
- An Annals of Internal Medicine study of 1,007 people with chronic osteoarthritis knee pain indicated that patients who received acupuncture plus standard care had greater improvement than those who received only physical therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs.
- An Arthritis and Rheumatism study of 3,663 patients with chronic osteoarthritis knee or hip pain suggested that acupuncture plus routine care can provide significant improvements in pain relief and quality of life. In both studies, the benefits of acupuncture were sustained for up to 6 months after treatment completion.
Breathe For Your Skin
I am firm believer in deep breathing. It is the cheapest way to relax when you're stressed out. Unfortunately, stress can bring on shallow breaths.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Overview- Signs and Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Approach
- Other Considerations
- Supporting Research
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