Organic Spa Magazine

Spa Wisdom Tips

Bring the organic spa experience to your home and life with these wise tips to help you live a healthier, greener lifestyle.

Natural Carpet Cleanser

Here’s an easy way to breathe new life into your carpets: Combine 2 cups of baking soda and 10 drops of your favorite essential oil (we like lemon for its uplifting aroma) in a clean shaker container. Simply shake well, then lightly sprinkle over your carpet. Allow to sit for 30 minutes before vacuuming.
Stop Stressing

It may be hard to remember, but some stress is actually good stress. Why not focus on embracing the challenges that come your way—acknowledge that stress can make you wiser and stronger. Feeling challenged and stimulated can help us grow and learn more. So use your stress to your advantage—then, let it go.
Berry Power

Sea buckthorn berry is one of the hottest ingredients on the market right now. It’s not only rich in essential fatty acids like omega 3, 6, and 7 and vitamins C and E, but in proanthocyanidin, an amazingly powerful antioxidant that protects against free-radical attacks. The potent leaves and berries of this little plant have nourishing, revitalizing, and rejuvenative properties that have been used by different cultures for centuries. Look for it in personal care and food products to help promote both inner and outer beauty.
Stay Motivated

Do you have a hard time staying motivated when it comes to working out? If so, remember this: Make a point of working out with others. Even if you only take one class a week, the importance of being around people shouldn’t be underestimated. And you don’t need to belong to a fitness club—simply walk or jog in a park or around a lake. Just greeting or smiling at others is both uplifting and motivating.
Boost Your Immunity

Try the gentle Asian art form of tai chi. It boosts flexibility and strength while slowing the heart rate and enhancing inner calm. Long touted to reduce stress and improve high blood pressure, new research now shows it may be even more beneficial. The study showed that when coupled with vaccines, tai chi increased immune response by nearly 100 percent. There was a significant relationship between performing tai chi regularly with managing diabetes, chronic fatigue, asthma, and arthritis. Why not check out a class in your neighborhood today.