Spa News - July 2006

Fresh from Vancouver Island

The beaches are finally calling, but this summer, fight the temptation to tan. Keep reading below for the benefits of bronzing instead.

Also in our July issue, we're pleased to share a recipe for a summer fruit salad and the rationale behind Reflexology.

Warmest Regards,

Chandra Pearson
Spa Director

Don't Tan, Bronze Instead

Many of us want that sun-kissed look for the summer months. But it's no secret that the sun's UV rays are extremely harmful. Even tanning beds and lamps can cause everything from burns to skin cancer.

A variety of lotions, sprays and foams are available for sunless tanning, but getting that product applied properly - to avoid streaks and spots - can be tricky. So what's the safe alternative?

Body bronzing can be the best way to get a natural looking tan without heading back into the harmful sun.

In a spa, sunless tanning products are applied with hand held devices or in walk-in booths for head to toe coverage. At AquaTerre, body bronzing product is applied after exfoliation to ensure an even tan.

Reserve here or call 1.250.468.2404 or 1.888.441.4442.

*Information on body bronzing found at SpasinCanada.ca

Summer Fruit Salad with Mint Honey-Lime Dressing

An award-winning summer treat. Makes 8 servings at 199 calories each.

Ingredients

Dressing:
1/2 cup		Plain low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup		Fresh lime juice
1/3 cup		Mint honey
2 tsp		Grated lime zest
1 tbsp		High-quality Balsamic vinegar
Fruit Salad:
4 cups		Cantaloupe, cubed
4 cups		Honeydew melon, cubed
3 cups		Seedless red grapes
3 cups		Diced. peeled and cored pineapple
1		Medium papaya, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 cups		Fresh strawberries, halved
approx. 8		Fresh mint sprigs

Directions

Whisk mint honey and fresh lime juice together in small bowl to a smooth consistency; add yogurt and lime zest; set dressing aside.

Combine fruit except strawberries in large glass bowl. Sprinkle strawberries with Balsamic vinegar, then lightly mix with other fruit. Cover dressing and fruit separately and chill until ready to serve.

Mix dressing into fruit. Let stand 15 minutes to blend flavors. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.


Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board and Honey.com.

What is Reflexology?

The practice refers to stimulation of feet, hands and ears corresponding to glands, organs and body parts. All performed by hand, a Reflexology session can achieve deep relaxation and intense stress relief.

While the science behind Reflexology goes far beyond a foot massage, the primary goal of this treatment is relaxation. There are no specific spiritual or new-age elements of this procedure, rather a holistic, natural approach to health and the human body.

Recipients often report relief, and sometimes tingling sensations, in various parts of the body while receiving this treatment.

*Information on Reflexology found at pacificreflexology.com and SpasinCanada.ca

Reflexology at AquaTerre

A warm soak in a copper urn (with marbles or beach stones) prepares the feet to receive the healing benefits of this treatment.

The body is allowed to rebalance and normalize by increasing circulation and reestablishing the healthy function of corresponding organs and glands.

¾ hr $65 CDN

Reserve here or call 1.250.468.2404 or 1.888.441.4442.