Spa News - October 2006

Get Cozy with Spa Serenity

The vibrant, inspiring colours of fall are here. A great visual pick-me-up on cooler, shorter days. So while the weather turns, we'll help you keep the warmth of spa in your life.

This month, we're featuring pumpkin nutrition, wholesome cereal bars and a treat for your feet.

Warmest Regards,

Chandra Pearson
Spa Director

Health from the Pumpkin Patch

From pies to Jack-o'-lanterns, pumpkins are an distinctive part of October in Canada.

Ripe pumpkin can be boiled, baked and roasted, or made into various kinds of pie, soup, pancakes, muffins and other baked goods.

Pumpkin seeds are traditionally roasted for snacking and are a good source of essential fatty acids, potassium, and magnesium. And If you've got a Harry Potter fan in the house, pumpkin juice might already be on the menu.

They're not just tasty and decorative though. What makes a pumpkin orange is - in large quantities - lutein, alpha- and beta-carotene. The body turns these nutrients turn to vitamin A.

So from meat to seeds, don't hesitate to add pumpkin to your diet this fall.

*Information on pumpkins found on Wikipedia.

10K Cereal Bars

Get a great head start on chilly school-day mornings this fall with these hearty cereal bars.

Ingredients

1/2 cup		butter or margarine, melted
2 tbsp		honey
1/2 tsp		salt
2/3 cup		sliced or diced walnuts
2		eggs, beaten
2 cups		granola cereal
1 tsp		vanilla

Directions

Place all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Blend well. Pat into greased 8-inch square baking dish.

Bake at 350°F 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into 16 bars.

*Makes 16 servings

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

Relax Your Sole

Does the cold air hit your feet first? Try this soothing foot and leg treatment , ideal for sore, tense feet.

Start with an aromatic foot soak, followed by an invigorating foot and lower leg scrub and a luxurious massage. We incorporate both warm stones and our healing hands to make this an unforgettable treatment.

$50 CDN

Reserve here or call 1.250.468.2404 or 1.888.441.4442.

SpaRitual for Fall

Explore the warm, earthy reds, maroons and pinks of the SpaRitual Fall 2006 nail lacquer collection at AquaTerre.

A natural choice for an eco-friendly spa, this top-quality lacquer is Vegan and free of toluene, formaldehyde and DBP. 

The fully recyclable bottle is crafted in Italy from reusable glass and other natural elements. The ergo-luxe cap is specially textured and rubberized for ease of opening and precision in application.

Give it as a gift or call 1.250.468.2404 for more information.