Articles by Amy Sung

Do you have sensitive skin that gets red to the touch and infuriates you as much as it makes you look infuriated? Then you might be one in 20 people in the U.S. that have rosacea. We take a look at the basics of the skin condition.

Just in time for Easter, here are three simple and traditional brunch recipes from Ste. Anne’s Spa in Grafton, Ontario, to delight in before you take off for your egg hunt. And, since Mother’s Day is just around the corner, make what you didn’t make this weekend for Mother’s Day! In honor of Earth Day, […]

Clinique La Prairie, an award-winning health spa and medical center based in Montreux, Switzerland, celebrated its 80th anniversary in NYC last week with a luncheon, courtesy of the clinic’s Executive Chef Jean-Bernard Muraro. There, the clinic, which has made significant discoveries in cell therapy and anti-aging, introduced its new initiatives for 2011, which include: An […]

We filled you in on David Romanelli’s Yoga for Foodies and other series, and now we’re spreading the word about another new concept for a yoga class: Yoga+Music, which is holding its first class today!

Just as siblings can be so similar and yet so different, so are the sister Starwood properties of The Sheraton Hacienda Del Mar Golf and Spa Resort and The Westin Resort and Spa, Los Cabos, both situated in lovely Los Cabos, Mexico, where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean. Located at the tip […]

Pet parents rejoice! The spa world hasn’t forgotten about our furry friends and how they help to make our lives better. In fact, studies have shown that pets not only help to make us healthier, but they can also make us live longer. Our friends at Petside.com reported on a study from George Washington University’s […]

Eating healthy foods enables you to be well in more than one way; while it nourishes the body and the mind, it also encourages a healthy lifestyle and can do wonders for your skin. This Wellness Week™ was a blast – not only was there a plethora of deals on spa treatments and fitness packages, […]

A delicious whole grain, soba noodle salad recipe from Green Valley SpaA delicious whole grain recipe from Green Valley Spa

This health and fitness-oriented spa is known for access to some of the best scenic hiking trails in the country, and has a spa cuisine program to match. Green Valley Spa in southwestern Utah prepares its healthy meals around the seasonal availability of vegetables, meats, and fruits. Whole Grain Waffles Ingredients (Serves 20; makes 20 4-inch […]

This health and fitness-oriented spa is known for access to some of the best scenic hiking trails in the country, and has a spa cuisine program to match. Green Valley Spa in southwestern Utah prepares its healthy meals around the seasonal availability of vegetables, meats, and fruits. With a culinary philosophy based on the belief […]

Inspired by the living foods tradition, COMO Shambhala Estate‘s cuisine keeps it simple and healthy, attempting to minimize cooking methods in order to help maintain all that nutritional goodness of the original ingredients. This allows guests to benefit from the ‘life force’ of specific foods, which in their raw state are rich with enzymes, essential […]

That happy feeling you get at the beach and the way your nose clears up after a swim in the ocean is not just from physically  being at the shore. It’s most-likely the result of negative ions at work, which is exactly what salt therapy takes advantage of. Also called halotherapy (“halo” means salt in […]

Located in beautiful Sonoma, California, The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa blends urban cuisine with a wine country setting. The getaway spa’s Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar presents a thoroughly modern menu celebrating the best of fresh, seasonal, local ingredients sourced directly from small local farmers, foragers, and winemakers, or the 480-square-foot garden […]

The chefs and nutritionists at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach work together to make sure guests are eating healthy and satisfying cuisine. Also, the renowned hotel and spa recently created a new menu focused on seasonal dishes sourced with local organic and biodynamic ingredients. Along with this new focus came the hotel […]

Miraval Arizona has got it all, offering a wide range of activities, classes, retreats, and workshops, combined with an array of spa services, and of course, healthy seasonal and local spa cuisine. Executive Chef Chad Luethje (right) is dedicated to helping guests and residents live and feel better through eating, which means attempting to seek […]

Today’s menu of recipes comes from AAA Five-Diamond Resort Hotel award recipient, Kohler Waters Spa at The American Club in the village of Kohler, Wisconsin. Chef Ulrich Koberstein, group director of the culinary arts for The American Club Resort  in St. Andrews, Scotland, shares his healthy recipes for a low-calorie, heart-healthy, and low-sodium. Some sample items […]

It’s finally Wellness Week™ and we’re mixing things up this year by offering you loyal readers and spa enthusiasts a week of menus from our premier getaway spas. In honor of Meatless Mondays, here’s a menu of meatless breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes from The Standard Spa Miami Beach, which is offering discounted treatments all […]

Indulge your senses with these unique food-inspired products from four great bath and beauty lines. The innovative mixtures of ingredients take food and drink products that we already love and give us a new way to savor the scents, flavors, and benefits of glorious food! LUSH Big Shampoo: Scoop it out with this jar of […]

Are you a spa enthusiast interested in the spa industry? If so, you can’t miss the first annual Washington Spa Alliance Symposium, where valuable information and new insights on the redefining of the American spa experience will be revealed and discussed. With featured speakers including Dr. Pamela Peeke, Philippe Bourguignon, vice chairman, Revolution, LLC & […]

Contrary to the mysterious nickname for Thai black rice – Forbidden Rice, this phytonutrient-rich food should never be forbidden from anyone’s diet. A sort of superman of super foods, black rice offers an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With plenty of health-promoting phytonutrients, this Forbidden Rice Salad recipe from Active Center for Health & […]