Here in Vancouver we have a very conflicted relationship with the sun. We spend most of the year having to supplement our vitamin D reserves until the sun finally breaks through the clouds and then the city comes alive. People spend as much time as they can spare enjoying the sun during its sojourn. You [...]
It seems that the scientific documentation of massage therapy and its benefits is continually growing. And this research is leading to findings on how regular massage can improve the quality of life for people suffering from conditions such as osteoarthritis- a condition that is largely managed by medications that can have some unpleasant side-effects. Click [...]
I think it’s safe to say that most of us feel good, not just physically, but mentally after receiving a massage, or even getting a hug. In this article from The Guardian, Paul Zak’s(also known as Dr. Love) research of the hormone oxytocin is explored and reveals how this particular hormone works to boost our [...]
This facial is the ultimate anti-aging cocktail. Dermalogica’s Age Smart series combines peptides, anti-oxidants and plant based ingredients to address the main triggers of aging in the skin. This holistic approach to skin aging addresses both extrinsic causes (sun, environment and lifestyle) and intrinsic (our body’s diminished production of anti-oxidants, glycosaminoglycans/ hyaluronic acid and collagen) [...]
While we don’t offer manicures and pedicures at Spruce Body Lab- I thought that this article from the Globe and Mail would be of interest to many of our clients, Twitter followers and Facebook friends. The article highlights the health risks involved to many manicure and pedicure salon workers and also gets into the chemical [...]
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