Yes, we know that technically blood is the fuel of the human body, but scientists have also deduced that oxygen levels in the body correlate with higher levels of brain activity. That doesn’t mean one should go out into the woods and start hyperventilating, what it does mean is that moments of relaxation and controlled breathing ease the stress we put on the brain on a daily basis. Some spas, like one in Spain, have even taken to producing machines to assist in oxygenating brain cells by a procedure called Brain Photo Modulation. This allows the brain to perform better, have more energy, and create a more positive state of mind.
Cut yourself with a knife and you put on a band-aid. Break a bone and it’s possible you’ll need to wear a cast. But what about the brain? Does it not scar? Yes, yes it does. According to the American Health Association, three out of five Americans will develop some sort of brain disease in their lifetime. Researchers are now turning to spas as an aid in combating this type of disease, especially the now-famous term “brain fog.” Anxiety is at an all-time high for adults and many people are turning to relaxation as a way to destress as much as possible. Dr. Bruno Ribeiro do Couto states, “We need to balance our life and manage the internal situation of stress that can develop disorders, such as brain fog that many of us may experience. This often manifests as trouble concentrating, scattered thinking, feeling dull and unmotivated, experiencing poor memory and forgetfulness, and generally having cloudy thoughts.” Spa’s have seen a recent resurgence in treating this “brain fog” disorder and allow patients to return to a life of mental and emotional normalcy.
Research has also shown that by inducing a spa lifestyle into one’s routine, a person is more than likely to follow other healthier habits. Furthermore, spas tend to promote a more regular exercise regiment as well as encourage healthier eating habits. It’s hard to imagine someone wanting to light up a cigarette or eat a double cheeseburger minutes after a morning yoga or massage session. The spa lifestyle also tends to bring you closer to other people who may be cognizant of the same things that cause mental stress. Ceasing the aging of skin could bring you under the umbrella of others who too are looking for that figurative fountain of youth. As such, allowing you to feel better about yourself as well as surround yourself with people who bring positivity to an overworked brain.
into one’s routine, a person is more than likely to follow other healthier habits. Furthermore, spas tend to promote a more regular exercise regiment as well as encourage healthier eating habits. It’s hard to imagine someone wanting to light up a cigarette or eat a double cheeseburger minutes after a morning yoga or massage session. The spa lifestyle also tends to bring you closer to other people who may be cognizant of the same things that cause mental stress. Ceasing the aging of skin could bring you under the umbrella of others who too are looking for that figurative fountain of youth. As such, allowing you to feel better about yourself as well as surround yourself with people who bring positivity to an overworked brain. Where to Spa? As of 2019, the number of spa locations found in the United States was over 22,000. In San Diego alone, one can find a Spa in all parts of the county. Yet, after extensive research and comparison, one spa always stood head and feet above the rest.
