Top 20 ways to relax
December 2007
For many people, the body’s stress response is activated so often it doesn’t have a chance to return to normal, producing chronic stress, which can lead to high blood pressure, impaired brain performance, blood sugar imbalances and decreased bone density. The good news is you can learn to relax your body with stress management techniques, and you can make lifestyle changes to keep your body from reacting to stress in the first place. Try these ideas.
Get organised
Breathe
Have more sex
Grow some brain cells
Muscle relaxation
Music therapy
Clean and garden
Do an online stress reduction program
Volunteer
Hydrate
Improve posture
Slack off
Visit a gallery or garden
Vent
Give your memory a break
Laugh
Stretch or walk around the block
Don’t forget your vitamins
Eat good food and limit stimulants
Eat mindfully
Australia’s best spa retreats
November 2007
MOST of us have had the odd facial or body scrub – but when it comes to sheer luxurious indulgence – here’s where you’ll find the best five-star spa treatment.
Aqua Day Spa, Sheraton Noosa Resort, Queensland
Healing Waters Spa, Voyages Silky Oaks Lodge, Daintree, Queensland (winner of The Australian’s inaugural Best Destination Spa Experience awards in 2004 and 2005)
Mineral Spa at Peppers Springs Retreat, Hepburn Springs, Victoria (Winner of last year’s Best Destination Spa Experience award)
The Sebel Reef House & Spa, Palm Cove, Queensland
Spa at Quay West Resort Magenta Shores, central coast, NSW
LeSpa at Sofitel Mansion & Spa, Werribee Park, Victoria
Click here to read the rest of Australia’s best spas
London on the cheap
November 2007
LONDON is jam-packed with attractions and has a buzz and nightlife unequalled by any other city but, it doesn’t half hurt the wallet. Here’s how to have fun on a budget.
Link to London on the Cheap