The Woodhouse Day Spa

As the holidays approach, we all get busy and sometimes forget to take time for ourselves. Obviously it’s important to schedule some ‘me’ time for relaxing, but it’s also important to maintain the healthy lifestyle you’ve been working towards all year. Think about it, if you give up on your health and wellness just two months out of the year that’s more than 16% of your life spent living unhealthy. In short, don’t give up and tell yourself that you’ll hit the ‘reset button” in January.

We are aware that we all need stress relief during this season of frantic activity and how much it can free us of anxiety for a more joyous and harmonious holiday, so why not give the gift of relaxation and wellness to your loved ones and business associates? There are many spa packages that create a Holiday Retreat and combine massage, facial and pedicure.

My friend’s birthday is coming up soon, and her wonderful husband has reached out to all of her friends to get together and celebrate over sushi and karaoke. As you might expect, there were many takers. A few folks were out of town and sent their regrets, but for the most part, her friends have rallied to support her on her special day. Except for one. Because it’s Draft Day.

Fad diets have been around since at least the early 1800’s, when the vinegar and water diet was all the rage. These diets typically tell us what we “should” be eating to stay healthy while restricting vital nutrients. However, most whole, natural foods (we’re not talking about processed foods or any “meal-in-a-box”), no matter how demonized, has beneficial effects for our bodies. Below, you’ll find five foods that have a bad rap but good qualities.

Chocolate