Chiva-Som (Prachuap Khirikhan, Thailand)
Coconut Oil

Fresh coconuts are plentiful in Thailand, and they're delicious. But what a lot of people don't know is that coconut oil has many health benefits. This is because coconut oil contains Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT), whereas other edible oils have Long Chain Triglycerides (LCT). While LCT tends to be stored in the body as fat, the MCT in coconut oil goes directly to the liver, where it is converted into immediate energy.

The oil helps improve thyroid function, which means metabolism speed increases, so the body digests food faster and produces more energy to fight fatigue and boost the immune system. Through the increased energy you will tend to lose weight.

Because of these reasons, coconut oil is an aid to hypothyroid sufferers. It also contains anti wrinkling properties for your skin and protects against infections.

There is no heat or chemical processing in the production of coconut oil, which is extracted from fresh coconuts through a centrifugal process before being cold pressed. It's a 100% organic product. Coconut oil can be purchased at Chiva-Som Boutique at THB 320.

www.chivasom.com
+66(0)3253 6536
reserv@chivasom.com

Lake Austin Spa Resort (Texas)
Summer Camp
June 2 - June 8

Whether it's been several years or several decades since you attended Summer Camp, you probably still have happy memories of friendship and fun. Wouldn't it be nice to bring back those good times?

www.lakeaustin.com
(800)847-5637
info@lakeaustin.com

Canyon Ranch (Arizona)
New Featured Event
Rest & Rejuvenate: The Power of Sleep
September 7-13, 2008

Healthy sleep contributes to health, comfort and longevity, yet many people find it hard to get enough sleep in our hectic, modern world. Join sleep expert Phil Eichling, M.D., director of the Canyon Ranch Executive Health Program, to learn about the power of sleep and how you can enhance its quality and quantity in your life.

Explore the role of sleep in your life with Dr. Eichling and other Canyon Ranch professionals in discussions such as:

- Living Younger, Sleeping Longer
- The Power of Tranquility
- Insomnia
- Common Sleep Disorders
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Sleep for Good Health

Take home tools and tips for sleeping better and enhancing your health and life.*

*Please note that participation in these events does not guarantee improved sleeping habits or patterns. If indicated, you may work individually with a physician at Canyon Ranch or at home to resolve your sleep concerns.

www.canyonranch.com
(800)742-9000 (413)637-4100

Canyon Ranch (Massachusetts)
A New Summer Cultural Season
Canyon Ranch & the Performing Arts
July 5, 2008 - Aug 24, 2008

A full cultural calendar & free Tanglewood tickets

It's an exciting new cultural season in the Berkshires! Enjoy the best of both worlds - an active, energizing vacation at Canyon Ranch in Lenox and the pleasures of world-class performing arts. Every summer the lovely countryside surrounding Canyon Ranch becomes a cultural Mecca. People flock to the region for the superb music, dance and theater - from classics to contemporary - featuring stellar performers in the Berkshires arts festival.

Exclusively for Canyon Ranch guests: Cap off your energizing day at the Ranch with an evening at nearby Tanglewood. With any three-night stay, July 5 through August 24, you'll receive a lawn ticket and transportation for an unforgettable musical performance - our treat.

Escape to healthy Canyon Ranch days and thrilling nights with the stars.

Guest ticket assistance and transportation are provided by Canyon Ranch for the listed performances and can be arranged by calling Guest Services at 413-637-4400, Ext. 5504. Tickets are for guests only and are subject to availability; some restrictions apply. All tickets purchased are subject to the terms and conditions of individual events.

www.canyonranch.com
(800)742-9000 (413)637-4100

Deerfield Spa (Pennsylvania)
New Fitness Pro Arrives

Deerfield Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of fitness director, Jeanine Clingingsmith, certified trainer and B.S., Exercise Science.

"Jeanine brings outstanding credentials to Deerfield's fitness program,"according to owner, Joan Wolff. "Her education and experience enable her to fine tune our offerings so guests not only get maximum benefit from their fitness regimen at the spa, but also learn skills to take home with them for continued improvements in health and wellbeing.

"Jeanine embodies the Deerfield promise," Wolf continued. "She is not only a fitness authority and superb teacher, but she's easy to talk to and makes people of all fitness levels, ages, and walks of life comfortable working with her."

Clingingsmith has previously held positions as Health Fitness Specialist with Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, Inc., New York, NY; Project Coordinator with Black Box Networks, Duluth, GA; and Spectrum-Certified coach with Spectrum Conditioning Systems, Port Washington, NY.

"I am thrilled to assume the position of fitness director at Deerfield, where people truly value health over hype," said Clingingsmith. "I look forward to introducing new equipment like kettle bells, which work the entire body with every maneuver; new classes like Yo-Wei, the phenomenon combining Yoga and strengthening; and new approaches, like getting people out of the gym and into the hills, onto a bike or skates, out on the lawn, or onto the sport court. The idea is to get people fit while having fun so they'll want to keep up their routine and results."

www.deerfieldspa.com
(800)852-4494 (570) 223-0160
deerspa@ptd.net

Cal-a-Vie (California)
Cal-a-Vie Receives Culinary Award

The Aspen Center for Integral Health will honor Cal-a-Vie's talented culinary team, lead by Executive Chef Jason Graham, with the coveted Platinum Carrot Award at this year's Aspen Spa Experience on August 9 and 10. Past recipients of this distinction include culinary icons like Nobu, Alice Water, James Boyce, Mollie Katzen, Andy Arndt and Bradley Ogden. Cal-a-Vie is highly regarded for its innovative culinary program, featuring cuisine that is low in calories and high in complex carbohydrates, grains, whole wheat and other natural foods.

www.cal-a-vie.com
(866)SPA-HAVENS (760)945-2055
cavinfo@cal-a-vie.com

The Heartland Spa (Illinois)
Eden Energy Medicine Sessions

The term energy medicine is itself a double-entendre. Energy gives life to the body. Medicine is an agent that is used to heal or prevent disease. In energy medicine, energy is the medicine. It is both a complement to other approaches of medical care and an independent system that uses biofeedback in the form of Energy Kinesiology testing to determine energetic imbalances.

A complete picture of your energies (meridians, charkas, aura, etc.) will emerge during the assessment. Specific corrective techniques are used to help increase your vitality, reduce stress, reduce or eliminate pain, overcome energetic imbalances that cause illness, as well as sustain a healthy physical, mental and emotional balance. The session will also promote high-level wellness and peak performance.

The 90-minute Energy Medicine Sessions consists of the following;

• Assessment of the multiple subtle energetic systems within the body.
• Energy testing, also known as Energy Kinesiology, will paint a detailed picture of the energetic imbalances an individual may be experiencing.
• Individualized, non-invasive treatments will be designed to make your energy system more robust.
• Energetic balancing performed during the session will reflect the health of the mental, physical and emotional body.
• Individualized Energy Plan, homework, and 5- minute routine are thoroughly reviewed and material is sent home with each guest.
• Energy Medicine sessions, offered by a Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner will bring renewed stamina to a tired body, fresh vitality to a weary mind, and new bounce to a sagging spirit.

www.heartlandspa.com
(800)545-HTLD