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May 09, 2016 Ann Brown

Counting My Blessings ...

I am in full spa director mode right now. For the past 16 years, I’ve been a spa director at Spa Shiki at The Lodge of Four Seasons. It’s been the best...

Can't sleep? Allergies? Feeling Anxious? Pure Himalayan Salts Brings You Back to Earth

April 18, 2016 Ann Brown

Can't sleep? Allergies? Feeling Anxious? Pure Himalayan Salts Brings You Back to Earth

Smart phones we rarely put down. Computers, televisions, tablets. We’re connected – and hooked. We wouldn’t want to do without our technological advances, but technology can be blamed for throwing...

March 16, 2016 Ann Brown

10 Reasons to #GoPink: Start with DIY Therapeutic Himalayan Salt Bath

It’s more than a pretty in pink … Hand-mined in northern Pakistan near the base of the Himalayan Mountains, Himalayan pink salt is lauded for its reported health benefits and...

Salt Therapy on American Spa's Top Spa Trends for 2016

January 27, 2016 Ann Brown

Salt Therapy on American Spa's Top Spa Trends for 2016

In the January 2016 issue, American Spa names salt therapy as one of the top spa trends for 2016. The magazine describes salt therapy as "a very safe, natural, and affordable...

January 10, 2016 Ann Brown

How and Why to Keep Salt in Your Diet

There’s been a lot of recent media buzz about the January 7 update to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines. The update calls on Americans to limit sugar to no more than...

January 01, 2016 Ann Brown

6 Ways to Improve Networking for Spa, Wellness, and Beauty Business Growth in 2016

As we look forward into 2016, I wish for a New Year marked by friendships and mutual growth for all of my friends and industry partners. We never standalone as...