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Spa Gear: 8 Things to Consider When Buying Bath Towels

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

So you want the quality spa experience at home, but your cheap, thin bath towels that refuse to absorb the water off your body just aren’t cutting it? You’ve come to the right place. The crack editorial team at Talk Spas has spent countless man and woman hours wiping ourselves dry after dips in the sauna and sweats in the steam bath. Based on our hands-on research, we’ve formulated a list of eight considerations when buying bath towels, in order to ensure you get the best quality bath towel at the price point you can afford.

8) Consider the Purpose: Ask yourself, what am I going to be using these towels for? Are they really for your luxury home, or are they heading to your kid’s college dorm, or worse, going to be used to towel off the dog? If you’ve decided they’re for your home spa, use them exclusively in that environment to help them maintain their integrity.

Know Your Fabric.

Know Your Fabric.

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Luxury Bathroom Renovation: Add Resale Value to Your Home

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

It’s true that not all home renovations can add significant resale value to your home, but a luxury bathroom upgrade with the right products certainly can. In fact, the bathroom is such an important and personal space to many home buyers that they often head straight for it when looking at a house on the market. While expected recoup value on your remodel investment is going to vary according to where you live and the state of the housing market at the time of sale, below are a few rock solid, luxury remodel product and amenity options that that should afford you some peace of mind that you’re making a good investment.

Steam Shower

steam shower

ThermaSol Steam Shower

Perhaps the number one item that homeowners are getting excited about these days is steam showers. It has long been known, and in recent years widely rediscovered, that the health benefits of steam therapy are significant. Steam has been known to soothe anxiety and foster a sense of well being, alleviate symptoms caused by the common cold, detoxify the body, and improve circulation, among many other benefits. ThermaSol®, creator of the first steam bath unit for the home, is designing and building the finest and most technologically-savvy steam bath and sauna environments available today. They offer you the only 100% digital, fully networked steam system in the world, and their showers feature proprietary technology like FastStart™ and SmartSteam™, for an unparalleled steam experience. Furthermore, their steam showers are available with amenities like the Serenity Light and Music System, a self-contained, shower proof, compact 10” diameter module that produces high-intensity full spectrum light and sound for the most relaxing chromatherapy experience. For a home remodel, a steam shower from ThermaSol’s impressive line makes an ideal choice. (more…)

Design & Technology Trends: Home Shower & Bath

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Home shower and bath design has certainly come a long way since the good old days of bathing with a bucket in the backyard, or for the truly privileged, soaking in a tin tub stuffed into a closet with a door – you know, for privacy. Today’s stunning bathrooms have built on decades of innovation in the fields of design and technology; perhaps nowhere is this more evident than the shower and the bath. Homeowners today have a plethora of shower and bath options that they never could have dreamed of a decade ago, or in some instance, even a few short years ago. Among the top manufacturers, design has gotten so modern and sophisticated, and technology so advanced, that shower and bath options for the home can be of a quality that’s as high as those found in world class spas. So what specifically are some of the current trends in the world of home shower and bath?

Themasol is the king of Steam Showers

Themasol is the king of Steam Showers

Steam Showers

More than ever before, steam showers are being installed in the bath environments of discerning homeowners throughout the world. Why? Because steam showers offer a plethora of health benefits including: alleviation of stress, improved blood circulation, cleansing of pores and relief of sinus congestion. Just as importantly, steam showers for the home are being designed and manufactured to a standard of quality that has never been seen before. Take a look at the steam showers manufactured by a company like Thermasol – the only company in the world manufacturing 100% digital networked steam systems. With cutting edge innovations like FastStart™, which engulfs you with steam in less than 60 seconds, and SmartSteam™, which produces the precise volume of steam required to maintain your desired room temperature while conserving energy, Thermasol has revolutionized the daily experience of showering in the home. (more…)

Top 5 Summer Spa Cocktails

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

There is an art to creating a winning spa environment; a quality spa might provide guests with an array of therapeutic and relaxing treatments, but for some of us, additional amenities are required to round out the experience. Many of us spa-goers really appreciate a fully stocked bar with a knowledgeable mixologist to create pre and post-spa cocktails. Being the avid spa-goers (and cocktail enthusiasts) that the editorial team members at Talk Spas are, we’ve selected our Top 5 Summer Spa Cocktails, and featured them below with recipes in case you come across a mixologist who isn’t quite so drink-savvy, or you want to make them yourself:

#5) Spajito

#5) Spajito

5) Spajito – A lot of nutrition and little vodka in one glass.

1.5 oz. Cucumber-infused Vodka
4 Sprigs of mint
1 tbsp. Organic raw Agave
4 tbsp. Sliced, peeled cucumber
1 Lime, half juiced, half sliced
Sparkling water
Ice

Muddle mint leaves, Agave and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into a mojito glass filled with ice. Fill with soda water and garnish with mint. (more…)

Draped in Comfort: 10 Things to Consider When Buying a Bathrobe

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

The bathrobe has been around as long as the public baths that were popular in ancient cultures like Rome, Turkey and China. Today, the tradition of slipping into a plush bathrobe after a warm bath or steam session is still thoroughly embraced by home spa enthusiasts. Depending on what you’re looking for, buying a bathrobe can be as simple as buying gas or as complicated as buying a car. After all, all bathrobes are not created equal; they vary in quality, they’re available in a variety of different materials and offer a plethora of options from which to choose. The following are some key points to consider when selecting a bathrobe:

People enjoying their bathrobes

10 tips for picking out a bathrobe

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Game-Changer: ThermaSol Introduces Bluetooth Technology to the Steam Shower

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

steam shower bluetooth

ThermaSol has long been known as an industry leader in advanced steam shower products. They’ve managed to raise the bar again with the release of their game-changing, Bluetooth equipped Serenity Light & Music System.

In true ThermaSol style, they are the first to bring Bluetooth technology to steam shower products and have effectively created the next generation of steam shower technology. With ThermaSol’s new Bluetooth offering, now instead of using a docking station or a hard wire receiver, you can simply enter your bathroom with any Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as smart phones or laptops, and start streaming music at the touch of a button. All ThermaSol Serenity Light & Music Systems will now be Bluetooth-equipped, enabling you to create the ultimate steam shower experience in the home through the harmony of light, music and steam. The Bluetooth technology allows you to wirelessly control the audio in your steam shower from anywhere in the bathroom.

Additionally, with the use of a waterproof case, your devices can be brought directly into the steam shower, allowing you to conveniently customize your experience with whatever audio selections you like. ThermaSol’s Serenity Light & Music System also provides you with the therapeutic benefits of Chromatherapy and music therapy; both are ancient healing practices that are still used in upscale spas today and you can actually have them in your own home steam shower. The system includes an all-in-one, high intensity full spectrum LED light system for the ultimate light therapy session, as well as a high-performance speaker set. The system features a built-in FM receiver and an additional input source for Bluetooth-enabled MP3 players, TVs, cable tuners, stereo receivers or even DVD players.

ThermaSol never ceases to amaze with their technology enhanced and design savvy product offerings. There’s no doubt Bluetooth technology in the steam shower takes the art of steaming to a whole new level.

Steam for Sheen: Winning Spa Treatment for an Actor on the Edge

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

charlie_sheenActor Charlie Sheen, a three-time Emmy nominee, winner of a Bronze Wrangler Award in 1989 for Young Guns, and coiner of the popular phrase “winning”, has been getting plenty of press lately after his departure from hit show Two and a Half Men, and for waging a personal war against the show’s creator.

While there has been widespread speculation that substance abuse is involved in facilitating the actor’s seemingly disturbed and blatantly outrageous behavior, there is one thing that we know for sure: the man is tired and stressed. There is no doubt in our minds that Sheen could benefit from a relaxing steam shower. Just a half hour could do wonders, softening his edge, relaxing his mind, not to mention his tense muscles and clenched jaw. The shower itself would give him an opportunity to enter a place of tranquility and leave the loud and distracting world behind – if only for a brief time. Emerging with a renewed sense of calm, tiger blood gently pumping though his veins, Sheen could then face his detractors and competitors with a fresh perspective.

There’s no doubt that steam and Sheen is a winning combination.

goddess enjoying a steam shower

A goddess enjoying a steam shower

The above comments and statements about steam therapy have not been medically evaluated. You should always consult your physician before beginning any such therapies.

5 Reasons to Take a Steam Shower

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Steam Shower with Rain & Tile

Here are five reason why you might want to consider taking a relaxing steam shower today:

1) You’ll Look Better

Are there any people in the world who don’t wish they looked better? If there are, we don’t know them. Restoring vibrant complexion to your skin has never been easier than with a 20 to 30 minute foray into the steam shower. Steam penetrates the skin and opens up the pores, releasing dirt and grime and leaving you looking healthy and shiny. Take a steam bath once a day for two weeks any you’ll look so good that friends will be begging to know what your secret is.

2) You’ll Feel Good

When you really think about it, it’s pretty amazing the amount of abuse we put our bodies and minds through. We work too many hours, we strain our bodies and we ingest foods and drinks that do not facilitate optimal health. In a nutshell, we leave ourselves feeling depleted, unmotivated and lifeless. Entering a steam shower is the ultimate way to rejuvenate after an unforgiving day. It not only detoxifies you, but melts away your stress so you can feel good and emerge with a calm, renewed perspective.

3) You’ll Sleep Well

It’s a fact: poor sleep is linked to a myriad of health problems and can even lead to brain damage. People with stressful lives and pent up stress and anxiety can have trouble falling asleep and/or experience overall poor sleep quality. Rather than take potentially harmful medications that force you to rest, why not take a gentle, natural steam shower? Steam creates warmth in the body, which leads to a state of natural relaxation. A steam shower 15 minute before bed time can work wonders, allowing you to get a full night of deep rest.

4) You’ll Be On Your Way to Forming a Good Habit

How do you form a good habit? Make a concerted effort to do something every day for two weeks and it will then become an automated habit. Steam showering is not just something you do when you’re desperate for relaxation or stress relief; it’s a commitment and a lifestyle that brings long lasting health when engaged in regularly. So take your steam shower today, remember to do it tomorrow and the day after, and you’ll experience a whole new level of well being.

5) The World Could End at Any Moment

Scientists with the Russian space program are estimating the asteroid Apophis will collide with Earth in April of 2036. The ancient Mayans predicted that December 12, 2012 will be the end of the Earth. For all we know, there could be a doomsday prophecy that predicts tomorrow is the last day of civilization. We hate to be so pessimistic, but if you don’t take a steam shower today, you may never get another chance.

The above comments and statements about steam therapy have not been medically evaluated. You should always consult your physician before beginning any such therapies. The above comments about the world ending have also not been evaluated.

Another Epic Hangover? Steam it Away

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011

hungover woman

We’re now more than half way through the month of January; for many of us, that means we bailed on our New Year’s resolution to curb our alcohol intake for the year about a week, week-and-a-half ago. As a result, 2011 is well on its way to being yet another year of imbibing great beers, wines and liquors, and also a year of suffering epic hangovers that will make us want to curl up in a tiny little ball and die. So what do you do when Advil, ramen noodles and that old wives’ tale – hair of the dog – fail to make you feel better? Not to worry – just steam your hangover away.

That’s right – nasty hangovers, caused by a number of factors associated with drinking alcohol including the dehydrating effects of ethanol in the alcohol, chemical reactions which impair the liver’s ability to produce glucose to feed the body and brain, and congeners produced during fermentation that exaggerate hangover symptoms, can all be quelled by a gentle steam bath. How is this possible you ask? There are two primary reasons why.

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Breathe Easy: Steam Therapy for Sinuses

Friday, December 10th, 2010
Cold Season

Cold and Flu Season

It’s official – we are deep into the dreaded winter cold & flu season. Contracting a seasonal illness can result in what feels like endless bouts of sneezing, coughing and sinus congestion. Perhaps more than any other symptom, it’s clogged sinuses, resulting in the inability to properly breathe – and subsequently sinus headaches – that make our lives most miserable. With severe colds & flus sometimes taking weeks from which to fully recover, it can amount to long and uncomfortable stretches of anguish and suffering.

For some, the first choice of remedies is over-the-counter medications from the drug store. But much research has suggested that such medicines only mask and suppress symptoms, and some would argue that they contain too many ingredients that could potentially be harmful to the body. If antibiotics are required, visiting the doctor is a good option, though there still can be a lengthy recovery time with such medications, and not everyone is comfortable taking them. Drinking plenty of fluids, popping vitamins and taking herbs like Echinacea and Goldenseal can help shorten the duration of the illness, but they do not directly provide immediate relief for those stuffy, nagging sinuses.

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