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		<title>Full Circle: From Ancient Swedana to Modern Steam Showers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:55:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Steam therapy dates back thousands of years to numerous ancient cultures all over the world, among the oldest being India. Though we’ve made technological strides in the “steam” field, all the way up to the most modern steam showers designed and manufactured by companies like ThermaSol, it’s always fascinating to look back. Swedana is an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Relaxation Quotations: Wise Words to Inspire Wellbeing &amp; the Spa Lifestyle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:19:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There’s nothing like a good, solid quote to help inspire you to do good things; and if that quote happens to inspire you to rest, soak in a bath or relax at the spa, all the better. American poet Sylvia Plath, known for works like Winter Trees and The Bell Jar, once said, “There must [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spa Theft: Watch Your Credit at the Spa</title>
		<link>http://talkspas.com/2011/06/28/spa-theft/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:02:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[spa tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A visit to spa is always one of luxury, pampering and peace of mind. Or at least that’s what we thought. Recent headlines in the news have made it abundantly clear that the spa can be a magnet for unsavory criminals who are seeking to steal from the often well-heeled clientele who pay big dollars [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 10 Spa Don&#8217;ts</title>
		<link>http://talkspas.com/2011/03/23/top-10-spa-donts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:02:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like a fine cigar lounge or a posh country club, a quality spa requires that you adhere to proper etiquette. This ensures that you, your therapist and other patrons are comfortable at all times during your visit. To get you started, the following is a list of things you should never do at the spa: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blind Spa: In the Land of Massage, the No-eyed Man is King</title>
		<link>http://talkspas.com/2011/01/31/blind-spa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:34:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Spa Reflections - Experiences, Rituals, History]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Holistic medicine]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[India is the country with the largest blind population in the world. Of the nearly 40 million blind individuals across the globe, 15 million of them are Indians. How is this possible? India has a severe shortage of optometrists and ophthalmologists, and it also suffers from a lack of donated eyes with which to treat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bathing in Bulgaria</title>
		<link>http://talkspas.com/2011/01/27/bathing-in-bulgaria/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:22:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When most people think of Bulgaria, one of the first things that come to mind is, well, nothing. Bulgaria, unlike titans-of-tourism Italy, France and Greece, is not on the radar of most travelers. How unfortunate it is, being that this Eastern European country is in fact a gem; incredible beaches, uncrowded ski resorts, delectable cuisine [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ceremonial Steam: Native Sweat Lodges</title>
		<link>http://talkspas.com/2011/01/12/sweat-lodges/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Long before modern bath environments offered high-technology steam generators and fixtures, Native American and other native cultures utilized the powerful effects of steam, which they generated in sweat lodges. Native American sweat lodges were typically dome-shaped, circular and built low to the ground. They were made from “living” materials including tree branches and animal skins, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Celebs Most in Need of a Day at the Spa</title>
		<link>http://talkspas.com/2010/12/31/10-celebs-most-in-need-of-a-day-at-the-spa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:19:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another year has drawn to a close and as always, another batch of celebrities has proven that the rigors of stardom, career and family life can take their toll on the fragile body, mind and soul. While the following list is by no means complete, it does reflect a breadth and depth of celebrities who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spa Town: Baden-Baden is Anything but Bad</title>
		<link>http://talkspas.com/2010/12/29/spa-town-baden-baden-is-anything-but-bad/</link>
		<comments>http://talkspas.com/2010/12/29/spa-town-baden-baden-is-anything-but-bad/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Friedrichsbad]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Picture in your head a town with a sophisticated, cosmopolitan flair, dotted with green parks and blooming gardens, filled with people who revel in culture, food and drink – and well, you’ve pretty much named half the towns in Europe. But add to that a centuries-old reputation as one of the continent’s most chic spa [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wellness Tourism: A Travel (and Spa) Revolution</title>
		<link>http://talkspas.com/2010/12/28/wellness-tourism/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[spa health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacation spa]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are any number of reasons why over the last several decades, many people have been taking vacations with intentions other than hitting the beach, exploring a new city or engaging in some other traditional travel activity. The travel revolution known as wellness tourism is one of the primary reasons. So what exactly is this [...]]]></description>
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