Articles starting with “C”

There is good reason to be excited—with drug prices soaring and limited (or unsafe) alternatives to pharmaceutical medications, CBD, or cannabidiol, is a welcome addition to the wellness industry. Sourced correctly, CBD is safe, non-addictive, non-psychoactive and non-toxic. CBD should be celebrated as a natural alternative to treat pain and inflammation, and research on its applications should be ongoing.

Dating back to 4000 BCE, the benefits of the Cannabis plant and compounds have been noted. Fast forward to 2018 and the CBD industry is set to generate $1B in revenue in less than two years if the mark has not already been exceeded. The journey from healing plant to menace to cure all has been a winding road for the Cannabis/Hemp plant. 

This volume also highlights key insights relating specifically to spa-goers and how they are using social media to research spas and share their experiences with others. The snapshots offer invaluable insight into the real-life attitudes and opinions of a sample of the U.S. population at a point in time. The level of interest in the results has been remarkable, building on the success of the previous four volumes. 

The survey has been extended beyond the U.S. to include consumers in other parts of the world. As international commerce advances and demographics change, it is vital for the spa industry to understand its consumers and how perceptions of the spa industry compare across territories and between different sections of society.

This report looks beyond U.S. borders and highlights what motivates people to visit or, just as importantly, not to visit a spa, as well as gauging wider opinions on the spa industry as a whole.

The millennial generation already account for more than one in four Americans, and as time goes on, their influence over consumer behavior, not to mention their spending power, is only likely to increase.

It is vital for the spa industry to better understand the opportunities and challenges presented by millennials, and by keeping pace with their demands and preferences, the industry can maximize its return from this powerful demographic force.

This study dives deeply into the world of millennials—highlighting their motivations for visiting and not visiting spas, and shining a light on millennials’ perceptions of a variety of contemporary issues. Click "View Full Article" to access the study.

Cannabis treatments incorporate CBD products to enhance the experience.  The most common are massage or hydrotherapy.

Other Name(s):

Nauheim Bath, CO2 Bath, Carbonic bath

Cardiovascular fitness is the ability of the heart, blood cells and lungs to supply oxygen-rich blood to the working muscle tissues and the ability of the muscles to use oxygen to produce energy for movement. Cardiovascular testing is checking person's ability to deliver oxygen to the working muscles is affected by many physiological parameters, including heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, and maximal oxygen consumption. Understanding the relationship between cardiorespiratory endurance training requires a review of changes that occur with increased aerobic, or anaerobic capacity. Results of cardiovascular fitness/cardiorespiratory conditioning will have a direct positive effect on muscular endurance, and an indirect effect on strength and flexibility.

It is thought that the term of cellulite was first coined in the 1920s by spas when promoting their services and it began appearing regularly in magazines, such as Vogue, from the 1960s onwards. In 1973, Nicole Ronsard published a bestselling book entitled "Cellulite: Those Bumps, Lumps, and Bulges You Couldn't Lose Before", pinpointing a trend towards finding a solution to the cellulite problem.

During this therapeutic treatment, the therapist will focus on key stress carrying areas such as the neck, shoulders, head, and face.

Come enjoy a journey that allows you to communicate with those loved ones no-longer with us and put your mind at ease. This treatment taps into your greater belief of the beyond and afterlife allowing you the potential to channel someone briefly.