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		<title>A Spa Date for Two</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:36:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThePonderGuy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Massage Therapy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mind/Body/Soul]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spas are a slice of heaven on earth.  Spas can be one of the most relaxing places you will ever go or enjoy.  Enjoying a spa with your spouse can be a wonderful bonding experience too.
Finding a Spa
If you live in a major city, you are not going to have a hard time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/spa.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-142" src="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/spa.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>Spas are a slice of heaven on earth.  Spas can be one of the most relaxing places you will ever go or enjoy.  Enjoying a spa with your spouse can be a wonderful bonding experience too.</p>
<h2>Finding a Spa</h2>
<p>If you live in a major city, you are not going to have a hard time <a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/the-best-spas-in-america">finding a spa</a>.  More than likely there will be several spas, so reading reviews and doing some research will be necessary to find the spa that will fit your needs.  Be sure you ask about spa packages for two, because you might get a great deal, which will save you a few bucks.</p>
<h2>Planning your Spa Day</h2>
<p>One thing you might do is plan the spa day, and then after have a dinner date.  Both you and your spouse will <a href="http://www.rd.com/health/37-stress-management-tips/">be relaxed</a>, and ready to eat.  The most important thing to do is be sure the day is all about you and your spouse that will make the whole experience really pleasant.</p>
<p>Spas are great <a href="http://datingtips1.com">dating tips</a>. They are the perfect way to bond with your spouse.  The few hours you are there hanging out together can be the most relaxing time you have had in a while, so be sure you enjoy it.</p>
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		<title>Make Yoga A Part Of Your Spa Trip</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThePonderGuy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mind/Body/Soul]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Spa Trips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people believe that yoga is a fun and relaxing way to stay fit. I like fun and I like relaxing but, yoga?
The Right Gear
There’s no way that you can feel restricted and still enjoy the benefits of yoga. You are freeing your body, soul and mind after all. It’s hard to relax your body [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/G-With-Flower.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-139" src="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/G-With-Flower.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>Many people believe that yoga is a fun and relaxing way to stay fit. I like fun and I like relaxing but, yoga?</p>
<h2>The Right Gear</h2>
<p>There’s no way that you can feel restricted and still enjoy the benefits of yoga. You are freeing your body, soul and mind after all. It’s hard to relax your body when you are wearing constricting clothing. Yoga includes bending and contorting your body in all sorts of ways, shapes and forms. So what does a trip to the spa and a yoga session mean to the fashion conscious individual? Easy. <a href="http://www.barenecessities.com/Yoga-Pants-Clothing_catalog_nxs,133,style,42470.htm">Yoga pants</a>. In them you will feel relaxed, yet look sexy and fit in all the right places. Of course then you might want a tunic top, off the shoulder Tee, a laceback tank or a T-back tank. All top accessories to your bottom’s yoga pants. Add a little sequin and you are today’s spa fitness fashion queen. You guys out there&#8211;there is a maker of men’s yoga pants—but you might want to check with your buddies about that fashion faux pas before committing to any long-term, life altering decisions.</p>
<h2>Make a Vacation Out of It</h2>
<p>Believe it or not there are vacations that combine yoga and the spa. Vacations in Mexico’s Cabo San Lucas allow you to tan on the beach naturally or in the privacy of a tanning bed; while enjoying spa conditions and relaxing and revitalizing yoga routines. Palm Desert also offers tanning, yoga and spa vacations. So does Berkshire Canyon Ranch and Rancho la Puerta. And next time you visit the West Coast you might want to take in California’s Big Sur which offers tanning, yoga and spa vacations at the Post Ranch Inn.</p>
<p>So pack up your yoga pants and your sequined, off the shoulder Tee and relax your cares away with a trip to the spa and a revitalizing yoga session.</p>
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		<title>Spa Vacations in Asia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:44:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThePonderGuy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mind/Body/Soul]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vacation Spa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotels]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who would not want to go on a spa vacation? Ask any woman, and they will say absolutely. The key is finding a perfect spa vacation.
Amazing Vacation Spots
Bali hotels, are simply amazing. They offer any amenity you could ever want.  And for the most part, that is an option everybody is seeking.  When [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/bali-7.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-136" src="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/bali-7.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>Who would not want to go on a spa vacation? Ask any woman, and they will say absolutely. The key is finding a perfect spa vacation.</p>
<h2>Amazing Vacation Spots</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.dizzygoat.com/indonesia-bali-hotels.html">Bali hotels</a>, are simply amazing. They offer any amenity you could ever want.  And for the most part, that is an option everybody is seeking.  When looking for the perfect vacation spot, you must take your time. Rushing could lead to poor mistake.  Reading reviews is a very smart way of finding out what the vacation spot is like. People who have actually been there, will be able to give you an idea, of just what goes on. That information right there alone, could help you take your decision on where to go. There are amazing vacation spots all over the world, that is why it is so important you take your time.</p>
<h2>Booking your Vacation</h2>
<p>Once you have figured out where you are going to go on your vacation, you must book it.  Be sure you choose solid dates, that won&#8217;t conflict with your schedule. You don&#8217;t want to have any type of stress while on your vacation. Some folks take a few days off before they go on vacation, so their mind is stress-free and ready for vacation. Then once they come home from vacation, they take a few more days off to get adjusted. Yes, you are taking a lot of time off, but you are doing it in a manner that when you go back to work, you will be ready to do your job.</p>
<p>While you&#8217;re gone on vacation, please sure to do everything you can. Whether it be a bunch of activities, every day a spa day, or a bunch of relaxation, remember that you will have to come back to real life soon.</p>
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		<title>Stay Fit and Healthy—Take Your eCigarettes To The Spa</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThePonderGuy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Detox]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the holidays many people will be going to day spas around the world for a little pampering on their vacations. For those people who smoke, pampering isn’t that easy especially when the desire comes to light up a cigarette. With all of the laws and regulations against smoking indoors, the average smoker practically has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Woman-Soaking-Feet-At-Spa.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-132" src="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Woman-Soaking-Feet-At-Spa.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>During the holidays many people will be going to day spas around the world for a little pampering on their vacations. For those people who smoke, pampering isn’t that easy especially when the desire comes to light up a cigarette. With all of the laws and regulations against smoking indoors, the average smoker practically has to find a secluded corner to get in 10 minutes of smoking.</p>
<h2>Electronic Cigarettes – The Solution to the Problem</h2>
<p>Thanks to electronic cigarettes any person who is a cigarette smoker can smoke anywhere they want without fear of breaking laws or offending nonsmokers. <a href="http://www.herbalvaporizer.org/v2-cigs-review.php">V2 Cigs</a> contain a small battery, cartridge of smoke juice and a small sensor that all work together to simulate how a real cigarette looks, feels and tastes.</p>
<p>eCigarettes are the smart choice for any cigarette smoker who wants to stay fit and looking young but doesn’t want to give up their cigarette smoking habit just yet.</p>
<p>One eCig contains liquid nicotine and water, that’s it. No harmful cancer causing chemicals were used to produce the eCig and not lighting up is required. When a smoker inhales from an eCig they will actually be breathing in water mixed with liquid nicotine and they will be guaranteed to get their needed nicotine fix without doing damage to their body.</p>
<h2>Can They Be Used For Stopping Smoking?</h2>
<p>Yes, <a href="http://www.herbalvaporizer.org">e cigarettes</a> can be used to quit smoking. The great thing about this hassle free cigarette is that they can be purchased in a variety of nicotine levels and strengths so a smoker can get a stronger or weaker nicotine level based on where they are at in their stop smoking program.</p>
<p>For those smokers who are serious about quitting smoking, they should combine eCigarettes with a credible stop smoking program to help them kick the habit for good.</p>
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		<title>A Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Understanding the UK Train Travel</title>
		<link>http://www.theponderplace.com/uk-train-travel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:48:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThePonderGuy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exploring the United Kingdom by train is easy and has a number of benefits. If you are new to traveling by train here is an easy guide to understanding how it works and its advantages.
Easier Than It Looks
Don’t let the hustle and bustle of train stations deter you. Whether using the rail system to get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-129" src="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/uk-train1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" />Exploring the United Kingdom by train is easy and has a number of benefits. If you are new to traveling by train here is an easy guide to understanding how it works and its advantages.</p>
<p><strong>Easier Than It Looks</strong><br />
Don’t let the hustle and bustle of train stations deter you. Whether using the rail system to get from city to city or to attractions and neighborhoods within a city the railway is easy to use. The system is well-organized, you can become familiar with destinations and routes before even stepping foot in a train station, online there a number of resources and options to planning your trip or day.<br />
<strong><br />
Mainline Trains Vs. Local Trains</strong><br />
When looking to travel by train keep in mind that some trains service the local area or city you are in while others serve on a larger scale, taking you to farther destinations. If you are looking to get from one side of the city to the other than look into the local trains. If you would like to travel from London to Manchester then you would want a mainline.</p>
<p>Mainline trains allow you to make reservations in advance, there is the choice of First or Standard Class. With a variety of on board amenities: buffet carts, wi-fi, power at each seat and toilets the trip is very comfortable. In addition, First Class offers extras such as a chef and designated dining cart.</p>
<p>Seat reservations are unavailable on local trains although some may still offer First Class. They offer fewer services but most will still have toilets. Because these are used more for day-to-day or commuter use it is a good idea to try traveling during non-peaks time.<br />
<strong><br />
Planning and Buying Tickets</strong><br />
It is recommended to plan your route and purchase tickets in advance to ensure availability and better prices, however, if you are a fly by-the-pants kind of person it shouldn’t be a problem. You can buy your tickets online or at stations either at kiosks or staffed tellers.</p>
<p><strong>Connections</strong><br />
The British Railway system offers connecting services for travel to other countries in Europe through the well-known Eurostar. Travel to Paris easily via the channel tunnel, avoiding another plane or ferries for those that experience seasickness, the main Eurostar station is in London. They also offer convenient connections to and from major UK airports and ferry terminals.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits</strong><br />
Traveling by train is very budget friendly, by far more cost efficient than renting a car or going by plane. Riding on a train, especially for longer trips is comfortable and convenient, stretch your legs easily, grab a snack and use your electronic devices at will. Best of all, traveling by train is like site-seeing itself. Enjoy the passing views of the country sides or cities as you journey to your next destination.</p>
<p>If you find yourself near the airport, check out the many <a href="http://www.manchesterairporthotels.net/">hotels near Manchester Airport</a>.</p>
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		<title>10 Reasons to Indulge Yourself with a Home Spa</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:53:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThePonderGuy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spa Treatments]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for something new and exciting to add to your home?  Consider investing in a spa.  It will provide you with the luxury and leisure you are looking for.  Plus it offers many benefits.  Here are 10 reasons you can’t go wrong with a home spa.
1. You need time [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/q5.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-121" src="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/q5.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="265" /></a>Are you looking for something new and exciting to add to your home?  Consider investing in a spa.  It will provide you with the luxury and leisure you are looking for.  Plus it offers many benefits.  Here are 10 reasons you can’t go wrong with a home spa.</p>
<p>1. You need time to relax.  A spa is the perfect option for relaxing.  It allows you to spend sometime outdoors and calm down from a long day.</p>
<p>2. A spa is awesome for entertaining.  Do you like to invite your friends over?  They won’t say no when you have a spa, pride you have the right <a href="http://www.hottubcoverscanada.ca/accessories.html">hot tub accessories</a>.</p>
<p>3. Distress in the spa.  Relieve muscle tension when you sit in front of the jets.  It will help release unwanted kinks in your body.</p>
<p>4. Get through the cold season with the spa.  You will have a hot place to go to heat up your body temperature.</p>
<p>5. Keep your kids busy.  Children love <a href="http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm?articleid=3507974">spending time in the spa</a>.  It is a great activity for them and something fun for them to do besides video games!</p>
<p>6. Save money on gas.  Let’s be honest.  With a spa, your friends will be at your house.  This means you will be driving less.  Fantastic!</p>
<p>7. Take care of your health.  Spas offer great benefits.  Sweat out harmful substances, distress, and relieve muscle tension.</p>
<p>8. Make new friends.  A spa always invites company.  You will be the most popular house on the street!</p>
<p>9. Have a romantic night.  Spas are amazing for connecting with your loved one.  Take advantage in your own home, just pull of the <a href="http://www.hottubcoverscanada.ca/accessories/other-accessories.html">hottub covers</a>.</p>
<p>10. Spas are fun.  We could all use more fun in our lives.  Let loose in your own home spa.</p>
<p>Find the perfect <a href="http://www.hottubcoverscanada.ca">hot tub covers New Brunswick</a> for you today.  The benefits of one in your own home our priceless.  Start enjoying them today!</p>
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		<title>Can You Afford a Hot Tub?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 01:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThePonderGuy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the winter months are quickly approaching and the weather is cooling down, one of the funniest parts of cooler weather is enjoying it outside in a hot tub.
Hot tubs make life more enjoyable because not only do they soothe sore muscles but they also are an excellent way to relax and burn off the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/a9.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-117" src="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/a9.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>As the winter months are quickly approaching and the weather is cooling down, one of the funniest parts of cooler weather is enjoying it outside in a hot tub.</p>
<p>Hot tubs make life more enjoyable because not only do they soothe sore muscles but they also are an excellent way to relax and burn off the stress from the day. The only problem with hot tubs is that they can be expensive. The average hot tub costs $500 or more. If you’re short on cash and want to buy a hot tub for this winter, the <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/loans-articles/coping-with-back-to-school-budget-strain-5274156.html">solution to the problem</a> is to get a payday loan.</p>
<h2>Why Get A Payday Loan?</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.easyonlinepaydayloan.com">Online payday loans</a> are a hassle free alternative to applying for a traditional loan. All you need to qualify for a payday loan is a job, regular paycheck and checking account.</p>
<p>It’s not hard finding a payday loan company in this day and age. If you search online there are literally hundreds of payday loan companies to choose from plus many more in your local area</p>
<p>Before taking out a payday loan you will be required provide proof of income (paycheck stub), checking account statement and phone number for where you work. Verification takes only a few minutes and you can be out the door with cash in your pocket in no time.</p>
<h2>Where To Find Great Deals On Hot Tubs</h2>
<p>To find an affordable hot tub in your local area the first thing you should do is check on Craig’s List because many people use this website every day to post hot tubs and a wide variety of other things for sale. You can also find great hot tub deals on eBay and Amazon.com too.</p>
<p>Now is also the best time of year to have an in ground hot tub installed too because contractors are typically looking for more work during the fall and winter months. To find a hot tub contractor in your local area you should check online or in your local yellow page directory.</p>
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		<title>Sheer or Opaque, Which Type of Nylon is Appropriate for Business Attire?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThePonderGuy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dressing for the office can be difficult enough without having to stress out about conforming to the unwritten rules of hosiery. Fortunately, there are ways to take the guesswork out of business attire so that you can get on with more important things—like work!
The Golden Rule
Historically speaking, sheer nylons in a lighter color are what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/n2.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-109" src="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/n2.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="314" /></a>Dressing for the office can be difficult enough without having to stress out about conforming to the unwritten rules of hosiery. Fortunately, there are ways to take the guesswork out of business attire so that you can get on with more important things—like work!</p>
<h2>The Golden Rule</h2>
<p>Historically speaking, <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/beauty-articles/the-basic-uses-of-tights-5243814.html">sheer nylons</a> in a lighter color are what you would want to wear in an office or other business setting. It’s a formal look that pulls your outfit together without drawing attention to itself in context. These days, however, the level of formality in the office, as well as in daily life, has been greatly diminished. Few people dress for work as if they were headed to Sterling Cooper on the set of Mad Men. Sheer nylons are as likely to get you labeled as boring as they are appropriate. That’s good news for women who love color and pattern. Hot trends in brightly colored opaque tights have left many of us craving shockingly saturated legs.</p>
<h2>Breaking the Rules</h2>
<p>Don’t break out the magenta just yet however. First, you’ll need to conduct a little observation. Ideally, you already know the details of the office dress code and the general climate of your coworkers’ attire. In that case, you can match your outfit’s level of formality, including hosiery, to those general guidelines. Keep in mind of course that there are some more formal tasks and occasions to be wary of. Don’t plan on wearing mustard tights to an interview, for example, or to court. Still, if business casual is the order of the day then you can surely get by with a few daring hosiery choices balanced out by otherwise conservative ensembles. Just try to treat your <a href="http://www.barenecessities.com/Wolford-Hosiery_catalog_nxs,34,vendor,9661.htm">wolford tights</a> and nylons as you would any other outfit accessory. If the atmosphere leans towards the conservative—or you have someone to impress—then plan to wear sheer nylons. Save the opaque and patterned tights for you own time.</p>
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		<title>Spa Treatment for Younger-Looking Skin</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:40:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An experienced aesthetician will tell you that it is not often to find any two people who have skin that is very similar &#8211; even among siblings. There are too many variables that can affect each person differently. Do you have a good diet (particularly with regard to fluids)? Are you a smoker? Which products [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/j2.jpg"><img src="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/j2.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-106" /></a>An experienced aesthetician will tell you that it is not often to find any two people who have skin that is very similar &#8211; even among siblings. There are too many variables that can affect each person differently. Do you have a good diet (particularly with regard to fluids)? Are you a smoker? Which products do you use? How often do you moisturize? Are you spending too much time in the sun? When was the last facial you had &#8211; if ever &#8211; that included things like exfoliations and extractions?</p>
<h2>Many Variables</h2>
<p>Most people who are worried about looking younger try all manner of remedies at home, spackling their faces with various elixirs (or foods). Many of these same people would never consider getting under the hood of their car and having a go at the engine; what makes them think they&#8217;ve got the expert touch when it comes to skin care? Some people figure this out before too long, and they often turn to their local spa for treatments that can yield the desired result &#8211; younger-looking skin.</p>
<h2>Skin Care Goes High Tech</h2>
<p>Devices utilizing LED lighting and galvanic currents are used at spas for <a>anti aging wrinkles</a>. They are non-invasive procedures (unlike dermal fillers) that instantly reverse the effects of aging by pushing gels or lotions deep into the pores . The devices themselves, although they have become available in home units, can be quite expensive, which is why it might make more sense to go the spa to get it done by an expert. </p>
<p>Microdermabrasion is another method used in spas to remove the outermost layer of dead skin cell tissue, leaving the skin fresh and evenly toned. Various peels and exfoliants can render much the same effect. A gentle steam bath and/or hot towels are used to open the pores and soften tissues, making it easier for your spa aesthetician to extract blackheads and other dermal imperfections. Looking younger means feeling younger, which is good, because there are plenty of other things to do at the spa!</p>
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		<title>Is your Spa’s Hot Tub Free of Harmful Microorganisms?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ThePonderGuy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hot tubs are a great way for anyone to relax after a long day, reduce stress and recover from sore or stiff muscles.  Even though hot tubs are awesome they can also breed micro-organisms or bacteria that can result in rashes and sickness.
When a hot tub becomes contaminated with micro-organisms the water will begin [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/p8.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-99" src="http://www.theponderplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/p8.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="203" /></a>Hot tubs are a great way for anyone to relax after a long day, reduce stress and recover from sore or stiff muscles.  Even though hot tubs are awesome they can also breed micro-organisms or bacteria that can result in rashes and sickness.</p>
<p>When a hot tub becomes contaminated with micro-organisms the water will begin to look cloudy, slime may appear on top of the water and a very foul smell may emanate from the hot tub as well.</p>
<h2>If a Hot Tub has Become Contaminated</h2>
<p>There is a five step process that can be followed to make a hot tub safe to use again:</p>
<p>1. Draining the water from the spa and using a hose to wash out any traces of slime or sludge that have built up.</p>
<p>2. Cleaning the hot tub thoroughly with bleach.</p>
<p>3. Clean the hot tubs cover thoroughly. If the cover was water logged it may be time to replace it because waterlogged spa covers are the first way a spa can become contaminated.</p>
<p>4. Replace the hot tubs filter.</p>
<p>5. Refill the hot tub with water and verify that the water has been decontaminated by using universal test strips to test the water.</p>
<h2>A Few Minutes Per Day</h2>
<p>One of the great things about owning a hot tub is that it only takes a few minutes per day to skim the water of slime, debris and bugs that may have fallen in plus use test strips to test the water to make sure that its chlorine levels are where they should be.</p>
<p>Regular hot tub preventive maintenance is important because unlike swimming pools, a hot tub opens up our pores and makes our bodies more susceptible to illness due to contaminated water.</p>
<p>Thanks to the internet there is plenty of information online about the proper care and maintenance of hot tubs so there’s no excuse for not keeping a hot tub in great condition.</p>
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