Margot’s European Spa is celebrating not only 21 years at its downtown location, but also 34 minerals that are said to work miracles Margot’s offers a new line of products called ME or Mineral Essentials, made of natural minerals drawn fr om the Mount Clemens Mineral Basin

Somehow, everything old becomes new again Mineral bath treatment, or balneotherapy, is certainly not new

Joan Sabo looked up and cringed She grabbed onto her hus­band, Robert, for support and slowly climbed the bleachers, wincing as pain shot through her arthritic knees

MT CLEMENS – Julie Bogogvski stepped out of the steamy bathtub, into a white terry cloth robe and onto the pages of local mineral bath history

In search of affordable and cutting-edge medical procedures for the faction of its cost in the United States, more and more Americans are traveling abroad to places like India or Bangkok, creating the new trend of Medical Tourism Hotels and resorts are now in great position to offer themselves as pre- and post-operation stays

Know the difference between acupuncture and acupressure How about Shiatsu and Watsu

An experience at the spa is like none other Where else can one receive pampering services, reconnect with one's self, and emerge revitalized

About 600 million years ago, when the North American continent was much smaller than today, a shallow sea formed in the area that is now the Great Lakes region The sea occupied a large basin, at times almost circular in shape, perhaps not unlike the modem Gulf of Mexico

With one out of five Americans having visited a spa, chances are those who have not yet experienced the spa are at least aware of its benefits and services To take the guesswork out of an experience that has been designed for relaxation, the International SPA Association (ISPA) has compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions: How do I find the right spa for me

Any celebrity worth their weight in an Academy Award knows their camera-ready close-ups are only as good as the pampering, buffing, preening, and blasting treatments they receive to fade those tiny crow's feet and firm up the derriere And where do the celebrities go to maintain their flawless beauty

You enjoy a good massage, but do you just grin and bear it if your therapist's touch is a bit too strong Or what if the water is isn't quite right during your pedicure treatment

One can have the purest intentions of losing weight but when it comes down to it, sometimes it takes a little - okay, a lot - of help, to not only reach a healthy weight but also adopt a new attitude and lifestyle to help maintain the new you From economy to luxury, SpaFinder outlines some of the best spas who specialize in weight-management programs: People who travel frequently for business face some of the biggest challenges in losing weight and/or maintaining an exercise regimen

When it comes to starting a family, many couples discover it isn't always as easy as they might have imagined A poor diet, health issues, and even stress can greatly decrease a couple's ability to conceive

There's no denying that chocolate can satisfy a sweet tooth like nothing else And while it has even shown to be a mood-lifting food thanks to mineral essentials such as magnesium, it doesn't do much for the waistline

Resort spas, med spas, hotel spas, spa communities - so much spa, so little time With so many spa choices, how do you tell the difference between spas