Halcyon Articles :: Halcyon Spa & Salon | Bed And Breakfast

Matcha Green Tea

Matcha tea has been known as a ceremonial Japanese tea. It’s a whole new world of green tea. The tender shade-grown leaves are stone-ground into a fine powder. Most tea is steeped, but U-MATCHA is blended with water and then it’s ready to drink. Just like all of the other teas we offer at the spa it’s rich in nutrients…

Skin Care Regime

RECOMMENDED SKIN CARE REGIME STEP 1 – Cleanse – Select a cleanser for your skin type. Use a circular motion, covering the entire face for 30 seconds twice a day. STEP 2 – Tone – Apply a toner to balance the pH of your skin and to infuse vitamins and minerals. STEP 3 – Treat – Use one of our…

How Downward Dog Can Improve Your Dining Experience

We all know that yoga can do wonderful things for the mind and body, such as reduce anxiety, increase strength, and improve overall function. But did you know that yoga can actually heighten the five senses, and more specifically enhance the smell and flavor of food? To better understand yoga’s impact on enjoyable eating, we must first explore the senses…

The Powers of the Pumpkin

Pies, parfaits, soups, and lattes! Pumpkin is everywhere! Its popularity may peak after autumn, but the pumpkin’s health and beauty benefits are going to make you crave the orange gourd all year long. Orange you glad you ate your pumpkin? Pumpkins get their bright orange hue from beta-carotene. Known for its immune-boosting powers, beta-carotene is essential for eye health and…

Reflexology: Not Just A Treat For Your Hands & Feet

Would you like a foot rub? How about a hand massage? What about a foot AND hand rub that can aid your digestion, relieve your headaches, and promote overall body function? You’re in luck! This wonderful treatment actually exists, and it’s called reflexology. Reflexology is an ancient healing practice which involves the application of pressure to specific points and areas on…

Beyond the Tap: Hydrating with Food

It’s no secret that proper hydration is a key component of a healthy functioning body. It keeps organs lubricated, energy levels stable, skin glowing, and hair healthy and strong. The guideline most people associate with hydration is the “rule of eight,” or eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. This of course varies depending on your gender, weight, sweat output,…

Why Taking a Vacation is Your Obligation

Did you know only 57% of Americans take their allotted vacation days? As a country we are known for our workaholism. Whatever the title may be (employee, parent, boss, volunteer), we are constantly on the go and rarely take the opportunity to focus on ourselves. The state of being “frazzled” has not only become the norm, but practically a desire. …

Halcyon Articles

Get In Touch