 is clear that individual wellbeing has a significant impact on life expectancy, recovery from illness and is associated with positive health behaviours,' says Millie Kendall, CEO of British Beauty Council. 'Mental illness is a growing health crisis and poor mental health is also associated with physical health problems. However, there is significant evidence that touch therapy (a therapeutic treatment in which the therapist physically touches the subject in a specific way), as well as massage, can help reduce mental health problems. There is also evidence that it can address fatigue, compromised immune issues, pre and post-menopausal problems and improve cancer therapy.' Based on the report's findings, touch and massage therapy could reduce mental health problems by ten per cent and sick days by 1.76 million. However, spas also provide a sanctuary invoking peace and tranquillity and the facilities including steam, sauna, jacuzzi, and thermal suites all offer added health and wellbeing benefits for users, too. With this is mind, here's some of the best spas in the UK for you to peruse in the hope that you are able to inv){kind=link}
NEWS… BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT
There’s never been a more important time to put wellbeing at the top of your list and, while we understand that most people are trying to be frugal with their money, a spa day might be just what’s needed.
You might be thinking that this is one luxury you just can’t justify at the moment, however, regular spa attendance can be a good investment for long-term wellbeing.
In fact, the UK Spa Association says that while spa destinations tend to be viewed as a ‘once in a blue moon’ treat, they are in fact a health and wellbeing essential and regular attendance and treatments are as important to your physical and mental health as regular gym sessions.
The British Beauty Council is trying to make these health benefits more widely known through its report, The Effects of Personal Care Services on Mental Health and Wellbeing.