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Infrared Sauna Therapy for Weight Management: A Guide for Women 40+

Alison Bladh

A 2018 study in Complementary Therapies in Medicine demonstrated that the metabolic boost from regular infrared sauna sessions could lead to improvements in body composition and fat loss when combined with a balanced diet. Infrared sauna therapy can be a fantastic, gentle tool for weight management, stress reduction, and muscle recovery.

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FDA Approves First At-home Syphilis Test

The Dermatology Digest

Cases increased by 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022. The test received marketing authorization from the FDA through the de novo pathway, recognizing it as a novel device for syphilis testing in the United States, distinguishing it from other products on the market. Syphilis has resurged at an alarming rate in the U.S.

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Arch Amenities’ Catherine Warren on technology & creating memorable experiences.

Spa Executive

Technology should serve as a versatile tool rather than a wholesale replacement for human interaction, says Arch Amenities’ Catherine Warren. She has received numerous accolades, including being named Favorite Spa Leader in 2018 and Favorite Spa Consultant by American Spa Magazine’s Professional’s Choice Awards in 2022.

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Tried and True: 5 Myths and Truths About Cleansing and Acne

Aesthetics Exposed

Clients suffering from acne are often not cleansing properly, which could be due to the various advertis­ements promoting harsh cleansers and tools that could cause more harm than good. This article appeared in the February 2018 issue. The following are five common myths and truths associated with acne-prone skin and cleansing.

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2024 ISPA Visionary Award Winner Announced

Associated Skin Care Professionals

In his current role, Tompkins and his team at Arch recently launched Wage Insights, a proprietary survey and salary benchmarking tool. Louis in 2018. In collaboration with other spa industry leaders, Tompkins also conceived the philanthropic nonprofit art event St.ART in St.

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Gut Microbiome May Be a Game Changer for Cancer Prevention

Aesthetics Advisor

According to the authors, measuring blood levels of TMAO could potentially be a powerful predictive tool for assessing cardiovascular risks, in addition to other measurements such as glucose and triglycerides. Essentially, sporebiotics consist of the cell wall of bacillus spores, and they are a primary tool to boost your immune tolerance.

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Balancing Blood Sugar During Menopause: Busting the Myths and Embracing Better Health

Alison Bladh

Empower Yourself With the Right Knowledge Understanding how menopause affects blood sugar gives you the tools you need to make choices that support your body through this transition. Stress-reducing activities like yoga, mindfulness, or even a relaxing hobby can help balance both cortisol and insulin levels. link] Thurston, R.