The Benefits and Importance of Regular Relaxation and Spa Days

Though modern life is easier in many ways that it was a century ago, the level of stress that each of us experience on a daily basis has skyrocketed. This almost constant feeling of unease can play havoc on our mental and physical health.

Common problems associated with excessive levels of stress include being short of temper; experiencing headaches, nausea, aches and pains, insomnia, poor judgment and forgetfulness; a weakened immune system and frequent illness as a result; avoiding responsibilities; increased display of nervous behaviors; and excessive procrastination. As time goes on, this can lead onto mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders, all of which there are increasingly frequent cases being reported. This list is far from being exhaustive and there are also a large number of other similar symptoms and problems associated with constant pressure and stress.

The Role of Stress in the Body

In small doses, stress is considered to be a fairly good thing as it keeps us alert and focused on the task at hand. In a biological format, stress actually evolved as a means of regulating the so-called "fight-or-flight" response of animals. In this survival situation, stress increases the heart rate and tenses the muscles in the body in preparation to either run from danger or to face it head on.

In modern society, however, the "danger" is usually an angry boss or colleague. In this scenario, whilst your instinctive fight-or-flight response is still kicking in, if you were to actually attack your boss or run away it would probably only make things worse. This forces us as a species to endure the stress for long periods of time, and our capability to plan ahead and imagine means that it is easy to get ourselves worked up when thinking about the next deadline that we (somehow) have to meet.

Managing Stress

In order to manage our stress levels, it is important to take some time away from the aggressor (a deadline) and simply have a short while to just exist. You must allow yourself a chance to recover from all of the worries, and this is where spa days come in so useful. Establishments such as Greentoes North in Tucson offer the opportunity to escape the harsh reality of modern day living and simply enjoy the chance to just relax and forget. The spa was set up based on the vision of its owner, Christina Rossetti Thompson, a then full-time teacher. She found herself dreaming one night of a serene place in which she could simply slow down and switch off, and from that she started her eco-chic mani Pedi studio with a heavy emphasis placed on simply escaping to another world.

They offer a huge number of offers and treatments to help you-as they put it-"find your calm". Their highly rated spa days are designed carefully to ensure that every client is tailored for and gets the chance to experience the ultimate level of relaxation and let their stresses and worries go.

Address: 615 W Roller Coaster Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

Phone: (520) 329-8972