The link between stress and illness should be of interest to anyone concerned with their health. We all have stress in our daily lives relating to work, family, and society. Mental tensions, frustrations, and insecurity are among the most damaging types of stress, and all of these are prevalent when dealing with family, financial and social issues associated with upcoming nuptials.
Affected by stress, the heart works harder, breathing becomes more rapid and shallow, and digestion slows. Nearly every process of the body is degraded. Researchers have estimated that 80 percent of disease is stress related. Since we usually can't avoid it—especially when it comes to the big day-- the key to dealing with stress is relieving it!
   A soothing and relaxing soak in a hot tub can help counteract stress and its effects on the human body. It is the perfect antidote to tension-filled situations. The warm waters and soothing massage work to relieve anxiety and relax your tense muscles. Numerous independent studies have proven that a warm water massage stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural "feel good" chemical. Regular soaks in the tub will enhance your sense of well being, and leave you feeling fresh, clean, and ready to tackle most any challenge.
   Divine Basics is ready to help with a number of our Care and Share "Private Parties," including: Spa for one, honeymooner's kit, and handspa.  Each of these contain hand made all natural spa products that promote health, healing and stress reduction when used as noted above (oils for massage, bath salts to extract toxins from the body and exfoliating scrubs to let the toxins freely flow from the body, body butter to nourish our body’s largest organ—the skin).  Even our spa bridal shower and engagement party hosting kits include these health promoting items, providing tips to not only care for yourself, but take the stress out of organizing functions with those important to us.
   For more information on health and stress reduction, visit www.olympichottub.com, or check out the Spa for one, Honeymooner’s Kit, HandSpa, Engagement Party and Spa Bridal Shower on www.divine-basics.com