With a busy working life, demanding deadlines, stretching oneself to the limit, the human body is likely to undergo some sort of stress and at times, extending for long periods of time \u2013 effecting the physical state, mental state and emotional state and that of your relationship with your spouse or those close to you.<\/p>\n
Stress is defined – in a medical or biological context\u00a0– as a physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension. (Medicinenet.com)<\/p>\n
Although it is only the second month of the year, many are feeling the stress of a busy lifestyle creeping up on them and it may be time to take the load off with a trip to the spa.<\/p>\n
For regular visitors to the spa, you will know that a spa treatment can do wonders for the body and mind.<\/p>\n
In our brains we have hormone-like chemicals that control our moods and emotions. \u201cOxytocin<\/strong>\u00a0is the \u201clove hormone\u201d…released when massage is not vigorous, but rather gentle; the type you get in a spa, getting pampered. Massage [also] promotes\u00a0the\u00a0release of serotonin, which explains the positive mood effect, \u201d (thedoctorweighsin.com\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n So this Valentine\u2019s Day do your body some good by booking a massage or spa treatment.<\/p>\n Granny Mouse Spa has some sensational spa packages for couples to indulge in as well as options for singles who want to treat themselves.<\/p>\n Choose from the \u00a0Lover\u2019s Retreat \u2013 a 60 minute Full Body Massage, 30 minute Express Manicure, 30 minute Express Pedicure, and glass of bubbly on arrival. (R1600 per couple).<\/p>\n Prep Me Solo \u2013 30 minute Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage, 30 Minute Back Scrub, 30 minute CSpa Basic Facial (R800 per person)<\/p>\n Walk in, Float Out \u2013 60 minute Full Body massage and 30 minute Hydro Therapy. (R700 per person).<\/p>\n Specials are valid until 28 February 2017 and bookings are essential. Contact 033\u00a0234 4071 or email spa@grannymouse.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n