Introduction
The Thai spa experience brings together a range of indigenous resources, folk wisdom and traditions that have been handed down through the centuries. It captures the very essence of traditional Thai living. Spa operators delve into this ancient treasure trove to create exceptional spa products so that alluring dimensions of this tropical paradise enrich the spa experience. Gracious hospitality and service is complemented by the friendly and caring nature and gentle ways of the Thai people, adding a uniquely Thai touch to world-class service and hospitality. Kindness, compassion and the act of comforting and caring for others, as advocated by the Theravada Buddhist tradition, is very much part of everyday life. The gesture is instinctive and genuine. Many of the healing techniques and well-being therapies featured on the contemporary spa menu have been adopted and adapted from such practices. These include natural healing a tradition based on the healing power of indigenous herbs and plants, holistic remedies specially formulated to restore balance and rejuvenate mind, body and spirit and a variety of other healing techniques, including meditative practices, which reflect deep-rooted Buddhist influences. For example, the act of performing traditional Thai Massage is considered to be an act of compassion in which the healer (or therapist) practices the physical application of metta (loving kindness) and bestows a healing touch in the spirit of giving. The Thai spa experience thus enables guests to experience various aspects of Thai-ness.
Thailand excels in the quality and diversity of its spa offerings. Thai spas really do have it all variety and value framed in a perfect blend of Western leisure concepts and traditional Asian wellbeing therapies. Value for money is an added plus. A harmonious blend of cultural heritage and destination diversity makes Thailand an infinitely attractive spa destination.
The special qualification of the Hom Mali rice species is the white color of the seed similarly to the color of the jasmine flower plus the fragrance of the Pandanus leaves. The seeds after boiling are soft and delicious. These made Khao Hom Mali popular and favorite among the foreigners.
INGREDIENTS
200 grams of white prawns, 100 grams of shelled mussels, 100 grams of squid, 4 steamed crab sculls, 10 hot chillies, 5 cloves of garlic, 3 tbsp. of lemon juice, 2 tbsp. of fish sauce, 1/2 tsp. of sugar, 1/2 cup of celery-cut short, 2 lettuce leaves, 1 onion-sliced
PREPARATION
Wash the lettuce and arrange on a serving plate. Shell, vein and wash the prawns, clean the mussels meat. Clean and wash the squid, cut into bite-sized pieces. Immerse in boiling water, the prawns, the squid and the mussels, each separately and boil for one minute. Then put them in a mixing bowl with the steamed crab sculls, cut celery and sliced onion mix them well. Pound the chillies and garlic well in a mortar, mix with the lemon juice, fish sauce and sugar, pour over the prawns, mussels, crab, squid, celery and onion, toss gently, then arrange over the lettuce on a serving plate and serve.
10 Tips To Healthy Eating And Physical Activity
Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. Eating a good breakfast can help you do better in school. Easy to prepare breakfasts include: cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night's pizza.
2. Get Moving
It's easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see your friends. Take a 10 minute activity break every hour while you read, do homework or watch TV. Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator or elevator. Try to do these things for a total of 30 minutes every day.
3. Snack Smart
Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups - a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, or some dry cereal. If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips, and candy are okay for occasional snacking.
4. Work up a sweat
Vigorous work-outs, when you're breathing hard and sweating, help your heart pump better, give you more energy and help you look and feel your best. Start with a warm-up that stretches your muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity, such as running, jogging or dancing. Follow-up with activities that help make you stronger such as push-ups or lifting weights. Then cool-down with more stretching and deep breathing.
5. Balance your food choices - don't eat too much of one thing
You don't have to give up foods like hamburgers, french fries, and ice cream to eat healthfully. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. Your body needs nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat, and many different vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and A, iron, and calcium from a variety of foods.
6. Get fit with friends or family
Being active is much more fun with friends or family. Encourage others to join you and plan one special physical activity event, like a bike ride or hiking, with a group each week.
7. Eat more grains, fruits, and vegetables
These foods give you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Besides, they taste good! Try breads such as whole-wheat, bagels, and pita. Spaghetti and oatmeal are also in the grain group.
8. Join in physical activities at school
Whether you take a physical education class or do other physical activities at school, such as intramural sports, structured activities are a sure way to feel good, look good and stay physically fit.
9. Foods aren't good or bad
A healthy eating style is like a puzzle with many parts. Each part, or food, is different. Some foods may have more fat, sugar or salt, while others may have more vitamins or fibre. There is a place for all these foods. What makes a diet good or bad is how foods fit together. Balancing your choices is important. Fit in a higher-fat food, like pepperoni pizza, at dinner by choosing lower-fat foods at other meals. And don't forget about moderation. If two pieces of pizza fill you up, don't eat a third.
10. Make healthy eating and physical activities fun!
Take advantage of physical activities you and your friends enjoy doing together and eat the foods you like. Be adventurous - try new sports, games, and other activities as well as new foods. You'll grow stronger, play longer, and look and feel better! Set realistic goals - don't try changing too much at once.
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Evason Phuket Resort
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Aroma-therapy is basically a body treatment with the help of aromatic oils extracted from herbs and flowers.
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Aiyapura Resort & Spa
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The luxury of a 5 star Hotel Resort and it facilities. Virgin forest, tropical Fruit trees and Thai architectural buildings share the same space in Peace and Harmony.
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Jansom Hot Spa Hotel
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Hot Spa... natural mineral water bathing, jaguzzi, etc. only 2 1/2 hours from Phuket.
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Amanpuri
Phuket
Spa services include a range of massage and holistic therapies, facials, scrubs, body wraps, baths and beauty treatments with salas for meditation and yoga sessions.
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Aleenta Resort & Spa
Pranburi
We offer a variety of rejuvenating spa treatments including Thai and Swedish massage therapies. Treatments can be enjoyed at the Resort's sensuous, open-air spa pavilion located on the top floor of the main Clubhouse, or in the privacy of individual guest rooms.
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INGREDIENTS 1 peeled and shredded green papaya (about 3 cups), 1/4 cup of ground dried shrimp, 1 dried chilli soaked in water, 6 garlic cloves, 7 pepper corns, 1/4 cup of lemon-cut into small cubes, 3 tbsp. of palm sugar, 3 tbsp. of fish sauce, 2 tbsp. of lemon juice, 1 tbsp. of tamarind juice, 1 lettuce plant
PREPARATION
Gently crush shredded papaya in mortar with pestle then remove and pour in a big mixing bowl. Crush garlic, dried chilli and pepper corns in mortar, mix thoroughly. Mix and boil tamarind juice, fish sauce and sugar in a pot. Remove from heat and allow to cool, add lemon juice and mix with chilli paste in a mortar. Pour the mixture over the crushed papaya in a bowl and add the dried shrimp, lemon cubes and mix thoroughly. Spoon onto a plate, garnish with red spur chilli. Serve with lettuce.
Ps. this dish you can change the papaya to cucumber or carrot
