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Black Friday
Black Friday at The Renaissance is worth it's WAIT in GOLD!
Join us on Black Friday at the Cross Creek Mall- Renaissance Kiosk from 6am-Noon for Spa-Tacular Savings!
For Every $100 Spa Dollars you purchase, We'll give you a $100 Spa Dollars -on us! How's that for a BOGO deal?! 
Free Breakfast
for the 1st
100 customers!
Live Remote!
Prizes!
* Free gift certificates are given in $25 increments
and can only be used one per visit. There is no limit to the amount of gift certificates you can purchase! Cash or Credit card only, please. Only Available at Cross Creek Mall, not valid at Eutaw or Purdue locations.
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Prepare to Unstuff this Thanksgiving.... |
Prepare to Unstuff this Thanksgiving
Chances are that during the Thanksgiving weekend you may have a couple of extra servings of holiday favorites, a few extra glasses of wine and no chance to get to the gym. No need to beat up on yourself, for that is what the holidays are all about: Food, family and fun! Here are a few tips for getting back on track to a healthier lifestyle (at least until the next holiday!) after the Turkey is carved and your guests leave:
Fitness:
- Go More Frequently: The weeks prior to and following Thanksgiving, amp up your fitness regimen and do an extra day or two of exercise (If you normally exercise 3 days a week, try to get 5 days in).
- Extend the Duration: On those days that you choose to do aerobic exercise, increase your duration for an extra 10 minutes to help burn off some of those extra calories.
- Get Intense: Aim for higher intensity aerobic activities so that you burn more calories per hour.
Nutrition:
- Drink extra water (10 -12 glasses a day). This will help flush the toxins (sugars, alcohols and food chemicals) out of your system, making your system more efficient.
- Focus on whole foods. Eliminate sugars, fried foods and overly processed breads and other foods. Eat lots of veggies, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins to cleanse your system.
- Small meals throughout the day. There's a good chance that your stomach will expand a little over the Thanksgiving weekend, potentially making it think it needs more food to feel satisfied. Change your eating schedule to 5 or 6 smaller meals throughout the day, keeping you satiated, but helping your stomach adjust back to its normal size.
Mind:
- Self time. Take a night or two this week to get back to normal, decompress and enjoy alone time. Set a side a night after the weekend to take a bath and get to bed early. Whether you feel stressed due to hours of cooking, driving, shopping or family dynamics, a bath will help you relax and de-stress from the holiday weekend.
- Spa time.Book a spa treatment for the week following Thanksgiving. A massage might help you to release built up tension, while a body wrap can draw out impurities and toxins that build up from a little too much celebrating.
Here's wishing you a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!
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Contact Us!
The Renaissance European Day Spa
860 Elm Street
Fayetteville, NC 28303
1534 Purdue Drive
Fayetteville, NC 28303
910.484.9922
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VIP PROMOTION
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VIP FRIDAY!!! 
Bring your VIP card and Christmas shopping list with you on Friday, November 19th from 7am-11am at the Gift Center in the Eutaw Spa Fitness & Wellness Center and get your BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL EARLY! Cash or Credit Card Only, please.
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Healthy and in Season: Pumpkins! As we say goodbye to Halloween, many of us think pumpkin season is over. Pumpkin season, however, lasts for at least another month or so. Pumpkin's bright orange color is festive and upbeat, putting the worst of moods to rest. But, more than a nice mental health pick-me-up, pumpkins offer a ton of physical health benefits too! This season, enjoy the sweet taste of pumpkins and the distinct taste of pumpkin seeds. There's lots of reason to do so! Here are some of Pumpkin's best benefits: - Cancer Fighter: Much like carrots, pumpkins are loaded with the antioxidant beta-carotene. Those who consume diets rich in this nutrient are said to be less likely to develop certain cancers than those who don't include it in their diets.
- Hypertension: Pumpkin seeds are high in potassium, which is known to lower the risk for hypertension.
- Immune System: As a result of its zinc content, pumpkin is wonderful in boosting your immune system.
- Bone Health: Zinc also helps support bone density and, as a result, lessens the risk for osteoporosis.
- Digestion: 90% made of water and high in fiber (3 gms per 50 calories), pumpkins are wonderful for aiding digestion. Fiber, specifically, is known to help fight cancer and heart disease, as well as other diseases.
- Arthritis Prevention: Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, pumpkin seeds may help to diminish symptoms of arthritis.
- Anti-Aging: As a result of pumpkin's high vitamin A, vitamin C and alpha-hydrox-acid content, pumpkins are helpful in reducing the signs of aging and great for your skin.
If you are at a loss as to how to get this fantastic food into your diet, here are a few suggestions: - Seeds:
- Roast the seeds for a healthy snack on their own
- Add seeds to cereals (or look for cereals that already contain them, such as Nature's Path Flax and Pumpkin Seed Granola)
- Add seeds to salads
- Pumpkin Flesh:
- Soups: Cut up pumpkin and heat in a pot with curry and other spices you enjoy. Once well cooked, blend in a food processor with vegetable or chicken broth for a tasty soup.
- Bread: Use applesauce instead of butter to keep it low-fat.
- Pie:You can't beat pumpkin pie at Thanskgiving
- Side Dish: Much like squash, pumpkin is great as a side dish on its own
Don't you think it is time you go pumpkin picking?
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