Wellness Blog

You’ve found and purchased the “perfect” hot tub, picked out the best location in the backyard, filled it full of fresh water, and are ready to unwind. But wait just one moment! Have you considered how you can increase the benefits of your investment further by creating a spa-like environment around it? After all, why

In this day and age of texting, Facebook, smartphones and the Internet, it becomes harder to unplug and spend quality time with people you love. Or at least it is for me. Anyone else? Various studies (a few which are outlined in this Forbes article) describe how being constantly “plugged in” takes a toll on

In previous posts on 20-minute Renewal, we’ve shared the benefits of hot tub ownership, circuit therapy and colored hot tub lighting for your mood, and recently we provided some useful tips for creating a perfect backyard retreat. With our backyard design ideas and your outdoor space transformed into an ideal place to sit, relax and

We’ve shared the healing benefits of warm water immersion in a previous blog post; today, let’s take a dive into a different cup of warm water– herbal tea. Tea is more than a British tradition or caffeine alternative. In fact, many dried herbs consumed as tea are associated with wellness qualities and symptom relief –

One of the biggest lessons I learned growing up was from Cinderella – the right fit is everything. I’m only kind of kidding. Maybe it wasn’t the most important or life-changing revelation, but the adage certainly is relevant beyond shoes. From cars and homes to clothing and décor, it seems we’re always on the hunt

“Stress is our perception of what’s happening outside of us and the power we give it“, says Lauren E. Miller, author and stress expert. I was especially thankful for my hot tub – and my husband – this week. Back from a peaceful, restorative, and internet-free mountain retreat, I returned to work donning an invisible