With Spa Week® just around the corner, you might be dreaming of the pampering you’re going to treat yourself to in just a few short weeks – as well you should be! But even the most indulgent spa treatment comes with serious health benefits, and you can extend the detoxification and healing processes begun at your treatment by eating the right foods afterwards. Here’s how to do it:

Before, during, and after your meal, drunk plenty of water. Water is especially crucial after a massage, as it will help flush out the acids and toxins that were loosened during the treatment, but it’s a good idea to drink plenty of water anytime you’ve enjoyed a spa treatment.

Enjoy a meal made with garlic. The bulbs that make food spicy and bold lower blood pressure, reduce fat in the blood, and flush toxins and bacteria from the body. Try a light Asian-inspired meal after your spa treatment – garlic and ginger, common ingredients in Asian cooking, both stimulate good circulation. What better way to maintain the health effects of the spa treatment?

Finish your meal with the fresh fruit of your choice. Chock full of vitamins, healthy enzymes, and water, fruit is the perfect snack after a spa treatment (and in fact, if you’re a lucky spagoer you might have gotten to munch on fruit while at the spa!)

Q: I’m just now discovering Spa Week & am wondering how it works. Do I need to make appointments as soon as I can? And can you only get one thing done at one spa? And is it going to be super busy and crowded? I’m a spa virgin. Excited and kinda nervous lol. –Cassie

First of all, WELCOME! We are all about making spas accessible to everyone, especially spa newbies. You are in good hands.

To take your questions one at a time…

Do I need to make appointments as soon as I can? Our website launches with the spring Spa Week treatments on March 15th (sign up for our e-mail newsletter and we will, personally, send you an e-mail to remind you. Because that is the kind of nice people we are.) At that point, treatments will get booked up fast, so get your dialing finger in shape now.

And can you only get one thing done at one spa? No, ma’am. Most spas will be more than happy to let you piggyback their treatments, so spa early and spa often. Try out multiple treatments at different spas. Try out Vajazzling, for that matter. Just remember to tip correctly!

And is it going to be super busy and crowded? Because Spa Week requires appointments, it won’t be scary or overwhelming and during the treatment, you will have your therapist’s undivided attention. We also allow our spas to extend the event after April 18th to see more clients without overcrowding their schedules, so just ask the person who takes your appointment whether that’s the case for that particular spa.

See? Now you’re an expert! No need to be nervous…just be EXCITED.