Stress Management: The Heartland Spa Offers A Sensible Approach

Stress could be considered a national disease.  It is associated with a host of physical, emotional and social disorders, from arthritis to heart attacks, and affects millions of Americans.  These reasons are why stress management is a primary focus at The Heartland Spa.  We address this wide-spread problem, by offering a variety of effective techniques for dealing with stress.

The goal is not to eliminate stress, but rather to monitor, manage and utilize it.  The staff at The Heartland Spa advocates a three-part approach to stress management involving education, exercise and nutrition.

The first phase is Education...Recent studies indicate that minor daily irritations contribute more to stress build-up than major catastrophes.  Instruction at The Heartland Spa will help guests become more aware of how tensions accumulate and will introduce various attitudinal approaches, from positive thinking and calming mental imagery to improved communication strategies for defusing harmful stress.

Relaxation is an active mental process.  When combined with physical conditioning, it produces a new, healthier and more energized state of being.

Exercise is the second component of The Heartland Spa’s stress management program.  Guests explore a variety of exercise techniques.  Yoga, tai chi, guided relaxation and stretching classes increase the participants' awareness of their bodies, using progressive muscle relaxation and controlled breathing.

Step three is Nutrition.  To counteract the generally high-calorie, low-nutrient American diet, the healthy menus provide balanced nutrition with a minimum of sodium and fat.

The Heartland Spa wants to help people improve the quality of their lives and their health.  What they learn about nutrition at The Heartland Spa can be practiced at home and can help prevent degenerative diseases.

The Heartland Spa staff is confident that its three-step plan can offer substantial results, especially for those willing to make some changes in lifestyle after their visit.