5 spa dangers
According to the International Spa Association, there were about 18,100 spas in the United States as of June 2008, up from around 14,600 the previous July. That's a lot more places for people to lay down dinero for massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, wraps, fitness classes, wellness classes and a whole host of other services.
You're supposed to leave a spa refreshed and rejuvenated -- not with a nasty fungal infection or bruises on your back. What are five dangers lurking in spas, and how can you avoid them?
- Rough Handling: People visit spas to relax, not because they have a hankering to be used as a human punching bag. If a massage is too vigorous for your liking, just ask the massage therapist to take it easy.
- Dangers for Pregnant Women: The main danger pregnant women have to watch out for is heat. Anything with the potential to raise their body temperatures above safe levels are all off limits.
- Aggravating Medical Conditions: People with medical conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes also need to be careful when they visit a spa. Some activities can be dangerous and could make them ill.
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