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" IF YOU HAVE: SINUS PAIN    Try: a eucalyptus facial &amp;quot;Eucalyptus clears nasal passages and has natural anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties,&amp;quot; says Lynne Vertrees, creator of the new Breathe Easy Sinus Relief Facial at the Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, TX.    At home:  Try a eucalyptus-infused pillow, like DreamTime Breathe Easy Face Pillow, $19. Also, press facial acupressure points \u2014 the outer corners of the eyes, at the center of each eyebrow, and at the base of the neck \u2014 to stimulate detoxification, says Ping Zhang, an acupuncturist and herbalist in Port Washington, NY.  IF YOU HAVE: MUSCLE PAIN     Try: a hot-stone massage &amp;quot;A hot-stone massage goes beyond the standard spa massage,&amp;quot; says Michael Lanzo, assistant spa manager of Spa Moana at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Hawaii. &amp;quot;The penetrating heat of the stones allows for greater manipulation of the soft tissue surrounding the joints,&amp;quot; Lanzo explains, &amp;quot;which makes for a much deeper massage.&amp;quot;    At home: Now you can do your own hot-stone massage with SpaFinder for Avon Stone Therapy Gift Set, $12, which contains six spa stones, two candles, and instructions on how to heat and where to place stones.   IF YOU HAVE: FERTILITY CONCERNS    Try: acupuncture Studies show that acupuncture, the ancient Chinese medicine practice of sticking superfine needles into points along the body to unblock chi (energy), helps with infertility, especially when combined with traditional treatments, says Tatiana Rubio, a certified doula and licensed acupuncturist at Veronica Spa and Skin Care Center in Malibu, CA. &amp;quot;Doctors often prescribe Clomid, a drug to stimulate egg production,&amp;quot; says Rubio. &amp;quot;Acupuncture is said to improve the quality of those eggs.&amp;quot; One treatment costs between $65 and $120, and you&amp;#039;ll need to commit to weekly treatments for at least three months.    IF YOU HAVE: OVERWORKED HANDS    Try: a hand and wrist massage In this high-tech era, finger cramping, &amp;quot;BlackBerry thumb,&amp;quot; and carpal tunnel syndrome are a big focus for spas. The Hyatt&amp;#039;s Pure Spas offer the Blackberry Balm Hand Massage, a hand treatment including a blackberry balm, which has anti-inflammatory properties.   At home: Massage hands with a moisturizer such as Mistral Scented Shea Butter Tin in Wild Blackberry, $6. Pay attention to the fleshy area between your forefinger and thumb. &amp;quot;It is one of the most powerful reflex points on the body,&amp;quot; explains Barbara Stirewalt, spa director at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY.   IF YOU HAVE: PMS    Try: a Swedish massage  &amp;quot;Instead of deep tissue, the light, soothing touch of a Swedish massage on the stomach helps with bloating and cramping,&amp;quot; says Jamie Ahn, founder of Townhouse Spa in New York City, which offers the Monthly Massage.    At home: Place your forefinger four fingers&amp;#039; distance below your belly button and press firmly, taking four deep breaths. Then rub your stomach (with Kerstin Florian Aromatherapy Harmony Body Oil, $40) for 10 minutes in a clockwise motion. &amp;quot;This stimulates the intestines to relieve constipation \u2014 one of the reasons we get cramps,&amp;quot; explains Ahn.   IF YOU HAVE: A BUN IN THE OVEN    Try: a prenatal lower-back and leg massage For mommies-to-be, extra belly weight can take its toll on the lower back and legs. &amp;quot;These areas often need extra care and attention,&amp;quot; says Rebecca Matthias, president and creative director of Edamame Maternity Spas. A gentle massage with herbal extracts can also help reduce water retention, increase circulation, and restore energy.    At home: Reenergize tired gams with stimulating rosemary or spearmint. Find them both in Bliss Herban Jungle Exfoliating Soap, $16.   IF YOU HAVE: STILETTO PAIN    Try: a foot massage Sometimes a pedicure won&amp;#039;t cut it, explains Ann Marie Cilmi, director of education and development at Bliss Spas. &amp;quot;Achy, swollen feet need an intensive massage done by a massage therapist rather than a nail technician,&amp;quot; she says. Bliss&amp;#039; The High Heal-er massage includes a hot paraffin pack and a cooling lotion \u2014 this combo reduces swelling and stimulates circulation.    At home: Massage your feet with a warming scrub, such as Olay Body Thermal Pedicure Foot Treatment, $10. Follow with a minty, cooling foot lotion.   IF YOU HAVE: INTERNAL ISSUES    Try: reflexology Pressure is applied to points in hands, feet, and ears to stimulate organs and other parts of the body. &amp;quot;If you have a kidney infection, and I touch a corresponding spot on your foot, you would actually feel pain on that spot,&amp;quot; explains Dawn Holder, lead beauty therapist at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda. &amp;quot;Reflexology can be painful, but you&amp;#039;ll feel like you&amp;#039;ve had a full-body massage.&amp;quot;    At home: Press your own buttons. Find a reflexology map at redbookmag.com/reflexology. &amp;quot;You don&amp;#039;t have to be perfect,&amp;quot; says Stirewalt. &amp;quot;Touching the general area will help.&amp;quot; Or, try Earth Therapeutics Footsie Massager, $8, designed to hit all the right spots.   IF YOU HAVE: TROUBLE SLEEPING    Try: a sleep spa It&amp;#039;s naptime for grown-ups! Shut-eye is a major spa trend for 2007. Sleep salons, such as YeloCab and MetroNaps in New York City, offer private pods with cozy blankets and soothing sounds. Sundara Inn &amp;amp;amp; Spa in Wisconsin Dells, WI, offers the Sundara Dream Facial. &amp;quot;Clients say they get the best sleep in our guest rooms,&amp;quot; says lead aesthetician Tassia Waldhart. &amp;quot;So we brought the experience to the treatment room with feather beds and pillows.&amp;quot; After a de-stressing facial, you are left to snooze for 25 minutes.    At home: Spray your pillows and sheets with a calming lavender, chamomile, or vanilla spritz. Find them in Bath &amp;amp;amp; Body Works Aromatherapy Sleep Collection Pillow Mist, $10.   IF YOU HAVE: TENSION HEADACHES     Try: a scalp and shoulder massage  &amp;quot;A scalp massage will alleviate tension from the crown of the head down to the jawbone,&amp;quot; says Stirewalt. Mohonk Mountain House&amp;#039;s Heavenly Head and Shoulders treatment not only targets the scalp but also the neck and shoulders. &amp;quot;Most people don&amp;#039;t even realize how much tension they carry in these areas,&amp;quot; says Stirewalt.    At home: Dab a cooling peppermint lotion where the pain is \u2014 temples, jawbone, and back of neck, advises Michelle Price of Four Hands Massage. &amp;quot;Peppermint oil acts like a natural cortisone cream, relieving pain,&amp;quot; she says. Try Origins Sensory Therapy Peace of Mind On-the-Spot Relief, $10.   IF YOU HAVE: DEPRESSION    Try: Chromatherapy Chromatherapy (or color therapy) is often an add-on on the spa-treatment menu. The idea is that different colored lights emulate energy sources of the body (or chakras), creating a positive psychological effect. &amp;quot;Even if clients aren&amp;#039;t knowledgeable about their chakras, they do know what makes them relax and feel good,&amp;quot; says Jean Kolb, spa director of Kohler Waters Spa in Wisconsin Dells, WI.    At home: Surround yourself with colors that calm and soothe. Try colored lightbulbs or even candles. Chesapeake Bay Colorology Candles, $15, combine both color and aromatherapy.   IF YOU HAVE: POOR CIRCULATION    Try: hydrotherapy Popular in European spas, hydrotherapy (using water for therapeutic benefits) is trickling into U.S. spas, from simple herbal baths to underwater massages (a.k.a. Watsu). &amp;quot;Just being submerged in warm water for 10 to 30 minutes can lower blood pressure, increase oxygen flow, and raise your metabolic rate,&amp;quot; says German M. Schleinkofer, bath master at the Kneipp School of Hydrotherapy in Germany.    At home: Run a warm bath and add juniper salts to boost circulatory benefits. Try Kneipp Classic Sparkling Herbal Bath Tablet in Juniper, $3.50.   IF YOU HAVE: SLUGGISH DIGESTION     Try: a Thai massage  A Thai massage is like an assisted yoga class, says Kate Olafson, yoga program coordinator at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico. A therapist uses her hands, feet, and body weight to manipulate you into yoga-like positions. All that bending and twisting helps move impurities and waste through the digestive tract.    At home: Add a few drops of stimulating peppermint oil to a hot towel and place it over the belly. &amp;quot;The heat allows the oil to penetrate more deeply,&amp;quot; says Childs of Four Hands Massage. Try The Body Shop Peppermint Essential Oil, $12.   TLC for free? Your insurance might cover it!  Before you book your next treatment, find out if your insurance company will pick up the tab. Many offer coverage of spa treatments to complement traditional medical therapy. Depending on your personal plan, massage and acupuncture may be completely covered. At the very least, you can indulge at a discount.    GHI offers acupuncture and massage-therapy services at up to 25 percent off from participating providers.  Cigna has a Healthy Rewards Program: 25 percent off massage therapy/acupuncture and 10 percent off at spas and mind/body treatments.   Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York&amp;#039;s Aqua plan includes a $250 or $500 wellness card, which covers a number of treatments.  Aetna offers some plans with a minimum of 25 percent off acupuncture, massage, and dietetic counseling in their provider network.  UnitedHealth Group&amp;#039;s HealthAllies program includes 10 to 50 percent off health and wellness products and services.   \u2014Nadeska Alexis "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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