We just got the buzz!! Vanity Fair’s beauty section this week features a review on the top Spa’s in the world. After visiting 10 spas in North America and seven day spas in New York City,their editors scoured the globe for other top spa destinations and our own Cygalle’s Healing Spa was included in the […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – Mans Best Friend
Looking back at 2008 I can say without a doubt in my mind that the best thing I did for my health was get a gorgeous Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Wally. He is the apple of my eye, besides my husband of course. I’ve always heard that having a pet is good for your […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – New Years resolutions
It’s that time of year again, when we make extravagant promises to ourselves for our New Years resolutions. I’m in no way knocking resolutions, after all I do have a few of my own. Having said that, I also know that more often than not come February, or March if you’re lucky, you’re resolutions are […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – Keep stress down
Stress seems to be even more common nowadays with economy and according to Reuters women are bearing the brunt of the stress. Or are men just hiding their stress better than women? That would be my guess. Not only does stress affect the mind and emotional health, but it also takes a toll on the […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – Short on Time? No problem!
Time and time again I’ve heard clients say that they don’t have enough time to exercise or they only have 30 minutes a day to exercise and don’t think they’ll accomplish anything in that time.Don’t fret, there’s a solution, you can get a perfectly good workout in 30 minutes! When you only have a small amount […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – Almond Milk… the new Soy Milk
For years the health conscious (including myself) have used soy milk as an alternative to milk, but with all the controversy surrounding soy the big question is, is it the best choice? While the Food and Drug administration are touting its benefits for a healthy heart and the reduction of LDL there are more than […]
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Keeping your Pool Clean and Pure
Many of us who live in Casa de Campo know what a great joy it is to have a pool. The ability to jump into the water on a whim is priceless! There is nothing like being able to jump into the crystal waters on a hot summer day, or a cool evening under the […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – Head for the Stairs!
Tired of running circles around the track or doing the same routine in the gym? Try a change of pace, your body needs variety to keep making progress, once the muscles get used to the same routine you’ll stop seeing results. Follow Rocky’s lead and head for the stairs! What better place than the amphitheatre […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – Another reason not to watch TV
Not again! First milk does the body good, then corn syrup is good for you and now feed your kids a healthy meal of Kraft over processed grilled cheese sandwiches! And now there are even organic Kraft singles? Are you kidding me? This is what we’re telling parents to feed their kids, our future generation, […]
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Healthy Living by Jacqueline Banks – Corn Syrup
If you’ve been watching T.V lately chances are you’ve been bombarded with commercials touting corn syrup to be “natural” and good from you in moderation. It always blows my mind when I see nutritional commercials touting the benefits of a food product when it’s been proven time and time again to have negative effects, such […]
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POLL RESULTS – What kind of cusine is missing in the Casa de Campo?
After conducting yet another ultra un-scientific poll, its become clear that our readers love Thai Food. When asked what kind of cuisine they would most like to see added to the roster of restaurants in Casa de Campo, Thai food was the clear winner, with Indian and “Light Cuisine” coming in second and third place, […]