By: Pauline Bakowski, Holistic Esthetician
Saint Valentine’s Day is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after an early Christian martyr (or martyrs) named Saint Valentine, and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD. It is a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, and offering chocolates and greeting cards. The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. Modern Valentine’s Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid.
One of the most favored gifts to get/give is chocolate, preferably dark chocolate. Dark Chocolate has several great health benefits that are based around its various compounds including antioxidant properties and minimizing the effOne of the most favored gifts to get/give is chocolate, preferably dark chocolate. ects of aging. It can also protect the brain from high blood pressure and blood clots. Studies have also shown dark chocolate to increase cognitive abilities.Another great benefit is that the polyphenols in dark chocolate inhibit oxidation of LDL cholesterol thus reducing the risk of coronary disease. To top it off, dark chocolate has been shown to possess anti-cancer properties.
This Valentine’s Day give the gift of ultimate relaxation, pampering, and dark chocolate! Enjoy our February Spa Package. This package includes a 60 minute Custom Massage and an Essential Therapeutic Facial with a Moroccan Rose arm and hand scrub from REN Clean Skin Care. Finish with an indulgent yet health promoting gift, delicious dark chocolate truffles!
