Power Berries

For decades, many state governments held a ban on cultivating black currants due to concerns that the plant could spread a destructive tree fungus. Today, growing these tangy berries is once again legal in most of the country. With more vitamin c than oranges and antioxidant levels that rival those of blueberries, this nutrition hero delivers healthy doses of potassium, vitamin B6, and soluble fiber.

Look for fresh berries at the farmers' markets in late summer, or frozen berries year-round. You can also pick up black currant juice, soda or preserves to get your daily dose.

Restore Your Skin's Youthful Glow with Murad

If you're looking for an effective way to combat the effects of hormonal aging, look no further than Murad Resurgence. The entire Murad skincare and acne treatment line is packed full of only the highest quality ingredients to leave your skin feel touchable soft and visibly radiant.

The women of Hollywood accept only the best for their hair care and beauty products, and those like Josie Bisset and Joan Lunden credit Murad as their anti-aging secret. Murad Resurgence lets you take charge of the changes in your skin and restore your youthful glow.

Bewildering Spa Moments Explained

Tipping Point

Especially if you're getting more than one service, divvying up the tip can be a challenge, which is why many spa owners are happy to take over for you.

Just tell the owner what percentage you want to tip, and they'll add it on to your bill and distribute it to everyone for you. Your therapist will most likely be with a new client by the time you're ready to leave, so it wouldn't be possible to hand her a tip in person anyway.

The standard is usually 18%, 20% if you were particularly impressed with the service. It doesn't hurt to ask whether the gratuity is included, though. Some spas include it in the price of the treatment.

Bewildering Spa Moments Explained

The Chatterbox

Quite possibly the most bewildering of all bewildering spa moments, how to quiet the chatterbox and get a little peace with your spa treatment can be tougher than ever. If an aesthetician is giving you an earful about her family, her friends, her thoughts on global warming, take the most direct route. Say, "Actually, it's been a hectic day and I was really looking forward to just being quiet during the treatment". And just for the record, any aesthetician worth their salt should ask you if you want to talk or not during your treatment.