Sleep deprivation is
quickly becoming a major
health epidemic, affecting
an estimated 45 percent
of the world’s population,
“Sleep disorders have increased in recent years
and are now seen as a public health problem,” notes Dr. Luis
Felipe Menezes Martins, clinical director at Kurotel Longevity
Medical Center a nd Spa in Gramado, Brazil. “Sleep insuffi-
ciency can lead to various health disorders and chronic
diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and
obesity, as well as cancer, increased mortality, and reduced
quality of life and productivity.” Today’s consumers are
looking for long-term solutions to their sleep issues, not just a
quick medicated fix. It seems evident that now more than
ever spas should provide sleep treatments to their customers.
Pinpointing Treatment Options
according to the World
Association of Sleep
There are different levels of sleep deprivation and the severity
of the disorder can vary from person to person, and although
spa treatments can be beneficial to all, it is important to know
the specifics of the disorder to properly treat the issue. “Spa
Medicine. With the busy
lifestyles we lead in our
professional and personal
lives, it’s no surprise that
sleep disorders are on the
rise. A lifestyle of poor
sleeping patterns and lack
of quality sleep can
contribute to various
health concerns down the
road.
Yoga and other activities offered at the Lodge at Woodloch allow guests
the opportunity to learn to unwind both at the spa and at home.
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