Dear Reader,

One thing that is constant in this world - Change. It leads us to new things. It paves the way for development. Change is here, yet again, as we welcome the year 2011. It’s time to bid adieu to old habits and start anew. It’s time for resolutions and sticking to them! To begin with, one resolution that must top your list is taking out some ‘self-time’—time for friends and family, exercising, meditation, healthy eating and of course spas! It’s also time to take a moment, slow down, gather your thoughts and energies and shift your priorities from an over-worked life to a balanced one, from junk to salads and from stress to wellness. It is hard to ignore work when there are deadlines to meet but it isn’t wise either to disregard life – the most precious of it all.

With new hopes and ideas, this issue brings forth topics related to your health, well-being and lifestyle. In the realm of well being, we look at issues of hair loss, skin problems and winter blues. Our segment on Beauty ‘New Year, New You’ divulges how a facial, addressing a host of skin problems, can give you gorgeous-glowing skin all year through. In Age Management read on to know how to prevent age taking a toll on your lovely locks, and that too in a natural way. Nature is the art of god – pure, pristine and magical. Experience nature at its best in our Feature on Kerala - state of spectacular small towns and serene backwaters. Wellness is a serious pursuit here with a high number of incredibly indulgent spas, with their roots based in Indian culture, more specifically Ayurveda.

Did you ever realise how the clutter in your home or office creates clutter in your mind? We answer this and more about de-cluttering your living space in Wellness Homes. We also take a look at the new crop of spa products in Skincare, which promise a stimulating and revitalising spa experience in the comfort of your home. In the regulars, find out the innumerable health and beauty benefits of avocado (Nature’s tonic), why egg and hazelnut should be a part of your diet (Vital signs) and how you can dodge the winter blues with food (Food). Finally, we raise a toast to big fat Indian weddings on a healthy note with fitness tips for the grooms and brides-to-be in the Fitness section.

Soon asiaSpa India will be celebrating its 7th birthday—a momentous occasion for us as well as our readers. It is amazing to see how these years have passed by and how we grew strength to strength. The journey so far has been absolutely fulfilling and the credit goes to all of you for the constant support and appreciation. Without saying much… as the anticipation of the celebrations mounts, we promise you an exciting and fabulous ‘anniversary special’ issue of asiaSpa India – your ultimate guide to wellbeing!

Have a happy, healthy and fabulous year ahead!

Parineeta Sethi
Chief Editor and Publisher
asiaSpa India