BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 2018

Diva Lounge Spa, a leading ladies only boutique day spa in Qatar, takes a social responsibility in raising awareness about breast cancer and educating women on the importance of regular screening, adopting a healthy lifestyle and pursuing wellness for a better life.

Everyone knows October is PINKTOBER! The Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A month dedicated to Breast Cancer initiatives that focus on supporting research and educating women about prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Cancer is one of the most feared diseases characterised by uncontrolled growth and the spread of abnormal cells. Apart from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, affecting 1 in 8 females in developed countries and accounting to 12% of all cancer cases.

Life is all about choices. The lifestyle you choose to adopt can greatly affect your chances of developing cancer. Small changes in your lifestyle will make a difference in cancer prevention. Eating a well-balanced diet based on veggies, fruits and whole grains, regular exercise, limiting alcohol intake and avoiding tobacco are all the right steps to minimise the risk of developing cancer.

Early detection increases the chances of survival hence regular mammogram screening is extremely important to detect breast cancer in women.

Stress, referred to as the silent killer, is another risk factor for developing cancer. Studies indicate that stress lowers the immunity system and allows for tumour growth and fast progression of cancer cells. Also, when people are under pressure they tend to make poor choices in their lifestyles like smoking, compulsive eating, consuming alcohol, no exercising, all of which are linked to developing cancer. It is therefore imperative that stress is well managed at all times.

Many undermine the importance of spa treatments in managing stress. Regular spa treatments have proven to boost physical immunity and to positively impact psychological health. Massage is a great way to relieve stress as it not only increases blood circulation and reduces blood pressure but also boosts serotonin levels which help to regulate mood, appetite and sleep. Treatments such as facials and hammam rituals contribute to mood enhancement whilst ancient Chinese complementary therapies such as reflexology is a great way to promote healing and improve well-being and vitality.

To mark the World Breast Cancer Awareness month this year, Diva Lounge Spa in association with the Primary Health Corporation’s (PHCC) National Breast and Bowel Cancer Program ‘Screen for Life’ will host a workshop on Prevention and Early Detection of Cancer which will focus on the different symptoms of cancer and the importance of regular screening for the early detection of breast cancer. The workshop will also include a presentation by Sandra Hope, a Cancer Survivor who will talk about her journey with cancer and share insights about the importance of living a healthy, balanced and active lifestyle as a preventive measure against cancer.

Diva Lounge Spa will also provide a Mobile Mammography Screening Unit to enable professional ladies the opportunity to have a mammogram. The Mobile Screening Unit will be parked at the Gate Mall on Sunday 28 October 2018 from 9am to 9pm.

To register for the workshop and the mammogram screening kindly send an email to info@divaspaqatar.com or call Grace on 70303198.

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PINK SPA & WELLNESS MENU - EXCLUSIVE FOR OCTOBER

De-stress, detoxify and take extra care this month.

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so join us at Anantara Spa for a range of special treatments to promote good health, and get a little extra. Book any of our PINK Spa and Wellness offerings, including restorative lymphatic massage and anti-aging therapies, and get a 15-minute upper body treatment with our compliments.

Available from 1 – 31 October 2018

For reservations, please call: +974 4040 5158 or email: spa.adoh@anantara.com