Archive for February, 2009

Essentials

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Essentials for healthy skin

Facials help fight the effects of the environment on our face, but daily maintenance is required to keep skin healthy and youthful. A complete home maintenance program can help achieve long term results.

A few skin care essentials are:
* Get adequate sleep
* Drink plenty of water (coffee, tea, and juices do not count)
* Protect skin from sun damage (wear a min. 15 spf broad spectrum sunscreen daily)
* Use products appropriate for your skin type / condition (take care to always follow recommended guidelines)


Benefits of Saunas

Friday, February 13th, 2009

Sauna Therapy
*Increased muscle relaxation
*Increased energy levels and stamina
*Improved memory and concentration
*Greater resistance to illness
*An improved sense of total well-being
*Renewed vitality

Regular sauna bathing is regarded as a beneficial kind of “jogging” for the heart and blood vessels.   Your metabolism is boosted and circulation is increased helping to flush toxins.  Sauna bathing can also be beneficial for pre/post workout relaxation, help relieve allergies and sinus congestion and  help relieve arthritic pain.  When combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise, sauna bathing can burn as many as 300 calories during each session, which is equal to running 2-3 miles.  It activates the nervous system and stimulates the production of endorphins, which are said to be able to alleviate pain and enhance the body’s feeling of well-being.

Benefits of Massage

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Massage Therapy
* Promotes relaxation and sense of well being
* Reduces stress and anxiety
* Relaxes tight muscles
* Relieves muscle aches and joint stiffness
* Improves flexibility in muscles and joints
* Removes toxins from muscles
* Speeds recovery from exercise, injury , and post surgery
* Promotes deeper and easier breathing
* Improves posture and muscle tone
* Improves circulation of blood and lymph
* Tones immune system and energy flow

This is a general list, as benefits vary from person to person.  Some modalities focus on certain benefits more than others.